Lifetime Television To Premiere New Comedy Series "Sherri" On October 5

August 14, 2009 11:01 a.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Lifetime Television will be premiering a new comedy series called "Sherri" starring Sherri Shepherd, one of the co-hosts of ABC's "The View." Shepherd will be making the leap from daytime to primetime in her own new comedy series premiering Monday, October 5 at 7:00 pm ET.

The new show will center around a newly single mom, paralegal and part-time comedienne/actress who is trying to get back into the dating scene and move on with her life after divorcing her cheating husband. Sherri finds solace and support from her girlfriends at the office while juggling her hectic life.

"Sherri" is the first comedy series to be completely owned by Lifetime, which has picked up 12 episodes of the new series. The series will co-star Elizabeth Regen (The Black Donnellys), Kate Reinders (Ugly Betty), Kali Rocha (Grey's Anatomy) and Tammy Townsend (Lincoln Heights). The first season will also feature Macolm-Jamal Warner and James Avery as guest stars.

"Sherri" will move into its regular timeslot on Tuesdays at 10:00 pm ET starting October 13.