Fall TV preview season has arrived, and with 115 new and returning shows in the pipeline, it looks like we have a lot of choice. What show are you most looking forward to? Tell us in the comments below for a chance to win a $100 American Express Gift Card!
Nielsen recently estimated that TV penetration has increased 0.3% in the last year, raising the number of homes with working TVs to 116.4 million, but in today's world of streaming video and a zillion options online, the verdict is out on what viewers are looking for on the small screen.
This fall we seem to have a selection of reboots like Heroes and The X-Files, medical shows, police dramas, crime shows, spy games and franchise expansions. We also have an onslaught of variety programs from NBC's Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris toThe Muppets, featuring a few familiar faces.
Is it the return of American Horror Story: Hotel or Empire or new shows like Angel from Hell starring Jane Lynch, The Catch, Chicago Med, Code Black, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Crowded, Dr. Ken, The Family, Heartbreaker or Life in Pieces that excites you the most?
If you're interested in series that revolve around female actors, catch Whiplash's Melissa Benoist play Kara Zo-El, Superman's cousin, in SuperGirl, premiering October 26 at 8:30 ET. This could be the first time we've seen a female superhero since Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman 40 years ago.
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Need a little help planning your TV viewing schedule? Here are a few of our favorite new shows to keep an eye out for:
The Muppets (Sept. 22, 8 p.m. ET/PT)
If you have missed the original Muppet Show over the last few decades and lamented its original zest, missing from the motion pictures made in its honor over the years, you'll be thrilled to know that the producers are trying to bring back much of the original's sensibility. It'll be a variety show you can watch with your kids, only be prepared for one shocker: Kermit and Miss Piggy broke up. There has been a lot of publicity about the break-up so it shouldn't take you by surprise. Kermit now has a new girlfriend, but he's also Miss Piggy's boss, acting as the exec producer of a show called "Up Late with Miss Piggy." All of the familiar Muppets are back, along with plenty who are less familiar, including plenty of celebs.
Scream Queens (Sept. 22, 8 p.m. ET/PT)
Grandfathered (Sept. 29, 9 p.m. ET/PT)
Quantico (Oct. 4, 10 p.m. ET/PT)
Priyanka Chopra plays Alex Parrish in Quantico, centering on FBI recruits traning a the Quantico base in Virginia. Alex makes fast friends, but her life is quickly turned upside down following a bomb explosion - and she's the #1 suspect!
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Grandfathered looks like a funny show.
I look forward to The Muppets.
Looking forward to the new season of American Horror Story!! Can't wait to see Lady Gaga in action!
Quantico looks interesting, as does Blindspot. I'm anxious for Homeland and the Good Wife as well. I think the Muppets should move to Saturday mornings instead of prime time.
I am looking forward to Grandfathered, with John Stamos. It looks to be funny and he is hot, so why not!
I can't wait for the return of Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder. I'm intrigued by Scream Queens, but I'm not sure I will watch it. I am definitely interested in Quantico though!
Grandfathered, I love John Stamos and Josh Peck!
I can't wait to watch the new seasons of Empire, Fresh Off the Boat, Gotham, How to Get Away with Murder and Brooklyn NineNine! :)
I enjoy Castle, Big Bang, Doctor Who, Vampire Diaries and the NCIS programs.
Grandfathered and Empire.
Definitely excited about the Muppets. I plan to watch other new shows like Scream Queens, NPH, Super Girl, and more, but now "It's time to get things started"
I think the Muppets will be fun, def going to check it out! I am also psyched that the 2nd season of Blacklist is on Netflix now. LOVE!
I'm looking forward to NCIS! I love that show!
I'm a tv junkie, so I'll be watching & am really excited about all of the above new shows, plus many others. I'm really looking forward to The Grinder, Chicago Med, American Horror Story: Hotel, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Code Black, Limitless. I just watched & really enjoyed Life In Pieces, Blindspot & Minority Report last night!
I am looking forward to several fall programs to watch, just to name a few NCIS New Orleans, NCIS, Blue Bloods and Good Wife, etc. I am tired of reruns.