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returning fall favorites

September 2, 2022 No Comments

Labor Day signals the unofficial start of fall so let’s take a look at a few of the network shows I’m looking forward to returning.

The Conners/Abbott Elementary/Home Economics (ABC, Wednesday 9/21) – Abbott Elementary was the belle of the ball last season, and deservedly so, it’s funny and sweet and holds together well. I’m still appreciating The Conners and Home Economics is funny enough as the characters develop.
Law and Order (NBC, Thursday 9/22) – This didn’t totally capture the old-school L&O magic for me, and the crossovers to series I don’t watch might get me, but I’ll give it a few more.
Bobs Burgers (Fox, Sunday 9/25) – I did a catch-up on this and now I guess can watch real-time, I guess.
La Brea (NBC, Tuesday 9/27) – This was the dumbest show, but there was something so cheesy about it I couldn’t turn away, not sure I’ll stick with it but we’ll see.
Ghosts (CBS, Thursday 9/29) – This was the other highlight of last season, a remake of an English show (that is also supposed to be funny) the ghosts from different eras coming together with our present-day caretakers is a treat.
Call Me Kat (Fox, Thursday 9/29) – This show barely makes the cut but there is something appealing about the characters that makes me smile if not laugh, following Welcome to Flatch which I could not stick with last season.
The Equalizer (CBS, Sunday 10/2) – I mean Queen Latifa kicking ass for the good guys, this scratches a certain itch.
Coroner (CW, Sunday 10/2) – This is a classic murder of the week with some overarching drama surrounding our protagonist, one of the Canadian imports I enjoyed.

Midseason or TBA returns: Grand Crew (NBC), American Auto (NBC), 9-1-1: Lone Star (Fox), Transplant (NBC), Making It (NBC).

Things change, please check your local listings.

returning fall favorites

September 9, 2021 No Comments

This fall post used to take me a while to survey all of the returning network shows I used to watch. Turns out I’m only hanging on to a few.

The Conners (ABC, 9/22) Wednesdays at 9pm – I enjoyed the new groove this show found.
Home Economics (ABC, 9/22) Wednesdays at 9:30pm – This show following three siblings had enough amusing happening that I kept tuning in.
United States of Al (CBS, 10/7) Thursdays at 8:30pm – Didn’t hit it out of the park but enough interesting elements and apparently they’re writing now to address the latest Afghanistan issues, this could be tricky.
The Equalizer (CBS, 10/10) Sundays at 8pm – This Queen Latifa show was a fun one as they reimagined this vigilante premise.
B Positive (CBS, 10/14) Thursdays at 9:30 – The premise here of kidney doner is apparently getting an evolution and focusing on the assisted living facility, again some elements were working on this but not all so intrigued.

I’ll continue to point out new shows in New and Noteworthy posts but here are a few streaming options I have my eye on: Sex Education (Net, 9/17), Dear White People (Net, 9/22), Goliath (Am, 9/24), You (Net, 10/15), The Great (Hulu, 11/19).

As always please check your local listings for final dates and times. Any fall favorites you’re looking forward to?

my schedule

October 31, 2018 No Comments

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?