With a few notable exceptions, it seems we are still drawn to lighter fare including Packed to the Rafters, Spicks & Specks, Midsomer Murders, 2.5 Men and a Harry Potter flick.
After MasterChef took a glorious 3.7m the week became not so much Seven's to win, but TEN's to lose. And it was a week when all three commercial networks unveiled new shows.
Panel shows are everywhere. But how does the ABC manage to stay at the top of the genre? Courtney Gibson, who commissioned many hit shows, shares her thoughts with TV Tonight.