Spike TV announced a new slate of scripted original pilots aimed at expanding and broadening the network's male audience.

The network views these shows as a way to reach older guys with themes relevant to their lives after it successfully reached the demographic of men 18-34 with original shows like the "Deadliest Warrior," "Blue Mountain State," "The Ultimate Fighter" and "1000 Ways To Die."

The crop of new shows includes six comedies, many of which revolve around the antics of dysfunctional co-workers and families and a one-hour drama focusing on domestic terrorism. The new projects by Spike TV were the brainchild of from some of the most creative minds in Hollywood, including Beth McCarthy Miller, Thom Beers, and Walt Becker.

Spike TV President Kevin Ray said, "We have spent the last few years successfully bringing in men 18-34 with a mix of action, outrageous comedy and fun infotainment."

"Now we're focused on bringing 25-49 year-olds with scripted fare that they can relate to - especially workplace and family humor."

Here is the list of Spike's new scripted pilots with working titles:

THUNDERBALLS

This half-hour comedic series follows three life-long friends who comprise a beer league bowling team called the "Thunderballs."

UNTITLED AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS COMEDY

The producers of "Deadliest Catch" and "Ice Road Truckers" introduce a high-stakes workplace comedy focusing on the fun-loving yet dysfunctional men and women air traffic controllers at a major international airport.

UNTITLED BETH McCARTHY MILLER PROJECT

From acclaimed "30 Rock" and "Saturday Night Live" director, Beth McCarthy Miller, comes a ripped-from-the-headlines comedy about a veteran sports writer and the crazy world of modern-day athletes he reports on.

POWERBALL

When a 30-something loser who still lives with his parents wins the multi-million dollar Powerball lottery, he decides to use his newfound wealth to buy the love and respect of his family and community.

AT EASE

Two misfit U.S. Army drill sergeants utilize unorthodox methods to turn an endless stream of recruits into the greatest fighting force on earth while staying one step ahead of an uptight new captain with a grudge.

UNTITLED FAMILY BARBECUE COMEDY

Tired of the corporate rat race, a "Clark Griswold"-type cashes in his 401k and drags his family kicking and screaming to pursue his dream of competing on the professional barbecue circuit.

F.T.W.

A gritty one-hour drama focusing on an Atlanta police officer who is recruited by the Department of Homeland Security to return to his hometown and infiltrate a militia organization linked to domestic terrorism with which he has familial ties.