"Grey's Anatomy," "Castle," "Cougar Town" All Earn Early Pick-Ups For 2011-2012 Season

So though we're only days into 2011, we already know what's going to be airing on ABC in 2012. Shows like "Grey's Anatomy," "Modern Family," "Cougar Town," and "Castle" can thank the ratings Gods. They've all received early pick-ups for next season.

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"Grey's Anatomy" has been picked up for an eighth season, which will begin airing later in 2011. The show is still the #1 drama among young adults, where it matters. Its sister show, "Private Practice," also scored an early pick-up for its next season, which will be its fifth.

ABC's successful Wednesday night comedy line-up continues to be a huge hit, which grew 15% in total viewers this year. Led by "Modern Family," the #1 comedy among young adults, the Patricia Heaton-starring "The Middle," and "Cougar Town," all three comedies received early pick-ups as well. They'll both enter their third seasons.

Also scoring an early pick-up for the 2011-12 season is "Castle." The Nathan Fillion-starring dramedy not only had its third season episode order extended last year, but now the show has been picked up for a fourth season as well.

ABC has four of the 10 highest-rated shows, more than any other network. While more pick-ups for next year will be announced as the year progresses, we're sure we'll be seeing plenty more of "Dancing with the Stars" in the future as well, the network's #1 rated unscripted show.