Fall is ripe for the picking when it comes to television premiers. Between the five major television networks there a plethora of season and series premiers coming out this fall. Among those coming this fall is the return of Shonda Rhimes’ “Grey’s Anatomy” and “How to Get Away with Murder,” as well as six different Marvel and DC-related shows.
“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” will be returning to ABC for its fourth season. According to Marvel’s website, Director Coulson, along with his team of agents, continues his search for the Inhumans. Following the events of the season three finale, they are also trying to track down rogue Daisy.
“Grey’s Anatomy” will be premiering for season 13 which is set to follow up on Owen and Amelia’s marriage, as well as April and Jackson having a child.
One of the series premiers coming to ABC is “Notorious.” The show’s webpage explains that the plot is centered around the relationship of defense attorney Jake and powerhouse TV produce Julie. The two will “attempt to control the media, justice system and ultimately each other.”
Other shows on the ABC fall lineup include: “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Goldbergs,” “Speechless,” “Modern Family,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Once Upon a Time” and “Quantico.”
On CBS, “Criminal Minds” is set to make its twelfth season premier. This season is set to involve the re-capturing of previously caught criminals after season 11’s prison break finale.
“MacGyver” is a new “action-adventure drama” coming to CBS this fall. According to the CBS website, “MacGyver” is about a 20-something year old who creates a “clandestine organization with the U.S. government.” He uses his talents for unconventional problem solving and scientific knowledge to save lives.
CBS’s other fall premiers include: “The Big Bang Theory,” “Hawaii Five-0,” “Blue Bloods” and “Two Broke Girls.”
The CW will have “Arrow” returning for the show’s fifth season this fall. The premier trailer shows Oliver taking Felicity’s advice to build a team of “heroes” in the wake of two members quitting.
Long-running “Supernatural” will also be making a return for season 12 which is expected to follow some of the plot lines left in the season 11 finale – a potential Winchester family reunion and the London chapter of the Men of Letters.
“No Tomorrow” will be making its series premier on The CW. According to IMDB, the show follows Evie, a control assessor, as she falls for thrill seeker Xavier who lives his life of risk-taking because he believes the apocalypse is coming.
The CW will also have premiers for “The Flash,” “Frequency,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Supergirl,” and “Jane the Virgin.”
Fox viewers will see the return of “Lucifer” for a second season. Fox has released episode titles for the show with episode one being ‘Everything’s Coming Up Lucifer.’ Network producers have mentioned that Lucifer’s mother would be making an appearance.
“Empire” is also making a comeback for season three. This season is set to have a ton of information for audience members including who fell off the balcony in the previous season’s finale.
One of Fox’s new shows for fall is “Son of Zorn.” According to IMDB and Fox, the show melds together animation and live-action when a cartoon Barbarian tries to reconnect with his non-animated son in a suburban town.
Fox premiers will also include: “Gotham,” “New Girl,” “Scream Queens,” “Hell’s Kitchen,” “The Exorcist,” “Bob’s Burgers” and “The Simpsons.”
NBC is the last network that has announced their fall lineup.
Returning for season 11 is “The Voice.” According to show previews, there is going to be two female judges for the first time. Season 11 is set to have Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys, with Adam Levine and Blake Shelton as returning judges.
“The Good Place” is one of NBC’s new fall shows this year. Their website describes “The Good Place” as a show about Eleanor who is “sent to the Good Place instead of the Bad Place.” She spends her time hiding from Michael, the architect of the Good Place, in order to shed her old ways and find the good within.
Making a hot return for season five is “Chicago Fire.” Based on the season four finale, it looks like there will be a lot of love and romance happening in the next season. The new season looks to be exploring Casey and Dawson’s relationship, as well as Severide’s with Kidd.
The rest of the NBC lineup includes: “This is Us,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Chicago Med” and “The Blacklist.”
For a complete list of any network’s fall premier lineups along with days and times, visit each respective website.
Brittany Fletcher
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