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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?