As you might expect, we here at the Squad are more than ready for the fall season to start. After hearing about the new shows at the upfronts, watching the preview copies of the pilots, reading about the changes to various shows, and listening to the producers and actors promote new and returning shows to the hilt at both the TCA and Comic-Con, we all want to see the networks finally unfurl their schedules.But out of all the shows that are either debuting or returning, there are only a few that each of the Squadders are really looking forward to seeing. Which got us curious: what are you, our kind, generous, and creative readership, looking forward to seeing this fall? We'd like to know. If you feel like sharing, use the comments to leave your list of the new and returning shows that you're so eager to see return that it hurts. If you feel like leaving an explanation, all the better.
By the way, after the jump, you'll not only see the shows I'm looking forward to seeing, but a list of shows that we plan on covering this fall. If you list something in the comments that we don't have on our review list, we may just add it. Oh, and if you want to make a case for a show, you could always call in to our online radio show tomorrow at 10 and let us know why we should add it to our coverage.
What I'm looking forward to seeing: Pushing Daisies, Chuck, Cavemen (to see how big a disaster it's going to be), The IT Crowd, Miss/ Guided, Aliens In America, Reaper, How I Met Your Mother, and the entire Thursday NBC comedy lineup.
Here's what we're planning on covering in the fall:
30 Rock
The Amazing Race
American Idol
America's Next Top Model
The Bionic Woman
Bones
Chuck
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Damages
Dancing With The Stars
Desperate Housewives
Dexter
Dirty Sexy Money
ER
Friday Night Lights
Grey's Anatomy
Heroes
House
How I Met Your Mother
I.T. Crowd
Journeyman
Kid Nation
Kyle XY
Lost
Moonlight
New Amsterdam
Nip/Tuck
Numb3rs
The Office
Prison Break
Private Practice
Pushing Daisies
Reaper
Sarah Connor Chronicles
Saturday Night Live
Scrubs
Search for Next American Band
The Simpsons
Smallville
South Park
Supernatural
Survivor
Ugly Betty
Weeds
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)
8-08-2007 @ 11:25AM
hub said...
As much as I liked the first episodes of Chuck, Pushing Daisies and Reaper, I have a feeling they won't last a full season. Not enough mass appeal. So damn depressing these days that you can't get excited about a show without hedging tat excitement with a "probably won't last, so why bother". And TV wonders why it's dying and ratings last season were so horrible. Wake the hell up! It's time to start nurturing and letting shows grow again. Most shows aren't great right out of the gate.
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8-08-2007 @ 11:28AM
bsgfan2003 said...
Looking forward to Journeyman (the time travel show right?) and Bionic Woman.
Of course, counting down the days until Razor from BSG too.
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8-08-2007 @ 11:35AM
Dorv said...
So, no NCIS this year? Coverage in the past several years has been on and off, but I think its a popular enough show (ratings wise, and comments wise) that it should be covered.
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8-09-2007 @ 1:51AM
G said...
Family Guy, and maybe even American Dad should be added.
Family Guy was on the list last year? so has it been removed?
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8-08-2007 @ 11:44AM
khamel said...
no love for californication? i know its a mini-series but it looks great from the first episode.
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8-08-2007 @ 2:58PM
fred said...
hub are you kidding!?? Chuck has been made for mass appeal, with pretty girls in panties, explosions and car chase... so much that they forgot to work on a decent script or to be funny!
there are too many new shows i haven't seen yet sadly, but i liked Reaper, Aliens in America was good but i have no idea what the show will actually be like, Bionic Woman could be good if it gets better than what I saw...
i really need to see Pushing Daisies cause I've heard so much about it, and Life cause the only small clip I saw i really liked, despite the show's lame description (ex-cop back after years in prison for a crime he didn't do)
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8-08-2007 @ 12:28PM
BDUB said...
I don't know why but for some reason the show I am looking forward to most is K-Ville. I understand why you are not covering it but I wish you were. It's on FOX so it probably won't last long enough to make it worth your while.
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8-08-2007 @ 12:36PM
MikeS said...
Jericho!!!!!!!!!
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8-08-2007 @ 12:35PM
David said...
What?!? No Boston Legal!?!?!!?!
ME MAD!!!!
*Grows into the Hulk*
Reaper and Sarah Connor Chronicles are both great shows, too bad neither will last.
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8-08-2007 @ 12:37PM
Cody said...
I thought the premiere of Cane showed a lot of potential. If it makes it through the whole season then it will definitely be up for about 20 Emmys next year. Other than that, I think you've got the rest of my shows covered.
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8-08-2007 @ 5:40PM
Bob Jones said...
The Big Bang Theory!
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8-08-2007 @ 12:49PM
iamhoff said...
Jericho! And Big Love is already being covered, so I presume that will continue.
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8-08-2007 @ 1:03PM
Lee said...
Out of the leaked pilots and new shows, im anxious for more Californication! great pilot that left me wanting more.
I will watch TSCC, but i hope they re shoot some of the pilot scenes. I will also keep watching Pushing Daisies and Reaper.
I cant wait for BSG, Atlantis, Lost and the usual addictions to return to the tube.
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8-08-2007 @ 1:04PM
Borat said...
I watched the first episode of Aliens in America and I liked it! I am especially interested since I myself come from Pakistan and a Muslim background...I hope there aren't many "inaccuracies".
Btw, doesn't American Idol not air in the Fall?
I hope you guys will cover "The Wire" when it starts in early '08.
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8-09-2007 @ 6:35AM
innamorata said...
Battlestar Galactica (I know it returns later but so does Lost which you've listed), Dexter and The Shield.
I'll miss the Everybody hates Chris and NCIS reviews.
As for the new shows, just Aliens in America.
Bionic Woman was terribly weak and I fear I'll get tired of Pushing Daisies by the second episode.
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8-09-2007 @ 9:31AM
Brody said...
Returning Shows:
30 Rock
Heroes
Lost
The Office
Prison Break
The Simpsons
Family Guy
American Dad
My Name is Earl
Scrubs
New Shows:
Pushing Daisies
Reaper
Aliens in America
I.T. Crowd
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8-08-2007 @ 1:26PM
edd said...
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia? Funniest show on TV, or at least on a par with Curb and The Office.
Ed
www.arresteddevelopment2009.com
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8-08-2007 @ 1:29PM
edd said...
Actually, I'd happily review Sunny in Philly for you, but I think you do that. I'm a freelance writer/reporter wh do it for free, if you wanna get in touch. I'm pretty sure you don't accept contribs though?
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8-08-2007 @ 2:12PM
Veronica said...
Enjoying right now: The Daily Show, Damages and Entourage
Looking forward to the return of: 30 Rock, The Amazing Race, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Desperate Housewives, Dexter, Heores, House, Lost, The Office, The Simpsons, South Park and Weeds
And some returning shows you haven't mentioned: 24, Boston Legal, Family Guy, Real Time with Bill Maher and My Name is Earl
The new shows I'm looking forward to: Chuck, I.T. Crowd, Pushing Daisies, Reaper, Aliens in America, Samantha Who, The Return of Jezebel James, Back to You and Viva Laughlin
Show I would probably check out: Dirty Sexy Money, Moonlight, New Amsterdam, Cashmire Mafia, Carpoolers, Gossip Girl, Canterbury Law and Women's Murder Club
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8-09-2007 @ 12:52PM
Morjana Coffman said...
What - no Stargate Atlantis?
For the FIRST time, a Stargate season premieres in the FALL -- and you're not going to cover it?
ACK!
Morjana
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