When fall comes around, it means school, friends, work — and television shows. Here are returning shows and shows premiering that are must-sees.
Returning favorites:
Reality:
The X Factor: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. on Fox
Dancing With the Stars: Monday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. on ABC
The Voice: Monday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. on NBC
The Amazing Race: Sunday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. on CBS
The Biggest Loser: Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. on NBC
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Drama:
Sons of Anarchy: Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 19 p.m. on FX
Chicago Fire: Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 10 p.m. on NBC
Nashville: Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. on ABC
Grey’s Anatomy: Thursday, Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. on ABC
Parenthood: Thursday, Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. on NBC
Once Upon a Time: Sunday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. ABC
Revenge: Sunday, Sept 29 at 9 p.m. on ABC
The Vampire Diaries: Thursday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. on CW
Scandal: Thursday, Oct. 3 at 10 p.m. on ABC
Hart of Dixie: Monday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. on CW
Supernatural: Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 9 p.m. on CW
The Carrie Diaries: Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. on CW
Comedy:
New Girl: Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 9 p.m. on Fox
The Mindy Project: Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 9:30 p.m. on Fox
How I Met Your Mother: Monday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. on CBS
Modern Family: Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 9 p.m. on ABC
Parks and Recreation: Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. on NBC
Glee: Thursday, Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. on Fox
Saturday Night Live: Saturday, Sept. 28 at 11:30 on NBC
New shows worth tuning into:
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”: Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. on Fox.
In this comedy, “Saturday Night Live” alum Andy Samberg plays detective Jake Peralta of the New York Police Department alongside Captain Ray Holt, played by “City of Angels” and “Men of a Certain Age” star Andre Braugher.
“The Michael J. Fox Show”: Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. on NBC
Michael J. Fox plays Michael Henry, a family man and former news anchor living with Parkinson’s disease. Henry is going back to work after raising his kids and balancing work, his family and Parkinson’s. This show is based on Fox’s own battle with Parkinson’s.
“MasterChef Junior”: Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. on Fox
This reality competition features child contestants demonstrating their cooking skills. Their mentors include chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay, restaurant owner and winemaker Joe Bastianich, and “MasterChef” judge Chef Graham Elliot.
“Super Fun Night”: Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. on ABC
“Bridesmaids” star Rebel Wilson plays Kimmie in this comedy from executive producer Conan O’Brien about three nerdy best friends who finally start spending their Friday nights living it up. Wilson is also the co-creator.
“Once Upon a Time in Wonderland”: Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. on ABC
Based on “Alice in Wonderland,” this whimsical drama is about Alice stuck in a mental facility for believing that her encounters in Wonderland really existed and aren’t a figment of her imagination. This show comes from the creators of “Once Upon a Time” and is set in Victorian England.
