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Image credit: 24: Richard Foreman/FOX

It doesn't take a Bill Gates to realize reairing a show is cheaper than creating original programming. Furthermore, repurposing deals can result in better (albeit fewer) series: ''It may help underwrite quality shows,'' explains Carroll. ''Part of the reason Fox was able to afford to do '24' is because they knew they were going to air it on FX as well.'' Okay, just spare us the second airings of ''That '80s show.''

Wondering where your favorite series is showing up once, then again? Here's a handy list:

24
Fox: Tues., 9p.m.
FX: varies, check listings

According to Jim
ABC: Wed, 8:30 p.m.
ABC Family: varies, check listings

Alias
ABC: Sun, 9p.m.
ABC Family: varies, check listings

Charmed
The WB: Thurs. 9p.m.
TNT: Tues. 10p.m.

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
NBC: weeknights, 12:35a.m.
Comedy Central – Time TBA, beginning Sept. 3

Last Call with Carson Daly
NBC: Mon. – Thurs., 1:35a.m.
E!: 6 p.m. weeknights

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
NBC: Sun. 9p.m.
USA: varies, check listings

Law & Order: SVU
NBC: Fri. 10p.m.
USA: varies, check listings

The View
ABC: varies, check listings
A&E: 7p.m. weeknights