ABC Gives "Body of Proof" a Premiere Date

Dana Delany's new drama "Body of Proof" will premiere Tuesday at 10 p.m. March 29, replacing "Detroit 1-8-7."

It's unclear how many episodes ABC has to air. If it's the typical 13 episode order, then the show would run into the summer season. However, one thing is clear, "Detroit 1-8-7's" chances of renewal are looking slim to none.

Here is the official press release from ABC.

NEW ABC DRAMA “BODY OF PROOF” TO DEBUT TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011

The Series Will Air Tuesdays at 10:00 p.m., Following the 18-Episode Run of “Detroit 1-8-7”

“Body of Proof,” the new one-hour drama starring Dana Delany, will premiere TUESDAY, MARCH 29(10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Dr. Megan Hunt (Dana Delany) is a brilliant neurosurgeon whose world is turned upside down when an accident puts an end to her time in the operating room. In her new career as a Medical Examiner, she is determined to solve the puzzle of who or what has killed the victims. Along the way, Megan finds that their lives and the lessons they hold can be applied to her own personal journey of redemption and forgiveness.

“Body of Proof” stars Dana Delany as Dr. Megan Hunt, Jeri Ryan as Dr. Kate Murphy, John Carroll Lynch as Detective Bud Morris, Nicholas Bishop as Peter Dunlop, Sonja Sohn as Detective Samantha Baker, Geoffrey Arend as Dr. Ethan Gross and Windell D. Middlebrooks as Dr. Curtis Brumfield.

The series was created by Christopher Murphey and executive-produced by Murphey, Matthew Gross and Sunil Nayar. “Body of Proof” is produced by ABC Studios.