TwoCents Fall Preview - Sundays (FOX)

Proving cartoons can make adults laugh is the Sunday line up on...

FOX

Show: The Simpsons
Premiere Date: September 23rd
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Comedy Rank: 7 of 12
TwoCents Staff Writer: Jeff L.
Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille
Premiere Description: Homer makes it his mission to find a job that offers the luxury of flying on a corporate jet and enlists a life coach, guest star Stephen Colbert (far right), to help fulfill this dream in the “He Loves To Fly And He D’ohs,” the season premiere episode of THE SIMPSONS. Guest Voice Cast: Lionel Richie as himself and Stephen Colbert as Colby.

Show: King Of The Hill
Premiere Date: September 23rd
Time: 8:30PM EST
TwoCents Staff Rank: N/A
TwoCents Staff Writer: Jeff L.
Starring: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela S. Adlon, Brittany Murphy, Johnny Hardwick, Stephen Root, Toby Huss
Premiere Description: Hank, Bill, Boomhauer and Dale take Bobby to a Texas vs. Nebraska college football game to measure Bobby’s new love for the sport. When Bobby ventures from the nosebleed section to a VIP suite belonging to retired Nebraska quarterback Jake Middleton, Hank goes to bring Bobby back but gets mesmerized by the complimentary food and drinks. Hank and the boys stir up some trouble when Nebraska’s assistant phones the box for a play from Middleton and Hank pretends to be Jake and calls a play that will be make it or break it for Texas in the “Suite Smells of Excess” season premiere episode of KING OF THE HILL.

Show: Family Guy
Premiere Date: September 23rd
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Comedy Rank: 8 of 12
TwoCents Staff Writer: Jeff L.
Starring: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Mike Henry
Premiere Description: When the power goes out in the Griffin home, Peter decides to educate his family and pass along the greatest story ever told…the story of Star Wars! After Princess Leia (Lois) comes under siege by Darth Vader (Stewie) and his evil Storm Troopers, C-3PO (Quagmire) and R2-D2 (Cleveland) escape to find the only person who can help the Rebel Alliance. On their quest thorough the desert planet of Tatooine, C-3PO and R-2D2 find extra help in Obi-Wan Kenobi (Creepy Guy), Luke Skywalker (Chris), Han Solo (Peter) and Chewbacca (Brian) and head back to battle the Death Star in an epic intergalactic fight to the death in the “Blue Harvest, Parts 1 & 2” episode of FAMILY GUY.

Show: American Dad
Premiere Date: September 30th
Time: 9:30PM EST
TwoCents Staff Rank: N/A
TwoCents Staff Writer: Jeff L.
Starring: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Rachael MacFarlane, Scott Grimes, Dee Bradley Baker
Premiere Description: When Francine discovers that all their family vacations have been artificial memories created by CIA so that Stan could ditch the family, she is fuming and demands a real vacation. However, when the vacation seems too good to be true, Francine is convinced it is also the work of the CIA and causes the family has to suffer the consequences. Meanwhile, Roger makes a desperate effort to be the greatest actor who ever lived in “The Vacation Goo” episode of AMERICAN DAD.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Sundays (CW)

There's a new show Sundays on...

CW

Show: Life is Wild
Premiere Date: October 7th
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Show Rank: 26 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: D.W. Moffett, Stephanie Niznick, Leah Pipes, Andrew St. John, Calvin Goldspink , Atandwa Kani
Description: Katie Clarke (Leah Pipes, "Clubhouse") may never forgive her veterinarian father, Danny (D.W. Moffett, "For Your Love") for dragging their entire blended family out of New York City to spend a year living in a broken-down lodge called The Blue Antelope on a game reserve deep inside South Africa. In fact, the one area of agreement among Katie, her 11-year-old brother Chase (K'sun Ray, "Smith"), their rebellious teenage step-brother Jesse (Andrew St. John, "General Hospital") and 7-year-old step-sister Mia (Mary Matilyn Mouser, "Eloise"), is that Danny has lost his mind.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Sundays (CBS)

If you're sick of football on Sundays you can watch these shows on...

CBS

Show: Cold Case
Premiere Date: September 23rd
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 15 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Kathryn Morris, Danny Pino, John Finn, Jeremy Ratchford, Thom Barry, Tracie Thoms
Premiere Description: "Thrill Kill" - Several weeks after being shot, Lilly returns to work and tries to convince Stillman and herself that she's emotionally ready to spearhead the re-opening of the 1994 case of three slain boys for which two teens may have been wrongfully convicted, on the fifth season premiere of COLD CASE.

Show: Shark
Premiere Date: September 23rd
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 23 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: James Woods, Jeri Ryan, Henry Simmons, Danielle Panabaker, Sophina Brown, Sarah Carter, Kevin Alejandro, Kevin Pollak, Michael Cotter
Premiere Description: "Gangster Movies" - When the sole witness to Sebastian's double homicide case is killed by a car bomb, former D.A. Jessica Devlin agrees to assist with the case and also recruits Deputy District Attorney Danny Reyes (Alejandro) from the organized crime unit, on the second season premiere of SHARK.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Sundays (ABC)

Is Sunday the start of your week or the end of it? That always confuses me. Well, anyway - you can start or end your week with the following Sunday shows on...

ABC

Show: Desperate Housewives
Premiere Date: September 30th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 8 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: Gargy
Starring: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Nicollette Sheridan, Brenda Strong, James Denton, Doug Savant, Ricardo Antonio Chavira, Andrea Bowen, Shawn Pyfrom, Joy Lauren, Kyle MacLachlan, Nathan Fillon
Premiere Description: "Now You Know" - The neighborhood is shocked when news about Edie spreads though Fairview, Lynette battles with the effects of chemotherapy, and a new family moves to Wisteria Lane, on the Season Premiere of "Desperate Housewives".
Gargy's TwoCents: Last we saw Lynette was diagnoised with cancer, Bree was bed ridden, and Gabby married her politician man while Susan married Mike. What we hope to see is more hijinks from Susan, Gabby being Gabby (can't say much, since I know some spoilers), Lynette going into remission, and of course Bree being Bree.

Show: Brothers and Sisters
Premiere Date: September 30th
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 4 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Calista Flockhart, Rachel Griffiths, Sally Field, Rob Lowe, Ron Rifkin, Patricia Wettig, Balthazar Getty, Dave Annable, Matthew Rhys, Sarah Jane Morris, Emily VanCamp, Kerris Lilla Dorsey
Premiere Description: "Home Front" - A year after losing their larger than life family patriarch and three weeks since hearing from Justin in the Middle East, the Walker family struggle to find cheer in celebrating Kitty's birthday. Sarah fights to salvage what's left of her failing marriage; Kevin learns the hard way about the sacrifices that true love brings; Tommy is at a loss as to how to provide the emotional support needed by his overwhelmed wife, Julia, after the death of their newborn son, while Kitty gets a first hand look at the challenges of being engaged to a U.S. senator (Rob Lowe as Senator Robert McCallister). Meanwhile, Saul questions his identity after a visit from an old friend, and the family's newest member, Rebecca, tries desperately to find her place in this very complex family puzzle, on the second Season Premiere of "Brothers & Sisters".

TwoCents Fall Preview - Fridays (NBC)

A couple Friday shows and we threw in a Saturday too for...

NBC

Show: Las Vegas
Premiere Date: September 28th
Time: 9:00PM EST (moving to 10:00 when FNL starts)
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 20 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Tom Selleck, Vanessa Marcil, James Lesure, Josh Duhamel, Molly Sims
Description: Television icon Tom Selleck joins the cast this year as A.J. Cooper the mysterious rancher who takes the reigns as the new owner of the Montecito Resort & Casino. Danny McCoy, an ex-U.S. Marine and Las Vegas native, (Josh Duhamel, “All My Children,” “Win a Date with Tad Hamilton,” “Turistas,” and the upcoming “Transformers: The Movie”) heads the surveillance team and deals with card-counting cheaters, costly streaks of random luck and rival casinos stealing their big-money players.

Show: Friday Night Lights
Premiere Date: October 5th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 11 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: Tiffiny
Starring: Kyle Chandler, Zach Gilford, Scott Porter, Gaius Charles, Taylor Kitsch, Jesse Plemons, Aimee Teegarden, Minka Kelly, Adrianne Palicki, Connie Britton, Daniella Alonso
Premiere Description: SEASONS OF CHANGE-Season Premiere-- With summer coming to an end, the defending state champion Dillon Panther’s look to continue its success despite a lot of changes taking place. Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) begins his career as head coach at TMU and immediately discovers the hardship of being separated from his family as Tami Taylor (Connie Britton) heads into labor with their second child. Meanwhile, Tyra Collette (Adrianne Palicki) is revisited from someone in her past that will alter her life forever. Best friends Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) and Landry Clarke (Jesse Plemons) battle with new lifestyles that neither of them seem ready for.
Tiffiny's TwoCents: Last time: Coach Taylor and the Dillon Panthers won the state championship, but he's leaving for the TMU job in Austin. Mrs. Taylor is pregnant, but still wants to stay in Dillon with Julie. Jason Street is the new QB coach and Matt Saracen is HIS project with Coach leaving. Hopes: That Coach Taylor has a change of heart and stays in Dillon. It would also be nice to see Riggins settled down with a nice girl...and no, I don't mean Lyla Garrity. Tyra and Landry would be a cute odd-couple pairing - the double dates with Julie and Matt could be wonderfully awkward and sweet. I'd also like to see more of the Smash Williams' Emotional Growth, he really made some strides in the last few episodes of Season 1 in his relationships with his teammates and with his bi-polar girlfriend, Waverly.
TV by KP: The premiere episode picks up right where we left this show last season - with GREAT performances, writing, and stories. WOW, this show doesn't get the respect it deserves. I don't know how it wasn't nominated for Emmys this past year, but if the premiere is any indication of this upcoming season, that could change next year!

Show: Saturday Night Live
Premiere Date: Saturday September 29th
Time: 11:30PM EST
TwoCents Staff Rank: N/A
TwoCents Staff Writer: PG Ignacio
Starring: Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig
Description: Athlete LeBron James hosts with musical guest Kanye West. Seth Rogan shows up in the 2nd episode.
PG's TwoCents: Where We Left Off: SNL had a very entertaining season that included a list of star-studded hosts such as Scarlett Johansson, Peyton Manning, Justin Timberlake, and Rainn Wilson. *What We're Looking Forward To: The 33rd Season of SNL is set to kick-off with the NBA's new marketing "king" of professional basketball, Lebron James, and show-stopping musical guest Kanye West.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Fridays (CBS)

Fridays are full of drama on...

CBS

Show: Ghost Whisperer
Premiere Date: September 28th
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 24 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Camryn Manheim, Jay Mohr
Premiere Description: "The Underneath" - Melinda's search for the truth about her family history grows more complex when she learns that she has an underlying connection to Grandview, on the third season premiere of GHOST WHISPERER.
New Face: JAY MOHR will become a series regular, playing Professor Payne who provides an encyclopedic knowledge of the spirit world, as well as genuine concern for Melinda’s (Jennifer Love Hewitt) safety as she puts herself in ever greater danger to protect those she cares about — even though he hides his concern behind an ever-present irreverent sense of humor. "We’re thrilled to have Jay as a series regular this year. He’s a terrific actor who is fun to work with for the same reasons he’s fun to watch: he brings humor, energy, creativity and spontaneity to the set and to his role. He also brings sports commentary and sometimes donuts," says Executive Producer P.K. Simonds.

Show: Moonlight
Premiere Date: September 28th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Show Rank: 17 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: Jon G
Starring: Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles, Jason Dohring, Shannyn Sossamon
Description: "No Such Thing As Vampires" - When a series of vampire-style murders plague L.A., immortal investigator Mick St. John (O'Loughlin) sets out to find the culprits and re-connects with a woman, Internet reporter Beth Turner (Myles), from his past at a crime scene, on the series premiere of MOONLIGHT.
Jon G's TwoCents: The vampire-detective-walking-among-us type of TV drama has been tried before (Angel, Forever Knight), so will this one take? Program trailers look very promising and the fact that Mick St. John (Alex O’Loughlin) is only supposed to be about 80 years old brings a little more validity to the concept. Somehow unrequited love between a vampire and a mortal woman still intrigues us...
TV by KP: Having seen the premiere I'm curiuos how far this show will make it. The acting didn't wow me but the story of vampires in general public is always interesting. There's some silly stuff, such as watching Mick St. John try to avoid the sun coming through the limbs of trees, but for the most part they did the vampire stuff without being too crazy. The best acting was, without a doubt, from Jason Dohring who has seasons of Veronica Mars under his belt.

Show: NUMB3RS
Premiere Date: September 28th
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 21 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: KP
Starring: Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch, Alimi Ballard, Navi Rawat, Dylan Bruno, Diane Farr, Peter MacNicol
Premiere Description: "Trust Metric" - Agent Colby Granger lands in prison after the discovery that he was a mole within the FBI, but he escapes, and it's up to Don and his team to track him down and uncover the truth, on NUMB3RS.
TV by KP: I love this show. It's smart, witty, action packed and incredibly acted! Look at this cast. Rob Morrow (Northern Exposure), David Krumholtz (The Santa Clause), Judd Hirsch (Taxi), Peter MacNicol (Chicago Hope/Ally McBeal). Add in Navi Rawat, Diane Farr and Dylan Bruno and wow. This show is very good and it hides away on Fridays, which is a shame. I look forward to this new season and I hope you tune in!

TwoCents Fall Preview - Fridays (ABC)

Two shows fall on our radar on Fridays for...

ABC

Show: Women's Murder Club
Premiere Date: October 12th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Show Rank: 14 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Angie Harmon, Paula Newsome, Aubrey Dollar, Laura Harris, Tyrees Allen, Rob Estes
Description: Based on author James Patterson's bestselling novels, "Women's Murder Club" is a new one-hour drama series about four successful working women in San Francisco – Homicide Inspector Lindsay Boxer (Angie Harmon), Medical Examiner Claire Washburn (Paula Newsome), Assistant D.A. Jill Bernhardt (Laura Harris) and crime reporter Cindy Thomas (Aubrey Dollar) – who use their expertise, their close friendship and their instincts to solve murder cases. Each a success in her own field, they work together to uncover clues to the city's most grisly homicides.

Show: Men in Trees
Premiere Date: October 12th
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 25 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Anne Heche, Abraham Benrubi, Emily Bergl, Seana Kofoed, Suleka Mathew, Derek Richardson, Cynthia Stevenson, Sarah Strange, Lauren Tom, James Tupper, John Amos, Scott Elrod, Ty Olsson
Description: In addition to getting better acquainted with the mix of eclectic characters viewers came to know on "MEN IN TREES" the first season - in the coming season there will be a wedding that doesn't happen, another that does, two divorces, one baby, a pack of angry wolves, an arctic cyclone, two "little people" and a puppy.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Thursdays (NBC)

Rounding out the Thursdays is a full load of shows on...

NBC

Show: My Name Is Earl
Premiere Date: September 27th
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Comedy Rank: 4 of 12
TwoCents Staff Writer: Breanna P
Starring: Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Nadine Velazquez, Jaime Pressly, Eddie Steeples
Premiere Description: INMATE #28301-016---SEASON PREMIERE--- Earl (Jason Lee) begins his jail sentence and discovers that life is not easy behind bars. He persistently tries to find out the best approach to surviving in his new environment. Meanwhile, Joy (Jaime Pressly) finds out, after a few failed attempts, the perfect gift to pay Earl back for taking her spot in jail comes in the form of taking care of Randy (Ethan Suplee), who is also having a hard time adjusting to his new life without Earl. In prison, Earl is sought out by a bully, who has lived most of his life in jail as a result of Young Earl's mischief. This new life for Earl behind bars must mean years of bad karma or does it?
TV by KP: The premiere episode of Earl is worth the watch. We catch up quickly with all the returning characters and watching Earl try to keep Karma happy and still be able to survive prision is a joy to watch Jason Lee act his way through. I enjoyed it.

Show: The Office
Premiere Date: September 27th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Comedy Rank: 1 of 12
TwoCents Staff Writer: The Office Conference Room
Starring: Steve Carell, Kate Flannery, Oscar Nunez, Rainn Wilson, Brian Baumgartner, Angela Kinsey, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.j. Novak, Melora Hardin, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Phyllis Smith
Premiere Description: THE RUN FOR THE CURE-SPECIAL ONE-HOUR PREMIERE - A freak accident causes Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) to feel the office is cursed. He explores the religious beliefs of his employees before deciding to hold a charity 5K fun run. Meanwhile, further developments in the romances of Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Jim (John Krasinski), and Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Angela (Angela Kinsey) are explored.
TV by KP: When we last left the group, Jim drove back from NYC's job interview to ask Pam on a date, Karen was left in NY, Jan was fired and getting ready to move in with Michael and Ryan was promoted into Jan's job! That's a LOT! I'm spoken with a few guest stars who are in the premiere and they promise we will find out everything about all of this and more including Dwight and Angela! Of course we're looking forward to seeing how everyone else is doing too!

Show: ER
Premiere Date: September 27th
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 9 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: Amanda
Starring: Goran Visnjic, Linda Cardellini, Parminder Nagra, Mekhi Phifer, Maura Tierney, John Stamos, Scott Grimes
Premiere Description: Abby (Maura Tierney), Pratt (Mekhi Phifer) and Morris (Scott Grimes) try to figure out how to handle Dr. Morretti’s (guest star Stanley Tucci) strict new ER procedures. As the injured arrive at the ER from the anti-war rally, Gates (John Stamos) frantically tries to find out what happened to Neela (Parminder Nagra). Later, Gates takes matters into his own hands when he finds out that a patient was responsible for the explosion at the rally.
Amanda's TwoCents: Where We Left Off: Luka leaves town (and is only coming back for four episodes so far next season), Ray loses both his legs and skips out of town(is on occurrence next season), Abby meets the new Chief, Sarah leaves with her grandparents, Neela goes to an anti-war protest, gunfire is heard, Neela gets trampled and Gates arrives and tries to reach her. What We're Looking Forward To: How many old cast members will be brought back, Ray/Neela/Gates, more storyline for Morris, Neela's accident outcome, Abby's struggle between being a parent and a doctor.

Show: 30 Rock
Premiere Date: October 4th
Time: 8:30PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Comedy Rank: 3 of 12
TwoCents Staff Writer: PG Ignacio
Starring: Alec Baldwin, Jack McBrayer, Jane Krakowski, Judah Friedlander, Katrina Bowden, Keith Powell, Lonny Ross, Rachel Dratch, Scott Adsit, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan
Premiere Description: The gang at "30 Rock" returns from their summer hiatus. Liz's (Tina Fey) excitement to be back and see Jack (Alec Baldwin) is quickly squashed when he tells her that despite what she thinks, she is not over Floyd. Jack also tells her about his plan for SeinfeldVision, which entails using NBC-owned footage from Seinfeld's show and inserting him into NBC's current shows. Jerry Seinfeld (Guest Star Jerry Seinfeld) shows up at Jack's office upset about SeinfeldVision. Meanwhile, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) has gained weight over the summer after doing the musical, "Mystic Pizza: The Musical!" and Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) becomes Tracy's (Tracy Morgan) office wife when Tracy's wife kicks him out.
PG Ignacio's TwoCents: Where We Left Off: Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) was doing the usual running-around-like-a-chicken-with-her-head-cut-off trying to the keep TGS running smoothly despite the usual antics of the show's star, Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan), and the disfunctional contribution from the entire TGS staff. Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), network executive, just suffered a heart attack that doubled as a personal awakening and a lie detector test. Amidst the craziness, Liz is dealing with her own personal problem, the potential falling out with her boyfriend Floyd (Jason Sudeikis, Saturday Night Live).
*What We're Looking Forward To: The premiere marks the return of Jerry Seinfeld to NBC, as a guest star. It will be interesting to see how Liz Lemon continues to keep the TGS crew working together successfully, despite everything they manage to throw at her. The big question is: Do Jack and Liz have feelings for each other? The show recently won the Emmy for Best Comedy Series. Let's see how they follow-up their award-winning first season.

Show: Scrubs
Premiere Date: October 25th
Time: 9:30PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Comedy Rank: 5 of 12
TwoCents Staff Writer: Rachel
Starring: Christa Lawrence Miller, Donald Faison, John C. McGinley, Judy Reyes, Ken Jenkins, Neil Flynn, Sarah Chalke, Zach Braff
Description: “Scrubs” focuses on the strange experiences of Dr. John Dorian, or “J.D.” (Zach Braff, “Last Kiss,” “Garden State”), a medical resident, as he continues on his healing career in a surreal hospital, crammed full of unpredictable staffers and patients -- where humor and tragedy can collide at any time.
Rachel's TwoCents: We Last Saw: With JD having second thoughts about Kim and Elliot having second thoughts about Keith, it was inevitable that they would end up on a bed together about to kiss... What We Hope To See: If they kissed (and/or more) and RUINED EVERYTHING!

TwoCents Fall Preview - Thursdays (CW)

What's going to be on if you tune in Thursdays to...

CW

Show: Smallville
Premiere Date: September 27th
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 14 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Erica Durance, Allison Mack, John Glover, Annette O’Toole.
Premiere Description: Clark (Tom Welling) confronts Bizarro, the last wraith from the Phantom Zone, and the ensuing fight causes the dam to break and a torrent of water rushes towards the land. Lex (Michael Rosenbaum), having just been arrested for Lana’s (Kristin Kreuk) murder, is submerged under water in a patrol car, but is saved by a mysterious young woman. Lois (Erica Durance) manages to pull Chloe (Allison Mack) to safety but her cousin is pronounced dead at the hospital. The same woman who saved Lex reappears at the Kent farm and is revealed to be Kara Kent (Laura Vandervoort) A.K.A. Supergirl, Clark’s cousin from Krypton.

Show: Supernatural
Premiere Date: October 4th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 22 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: Jenny D
Starring: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles
Premiere Description: Bracing themselves for the possibility of an apocalyptic war, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) realize they have an enormous task of hunting down the hundreds of demons that escaped from the Devil’s Gate. With only a year left to live, Dean decides to live life to the fullest and exhibits a carefree attitude that troubles Sam, who is trying to find a loophole in the deal. Bobby (Jim Beaver) tells the brothers about a sighting in Nebraska that turns out to be seven demons that are the actual manifestations of the Seven Deadly Sins.
Jenny D's TwoCents: In the Season finale, Dean deals his life away to get Sam back. Ellen is still alive. Sam, Dean, Ellen and Bobby keep the gates of Hell from opening up permanately. But they managed to let out a couple hundred demons. Oh yeah, and with a little help from Dad, the Winchester boys finally kill the Demon who killed their mom. Things should be interesting in Season 3. Dean has 1 year to live and they are adding 2 female characters to the show. Dean wasn't real carefull with his life and the choices he made before, I bet things will get even more interesting when he thinks he has nothing to lose. Look to see a very wild and crazy Dean doing a lot of things he shouldn't be doing. I am hoping that Sam will finally get the girls this season too.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Thursdays (CBS)

Thursday nights are jam packed on...

CBS

Show: Survivor
Premiere Date: September 20th
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Rank: N/A
TwoCents Staff Writer: Josh
Hosted By: Jeff Probst (Read his TwoCents Interview here.)
Premiere Description: The 15th edition of the reality series strands 16 castaways in China's Jiangxi Province. Initially, everyone comes together in Shanghai before attending a Buddhist ceremony in HuangPu Mountain's Mi Tuo Temple. Next, the contestants are split into two tribes (Fei Long, Zhan Hu) and marooned on two islands on Zhelin Lake.
Josh's TwoCents: The 15th installment of Survivor returns this time to China and promises some new surprising twists, and beautiful locations. With a cast including a beauty queen, a WWE female wrestler, a lunch lady and a grave digger you just know we're guaranteed that high tension drama that keeps us coming back for more.

Show: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Premiere Date: September 27th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 6 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: Jillyree
Starring: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Paul Guilfoyle, Eric Szmanda, Robert David Hall, Wallace Langham
Premiere Description: "Dead Doll" - Sara's fate remains in question as the CSI team rushes to find out if she survived an attack by the miniature killer, on the eighth season premiere of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
Jillyree's TwoCents: We Last Saw : The Miniature Killer was finally captured, but not before she could take Sara hostage, leading Grissom to profess their secret love to the rest of the team. Sara is still alive, as her hand was seen moving beneath the wrecked vehicle, but with the torrential downpour falling upon her, will she survive? What We Hope To See : Will the team find Sara in time? If Sara lives, will she and Grissom actually get a kissing scene on-screen? How much Cath-drama will we be forced to put up with this year? Will we ACTUALLY see Warrick Brown ON the show this year, and if so, will he still be married?

Show: Without A Trace
Premiere Date: September 27th
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 13 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Enrique Murciano, Eric Close, Roselyn Sanchez
Premiere Description: "Lost Boy" - When a 2-year-old boy who was adopted from Sudan disappears from his home, the team questions whether the abduction is connected to his parents' celebrity or the boy's native country, on the sixth season premiere of WITHOUT A TRACE.
New Face: JAMES MARSTERS ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel") will guest star in a five episode arc beginning with the season premiere on Thursday, Sept. 27. He will play Grant Mars, a detective who helps Vivian (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) with an unsolved case.

Show: Viva Laughlin
Premiere Date: October 18th (Then moving to Sundays at 8:00PM)
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Show Rank: 11 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Lloyd Owen, Mädchen Amick, Eric Winter, DB Woodside, P.J. Byrne, Ellen Woglom, Carter Jenkins, Hugh Jackman
Description: VIVA LAUGHLIN is a mystery drama with music about eternal optimist and freewheeling businessman Ripley Holden, whose sole ambition is to run a casino in Laughlin, Nev. Occasionally using upbeat contemporary songs to accentuate the drama and humor and advance the story, the series is based on the hit BBC show "Viva Blackpool." Ripley is the ultimate gambler with an infectious personality who is on the brink of making a killing... just as soon as he opens his casino that's nowhere near completion. When his financing suddenly falls through, the fearless and tenacious Ripley approaches his enemy - dashing, sarcastic, wealthy casino owner Nicky Fontana, and his lieutenant Marcus, for help.
TV by KP: Having watched an early version of Viva I was interested how the musical numbers would work into this drama. It didn't happen seemlessly, yet I was entertained everytime one of these drama characters jumped on a table to belt out a popular song. Hugh Jackman is a great talent to use for this kind of show, even if it will only be in a guest starring capacity. I fear for this show lasting on Sunday nights at 8PM though. Not a great time slot for a new show.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Thursdays (ABC)

Turn on your TV on Thurdays and you'll see these shows on...

ABC

Show: Ugly Betty
Premiere Date: September 27th
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Comedy Rank: 2 of 12
TwoCents Staff Writer: Gargy
Starring: America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Alan Dale, Tony Plana, Ana Ortiz, Ashley Jensen, Becki Newton, Mark Indelicato, Michael Urie, Judith Light, Christopher Gorham, Rebecca Romijn, Vanessa Williams.
Premiere Description: "How Betty Got Her Grieve Back"- Betty's life is in chaos after a series of very unfortunate events, but despite all that's happened, she's still in denial about one thing -- how much Henry's departure has affected her. Meanwhile, Amanda turns to junk food and to Marc in dealing with the revelation that Fey Sommers was her real mother, and Wilhelmina schemes to turn the tragic Meade family events to her advantage, on the season premiere of ABC's award-winning "Ugly Betty".
Gargy's TwoCents: Last we saw Mama Meade made her grand escape, Alexis and Daniel were in a car accident. Amanda and Christina were trapped in Faith's Love Dungeon. Willy and Mr. Meade got engaged to be married. And Betty was telling her sister that her financee and the father of her son was killed in a convince store robbery.
What we hope to see: Both Alexis and Daniel will be alright. Betty will help her sister through her crisis, while keeping the Meade family from falling apart.

Show: Grey's Anatomy
Premiere Date: September 27th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 2 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: Amanda
Starring: Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, T.R. Knight, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens, Jr., Sara Ramirez, Eric Dane, Chyler Leigh.
Premiere Description: "A Change is Gonna Come" - Having just returned from her honeymoon with Meredith, Cristina searches for Burke, but he's nowhere to be found. Meredith, Cristina, Izzie and Alex spend their first day as residents with their own groups of interns - among the interns are George, repeating his intern year after failing his exams, and Lexie Grey, Meredith's half-sister whom she has never met. Now that Derek's relationship with Meredith has reached an emotional impasse, he looks to his fellow doctors for friendship; Bailey wrestles with her place within the hospital now that her former interns report to new Chief Resident Callie; and Richard resumes his position as Chief of Surgery, on the season premiere of "Grey's Anatomy".
Amanda's TwoCents: Where We Left Off: George and Callie decide to save their marriage by trying to have a baby. Ava, the Jane Doe from the ferry accident, and her baby are discharged to her husband after she pleads with Alex to give her a reason to stay and he turns her away. Derek gets offered the Chief of Surgeon job and turns it down, giving the Chief another chance. Derek and Meredith break up. Cristina and Burke's wedding ends up disastrously; Burke leaves Cristina. George fails his intern test and says that he can't redo his intern year. Addison leaves for California (Private Practice, 9 PM, Wednesdays). We meet the new interns, including a mysterious girl named Lexie Grey.
What We're Looking Forward To: Burke coming back (though, its not going to happen), an outcome for Callie/George/Izzie, what happens to George because he failed his test, Cristina's rebound, how everyone handles being residents, Meredith and Derek outcome.

Show: Big Shots
Premiere Date: September 27th
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Show Rank: 20 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: Shawn P
Starring: Michael Vartan, Christopher Titus, Joshua Malina, Dylan McDermott, Nia Long, Paige Turco, Peyton List, Jessica Collins, Amy Sloan
Description: The lines between boardroom and bedroom blur in “Big Shots,” the story of four friends who are at the top of their game... until the women in their lives enter the room. These competitive but dysfunctional New York CEOs take refuge in their friendship, discussing business, confiding secrets, seeking advice and supporting one another through life’s twists and turns.
Shawn P's TwoCents: When we last caught up with "Big Shots", Michael Vaughn (Michael Vartan) got hitched to Sydney Bristow, Bobby Donnell (Dylan McDermott) walked out on Donnell and Associates after a nervous breakdown, Christopher Titus (Christopher Titus) broke the fourth wall yet again, not unlike the guy who re-did my upstairs bathroom (who, to be fair, was drunk), and Jeremy Goodwin (Josh Molina) had his hands full with Sportsnight's dwindling ratings.
Guess what? They're all CEOs in New York now. Tune in to learn how all these storylines converge. And if you don't, no worries, we'll break it down for you here on The Two Cents. I'm guessing the first episode is all exposition on how these guys ended up being renamed, respectively, James Walker, Duncan Collinsworth, Brody Johns, and Karl Mixworthy. Anyone else thinking Witness Protection Program?

TwoCents Fall Preview - Wednesdays (NBC)

It's all new on Wednesdays over at...

NBC

Show: Bionic Woman
Premiere Date: September 26th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Show Rank: 1 of 26
Voted The Break Out Hit of 2007 By The TwoCents Staff
TwoCents Staff Writer: Gargy
Starring: Chris Bowers, Miguel Ferrer, Lucy Hale, Will Yun Lee, Molly Price, Michelle Ryan, Mark Sheppard
Description: Struggling as a bartender and surrogate mom to her teenage sister, Jaime Sommers (Michelle Ryan, "EastEnders") didn't think life could get much harder. But when a devastating car accident leaves her at death's door, Jaime's only hope for survival is a cutting-edge, top-secret technology that comes at a hefty price.
With a whole new existence and a debt to re-pay, Jaime must figure out how to use her extraordinary abilities for good -- while weighing the personal sacrifices she will have to make. Ultimately, it's Jaime's journey of self-discovery and inner strength that will help her embrace her new life as the Bionic Woman in this new action-drama series.
Gargy's TwoCents: Brand new show to NBC, we hope to see some kick-ass from the newest Jamie Somers, high drama, lots of Sarah Corvis, and sub-text galore.
TV by KP: I've watched the premiere episode already and let me tell you, it's action packed! As a fan of Battlestar Galactica I recognized a few familiar faces as well as style of programming. This show could end up being very very popular, but that's not really going out on a limb to say that now is it?

Show: Life
Premiere Date: September 26th
Time: 10:00PM
TwoCents Staff New Show Rank: 15 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: Maty
Starring: Damian Lewis, Sarah Shahi, Adam Arkin, Brooke Langton, Robin Weigert, Brent Sexton
Description: From Rand Ravich (“The Astronaut’s Wife”), Far Shariat (“Confessions of a Dangerous Mind”), and David Semel, who directed the pilot of NBC's "Heroes," "Life" is a new drama about a detective who is given a second chance. Damian Lewis ("Band of Brothers") stars as complex, offbeat Detective Charlie Crews, who, thanks to close friend and attorney Constance Griffiths (Brooke Langton), returns to the force after serving time in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
TV by KP: I was sent the first few episodes of Life and finally popped the pilot into the DVD player last night. About half way through I had already decided not to pop in the second episode. Another cop show. Another detective with a sketchy past, and odd mannerisms (Law and Order CI or Monk anyone?) who turns out to be better at his job that anyone else? A hard nosed female partner, forced to take him on and fighting her own demons? Yawn. A head of detectives out to get him but just can't quite catch him? Yeah, I've seen this 100 times. I'll give it a 2nd chance because the last 3 minutes were intriguing and because Adam Arkin deserves it, but I'm not holding out a lot of hope.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Wednesdays (FOX)

We have a few comedies in store on Wednesdays on...

FOX

Show: Back To You
Premiere Date: September 19th
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Show Rank: 8 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: Tara
Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Patricia Heaton, Fred Willard, Ty Burrell, Josh Gad, Ayda Field, Laura Marano
Description: In the ‘90s, the local TV news scene in Pittsburgh was dominated by one team: CHUCK DARLING (Kelsey Grammer) and KELLY CARR (Patricia Heaton). They had that elusive quality all news teams need: chemistry ... at least on-screen. Off-screen, Chuck was a bit of a self-centered womanizer, Kelly a bit of an uptight know-it-all. When Chuck grabbed the chance to move up to a larger market, no tears were shed.
But after an embarrassing on-air tirade ended up on the Internet, Chuck found himself on the downswing career-wise. So when he got the call to return to Pittsburgh, to reunite with Kelly and try to take the newscast back to No. 1, it was an offer he couldn’t refuse. There was magic between Chuck and Kelly once. Can they find it again?
Tara's TwoCents: We Hope To See TV anchors Chuck Darling and Kelly Carr's first newscast since their reunion.

Show: Til Death
Premiere Date: September 19th
Time: 8:30PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Comedy Rank: 12 of 12
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Brad Garrett, Joely Fisher, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Kat Foster.
Premiere Description: After attending a birthday party for Steph, Eddie decides it’s time to confront Joy about some of her more irritating habits. When Joy is not exactly receptive to hearing about her social blunders, Eddie learns his wife is not alone in being oblivious to her own public behavior. Meanwhile, over at the Woodcocks’, Jeff finds it more difficult than he imagined giving his wife a gift that she has wanted for a long time in the “Performance Anxiety” episode of “‘TIL DEATH.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Wednesdays (CW)

Wednesdays we have one show on...

CW

Show: Gossip Girl
Premiere Date: September 26th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Show Rank: 12 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: Alicia
Starring: Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, Taylor Momsen, Ed Westwick, Kelly Rutherford, Matthew Settle
Description: The privileged prep school teens on Manhattan's Upper East Side first learn that Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants") is back in town the way they learn all the important news in their lives -- from the blog of the all-knowing albeit ultra-secretive Gossip Girl. No one knows Gossip Girl's identity, but everyone in this exclusive and complicated vicious circle relies on her website and text messages for the latest scoop. Even Serena's closest friend, Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester, "Entourage"), is surprised to find that Serena has suddenly ended her self-imposed exile to boarding school and returned to Manhattan.
Alicia's TwoCents: The O.C.: The Next Generation! With the start to any new show, the possibilities from characters to storylines are endless. Which Gossip Girl love interests will be the next Summer and Seth? Who will be the next Marissa? Does Josh Schwartz, the creator of The O.C., have another teen-cult hit on his hands?

TwoCents Fall Preview - Wednesdays (CBS)

We're solving crimes all night on Wednesdays on...

CBS

Show: Criminal Minds
Premiere Date: September 26th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 17 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness
Premiere Description: "Doubt" - After shutting the campus down, Gideon, Hotch and the BAU team create a detailed profile of their UnSub, but when the killings on campus continue after they take a suspect into custody, the team begins to doubt themselves, on the third season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS.
New Face: Emmy Award nominee JOE MANTEGNA will join the cast of CRIMINAL MINDS starring as FBI Special Agent David Rossi, an original member of the Behavioral Analysis Unit who took early retirement to go on lecture and book tours, and has volunteered to return to the unit. Mantegna is scheduled to make his first appearance in the sixth episode of the season. "We are all THRILLED to have Joe Mantegna joining our family. He's an incredible actor, a genuinely nice person and, as a fellow Chicagoan, I can tell you he makes fantastic Italian Beef sandwiches and Chicago Style Hot Dogs," said Executive Producer Ed Bernero.

Show: CSI:NY
Premiere Date: September 26th
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 12 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Eddie Cahill, Anna Belknap, Hill Harper, A.J. Buckley
Premiere Description: "Can You Hear Me Now?" - Mac and the team find human blood on the crown of the Statue of Liberty, leading them on a race against time to save a famous musician from death at the hands of a vigilante, on the fourth season premiere of CSI: NY
New Face: A.J. BUCKLEY will become a series regular after recurring for two seasons as Adam Ross, a CSI Tech guru out of Seattle. Specializing in Computer Forensics, Ross is the go-to scientist for the latest technological applications needed to solve crimes in Manhattan. "He was hired by Mac Taylor to stay 'one step ahead' of the criminals in New York City , who often use more complicated technology than the average crime lab in the country. Therefore, Ross is the X-factor in crime solving and necessary 'ringer' to fight the most complex and sophisticated crimes," said Anthony E. Zuiker, Creator and Executive Producer of the CSI Franchise.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Wednesdays (ABC)

Wednesdays nights we'll be watching the following on...

ABC

Show: Private Practice
Premiere Date: September 26th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Show Rank: 2 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: Gargy
Starring: Kate Walsh, Amy Brenneman, Tim Daly, Taye Diggs, Audra McDonald, Paul Adelstein, KaDee Strickland, Chris Lowell
Description: From Shonda Rhimes, the Golden Globe-winning creator of "Grey's Anatomy" comes a story about finding a way to begin the rest of your life. Addison Forbes Montgomery is a renowned surgeon. Having left behind Seattle Grace Hospital, a broken marriage with Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd, and her torn relationship with Mark "McSteamy" Sloan, Addison moves to Los Angeles for sunnier weather and happier possibilities.
Gargy's TwoCents: Addison Montgomery has had it up to here with all the Mc"this and what have you's", interns sleeping with attendings, interns sleeping with residents, interns sleeping with interns, and she's just wanting to dance naked and free for once in her life. So, she packs it up and moves to LA and Oceanside Wellness enter. Naomi hires Addison without running it by a vote, everyone is hurt and upset by it. Dell just wants to practice mid-wifrey (is that even a word?).

Show: Dirty Sexy Money
Premiere Date: September 26th
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Show Rank: 6 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: Shawn P
Starring: Peter Krause, Donald Sutherland, William Baldwin, Natalie Zea, Glenn Fitzgerald, Samaire Armstrong, Seth Gabel, Zoe McLellan, Jill Clayburgh
Description: Power, privilege and family money are a volatile cocktail. Living proof of this are the Darlings of New York City, so absurdly wealthy, they put the “upper” in Upper East Side. This preeminent family are always getting mixed up with the wrong people and finding themselves in the middle of bad situations. It’ll take a miracle to take care of the legal and sometimes illegal needs of the Darling family.
Shawn P's TwoCents: This fall on ABC, Nick George (Peter Krause of "Six Feet Under") steps in for his recently departed dad (death and Krause go together like chocolate and peanut butter) as a personal attorney for the old money Darling clan. The Darlings, led by patriarch Tripp (Donald Sutherland), will need lots of lawyerly love in their quest to out-scandal the Kennedys.
Imagine an American Mr. Belvedere if the Owen's family owned Pittsburgh and Wesley couldn't stay out Page Six. With a name like "Dirty Sexy Money", and a Baldwin brother (William, playing a she-male-loving Senator), it's got to be good. Get all your updates and reviews here on The Two Cents.

Show: Pushing Daisies
Premiere Date: October 3rd
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Show Rank: 4 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: Andrew G
Starring: Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Ellen Greene, Swoosie Kurtz, Kristin Chenoweth
Description: From Bryan Fuller (“Heroes,” “Wonderfalls”) and Barry Sonnenfeld (“Men in Black”) comes a new series with an unprecedented blend of romance, fantasy and mystery, “Pushing Daisies,” a forensic fairytale about Ned, a young man with a very special gift. As a young boy Ned discovers that he can return the dead briefly back to life with just one touch. But his random gift isn’t without deadly consequences… as he soon finds out.
Andrew G's TwoCents: "Pushing Daises" looks to be the smash hit of ABC's fall schedule. TV Guide says that "ABC has founds its next Lost!" New York Times has called the show "something completely different." With praise like this, it's no wonder we except an awesome program. The story, in a nutshell, is of Ned (Lee Pace), a pie-maker with the ability to bring the dead back to life with one touch of the finger. The catch is, if he touches the person once more, then they are dead permanently. Enlisted by private investigator, Emerson Cod (Chi McBride), Ned begins a career within a unique area of forensics. Ned's skill also comes in handy with his social life. His ability allows him to revive his murdered childhood love interest, Charlotte "Chuck" Charles (Anna Friel). Although a seemingly perfect situation, he runs into the stipulation that he can not touch her ever again, that is, unless he'd like to see her dead permanently. With this original plot line and cast of vivid characters, "Pushing Daisies" looks to be one of the best shows in fall television. My only hope is that it won't need Ned to keep it alive.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Tuesdays (NBC)

One series comes back on Tuesdays on...

NBC

Show: Law & Order SVU
Premiere Date: September 25th
Time: 10:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 3 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Adam Beach, Richard Belzer, Dann Florek, Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Christopher Meloni, Diane Neal, Tamara Tunie, B.D. Wong
Premiere Description: THE NINTH SEASON PREMIERE OF SVU SHOWCASES SPECIAL GUEST STAR CYNTHIA NIXON IN A DISTURBING AND ELECTRIC PERFORMANCE - Janis Donovan (guest star Cynthia Nixon) turns in a powerful performance as a woman with multiple personalities who may have abused and fatally harmed her daughter. As Detectives Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Elliot Stabler (Chris Meloni) dig more deeply into the case - with initial resistance from Dr. Henry Carlisle (guest star Bronson Pinchot) -- Donovan continues to present even more personalities along with a harrowing twist to the case. For the detectives, it’s a race against time to find the infant, while adjusting to sweeping changes in the SVU - a result from poor decisions made by the detectives that have spilled over to the squad.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Tuesdays (FOX)

Two shows make our list on Tuesdays on...

FOX

Show: Bones
Premiere Date: September 25th
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 16 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, TJ Thyne, Michaela Conlin, Eric Millegan, Tamara Taylor
Premiere Description: A group of teenagers are driving on the freeway when a skull smashes through their windshield. At the Jeffersonian lab, Brennan tests out a young forensic anthropologist to replace Zack, who has left for Iraq, and she and Cam examine the skull in question. They find it has marks made by human teeth, suggesting cannibalism. The team identifies the victim, a known violin protégé who disappeared after a concert. On a quest to find out what happened to him, Brennan and Booth go into the field. A trail of suspects leads them to a strange cannibalistic society, and the team must string together a gruesome and cryptic series of crimes – provided that Brennan and Booth can survive the newfound tension between them. Meanwhile, Cam suggests that Angela hire a private investigator to track down her ex-husband so she can annul her previous marriage and marry Hodgins, a task easier said than done in “The Widow’s Son in the Windshield” episode of BONES.

Show: House
Premiere Date: September 25th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 7 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: Andy B
Starring: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard, Jennifer Morrison, Jesse Spencer
Premiere Description: When an office building collapses, House has to work fast to diagnose a young woman, Megan, who survived the disaster. Due to her injuries, Megan’s only form of communication is blinking. House, without a team since Foreman and Cameron quit and he fired Chase, talks through his ideas with a janitor at the hospital. As Megan’s condition worsens, Cuddy puts pressure on House to hire a new team, but House defiantly ignores her, and Wilson resorts to desperate measures and hits House where he knows it will hurt. As House persists in diagnosing Megan by himself, he realizes that the case is not what it appears, and that solitude may not be the answer in the “Alone” episode of HOUSE.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Tuesdays (CW)

We have one show we're following on Tuesdays on...

CW

Show: Reaper
Premiere Date: September 25th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff New Series Rank: 9 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: Gargy
Starring: Bret Harrison, Tyler Labine, Ray Wise, Missy Peregrym, Rick , Valarie Rae Miller, Donavon Stinson, Andrew Airlie
Description: For the first 20 years of his life, Sam (Bret Harrison, "The Loop," "Grounded for Life") wondered why his parents went so easy on him. Whether it was school, sports or career choices, Sam's mom (Allison Hossack, "Falcon Beach") and dad (Andrew Airlie, "The L Word") always let him get by with the least possible effort. As a result, Sam skipped college, took a dead-end job at the local Work Bench home improvement store and now wastes endless hours playing video games. Everything in his slacker world changed the day Sam turned 21 and discovered the ungodly reason his parents let him slide: they sold his soul to the devil before he was even born.

TwoCents Fall Preview - Tuesdays (CBS)

Tuesdays have a full night of shows on...

CBS

Show: NCIS
Premiere Date: September 25th
Time: 8:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 18 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, Sean Murray, Cote de Pablo, Lauren Holly, David McCallum
Premiere Description: "Bury Your Dead" - The final showdown between the NCIS team and an elusive arms dealer reaches an explosive and deadly conclusion, on the fifth season premiere of NCIS.

Show: The Unit
Premiere Date: September 25th
Time: 9:00PM EST
TwoCents Staff Returning Drama Rank: 19 of 25
TwoCents Staff Writer: KP
Starring: Dennis Haysbert, Regina Taylor, Scott Foley, Audrey Marie Anderson, Robert Patrick, Max Martini, Abby Brammell, Michael Irby, Demore Barnes
Premiere Description: "Pandemonium, Part One" - The team is in shambles as Jonas runs from a deadly assassin, Bob may be secretly reporting to another agency and Ryan tries valiantly to put them back together, on part one of the two-part third season premiere of THE UNIT.
TV by KP: Last season I really got into this show as the acting is great and the show is so well written. Well, what would you expect from David Mamet? If you haven't watched Unit, at LEAST put it on your DVR and give it a chance, it's great storytelling.

Show: Cane
Premiere Date: September 25th
Time: 10:00PM
TwoCents Staff New Series Rank: 24 of 26
TwoCents Staff Writer: TBD
Starring: Jimmy Smits, Hector Elizondo, Nestor Carbonell, Rita Moreno, Polly Walker, Paola Turbay, Eddie Matos, Michael Trevino, Lina Esco, Samuel Carman, Alona Tal
Description: CANE is an epic drama about the external rivalries and internal power struggles of a large Cuban-American family running an immensely successful rum and sugar business in South Florida. When the family patriarch, Pancho, is offered a lucrative but questionable deal by his bitter adversaries, the Samuels, to purchase thousands of acres of sugar fields, he's faced with a tough choice: Should he cash out of the sugar business and focus solely on rum, which would please his impulsive natural son, Frank, or protect the family legacy that he built from the ground up by not selling, and side with his adopted son, Alex, who mistrusts the Samuels and still sees value in sugar?