Monday:
8:00: Chuck – NBC, 90210 – CW
9:00: The Event – NBC, Gossip Girl – CW
The events of last year’s Chuck season finale made me cry, but also made me really excited for what’s to come. Hopefully they stick with what they do best and focus on great action and comedy rather than forcing a new Chuck/Sarah relationship drama every episode.
The Event is supposed to be crazy. Supposedly whatever the event is, we’re left wondering how there could possibly be a second episode after it happens. I’m leery, but intrigued.
And shut up, 90210 and Gossip Girl are perfectly good guilty pleasures. Hopefully Blair is back to her awesome self after her dreadful year last season.
Tuesday:
8:00: Glee – Fox, No Ordinary Family – ABC
Here’s hoping Glee strikes the same balance of humor, drama, and music it had in the first half of the first season and doesn’t try too hard fitting the story around the songs they want to sing. Of course I’m super excited about the Britney/Brittany episode though!
I haven’t seen a single promo for No Ordinary Family, but people keep talking about it, so I figure I should give it a shot. Besides, what’s not to love about a family of superpowered people?
Wednesday:
8:00: Survivor – CBS, Undercovers – NBC, America’s Next Top Model – CW
9:00: Modern Family – ABC
9:30: Cougar Town – ABC
Wednesday is turning into a busy night! Yes, Survivor is still on, and yes, I still watch it. And the less said about America’s Next Top Model the better. Modern Family and Cougar Town just need to keep doing what they were doing last season and I’ll be happy.
Undercovers is by J.J. Abrams, so as a dork I am legally required to watch it. Fringe was a major disappointment for me (I heard it got better though) but this looks like a lot more fun.
Thursday:
8:00: Vampire Diaries – CW
8:30: 30 Rock – NBC
9:00: The Office – NBC, Grey’s Anatomy – ABC, Nikita – CW
I recorded Vampire Diaries but waited for the longest time before I started watching it, and it turned out to be the best show (not just new show, but all shows) of last season. I haven’t devoured a season with that much pleasure since the first season of Lost. Hopefully they can keep going strong.
I don’t care what anyone says, Grey’s Anatomy is still a fantastic show. The combination of drama and humor is almost always incredible. Lexie and Christina wearing diapers (surgery, NASA style!) last season was genius.
People said the last season of 30 Rock was disappointing, but I still enjoyed it thoroughly. The Office on the other hand was horrendous. Hopefully they step up their game for Steve Carell’s last season. Sadly Parks and Recreation (possibly my favorite NBC comedy) doesn’t come back till mid-season. Should I give Outsourced a try?
Nikita looks so badass and fun. You really gotta give the CW credit for being able to pull off action shows. I still haven’t seen Supernatural, but I’ve heard great things, and like I said, Vampire Diaries is amazing. Plus Maggie Q is ridiculously hot.
Friday:
Nothing – Come back Caprica!
Saturday:
Nothing – R.I.P. Legend of the Seeker
Sunday:
9:00: Family Guy – FOX, Desperate Housewives – ABC
Very rarely do I not get a laugh or two out of Family Guy and last season had some genius episodes, the best being Stewie and Brian traveling through all the different universes. (“Love it.” “Hate it.” “Love it.” “Hate it.”)
People like to make fun of Desperate Housewives, but I still really enjoy it. Yes, the storyline of last season got resolved a little too easily, and Susan is super annoying, but overall it’s still a fun hour of television. Eva Longoria is always fantastic, and the addition of Vanessa Williams this season should be amazing.
What will you be watching this Fall? Am I missing anything?