RTÉ's New & Returning USTV shows

DAMAGES See it first on RTÉ One A legal thriller set in the world of New York city, high-stakes litigation collides with power and success as we follow the turbulent lives of Patty Hewes (Glenn Close), the nation's most revered and reviled litigator, and her bright, ambitious protégé Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne). As Patty and Ellen become embroiled in a class-action lawsuit targeting the allegedly corrupt Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson), one of the country’s wealthiest CEOs, both quickly realise just what it takes to win at all costs. Lives, as well as fortunes, are at stake.

CASHMERE MAFIA See it first on RTÉ Two Their names are Mia, Juliet, Caitlin and Zoe. But you'll come to know them as the Cashmere Mafia, four Manhattan women bonded by their Ivy League educations and executive success. A thinking woman's Sex and The City mixed with the wit of The Devil Wears Prada, Cashmere Mafia assembles a cast of bright, driven women who support each other through rocky marriages, bitchy rivalries, kids' recitals and the hunt for the perfect loft. From producer Darren Star comes a compelling, intimate and unflinching look at an ensemble of high-powered women whose most valuable asset is their friendship. Starring Lucy Liu, Frances O'Connor, Miranda Otto and Bonnie Somerville.

DIRTY SEXY MONEY See it first on RTÉ Two Donald Sutherland and Peter Krause (Six Feet Under) star in this exciting new American drama. Described as the younger, sexier, red-headed stepchild of Dallas and Dynasty, the series follows the exploits of the Darlings, a wealthy New York family who are mixed up with the wrong people. It will take a miracle to keep this Kennedy-esque clan out of the tabloids – and out of jail. That miracle comes in the form of Nick George. As a boy, Nick watched his father surrender his freedom and family as the Darling's trusted advisor. But the passing of his dad thrusts the responsibility of protecting the Darlings' secrets onto Nick. With new disasters every week, hopefully Nick has the stamina for a marathon.


BROTHERS & SISTERS RTÉ Two An addictive new drama starring Sally Field, Calista Flockhart, Rob Lowe and Rachel Griffith, Brothers and Sisters explores what it means to be a family in 21st century America.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES See it first on RTÉ Two Is Edie Britt dead? Is Lynette Scavo still battling lymphoma? Has Susan Mayer changed her name to Delfino yet? The answers to these burning questions and more are coming this Autumn when Desperate Housewives returns to on RTÉ Two.

GREY’S ANATOMY See it first on RTÉ Two Will Meredith and Derek Shepard finally get back together? Will there be a fallout from Christina’s and Burke dramatic wedding? And can the interns handle working with a second Grey?

LOST RTÉ Two Lost returns for a fourth season in the New Year for 16 brand new episodes. Join the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 as they struggle to survive on this mysterious island. Find out what happened to Jack and the other survivors after they tried to make contact with the outside world by mobile phone at the end of season three.

PRISON BREAK See it first on RTÉ Two The third season of Prison Break returns this autumn as Michael Burrows and his brother Lincoln continue their desperate struggle to clear their names after Lincoln was wrongly convicted of the sensational murder of the Vice President’s brother, which landed him on death row.

CSI Crime Scene Investigation See it first on RTÉ Two Dr. Gil Grissom and Catherine Willows head up two teams of crime scene investigators on the night shift in Las Vegas. They use cutting-edge forensic tools to examines the evidence making it a “howdunnit” rather than a “whodunit” cop show. The series returns for its seventh run this year.

CSI Miami See it first on RTÉ Two Join criminologist Horatio Caine and his talented team of crime scene investigators who tackle the seamy underside of what some refer to as Cuba North and others call Georgia South. Consider it a tropical blend of people, culture, nightlife and, of course, the occasional killing or two. Just as you do in Vegas, come for the crime, stick around for the clues. And there's always a clue.

CSI NY RTÉ Two See it first on RTÉ Two Detective Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) and his partner, Detective Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes), lead a crime-solving team. Like his counterparts in Las Vegas and Miami, Taylor knows that people may lie, but the evidence rarely does.