Guest *KNK* Report post Posted September 3, 2005 The Fall Season is about to begin (although a couple new shows have already debuted), The fun part of the new season is the new shows. Traditionally, only a small handful of the new shows survive the first season. Every year people try to predict what shows will survive. Last year’s two big winners were LOST and Desperate Housewives. Here are the New Shows, provided with a brief description ABC Commander in Chief Tuesday-9::00 -Mackenzie Allen has a lot on her plate -- she has twin teenagers and a six-year-old at home, an ambitious husband at the office, and she is about to become the first female President of the United States. Before that happens, however, Mackenzie, who serves as Vice President, has to decide whether or not to go against the dying wishes of the current President, who has asked her to step down and let someone "more appropriate" fill his shoes in the Oval Office. Not only does the President want her to resign, so does the entire party that elected her in the first place. But when the moment of truth arrives, Mackenzie isn't willing to be a mere footnote in history. Instead of allowing her detractors to keep her down, she decides to trust her instincts and accept the most powerful job in the world. Stars Geena Davis, Harry J.Lennix, Donald Sutherland, Matt Lanter Freddie Wednesday, 8:30 -Four women to every man are great odds when you're a single guy out on the town, but not ideal when it comes to your living situation. Freddie is a young, successful chef with his own restaurant, a stylish bachelor pad and a trust fund baby for a best friend. The world should be Freddie's oyster at this stage in life, but bachelorhood isn't working out exactly as he envisioned. Freddie loved growing up in a house full of women. He loved the energy of everyone running around, loved cooking for them all, but now he's finally realizing why his father used to lock himself in the bathroom just for some peace and quiet. Still, Freddie believes family always comes first, which is why he insisted his sister, sister-in-law, niece and grandmother come live with him after his brother passed away. Slowly but surely they are taking over his domain, and voicing their many opinions about his love life. Freddie will have to learn to balance his role as provider, brother, grandson and uncle, all while trying to enjoy what should be his swinging single days Stars Freddie Prinze Jr, Jacqueline Obradors, Madchen Amick Invasion Wednesday 10:00 -For centuries, man has searched the skies for signs of intelligent life, but to no avail. What if the explanation lay in the fact that aliens were already here -- already among us? And what if all of the natural disasters we've been experiencing of late were smokescreens designed to mask something far more ominous? When yet another devastating hurricane threatens Florida, temporarily cutting off a small town at the edge of the Everglades, U.S. Park Ranger Russell Poole takes heroic measures to keep both the town's citizens and his family safe. In the middle of the violent storm, his young daughter is the only one to see small lights floating towards the water, seemingly unaffected by the vicious winds. At the time he thinks nothing of her claim, but begins to suspect that something may indeed be amiss when his missing ex-wife is found naked, with no memory of what happened during the storm. As the tiny town struggles to recover while his nemesis, the Sheriff, quarantines the entire area, Poole begins to investigate the strange goings on, unwittingly beginning a fight for the survival of the human race. Stars William Fichtner, Eddie Cibrian, Lisa Sheridan The Night StalkerThursday, 9:00 -There are things in the dark; adults deny them, but children are right to fear. When a pregnant woman is kidnapped from her home, the city of Los Angeles believes it's an act of domestic violence. But crime reporter Carl Kolchak suspects that the truth is far more complicated. That's because 18 months ago, Kolchak's wife was killed in a bizarre fashion -- and he has been the FBI's No. 1 suspect ever since. Kolchak's determination to find the truth behind his wife's mysterious murder has led him to investigate other crimes that seem to have some kind of supernatural component. But he's trying to piece together a puzzle that keeps changing shape. Who or what is committing these crimes? How are they all related? And why do some victims end up with a strange red mark on their hands in the shape of a snake? With sidekick Perri Reed (a sexy if skeptical fellow reporter) in tow, Kolchak will go to any lengths to answer these questions. Will anyone believe him once he discovers the truth? Stars Stuart Townsend, Gabrielle Union, Cotter Smith Hot Properties Friday, 9:30 -In a Manhattan real estate office, four very different women cater to high-end clients while coping with their own personal predicaments. Married to a handsome 25-year-old, fortysomething Ava Summerlin wants to start a family, while self-improvement junkie Chloe would settle for any guy who can remember her the next day. Recently divorced after being married ten years to a gay man, voluptuous Lola dreads jumping back into the dating pool, and the latest addition to this eclectic work group is rich girl Emerson Ives, who instantly bonds with the women upon learning that her supposedly virginal fiancee was anything but. And the ladies' office neighbors from down the hall, therapist Dr. Sellers Boyd and plastic surgeon Dr. Charlie Thorpe, help keep things lively around the water cooler. Stars Gail O’Grady, Nicole Sullivan, Sofia Vengara Mid-Season Shows Crumbs (Jane Curtin Fred Savage) Emily’s Reasons Why Not (Heather Graham)-9:00 Mondays after MNF The Evidence (Orlando James, Martin Landau) In Justice (Kyle MacLachlan, Jason O’Mara) Miracle Workers (Real Doctors) Sons and Daughters (Fred Goss, Gillian Vigman) What about Brian (Barry Watson, Matthew Davis) 10:00 Mondays after MNF What Shows I expect to survive? Commander in Chief Gone by Thanksgiving? Night Stalker Returning shows cancelled by Mid-Summer? George Lopez, Rodney and Extreme Makeover CBS How I Met Your Mother Monday 8:30 -Ted recently fell in love. It all started when Ted's best friend, Marshall, drops the bombshell that he's going to propose to his long-time girlfriend Lily, a kindergarten teacher. At that moment, Ted realizes that he had better get a move on if he hopes to find true love, too. Helping him in his quest is Barney, a friend with endless (sometimes outrageous) opinions, a penchant for suits and a fool-proof way to meet women. When Ted meets Robin, he's sure it's love at first sight -- but destiny may have something else in store. With voice-over by Bob Saget ("Full House"), the show is told through flashbacks from the future. Stars Josh Radnor, Jason Segal, Alyson Hannigan, Neil Patrick Harris, Bob Saget Out of Practice Monday 9:30 -Ben Barnes is an earnest young couples' counselor whose medical family doesn't consider him to be a "real" doctor because he doesn't have M.D. after his name. But despite their lofty credentials, Ben might be the best prescription for the future of this wacky clan Stars Stockard Channing, Henry Winkler, Paula Marshall, Christopher Gorman Close to Home Tuesday, 10:00 -Annabeth Chase is a young, aggressive prosecutor with a perfect conviction record who tries the cases that take place in her own backyard. Returning to work after having her first child, Annabeth is ready to take on the most difficult cases -- fueled by her passion to protect her community and her family. Stars Jennifer Finnigan, Christian Kane, John Carroll Lynch Criminal Minds Wednesday 9:00 -An elite squad of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next move before they strike again. Each member of the "mind hunter" team brings their own area of expertise to the table as they pinpoint predators' motivations and identify their emotional triggers in order to stop them Stars Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore Ghost Whisperer Friday, 8:00 -Melinda Gordon is a young newlywed with the unique ability to communicate with the earthbound spirits of people who have died -- and who seek her help. Melinda uses her gift to relay significant messages and important information to the living, but sometimes the messages she receives are intense and confusing. As a result, she is often met with questions and skepticism by the survivors. But when Melinda is able to help both the lost souls who contact her and those who are still alive, she knows that her unique talent is an asset and not a liability. Stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Aisha Tyler and David Conrad Threshold Friday 9:00 -A team of experts are assembled when the U.S. Navy makes a chilling discovery: an extra-terrestrial craft has landed in the mid-Atlantic Ocean. Dr. Molly Anne Caffrey is a government contingency analyst whose job is to devise response plans for worst-case scenarios. When her plan (called THRESHOLD) is activated upon the news of the UFO, she and her hand-picked team of eclectic specialists get to work deciphering the intention of the craft and preparing for the possibility of a crisis situation -- an alien invasion. Stars Carla Gugino, Charles S. Dutton, Brian Van Holt Mid-Season Shows Everything I Know about Men The Unit What I expect to survive? Out of Practice, How I Met Your Mother Gone by Thanksgiving? Ghost Whisperer Returning shows to get cancelled Still Standing, Yes Dear FOX The War at Home Sunday 8:30 -When Dave and Vicky were growing up, their parents had it easy. Back then, there were no "time-outs," no one had any "boundaries" and "parenting" wasn't even a word. Parents also had no idea what their kids were really up to. Now Dave and Vicky have teenagers of their own, and anything their kids might even think about doing, Dave and Vicky have already done (at least twice). But knowledge isn't power;every day is a battle to keep their kids in line. Fifteen-year-old Larry isn't exactly the coolest kid in school, while 16-year-old Hillary (think she) knows it all and is just emerging onto the dating scene. Meanwhile, at 13, Mike is all hormones -- and video games. Dave and Vicky figure if they can send these three off to college without a police record (or kids of their own), they've done a pretty decent job. Stars Michael Rappaport, Anita Barone Kitchen Confidential Monday, 8:30 -Chef Jack Bourdain found enormous success at a young age, but his culinary genius also led to a lifestyle of boozing, womanizing and drugs. After hitting rock bottom and deciding to sober up, the only job he could get was slopping pasta for the masses at a tacky opera-themed restaurant. Out of the blue, Jack is offered an opportunity to get back in the game as head chef at a top New York restaurant. There's just one problem: the owner gives Jack just 48 hours to fully staff his kitchen and prepare to dazzle over 300 customers -- including the food critic for the New York Times (who also happens to be a jilted ex). Jack hastily assembles a renegade crew of colleagues from his past, including chefs Steven Daedalus, Seth Klein and Teddy Wong. Also along for the ride are Tanya the hostess, a rookie pastry chef named Jim, and the owner's daughter -- the gorgeous Mimi, who can't wait for Jack to fail. Stars Bradley Cooper, Bonnie Sommerville, Owain Yeoman Prison Break Monday 9:00 -Michael Scofield is a desperate man in a desperate situation. His brother, Lincoln Burrows, is on death row and scheduled to die in a few months for a murder Michael is convinced Lincoln did not commit. With no other options and time winding down, Michael holds up a bank to get himself incarcerated alongside his brother in Fox River State Penitentiary. Once he's inside, we learn that Michael -- a structural engineer with the blueprints for the prison -- has hatched an elaborate plan to break Lincoln out and prove his innocence. Senior correctional officer Bellick offers some prison wisdom as Michael arrives. Then, with the help of his cellmate Sucre, Michael begins to align himself with a disparate group of prisoners -- including former mob boss John Abruzzi, and Charles Westmoreland, a man some believe to be the infamous skyjacker D.B. Cooper. On the outside Michael has only one ally, his defense attorney and longtime friend, Veronica Donovan -- who is Lincoln's former girlfriend. Meanwhile, Lincoln's 15-year-old son, LJ, is now adrift without his Uncle Michael's positive influence. Stars Wentworth Miller, Dominic Powell, Stacy Keach Bones Tuesday 8:00 -Forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan, who works at the Jeffersonian Institution and writes novels on the side, has an incredible ability to read clues left behind in a victim's bones. Consequently, law enforcement calls her in to assist with murder investigations when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed that the standard identification methods are useless. Brennan's equally-brilliant colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab include Angela Montenegro, who's created a unique way to render an original crime scene in a three-dimensional computer image; Brennan's assistant, Zack Addy, a young prodigy whose genius IQ actually gets in the way of his finishing the several doctorates he's started; "the bug guy," Dr. Jack Hodgins, who's an expert on insects (conspiracy is his hobby); and Brennan's boss, lab director Dr. Daniel Goodman. Brennan often finds herself teamed with Special Agent Seeley Booth, a former Army sniper who mistrusts science and scientists when it comes to solving crimes. Brennan and Booth clash professionally and personally, but so far the chemistry between them has only played out in a fictionalized account in Brennan's latest mystery novel. Stars David Boreanaz, Emily Deschanel Head Cases -Attorney Jason Payne had a superstar career at a prestigious Los Angeles law firm -- that is, until his wife, Laurie, kicked him out of the house and (to make a bad day even worse) he had a nervous breakdown. After three months at a "wellness center," Jason found himself with no job, no place to live and no support system. Enter Shultz, an unkempt, unpredictable sufferer of explosive disorder, assigned to be outpatient "buddies" with Jason by their mutual therapist, Dr. Robinson. A low-rent lawyer who usually represents deviants and petty criminals, Shultz eagerly latches onto a reluctant Jason, inserting himself in all aspects of Jason's personal and professional life. The intrusion is the last thing Jason needs, preoccupied as he is with trying to re-establish a relationship with his 8-year-old son, Ryan, reach some kind of accord with Laurie, and lend emotional support to Kate, a troubled young woman he met at the wellness center. For Jason and Shultz, what begins as a bumpy alliance gradually turns friendly as each helps steer the other toward against-all-odds legal victories. Ultimately, they go into practice together, setting out to take on underdog clients while attempting to keep each other "sane." Stars Chris O’ Donnell, Krista Allen, Rachel Leigh Cook, Adam Goldberg Reunion Thursday 9:00 -"Reunion" chronicles the lives of a group of six friends over the course of 20 years -- all in just one season. Will longs to leave his small town behind; aided by an athletic scholarship, he will be the first in his family to go to college. Craig, handsome and privileged, looks forward to the Ivy League with his girlfriend, Samantha, whose ambition is surpassed only by her looks and intelligence. The beautiful Jenna dreams of becoming an actress; behind his cynicism, Aaron dreams that his relationship with Jenna will go beyond friendship. Carla, innocent and quirky, must choose between loyalty to her father and staying near her best friends. "Reunion" opens in 2005 at the funeral of one of the friends, whose death is being investigated by Det. Marjorino. But before the identity of the deceased is revealed, we're transported back to 1986, as the group is celebrating their high school graduation. Each subsequent episode chronicles the next year in the clique's lives Stars Will Estes, Sean Farris, Dave Annable The Gate Friday 9:00 -The series centers on Detective Jack Hale of the San Francisco Police Department's Deviant Crime Unit. Hale has chosen to be on the front line of the city's toughest division after taking a hiatus from the force when his partner -- with whom he had a personal relationship -- died in the line of duty. Intense and private, Hale is haunted by his own personal demons and fights to maintain his sanity and career. While investigating his cases, Hale works closely with his boss, Lieutenant Matt Cavanaugh, who -- despite his better judgment -- supports Hale's unorthodox tactics. Meanwhile, Detective Danielle Carter is preparing to join the force and Hale's world, to go one-on-one with the idea that "behind every monster there's a mystery." Stars Johnny Messner, Kristin Lehman, Chi McBride Mid-Season Shows The Loop (Wednesday 9:30) Free Birds What will survive? Prison Break, Reunion, Bones Gone by Thanksgiving? Gate Returning shows to cancelled? American Dad, Stacked, Bernie Mac and Malcom NBC Surface Monday 8:00 -Ever wonder what life would be like if a new form of sea life began to appear in locales all over the earth? In this expansive drama, those who are about to find out include some naval officers in the South Antarctic Sea, a family in San Diego, scientists from the Oceanographic Institute in Monterey, and fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. The seemingly innocent creatures they find are beautiful and kids may even want to play with them -- but is there something more to them? One thing's for sure -- they're full of surprises. Stars Lake Bell, Rade Serbedzija My Name is Earl Tuesday 9:00 -Earl has taken one too many wrong turns on the highway of life. A bully and a low-rent crook, Earl wins a lottery and after an epiphany, he is determined to turn his good fortune into a life-changing event as he sets out to right all the wrongs from his past. Despite his seemingly limited intelligence, he is oddly effective -- and has a voice and style all his own. Stars Jason Lee, Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee The Apprentice: Martha Stewart Wednesday, 9:00 -"The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" will retain the general format of Donald Trump's "The Apprentice," including weekly eliminations; however, the style and feel of this new show will be tailored to Stewart's personality and brand identity. The tasks will be centered around Stewart's areas of expertise: media, home renovation, entertaining, design, merchandising, technology and style. Stewart will bring her own sensibilities and creativity to the elimination process which will feature two of her most trusted colleagues who help her make the decision each week. Stars Martha Stewart The E-Ring Wednesday 9:00 -This hour-long drama is set inside the nation's ultimate fortress: the Pentagon. It's a hub of highly explosive conflicts between American military heroes and the civilians to whom they report -- a world where crises can escalate into life-and-death climaxes, for individuals or entire nations. Critical decisions by intelligence officers in the war room -- and the execution of these decisions by covert special ops on the battlefield -- happen every day. The number-one mission is survival of the state, an often-delicate balance between protecting the homeland and protecting either all of mankind or the life of a lone soldier. Stars Benjamin Bratt, Dennis Hopper Three Wishes Friday 8:00 -Five-time Grammy-winning recording artist Amy Grant stars in this hour-long, unscripted series in which she leads a team of experts to a small town to "grant" wishes to help make the hopes and unbelievable dreams of deserving people come true. Some of the townfolks' deeply personal and heartwarming stories are shared as Grant and her team transform these hopes into a life-changing reality. The full spectrum of wishes ranges from paying tribute to an unsung hero to helping a despairing family in the grip of a loved one's life-threatening medical crisis. Additional "wish" examples include: tearful reunions with long-lost relatives; living out a mind-blowing sports fantasy, and helping to save a dedicated teacher's job. Stars Amy Grant Inconceivable Friday 10:00 -Come inside the world of the doctors of the Family Options Fertility Clinic in this ensemble drama, where one of the most complicated questions is to conceive -- or not to conceive. Assuredly, theirs is a noble quest as they help desperate couples give birth; however, clinic co-founders Dr. Malcolm Bower and Rachael Lew and their staff (including psychologist Lydia Crawford, Nurse Patrice, office manager Marrissa and attorney Scott) are not above their own occasional adventures involving sex, deception and secrets. Navigate through the ultrasound and super-egos, the missing frozen embryos and impending malpractice suits, and it's positively clear that life inside this clinic is anything but sterile. Stars Jonathan Cake, Angie Harmon, Alfre Woodard Mid-Season Shows Four Kings, Thick and Thin What Will Survive? My Name is Earl, E-Ring Gone by Thanksgiving? Inconceivable and Surface Returning shows to get cancelled? The Office UPN Sex, Love and Secrets Tuesday, 9:00 -Set in the L.A. hipster haven of Silver Lake, "Sex, Love & Secrets" explores the often complex relationships of a tight-knit group of friends finding out who they are and what they want in life. These twentysomethings have become a family, sharing everything -- but as in any family, the need to protect each other can cause these friends to keep secrets that often do more harm than good. Stars Denise Richards, Eric Balfour Everybody Hates Chris Thursday 8:00 -Uprooted to a new neighborhood and bused to a predominantly white middle school two-hours away by his strict, hard-working parents, teenager Chris struggles to find his place in early '80s Brooklyn while keeping his two younger siblings in line at home and surmounting the challenges of junior high. This responsible, resilient adolescent brings a distinct, funny spin to his everyday trials and traumas. Narrated by, and based on the experiences, of comedian/actor Chris Rock. Stars Tichina Arnold, Terry Crews, Tyler Williams, Chris Rock Love Inc Thursday, 9:30 -Denise Johnson is an energetic, pragmatic young woman who takes pride in her success as a full-service dating consultant. As the female version of a "wingman," this savvy matchmaker and her quirky co-workers help lovelorn single men (and women) present the best image possible to just the right prospects. Skilled at helping her clients find their seemingly unattainable soulmates, Denise continues to grapple with her inability to find one herself. Stars Shannon Doherty, Holly Robinson Peete Mid-Season Shows South Beach What will Survive? Everybody Hates Chris Gone by Thanksgiving None Returning shows to get cancelled Smackdown WB Just Legal Monday 9:00 - David "Skip" Ross, 19, a brilliant legal prodigy, dreams of becoming a great trial lawyer. When he can't land a job at a prestigious L.A. firm because he's too young, Skip ends up working for Grant Cooper. Once a great lawyer, now burnt-out by the realities of life, Cooper is barely scraping by in his beachfront law office. Together, Skip and Cooper become defenders of the accused and crusaders for the unjustly wronged. Their cases vary from stories ripped from today's headlines to clever mysteries with procedural twists. Skip's middle-class parents, Deborah and Lenny Ross, and his under-achieving younger brother Tom, are all extremely proud of Skip's accomplishments, but are also concerned for his well-being. Always the underdogs, forced to do the gritty work of finding clues and tracking down witnesses in the beautiful, but often dangerous world of Southern California, Cooper teaches Skip to be a lawyer and a man, while Skip renews Cooper's faith in the law and himself. Stars Jay Baruchel, Don Johnson Supernatural Tuesday 9:00 -Sam Winchester has done his best to escape his family's eerie history, but, along with his older brother Dean, Sam is bound by tragedy and blood to a dangerous, other-worldly mission. Criss-crossing the mysterious back roads of the country in their '67 Chevy Impala, the Winchester brothers search for their missing father -- and hunt down every evil supernatural force they encounter along the way. Stars Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles Related Wednesday, 9:00 -The four Sorelli sisters are a bundle of contradictions. These quirky young women are best friends one minute and bitter enemies the next. They confide in one another, yet manage to keep a lot of secrets. They worry about each other, give advice and push each other's buttons. First-born sister Ann is a 33-year-old legal aid lawyer and the nurturing mother hen of the group. Her closest sibling, Ginnie, also an attorney, spends her days in a high-powered law firm working for huge corporations. While Ann worries about her long-time relationship with chef and restaurant-owner Danny, Ginnie is trying to figure out how to tell her husband Bob, her bosses and her family that she is pregnant. Next in line is 23-year-old Marjee, a special events coordinator who stresses out over her demanding celebrity clients while secretly yearning for respect and approval from her older sisters. The youngest sister, Rose, is a 19-year-old college student who just switched her major from pre-med to experimental theater and is afraid to deliver this news to her over-achieving family. Stars Jennifer Espoito, Kiele Sanchez Twins Friday 8:30 -Mitchee has the intelligence and the determination of a successful businesswoman. Her twin sister Farrah is a stunningly perfect lingerie model. Mitchee and Farrah are about to inherit their parents' undergarment business, which gained renown for form-fitting inventions that make every woman look and feel like a goddess. These anything-but-identical twins are true reflections of their parents. Mitchee takes after their father, Alan, a brilliant designer who built the company up from nothing, while Farrah is the image of their mother, Lee, a beautiful former lingerie model who is not a deep thinker. There are loyal staff members, especially the flamboyant Neil, and hot new marketing exec, Jordan. With Mitchee and Farrah in charge, this business -- and this family -- are going to need a lot of support. Stars Sara Gilbert, Molly Stanton, Mark Linn-Baker and Melanie Griffith Mid-Season Shows Bedford Diaries, Misconceptions, Modern Men, Pepper Dennis, What will survive? Twins, Supernatural Gone by Thanksgiving? None Returning shows to get cancelled? Living with Fran --- I don’t anything HUGE will come out of this new batch of shows, but a few should survive and become regular television. What do you expect to be a success or a failure and is there any theme you see the general public taking this new season as? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darthtiki 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2005 Shows to Die: ABC Commander in Chief Invasion Night Stalker Alias and the Midseason Replacements CBS Out of Practice Close to Home Ghost Whisperer Threshold Fox Bones Head Cases Reunion NBC Surface The rest who cares though I take Supernatural to go quick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2005 Out of Practice is toast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaYourCar 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2005 Ghost Whisperer sounds just like Medium...why make another show that's the same? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo Effect 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2005 You can add Will & Grace alongside shows like Bernie Mac and Malcolm that are almost guaranteed to be gone at the end of the season. NBC will no doubt allow W&G to finish off its run, although I worry about FOX randomly canceling Malcolm around episode twelve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2005 TV Gal from Zap2it.com said she saw every drama pilot and NOTHING stands out like it did last year. This might be the year for sitcoms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2005 TV Gal from Zap2it.com said she saw every drama pilot and NOTHING stands out like it did last year. This might be the year for sitcoms. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Im loving Prison Break so far. Its a good first half of the season fix in lieu of no 24. Really, the 3 alien/creatures shows are the only new fresh drama shows aside from Prison Break, but its bad that they all had to show up at the same time. The rest of the new dramas are all patterned off shows that are still on or were canceled recently. Bones is just CSI with Fossils as evidence for instance. Oh, and The Gate is now called Killer Instinct.. http://www.vgfreak.com/images/screens/killer2-1.jpg just not that Killer Instinct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2005 Bones is just CSI with Fossils as evidence for instance. I guess Bones is going to have season storylines and character development, unlike CSI. Which is why I'm going to watch it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2005 I'm little shocked by how little publicity "Everybody Hates Chris" has gotten. Come on, its Chris Rock for fuck's sake! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaYourCar 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2005 TV Gal from Zap2it.com said she saw every drama pilot and NOTHING stands out like it did last year. This might be the year for sitcoms. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Im loving Prison Break so far. Its a good first half of the season fix in lieu of no 24. Really, the 3 alien/creatures shows are the only new fresh drama shows aside from Prison Break, but its bad that they all had to show up at the same time. The rest of the new dramas are all patterned off shows that are still on or were canceled recently. Bones is just CSI with Fossils as evidence for instance. Oh, and The Gate is now called Killer Instinct.. http://www.vgfreak.com/images/screens/killer2-1.jpg just not that Killer Instinct <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ULTRA COMBO!!!!!! Oh wrong Killer Instinct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2005 What Shows I expect to survive? Commander in Chief Gone by Thanksgiving? Night Stalker Returning shows cancelled by Mid-Summer? George Lopez, Rodney and Extreme Makeover Extreme Makeover is a huge smash on Sundays and is #1 in its timeslot, it isn't going anywhere. They finally gave George Lopez a good timeslot, and now he doesn't have to do with American Idol. Plus the show is good PR for the network. What I expect to survive? Out of Practice, CBS is going to be itching to pull the trigger on this with Jenna Elfman and Julia Louis Dreyfuss having new shows in the wing. Also, the Gate is now called Killer Instinct. If Bones can do okay ratings for the first half, it should do fine when moved to Monday. It's not an 8 pm show though, which will hurt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2005 I'm little shocked by how little publicity "Everybody Hates Chris" has gotten. Come on, its Chris Rock for fuck's sake! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where have you been? Everybody Hates Chris has gotten the biggest advertising campaign for any UPN show ever, and the show has recieved rave reviews from every critic across the country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2005 ABC is playing it safe with their schedule. Commander in Chief will have competition from House and Amazing Race, but should be able to carve an out audience with women. It's not supposed to be that great though. Freddie has a compatible lead-in with George Lopez, so it might do okay. Invasion has the Lost lead-in but hard competition. I think all three shows can find an audience, although I don't think CSI:NY will do that great. Night Stalker is DOA. Hot Properties has a compatible lead-in, but will its target audience be home to watch it? Plus, I think Three Wishes will do real well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2005 Regarding CBS... How I Met Your Mother doesn't have much competition and has a good lead-in. It will have to do really well, but I think it can. Out of Practice is supposed to be really bad, CBS has new comedies waiting in the wings, it will have to do really well given its lead in, and has Paula Marshall. It won't last. Cancelling Judging Amy was retarded, because Close to Home is going to die out there. The show sounds uninteresting, and CBS has a billion crime shows. I hope Criminal Minds succeeds, because it sounds interesting. CBS might start getting a backlash to having 90 million crime shows, but I think this will hook people. Lost is stiff competition, but the other 4 dramas will all be dead by November. The show where the girl talked to God got cancelled, so I don't see why a girl talking to dead people should be any different. Threshold is DOA I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2005 Ghost Whisperer won't make it past three episodes I think. From what I saw, the only thing worth looking at (suprise, surprise) is JLH's cleavage and the acting is pretty damn bad. Plus, it's on Friday night which always is death for a new series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2005 Yea, I expect Love Monkey and The Unit to be on CBS' Friday lineup soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2005 Threshold is DOA I think. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Good - Carla Gugino, Charles S Dutton, Data, David Goyer The Bad - Brannon Braga, David Goyer, sci-fi hasn't succeeded on Fridays since X-Files Ghost Whisperer won't make it past three episodes I think. From what I saw, the only thing worth looking at (suprise, surprise) is JLH's cleavage and the acting is pretty damn bad. Plus, it's on Friday night which always is death for a new series. Traditionally been death is more correct. CSI: LA Numb3rs has done pretty well in the 10pm slot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2005 I'm little shocked by how little publicity "Everybody Hates Chris" has gotten. Come on, its Chris Rock for fuck's sake! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where have you been? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not watching UPN. By "Publicity" I meant entertainment media coverage, not paid advertising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2005 It's recieved a lot of media coverage as well. It's probably been the most talked about show of the fall season, and it's being hailed as the saviour of UPN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2005 Veronica Mars should have been the savior of UPN, but people tend to not watch good shows. Or just not expect them to be on UPN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Can Don Johnson survive on the WB as a lawer or will he get cancelled early on in favor of the other lawer show with the same idea on Fox (Head Cases)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 I kinda wish I could get WB to see Just Legal..but Im not going to go crazy over not seeing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Just Legal is DOA. It's not compatible with 7th Heaven, and it's got tons of competition in a rough timeslot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Dubya 04 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 I think that the big question is will Ghost Whisperer last longer than JLH's Party of Five spin-off did. They may actually cancel GW halfway through the first episode. How I Met Your Mother seems like it will be similar to Raymond, in that it gets good ratings, but you will not know anyone who watches it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 It still makes me angry knowing that Joan of Arcadia got cancelled for that crap. I mean if a show where a girl talks to God doesn't get the ratings you want, why do the same show but with a girl who more people think is hot? (I'll take Amber over JLH anyday though) The only silver lining for Ghost Whisperer is that it really has no competition. Regarding Time of Your Life: 10 episodes aired in the Monday at 8 slot 2 episodes were burned off and apparently there are 7 more that are unaired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
