CW announces debut dates for 'America's Next Top Model,' the new drama `Life Unexpected'

The CW unveiled its midseason lineup today, including the return of America’s Next Top Model and the new drama Life Unexpected. The 14th cycle of Model will come back with a two-hour premiere on March 3 while Life – a drama about a foster teenager (Brittany Robertson) who reunites with her biological parents – will bow on Jan. 18, the same night that One Tree Hill returns with new episodes. Thursday dramas The Vampire Diaries and Supernatural will return with original episodes on Jan. 21 while Smallville reemerges with new episodes on Jan. 22.

The CW’s Tuesday lineup of 90210 and Melrose Place will return with originals on March 9. Repeats of Life and Gossip Girl will air Wednesdays beginning Jan. 20 until Top Model debuts on that night. Originals of Girl come back on April 19.