It's that time again!
Although it might not feel like Fall here in the Southland, that doesn't stop the new Fall TV season from premiering!
Of course, with the advent of basic cable, premium channels, and streaming, Fall TV does not have the stirring impact it used to have. I used to present the daily summaries with a grid, but those are getting harder to find, and with DVR devices, it is becoming less relevant as to when programs are actually on. Given these changes, I am previewing based on media type rather than days.
First up - broadcast TV!
First category- most anticipated new shows!
I like the look of Manifest, a new drama appearing on NBC Mondays at 10 PM premiering September 24. Its mysterious premise is about a plane that disappears and lands five years later, yet only moments have passed for the passengers. The show contains elements of science fiction, mystery, and also emotional character and family drama. I'm looking forward to it.
The Cool Kids will be on Fox at 8:30 on Fridays, premiering Septemeber 28. This great cast includes Vicki Lawrence and Martin Mull. It's fun and games at a senior living center and should feature some old favorites in comedic situations. Think Golden Girls meets Mama's Family.
Although I may not watch them, I'm going to make sure Alison gets a chance to sample A Million Little Things, which looks like it could be this year's This is Us, on ABC Wednesdays at 10 PM, premiering September 26. All American on CW at 9 PM (premieres Oct 10) looks like it could be this year's Friday Night Lights. She may want to see The Rookie on ABC Tuesday at 10 beginning Oct 16. It's got Nathan Fillion - what else can I say?
Second - returning shows I anticipate watching.
My favorite of the Fall returning shows is Supergirl (Season 4, CW, Sundays at 8, Oct 14). I also like the other DC shows on the CW, including Arrow (Season 7 Mondays at 8, Oct 15), The Flash (Season 7 Tuesdays at 8, Oct 9), and DC's Legends of Tomorrow (Season 4 Mondays at 9, Oct 22). We do not get the local CW station, so we watch wither on the CW app, or when they come to Netflix. I watch these with Benjamin and Alison (except Arrow - that's only me).
I may resume Black-ish (ABC, Season 5 9 PM Tuesdays, Oct 16), which I stopped watching when the separation storyline started. It is a funny show, with high social relevance. I also will see Modern Family (ABC, Season 10, 9 PM Wednesdays, Sep 26), although it's getting a little long in the tooth. They are foreshadowing the death of a significant character, but who knows what that means?
Alison and I watch the very funny, very smart The Good Place (NBC, Season 3, 8:30 Thursday, Sep 27) and the over the top drama of How to Get Away with Murder (ABC, Season 5, 10 Thursdays, Sep 27).
Alison watches This Is Us (NBC, Season 3, 9 Tuesdays, Sep 25) and Splitting Up Together (ABC, Season 2, 9:30 Tuesdays, Oct 16).
Third - Longest running scripted shows!
Now tied with Law & Order (the franchise mothership) & Gunsmoke, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit starts Season 20. If I'm not mistaken, Mariska Hargitay has been the featured player form the start. One more year and it will set the record! Yeah, I may have seen a few episodes of this, but not in a while, and it's not a particular favorite of mine.
Shattering all the records is The Simpsons, starting Season 30! What can I say? The lead characters don't seem to demand raises every year, so, there you go.
There are two members of the 16 Season club- the animated Family Guy, and the who knew there was so much crime in the Navy, NCIS.
Airing Season 15 is Grey's Anatomy. Its ratings are still rock solid, so this might be around for a while longer.
Criminal Minds will be airing Season 14. It's a show where the cast comes and goes, but the basic premise endures.
The Big Bang Theory will have its final season, Season 12. It's an example of why even very successful shows don't endure forever. The central lead, Jim Parsons playing Sheldon, doesn't want to do it anymore. They can't perceive of the show without him, so bam! it's done.
Modern Family and Will & Grace are both at Season 10. Will & Grace had a long pause after Season 8,. I'm not sure why that's considered Season 10 when....
Hawaii Five-O is only at Season 9. If they included the show's original run of 12 seasons, it would be at Season 21 and the new primetime drama champ. Oh, well, I don't get to decide these things. Blue Blood is also at 9 seasons. So is the animated series Bob's Burgers.
Three series will show Season 7 - Arrow, Last Man Standing and Chicago Fire, part of NBC's Wednesday's Night in Chicago.
Another part of Chicago Night, Chicago P.D. is at Season 6, as is Mom.
There is a horde showing Season 5 - black-ish, NCIC: New Orleans, The Flash, Empire, How to Get Away with Murder and Madame Secretary. I predict that this will be the last season for at least half of these shows,
I'm sorry that this is consolidated this year. There is just so much to cover that I thought this might be the best way to handle it. If there are other series you want to mention, please do so in the comments section.
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