Fall 2015 TV Preview & Giveaway

   By SheSpeaksTeam  Sep 18, 2015
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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.

While we're talking about Fall TV, are you watching the Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 20th at 8pm ET? If you are, join us for a Twitter Chat, during which time you can answer fun trivia quesions and win great prizes! Be sure to use hash tag #SheSpeaksEmmyBash.

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)

For all you Gleeks out there, Scream Queens, created by Glee producer Ryan Murphy, is sure to excite you (though it's not a musical). The series stars Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lea Michele and Oliver Hudson. The show is a combination of comedy and horror and involves a murder mystery at a sorority house.
 
 
Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris (Sept. 15, 10 p.m. ET/PT)
 
Emmy and Tony-Award winning actor Neil Patrick Harris puts his variety of skills to work as the star of this new live variety show. Based on popular British hit "Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway," the show is complete with musical numbers, stunts, skits, pranks, audience interactiion and giveaways. It's a little bit Ellen, a little bit Rosie, a little bit Michael Douglas.
 

Grandfathered (Sept. 29, 9 p.m. ET/PT)

If you're waiting feverishly for Netflix's Full House reunion, this one may excite you. Starring John Stamos, Grandfathered details the life of a recently divorced bachelor and restaurant owner who just discovered that he has a son. But that's not all - he also has a granddaughter!
 

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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DarilynSue by DarilynSue | LA PORTE, TX
Sep 18, 2015

Chicago Fire, Chicago PD are my favorite shows. I'm really looking forward to Chicago Med now.

browneyes78 by browneyes78 | Homosassa, FL
Sep 18, 2015

Can't wait for Chicago Fire to come back. Want to check out Chicago Med and Quantico, as well.

KayLove13 by KayLove13 | TALLAHASSEE, FL
Sep 18, 2015

I'm really looking forward to Gotham and American Horror Story returning. Some of these new shows look like they're worth a shot, too!

rollingstone24 by rollingstone24 | SAINT LOUIS, MO
Sep 18, 2015

I love Fall TV! Looking forward to Scream Queens and Muppets!

CrunchyBeachMama by CrunchyBeachMama | Erie, CO
Sep 18, 2015

We just watched Best Time Ever and couldn't stop laughing!

cycoswmn by cycoswmn | GAYLORD, MI
Sep 18, 2015

I'm looking forward to Scream Queens. It just looks interesting to me....

Bentech by Bentech | GLENVIEW, IL
Sep 18, 2015

Best time ever with Neil.

Emilyk1809 by Emilyk1809 | Petersburg, PA
Sep 18, 2015

Out of the ones shown above I think I'm most interested in watching Quantico. Seems interesting and like it will have a good story line. Most of all though I can't wait for #TGIT on ABC to return! I absolutely love Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder!!!

armiz76 by armiz76 | canton, OH
Sep 18, 2015

Quantico!

pumpkin_pie76 by pumpkin_pie76 | SUMMERSVILLE, WV
Sep 18, 2015

How to get away with murder!!! Can't wait!

theladya by theladya | WHEELERSBURG, OH
Sep 18, 2015

I'm most excited for Nashville, Hawaii Five-0, and Last Man Standing to return!

plong22 by plong22 | BLAIRSVILLE, PA
Sep 18, 2015

Looking forward to watching Quantico. Sounds interesting.

christinlilly by christinlilly | SIESTA KEY, FL
Sep 18, 2015

scream queens and Quantico sounds awesome!!! Now that we are moved and settled I can start programming our DVR!!

lauriehs75 by lauriehs75 | TOWSON, MD
Sep 18, 2015

I can't wait for The Good Wife to come back! One of my favorite shows.

NYCSingleMom by NYCSingleMom | NEW YORK, NY
Sep 18, 2015

Quantico and Blindspot