A look at the year in television, starting with the newest numbers for 2018 original scripted series. There are more than ever before--495, up from last year's 487--but that's not the whole story.

A look at the year in television, starting with the newest numbers for 2018 original scripted series. There are more than ever before--495, up from last year's 487--but that's not the whole story.

A look at the year in television, starting with the newest numbers for 2018 original scripted series. There are more than ever before--495, up from last year's 487--but that's not the whole story.&nbsp;

Breaking down the numbers of Peak TV

Screengrab is a new KCRW commentary segment hosted by veteran TV journalists Michael Schneider and Joe Adalian. Each week, they'll have a lively discussion about the evolving world of television and that screens &ndash; be they tablets, phones or TV sets &ndash; increasingly dominate our lives.

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Screengrab is a new KCRW commentary segment hosted by veteran TV journalists Michael Schneider and Joe Adalian. Each week, they'll have a lively discussion about the evolving world of television and that screens – be they tablets, phones or TV sets – increasingly dominate our lives.

Screengrab is a new KCRW commentary segment hosted by veteran TV journalists Michael Schneider and Joe Adalian. Each week, they'll have a lively discussion about the evolving world of television and that screens – be they tablets, phones or TV sets – increasingly dominate our lives.

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