Fall TV: The Complete 2011 Premiere Schedule

This season, the premieres are spread out over the entire month of September and even in to October and November. I feel like the networks learned from the mistakes of last year, where all the shows seemed to premiere within a two week window. With such a short window, it set up a lot of the shows for failure. Viewers had to make their television choices early and if they picked wrong, they had already missed an episode or two of the other new shows and didn't both to catch up.

Check out the full Fall TV premiere schedule after the break, as well as the few new shows I plan on checking out.

Summer 2011 TV Premiere Dates

With the start of So You Think You Can Dance, the summer television season has officially begun! I'm most excited about SYTYCD, obviously, but also really want to check out the new TNT show Falling Skies. Steven Spielberg, aliens, Noah Wyle - that all sounds good to me! 


With Mad Men gone, what will you be watching these hot summer nights? 


Catch the full list of premiere dates for summer shows after the jump. 

My Spring 2011 TV Schedule

There are a whole slew of new midseason shows, some of which I've profiled. With all the changes to the TV landscape, I figured I'll lay out just what shows I'll be watching (and therefore probably posting about.)

Mondays

8pm: Chuck (NBC)
While this season hasn't been my favorite, it's still a whole lot of fun to watch. While its ratings have never been stellar, it's become the anchor show on NBC's weak Monday night lineup. Will that be enough for it to get another season renewal? It's still too early to tell...
8pm: How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
This season has been a steady rise over a weak season 5. The hook of Ted telling the story of how he met his wife has me hook, line, and sinker. I'll be watching this show to the bitter end if it comes to that.
9pm: Being Human (SyFy)
I just posted about this in one of my midseason previews. My most anticipated new show! A werewolf, ghost, and werewolf are 20-something roommates. Hijink and drama ensue.


Tuesdays
8pm: Glee (FOX)
This is the most erratic show on television. For every 3 episodes of mediocrity bordering on crap, there's 1 that I love and keeps my watching. If that ratio gets worse, I may just give up on it but for now I'm in for at leas the rest of the season. And with the ratings stronger than ever and a plum post-SuperBowl timeslot, it's going to be on for a while.

Wednesdays

8pm: Live to Dance with Paula Abdul (CBS)
I'm a sucker for dance shows. I'm covering this for RealityWanted.com, so check it out :)
9pm: Modern Family (ABC) 
Still the most hilarious show on television. I'm not a part of the Community fervor, maybe one day when I catch it on DVD, but for now all my comedy love belongs to Modern Family and Cougar Town.
9:30pm: Mr. Sunshine (ABC)
Taking over Cougar Town's spot for a while, I'll be tuning in to see if Matthew Perry is still my favorite Friend.
9:30pm: Cougar Town (ABC)
If you wrote this show off because of the title, or after the first few episodes, please give it another shot! It's hilarious, smart, and has tons of heart while we follow this family of misfit friends.
10pm: Off the Map (ABC)
I'm not much for medical shows anymore (I used to be a huge fan of Grey's and House) but I do love exotic locations. Plus, a friend of mine worked on the show so if it gets picked up for a full season or more, my friend gets to keep his job! So everybody watch :)

Thursdays

8pm: The Vampire Diaries (CW)
I don't think I need to espouse my love for the show anymore.
8pm: The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
This season has been off with the whole Penny/Leonard and Sheldon/Amy, but I'm in til the end of the season, at least.
8pm: Bones (FOX)
Damn you David Boreanez! You're just so charismatic! The chemistry between Booth and Bones reached a major head in the fall finale of The Doctor in the Photo. It was the best episode of the season and I can't wait to see where things go from here between them.
8:30pm: Perfect Couples (NBC)
While the sneak preview episode wasn't great, I'm going to give it another shot just because of the cast. I love Olivia Munn and the It's Always Sunny Waitress finally gets a real role!
9pm: Nikita (CW)
My favorite new show of the season, the action has been nonstop and I'm looking forward to the rest of the season.

Sundays

9pm: The Cape (NBC)
While this has been panned by many of the critics who got early screeners, I'm still hopeful. It's supposed to be like a comic book come to life and maybe those critics just didn't get/appreciate that aspect? It's superheroes and Summer Glau, of course I'll be tuning in.

What will you lot be watching this season? Anything you think I should give a chance?

Also, in case you missed it, here's a handy list of all the midseason premiere dates and times.

Complete list of Midseason TV debuts and returns

Everything is on hiatus thanks to the holidays and family time, but soon TV will be back in action! Here's a complete list of all the premieres and returns for midseason TV. 


What new midseason show are you most looking forward to? I was looking forward to The Cape, but it's been getting some pretty terrible reviews from critics. Maybe my genre loving heart will belong to Syfy's Being Human? 


Sat., Jan. 1
Primeval (BBC America), 9 p.m. 


Sun., Jan. 2
Brothers & Sisters (ABC), 10 p.m. 
Desperate Housewives (ABC), 9 p.m. 


Mon., Jan. 3
The Bachelor (ABC), 8 p.m. 
Castle (ABC), 10 p.m. 
Greek (ABC Family), 9 p.m. 
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS), 10 p.m. 
How I Met Your Mother (CBS), 8 p.m. 
Mike & Molly (CBS), 9:30 p.m. 
Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family), 8 p.m. 
Rules of Engagement (CBS), 8:30 p.m. 
Two and a Half Men (CBS), 9 p.m.


Tue., Jan. 4
The Biggest Loser: Couples (NBC), 8 p.m. 
Detroit 1-8-7 (ABC), 10 p.m. 
Parenthood (NBC), 10 p.m. 
Southland (TNT), 10 p.m. V (ABC), 9 p.m.


Wed., Jan. 5
Better With You (ABC), 8:30 p.m. 
Cougar Town (ABC), 9:30 p.m. 
Friday Night Lights (DirecTV 101), 9 p.m. 
Human Target (Fox), 8 p.m. 
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC), 9 p.m. 
The Middle (ABC), 8 p.m. 
Modern Family (ABC), 9 p.m.


Thur., Jan. 6
$#*! My Dad Says (CBS), 8:30 p.m. 
The Big Bang Theory (CBS), 8 p.m. 
CSI (CBS), 9 p.m. 
Grey's Anatomy (ABC), 9 p.m. 
The Mentalist (CBS), 10 p.m. 
Private Practice (ABC), 10 p.m. 
Wipeout (ABC), 8 p.m.


Fri., Jan. 7
Blue Bloods (CBS), 10 p.m. 
CSI: NY (CBS), 9 p.m.
Medium (CBS), 8 p.m. 
Merlin (Syfy), 10 p.m.


Sun., Jan. 9
Bob's Burgers (Fox), 8:30 p.m. 
Californication (Showtime), 9:30 p.m. 
The Cape (NBC), 9 p.m. 
The Cleveland Show (Fox), 8:30 p.m. 
Episodes (Showtime), 9 p.m. 
Family Guy (Fox), 9 p.m. 
Shameless (Showtime), 10 p.m. 
The Simpsons (Fox), 8 p.m.


Mon., Jan. 10
Lie To Me (Fox), 9 p.m.


Tue., Jan. 11
The Good Wife (CBS), 10 p.m.
Lights Out (FX), 10 p.m. 
NCIS (CBS), 8 p.m. 
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS), 9 p.m. 
Teen Mom 2 (MTV), 10 p.m. 


Wed., Jan. 12
Chase (NBC), 9 p.m. 
Criminal Minds (CBS), 9 p.m. 
Off the Map (ABC), 10 p.m.


Sun., Jan. 16
Big Love (HBO), 9 p.m.


Mon., Jan. 17
Being Human (Syfy), 9 p.m. 
Chuck (NBC), 8 p.m. 
Harry's Law (NBC), 10 p.m. 
House (Fox), 8 p.m. 
Skins (MTV), 10 p.m.


Tue., Jan. 18
Life Unexpected (CW), 8 p.m. (series finale) 
White Collar (USA), 10 p.m.


Wed., Jan. 19
American Idol (Fox), 8 p.m.
Paula Abdul's Live to Dance (CBS), 8 p.m. 


Thur., Jan. 20
30 Rock (NBC), 8:30 p.m. 
Bones (Fox), 8 p.m. 
Community (NBC), 8 p.m. 
Fairly Legal (USA), 10 p.m. 
The Office (NBC), 9 p.m. 
Outsourced (NBC), 10:30 p.m. 
Parks & Recreation (NBC), 9:30 p.m. 
Perfect Couples (NBC), 10 p.m. 
Royal Pains (USA), 9 p.m.


Fri., Jan. 21
Fringe (Fox), 9 p.m. 
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (Starz), 10 p.m.


Sun., Jan. 23
Kourtney and Kim Take New York (E!), 10 p.m.


Mon., Jan. 24
90210 (CW), 8 p.m.
Gossip Girl (CW), 9 p.m.


Tue., Jan. 25
Hellcats (CW), 9 p.m. 
One Tree Hill (CW), 8 p.m.


Thur., Jan. 27
Archer (FX), 10 p.m. 
Nikita (CW), 9 p.m. 
The Vampire Diaries (CW), 8 p.m.


Fri., Jan. 28
Smallville (CW), 8 p.m. 
Supernatural (CW), 9 p.m.


Sun., Feb. 6
Glee (Fox), following the Super Bowl 


Mon., Feb. 7
The Chicago Code (Fox), 10 p.m.


Tue., Feb. 8
Law & Order: Los Angeles (NBC), 10 p.m. 
Raising Hope (Fox), 9 p.m.


Wed., Feb. 9
Justified (FX), 10 p.m.
Mr. Sunshine (ABC), 9:30 p.m.


Wed., Feb. 23
America's Next Top Model (CW), 8 p.m. 
Shedding for the Wedding (CW), 9 p.m.


Mon., Feb. 28
The Event (NBC), 9 p.m.


Sunday, March 6
Celebrity Apprentice (NBC), 9 p.m.


Wed., March 16
America's Next Great Restaurant (NBC), 9 p.m. 
The Marriage Ref (NBC), 10 p.m.


Tue., March 29
Body of Proof (ABC), 10 p.m.


Wed., April 6
Breaking In (Fox), 9 p.m.


Wed., April 13
Happy Endings (ABC), 10 p.m.

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Linkulous: Eliza Dushku, Glee, Cougar Town

Eliza Dushku discusses the Faith Spin-Off that never happened

Why I Loathe Glee - great look at why Glee is falling short, despite it's rising ratings. By using the music to distract, rather than add to, the thin plot could lead to a fast burn out of the show.

Cougar Town: The Most Pro-Alcohol Show on TV

Lone Star was REJECTED

October is the New Summer

And I don't just mean the heat wave hitting LA this week! October is shaping up to be a fantastic month for movies. Releases this month cover everything from Oscar contenders to popcorn fare you would expect in the middle of summer releases.

October 1
The Social Network
Let Me In
Freakonomics

The most buzzed about movie is definitely The Social Network. With strong performances from Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake, and Andrew Garfield, expect some Oscar talk. It's being touted as the movie of the year, while simultaenously characterizing the past decade. Even if you aren't a fan of Facebook, this film is about its inception and the lives of those involved. Prepare for drama, big money, and backstabbing.

Let Me In, the American remake of the haunting Let the Right One In, has a lot of skeptics. It didn't need to be made, given how recent the Swedish film came out. But, if they can stick to the tones and themes of the original, I believe that Chloe Moretz and the rest of the cast can do a solid job of bringing this great story to Americans. I just hope the vampire steam hasn't run out yet.

October 8
Life as We Know it
Secretariat
It's Kind of a Funny Story

Life as We Know It may look like the same old romantic film that Katherine Heigl has been churning out since her start in movies, but it was produced by Greg Berlanti and has been getting solid reviews from its preview screenings. Plus, I like Josh Duhamel.

Secretariat is Disney's uplifting tale of the horse that went on win the Triple Crown despite being owned by a woman. Or something like that. I figured this for either a summer or Thanksgiving release, but here it is in October. The new go to month for solid film releases, apparently.

October 15
Jackass 3D
RED

Jackass 3D shows Johnny Knoxville and friends continued antics, but this time it's a whole new dimension of pain (see what I did there!?). Another film that would have been perfect in August, when all the kids have their brains shut off before school starts up again.

October 22
Paranormal Activity 2
HereAfter

HereAfter marks the beginning of serious Oscar contenders' releases. Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Matt Damon, this emotional story about a man who can talk to the dead is sure to kick off some Oscar prediction lists.

October 29
Saw 3D

A lot of interesting movies are coming out in October, a month usually reserved for summer fare that was deemed unworthy and horror films to set the tone for Halloween. This year there are serious Oscar contenders that are coming out earlier to beat the rush that hits in November and December. It's also home to a few films that would have thrived in the summer months, but studios didn't want to risk them going against films with bigger budget, bigger marketing campaigns, and bigger stars such as Iron Man 2 and Toy Story 3.

What will you be seeing this month?

My Fall 2010 Television Schedule

I posted all the premiere dates for this fall tv season earlier. Now, I finally have to pick and chose what I'll actually be able to watch. Luckily, I have a DVR so I can watch one thing while recording another, but this season there are a couple timeslots where even that isn't enough!

Monday
8:00pm: Dancing With the Stars vs. Chuck. vs. How I Met Your Mother

Unfortunately, I don't have much say in this one since I'll be covering DWTS for my internship with RealityWanted.com. I'll be watching DWTS live so I can get my recap up ASAP. I'll then be DVR-ing Chuck to watch once that write up is done, leaving HIMYM to be viewed online the next day. It was a tough choice on which show to watch recorded, since I adore Chuck and HIMYM. But after last season's lackluster HIMYM, I'm only hanging around at all because of my hope it'll get better. There's been a lot of hype about the new season - that they're finally moving forward with the mother, getting back to their roots of what made it funny - so I'm hoping this year it's back to the level of the earlier seasons.

9:00pm: Dancing With the Stars vs. Lone Star

Again, I'll be watching DWTS live. I wasn't going to give Lone Star a chance based off it's premise and marketing, but the critics have claimed it the best new show of the season so now I have to give it a shot to win me over.

Tuesday 
8:00pm: No Ordinary Family vs. Glee

The new show I'm most excited for is going up against one of my favorite new shows from last season. However, Glee's back nine episodes never lived up to its first 13. They became overcrowded with songs and secondary characters, while the storylines became less authentic (Sue's crush on Will?!). I'll give Glee another chance by watching it live and recording NOF, but that may change as the season progresses.

Wednesday:
8:00pm: America's Next Top Model vs. Undercovers vs. Better With You

A J.J. Abrahms spy show seems like a no brainer, but the critical buzz has been fizzling as more screeners went out. It seems it's more style than substance. Plus, I'm not sure if I need another spy show with Chuck and now Nikita on my plate. I'll be watching ANTM live with my roomie and giving Undercovers a probationary recording setting. I enjoyed the promos for Better With You, so I'll give that a shot on hulu later in the week.

9:00pm: Modern Family/Cougar Town

No doubt about it, this is one of the funniest hours on television! Cougar Town grew one heck of a show and Modern Family is fresh off it's Best Comedy Emmy win.

Thursday
8:00pm: Big Bang Theory/S*%t My Dad Says vs. Bones vs. The Vampire Diaries

I just got into Bones this summer, and of course that's when they decide to pit it against two of my favorite shows. I love The Vampire Diaries way too much to push it aside, even though it probably is the most embarrassing of my viewing habits (along with ANTM). I'll be watching TVD live (and recapping it for this blog!), recording BBT/SMDS, and catching Bones online later in the week. I would rather watch Bones on TV, but because The Big Bang Theory is rarely available in full online, I'm forced to watch it over Bones.

9:00pm: Nikita vs. The Office

I wasn't planning on watching Nikita, but because it started a couple weeks earlier than the rest of the season I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! With fantastic performances from Shane West and Maggie Q, it has romance, espionage, fighting, and gunplay - all things I love. The Office has been dwindling these past couple seasons, so I will be watching Nikita live and recording The Office to watch later. It's now long Must See TV. I'm hoping that after Michael Scott leaves, it ends but I'm sure they'll continue for as long as the ratings/advertising money is there.

Friday

As usual, Friday is a wasteland. I'll be watching my recordings or shows online before enjoying my Friday nights.

Sunday 
9:00pm: Family Guy

I'll be watching Family Guy yet again. Not because I still love the show, but because it's the only thing on Sunday nights once Mad Men ends.

It looks like I've got a busy TV schedule ahead of me this season! I'll be recapping DWTS (on RealityWanted.com) and TVD (on this blog). What will you be watching this season?

Fall TV Premiere Schedule

The fall TV season is only a few weeks away from fully gearing up, but some shows are premiering this week!  I'm looking forward to The Vampire Diaries on Wednesday and may check out Nikita since nothing else will have started by then. I'll be posting my schedule of the shows that I will be watching soon. I can already tell my DVR is going to overloaded!

Here's a full list of premiere dates from now through early October (ABC's "Body of Proof" and "Secret Millionaire" don't have premiere dates yet, and "V" is set to debut sometime in November):

Sept. 7
"Sons of Anarchy" (10 p.m., FX)

Sept. 8
"America's Next Top Model" (8 p.m., CW)
"Hellcats" (9 p.m., CW)
"Terriers" (10 p.m., FX)

Sept. 9
"Vampire Diaries" (8 p.m., CW)
"Nikita" (9 p.m., CW)

Sept. 11
"Cops" (8 p.m., FOX)
"America's Most Wanted" (9 p.m., FOX)

Sept. 12
"Football Night in America" (7 p.m., NBC)

Sept. 13
"90210" (8 p.m., CW)
"Gossip Girl" (9 p.m., CW)

Sept. 14
"One Tree Hill" (8 p.m., CW)
"Life Unexpected" (9 p.m., CW)
"Parenthood" (10 p.m., NBC)

Sept. 15
"Survivor: Nicaragua" (8 p.m., CBS)
"Outlaw" (previews at 10 p.m., NBC; regular timeslot is Fridays at 10)

Sept. 16
"The Apprentice" (two-hour premiere 9 p.m., NBC, regular timeslot is Thursdays at 10)
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (10 p.m., FX)
"The League" (10:30 p.m., FX)

Sept. 19
"Boardwalk Empire" (9 p.m., HBO)

Sept. 20
"Dancing with the Stars" (8 p.m., ABC)
"How I Met Your Mother" (8 p.m., CBS)
"House" (8 p.m., FOX)
"Chuck" (8 p.m., NBC)
"Rules of Engagement" (8:30 p.m., CBS)
"Two and a Half Men" (9 p.m., CBS)
"Lone Star" (9 p.m., FOX)
"The Event" (9 p.m., NBC)
"Mike & Molly" (9:30 p.m., CBS)
"Hawaii Five-0" (10 p.m., CBS)
"Chase" (10 p.m., NBC)
"Castle" (10 p.m., ABC)

Sept. 21
"NCIS" (8 p.m., CBS)
"Glee" (8 p.m., FOX)
"The Biggest Loser" (8 p.m., NBC)
"NCIS: LA" (9 p.m., CBS)
"Raising Hope" (9 p.m., FOX)
"Running Wilde" (9:30 p.m., FOX)
"Detroit 1-8-7" (10 p.m., ABC)

Sept. 22
"The Middle" (8 p.m., ABC)
"Hell's Kitchen" (8 p.m., FOX)
"Undercovers" (8 p.m., NBC)
"Better With You" (8:30 p.m., ABC)
"Modern Family" (9 p.m., ABC)
"Criminal Minds" (9 p.m., CBS)
"Law & Order: SVU" (9 p.m., NBC)
"Cougar Town" (9:30 p.m., ABC)
"The Whole Truth" (10 p.m., ABC)
"The Defenders" (10 p.m., CBS)

Sept. 23
"The Big Bang Theory" (8 p.m., CBS)
"Bones" (8 p.m., FOX)
"Community" (8 p.m., NBC)
"My Generation" (8 p.m., ABC)
"(Shit) My Dad Says" (8:30 p.m., CBS)
"30 Rock" (8:30 p.m., NBC)
"Grey's Anatomy" (9 p.m., ABC)
"CSI" (9 p.m., CBS)
"Fringe" (9 p.m., FOX)
"The Office" (9 p.m., NBC)
"Outsourced" (9:30 p.m., NBC)
"Private Practice" (10 p.m., ABC)
"The Mentalist" (10 p.m., CBS)


Sept. 24
"Medium" (8 p.m., CBS)
"Smallville" (8 p.m., CW)
"Dateline NBC" (8 p.m., NBC)
"CSI: NY" (9 p.m., CBS)
"Supernatural" (9 p.m., CW)
"The Good Guys" (9 p.m., FOX)
"20/20" (10 p.m., ABC)
"Blue Bloods" (10 p.m., CBS)

Sept. 25
"48 Hours Mystery" (10 p.m., Ch. 2)
"Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 11:30 p.m.)

Sept. 26
"America's Funniest Home Videos" (7 p.m., ABC)
"60 Minutes" (7:30 p.m., CBS, usual timeslot is 7, depending on football)
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" (8 p.m., ABC)
"The Simpsons" (8 p.m., FOX)
"The Amazing Race" (8:30 p.m., CBS, usual timeslot is 8, depending on football)
"The Cleveland Show" (8:30 p.m., FOX)
"Desperate Housewives" (9 p.m., ABC)
"Family Guy" (9 p.m., FOX)
"Dexter" (9 p.m., SHO)
"Brothers & Sisters" (10 p.m., ABC)
"Undercover Boss" (10 p.m., CBS, usual timeslot is 9, depending on football)
"Bored to Death" (10 p.m., HBO)
"Eastbound & Down" (10:30 p.m., HBO)


Sept. 28
"No Ordinary Family" (8 p.m., ABC)
"Stargate Universe" (9 p.m., Syfy)
"The Good Wife" (10 p.m., CBS)
"Sanctuary" (10 p.m., Syfy)

Sept. 29
"Law & Order: Los Angeles" (10 p.m., NBC)

Oct. 1
"Human Target" (8 p.m., FOX)

Oct. 3
"American Dad" (9:30 p.m., FOX)
"CSI: Miami" (10 p.m., CBS)

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