New:
Gotham
Watch it on: Mondays Sept. 22 at 8/7c
Synopsis: The show takes you back in comic-book time to future Gotham police commissioner Jim Gordon. The O.C. star Ben McKenzie plays Gordon, a young police detective whose life is forever changed when he and his partner begin investigating the murder of the parents of none other than a very young Bruce Wayne. Even better, the show promises to portray the origin of several DC Comics’ villains, including Catwoman, the Riddler and the Penguin.
How to Get Away With Murder
Watch it on: Thursdays Sept. 25 at 10/9c
Synopsis: Expected to be full of twists, the potential protégé of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal stars Viola Davis as a “serious-as-the-death-penalty” law school professor. Her students must learn how to defend those accused of murder. However, their most crucial lesson comes when they get involved in a murder plot. Presumably, they must figure out how to get away with it.
Madam Secretary
Watch it on: Sundays Sept. 21 at 8/7c
Synopsis: If you’re looking for yet another political drama to get hooked on (hint, hint, House of Cards,) give this one a shot. Starring Téa Leoni as a former CIA agent whose former boss, now the president of the United States, asks her to take on the role of Secretary of State after an accident takes the life of the office’s previous occupant. Her tenacious, unconventional attitude makes for drama in D.C.
Mulaney
Watch it on: Sundays Oct. 5 at 9/8c
Synopsis: Stand-up comic and former Saturday Night Live writer John Mulaney channels his inner Seinfeld, playing a comedian living in New York City whose buddies (including SNL’s Nasim Pedrad) and wacky neighbor (Elliott Gould, a.k.a. Monica Geller’s dad) like to butt into his life. However, John will have much more of a regular gig than Jerry Seinfeld ever did, writing jokes for a game-show host played by Martin Short. Fingers are crossed for this one.
Returning:
American Horror Story: Freak Show
Watch it on: Wednesdays Oct. 8 at 10/9c
Synopsis: This series has centered on different characters and locations, including a haunted house, an insane asylum and a witch coven. Which brings us to the fourth, and said to be most frightening season yet – the freak show. Set in Jupiter, Florida circa 1952, your favorite characters will return as carnival folk at one of the last freaks shows of the time. With business trickling down the drain, its members will do anything to keep it alive. It should be quite a show.
The Voice
Watch it on: Mondays and Tuesdays Sept. 22 at 8/7c
Synopsis: New coaches Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams join the bromance that is between Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Viewers may watch solely in the hopes that Adam’s phone number is once again divulged by Blake’s twitter in the midst of a prank war.
The Big Bang Theory
Watch it on: Mondays Sept. 22 at 8/7c
Recap: We left off with the aftermath of Sheldon’s mental breakdown, as he was faced with many changes all at once. The university would not allow him to move away from string theory research, the comic store had burnt down and his best friend/roommate Leonard got engaged, leading to Amy wanting to move in with Sheldon. The overwhelming adversities in his life caused him to take a train to escape his problems – with the support of Penny and hesitance of Leonard. We know that when he returns, Penny’s new hair cut could be a big enough change to send him packing once again.
Once Upon a Time
Watch it on: Sundays Sept. 28 at 8/7c
Recap: The season finale left everyone talking – mostly just the uttering of one word. Frozen. That’s right. Season four of the enthralling fairytale spin-off will include Disney’s beloved Elsa, ice queen of Arendelle. In the last few seconds of the finale, Elsa is revealed in what can only be described as chilling (no pun intended.)
The Walking Dead
Watch it on: Sundays Oct. 12 at 9/8c
Recap: Doesn’t it seem like it has been an eternity since we left the gang in the back of that truck? The season four finale couldn’t have given apocalyptic lovers any more-creepy communes, lots of blood or heartwarming reunions. We were left wondering many things. First and foremost, what is Terminus? What’s with the pile of human bones? What is Rick’s plan of escape? The finale’s last words: “They’re gonna feel pretty stupid when they find out,” Rick said. “Find out what?” Abraham responded. The leader of the group replied, “They’re screwin’ with the wrong people.”