MUMBAI: CBS Corporation's Showtime Networks and Apple today will be offering premium cable programming from Showtime, including recent Golden Globe nominees Sleeper Cell and Weeds, on the iTunes Music Store.

With the addition of Showtime hit programming, iTunes now offers more than 50 popular TV shows available for $1.99 per episode for viewing on a computer or iPod. The iTunes Music Store has had more than 12 million videos purchased and downloaded till date.

"iTunes allows fans of these Showtime programs to purchase and watch them in an innovative way. It is also a tremendous opportunity for non-subscribers to sample Showtime's programming," said Showtime Networks chairman Matthew C. Blank.

"We're thrilled to expand the iTunes video catalogue with premium content programming from Showtime. With over 12 million videos sold, iTunes provides the best way for consumers to discover, purchase and download video online," said Apple iTunes vice president Eddy Cue.

Showtime programming on the iTunes Music Store covers a variety of current and previous-season content. Programs include the first full season of Sleeper Cell, the complete first season of the groundbreaking Weeds, starring Golden Globe award-winning actress Mary Louise Parker; and the complete first season of Fat Actress, starring Kirstie Alley.

The iTunes Music Store features a selection of over 3,000 music videos, Pixar and Disney short films, a variety of hit TV shows, and more than two million songs from the major music companies and over 1,000 independent labels.