ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' to take over 'Alias' slot in January

ABC TV announced Thursday its summer hit "Dancing with the Stars" will return in January.

ABC said it will plug the reality competition into the 8 p.m. Thursday slot currently held by "Alias." It is expected "Dancing with the Stars" will have an eight week run, TV Week reported.

"Alias" is taking a midseason break while its star Jennifer Garner takes maternity leave.