"Falling Skies" the sci-fi drama that airs on TNT, has been renewed for a third season.
The show is currently basic cable's #1 summer drama for the 18-49 age category, and 10 new episodes have been ordered for 2013.
Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) said, "Falling Skies is television storytelling at its very best, a powerful drama that's told on both an epic scale and on a deeply personal level. With all the memorable and surprising moments taking place during the second season of Falling Skies, we can't wait to see what DreamWorks Television and Falling Skies' terrific production team and cast members have in store for season three."
"Falling Skies" stars TV veteran Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood and Will Patton. The show is a DreamWorks Television property and is co-executive-produced by Steven Spielberg.