Most of the dust has settled and very few shows were picked up by me, let’s see what I’m still looking at.
Tuesday
- 8pm – The Conners (ABC)
- 9pm – Lethal Weapon (Fox)
I do find The Conners a much fresher take than the previous Roseanne incarnation and while I’m a little less enthusiastic about the update to a new wildcard partner on Lethal Weapon, the new dude has potential but the stories and characterization seem light and knowing Wayans is bowing out after this season leaves a low enthusiasm. I’ve also dropped This is Us because the few things I thought were well done were far outweighed by my disdain for most of the characters and plotting.
Wednesday
- 9;30pm – Single Parents (ABC)
It’s not quite a good show but so far I like the characters enough to see if they can be something like the new Cougartown with kids.
Thursday
- 8pm – Big Bang Theory (CBS) / Superstore/The Good Place (NBC)
- 9pm – Mom (CBS) / Will & Grace (NBC)
The favorite laugers have returned and I’ll also give Murphy Brown one more shot but while I like the cast and the idea of their slant on news today it’s just not quite hitting the mark for me. I still need to catch Legacies on CW but having passed on previous incarnations am assuming that will also get a pass but who knows it could be a gem of a young supernaturals option.
Friday
- 8pm – Last Man Standing/Cool Kids (Fox) / Speechless (ABC)
No promises on keeping Kids but as a pairing with the predictable but mildly entertaining Last Man, it’ll get another viewing. And I still find Speechless fresh but I’m dropping Fresh Off the Boat which is hitting the repetitive character archetype point Modern Family did for me after a few seasons. I also couldn’t get on board with Midnight, Texas for a second season but it was a fun summer show last year.
Sunday
- 8pm – God Friended Me (CBS)
- 10pm – Madam Secretary (CBS)
And here’s to my night of hope, while God is a little too schmaltzy it scratches the Kevin Probably Saves the World itch, and Tea Leoni gives me hope that politics can be challenging but people are trying to do the right thing.
And a we’ve got some continued fun in cable with: Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS), Ink Master (Spike), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Fxx), You (Life), Z Nation (Syfy)
What are you watching?
