# Fall '09 TV schedule **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 1, 2009, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973 "2009-05-01T15:15:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a9a28c/32.png) [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2009, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/21 "2009-05-03T05:38:33Z")
> [@Justin\_Bailey](#): > > Why are you sighing at the renewal of The Amazing Race? Even people that hate reality TV recognize that it is head and shoulders above the rest. I find contrived drama tedious at best. ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2009, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/22 "2009-05-03T05:49:23Z")
> [@](#): > > Fringe: Sure thing. Hooray. I’m official moving Fringe from my “show I’ll watch if I can” catagory to “show that takes precedence on my TV schedule.” All that’s left is the exclusive “show that I’ll rearrange my schedule for category.” Fringe just might make it on after Lost is over. ---
**Author:** ![TBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@TBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TBG)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2009, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/23 "2009-05-04T04:04:24Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > They had this underground full of stolen stuff and money, and then when they were investigated for stealing the diamonds (which they did) they went rogue. Ah, okay, thanks for the reminder. ---
**Author:** ![drm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e57/32.png) [@drm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drm)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/24 "2009-05-05T05:28:31Z")
The site has updated to show Chuck as a sure thing! I think the NBC Upfront is tomorrow (if I recall) so I guess we’ll find out. ---
**Author:** ![Justin\_Bailey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/justin_bailey/32/8792_2.png) [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/25 "2009-05-05T05:37:37Z")
> [@drm](#): > > I think the NBC Upfront is tomorrow (if I recall) so I guess we’ll find out. It was today and nothing was decided on Chuck’s future. Southland is coming back though and Life was canceled. ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/26 "2009-05-05T23:05:30Z")
The latest update now lists Chuck as a sure thing 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/27 "2009-05-05T23:25:02Z")
Seeing as I really like **Castle** and \*\*The Unusuals \*\*now…they will surely be canceled. And the piece of crap they call \*\*The Mentalist \*\*will be on forever! :mad: ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/28 "2009-05-05T23:33:28Z")
Of the shows I watch: Coming back: _Lost, The Simpsons, 30 Rock, The Office, 24, House_ and (apparently) _Chuck_. On the cusp: _Better Off Ted, Castle, My Name is Earl_ Cancelled: _Pushing Daisies, Prison Break_ (old news) and _King of the Hill_ (which has had a good run, so no tears). I certainly hope all my cusp shows come back, especially since the landscape is otherwise pretty barren for comedies I enjoy. ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2009, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/29 "2009-05-06T19:03:14Z")
[Here](http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/telefile/2009/05/nbc-ahead-of-the-game-but-stil.php)’s a preview of NBC’s proposed fall line-up (includes video featurettes). ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/30 "2009-05-18T13:57:35Z")
Yay, they’ve renewed _[Cold Case](http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/05/bubble-show-upd.html)_. I’ll admit I don’t watch it completely faithfully – the stories are usually so heartbreaking, and sometimes I’m just not in the mood to have my heart broken – but I think it’s one of the best shows on network TV. ---
**Author:** ![Invisible\_Chimp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/31 "2009-05-18T22:16:23Z")
My two shows that I cared about, _Chuck_ and _Dollhouse_, both seem to have been renewed. _Chuck_ looked likely early, but _Dollhouse_ was a pleasant shock. ---
**Author:** ![Omega\_Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7c8e57/32.png) [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2009, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/32 "2009-05-18T22:35:47Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > Yay, they’ve renewed _[Cold Case](http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/05/bubble-show-upd.html)_. I’ll admit I don’t watch it completely faithfully – the stories are usually so heartbreaking, and sometimes I’m just not in the mood to have my heart broken – but I think it’s one of the best shows on network TV. I like this one too, but every time I try to watch it, the Amazing Race is on. I don’t think I’ve seen four episodes this season. ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/33 "2009-05-19T16:14:59Z")
I attended the Fox upfront presentation here in Chicago yesterday (live feed from the NYC event) and we saw clips of some of the news shows. Quick recap of what I can remember: **"Glee"** - This looks great. I think they’re premiering it after Idol tonight or tomorrow night and then it’ll be on this Fall. \*\*“Brothers” \*\*- Sitcom starring Michael Strahan (yes, the football player) and Daryl “Chill” Mitchell (Galaxy Quest, 10 Things I Hate About You) as brothers trying to run a restaurant together or something. I didn’t think it looked that good. CCH Pounder is in it though, as well as Carl Weathers, so maybe it’s worth checking out. \*\*“Past Life” **- Slated for midseason. Show about solving past crimes by regressing people w/ past lives. I thought it looked dumb and like Fox is trying to get in on the Medium/Ghost Whisperer action a few years too late. \*\* “Human Target”** - Another mid-season show. It’s an action-type show they’re billing as a throwback to shows like “The A-Team” and “Remington Steele.” I thought it looked like a lot of fun and I’ll definitely check it out. I forget the lead guy’s name but he had a story-arc on Fringe. It also stars Chi McBride and Jackie Earl Haley. **"The Cleveland Show"** - Spinoff of Family Guy. This was supposed to be on this past fall but w/ the writer’s strike and the long production cycle for an animated show, they moved it to Fall’09 and ordered a full season. It looks pretty funny and just as irreverent as Family Guy. As far as other shows… They’re bringing back Till Death (blah), Dollhouse, Fringe, and Lie to Me. All of which will be on the fall schedule. 24 will be back midseason again also. One other interesting move, they’re going to run a cycle of Do You Think You can Dance? in the Fall with a two-hour block on Tuesday night and then the elimination show on Weds. Looks like they want a chunk of ABC’s Dancing w/ the Stars audience. ABC’s upfront presentation is this afternoon and I’ll report back on what they have to offer. ---
**Author:** ![Justin\_Bailey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/justin_bailey/32/8792_2.png) [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/34 "2009-05-19T17:06:35Z")
> [@HelloNinja](#): > > \*\*“Past Life” \*\*- Slated for midseason. Show about solving past crimes by regressing people w/ past lives. I thought it looked dumb and like Fox is trying to get in on the Medium/Ghost Whisperer action a few years too late. That’s basically the concept behind the Assassin’s Creed video game. I wonder if Ubisoft will sue… ---
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/35 "2009-05-19T17:13:53Z")
As I posted in the _Earl_ thread, _Earl_ is dead but may be picked up by Fox or ABC. I will watch \*Human Target \*because it stars Mark “Keen Eddie” Valley, but I haven’t liked the other characters he’s played anywhere near as much (_Boston Legal_, etc.) ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/36 "2009-05-19T17:35:27Z")
ABC has announced its [schedule](http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/05/abc-announces-f.html) – _Ugly Betty_ is renewed (but moving to Fridays), and they seem to have ditched the guiltiest of my guilty pleasures, _Wife Swap_. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/37 "2009-05-19T17:50:59Z")
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**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/38 "2009-05-19T17:51:32Z")
> [@HelloNinja](#): > > I attended the Fox upfront presentation here in Chicago yesterday (live feed from the NYC event) and we saw clips of some of the news shows. Quick recap of what I can remember: > > **“Glee”** - This looks great. I think they’re premiering it after Idol tonight or tomorrow night and then it’ll be on this Fall. > > \*\*“Brothers” \*\*- Sitcom starring Michael Strahan (yes, the football player) and Daryl “Chill” Mitchell (Galaxy Quest, 10 Things I Hate About You) as brothers trying to run a restaurant together or something. I didn’t think it looked that good. CCH Pounder is in it though, as well as Carl Weathers, so maybe it’s worth checking out. > > \*\*“Past Life” **- Slated for midseason. Show about solving past crimes by regressing people w/ past lives. I thought it looked dumb and like Fox is trying to get in on the Medium/Ghost Whisperer action a few years too late. > \*\* > “Human Target”** - Another mid-season show. It’s an action-type show they’re billing as a throwback to shows like “The A-Team” and “Remington Steele.” I thought it looked like a lot of fun and I’ll definitely check it out. I forget the lead guy’s name but he had a story-arc on Fringe. It also stars Chi McBride and Jackie Earl Haley. > > **“The Cleveland Show”** - Spinoff of Family Guy. This was supposed to be on this past fall but w/ the writer’s strike and the long production cycle for an animated show, they moved it to Fall’09 and ordered a full season. It looks pretty funny and just as irreverent as Family Guy. > > As far as other shows… They’re bringing back Till Death (blah), Dollhouse, Fringe, and Lie to Me. All of which will be on the fall schedule. 24 will be back midseason again also. One other interesting move, they’re going to run a cycle of Do You Think You can Dance? in the Fall with a two-hour block on Tuesday night and then the elimination show on Weds. Looks like they want a chunk of ABC’s Dancing w/ the Stars audience. The one show you forgot, according to [this](http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/telefile/2009/05/fox-more-singing-more-dancing.php) is _Sons of Tuscan_: > [@](#): > > I like star Tyler Labine (Invasion, Reaper), but this two-minute clip did nothing for me. He’s approached by three little kids, their father is in prison and they need someone to pretend to be their dad so they can stay together and enroll in school and yadda yadda. It didn’t look terrible, but it didn’t look great either. No laugh track, though, thank God. Mark Valley is the lead of _Human Target_ (he was also on _Boston Legal_ and the title role of _Keen Eddie_): > [@](#): > > Mark can assume the identities of people and puts himself in the line of fire to stop the targeted victims from dying. In the footage they showed, Valley saved Tricia Helfer and there were lots of explosions and some awesome action stunts all mixed with a bit of quick, smart dialogue. I’m sold. ---
**Author:** ![drm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e57/32.png) [@drm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drm)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/39 "2009-05-19T18:08:47Z")
> [@spooje](#): > > Castle has been renewed. > > [http://castletv.net/castle-returns-in-fall-schedule/833](http://castletv.net/castle-returns-in-fall-schedule/833) > > A show I like was renewed. > > Wierd! > > Update: > > The Unusuals is toast. > > [ABC cancels 'The Unusuals'](http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/05/abc-cancels-the-unusuals-.html) Dang…I suspected as much though. I was really digging Adam Goldberg, I’m really hoping he shows up on the big or small screen sometime soon. ---
**Author:** ![wonderlust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonderlust/32/7237_2.png) [@wonderlust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonderlust)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2009, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973/40 "2009-05-19T19:00:39Z")
Does anyone know whether _Saving Grace_ is renewed? It’s one of my favorite shows. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-09-tv-schedule/494973.md?page=3)