Summer’s best TV shows are all wrapping it up and packing it away for another year and I am anxiously awaiting the return of my fall favorites.
At the top of my list is NBC’s “Parenthood.” Currently, one of the finest dramas on television and in my mind right up there as one of the all time top ten shows. It returns on September 11th and that can’t come soon enough. In the off season, I miss the Bravermans, the family this drama is centered around. They are like an extended family to me. When this show gets canceled (and they all inevitably do), I just might not recover if I don’t have my weekly dose of sappy family every week.
I was totally devastated when “American Dreams” was cancelled back in 2005 and my husband almost made an appointment for me with a therapist. But for now I will just enjoy this season of “Parenthood” and follow along with this series that warms my heart and causes me to hide my face at times so my husband can’t see my tears and worry over what my future reaction will be when this show bites the dust.
Next up on my short list would be CBS’s “The Good Wife.” It is back for it’s 4th season on September 30th and I am anxiously awaiting its return. “The Good Wife” has a superb cast and a storyline of political set-ups, sex and scandals. Most episodes are well done with intelligent dialogue and keeps me wanting to see more. The best part of the show, however, is Chris Noth. He is one of my favorite actors going back to the early days of “Law and Order” and as an added bonus he is a native of my home state of Wisconsin.
The next show that I can’t miss might just surprise you. Fx’s “Sons of Anarchy!” This show could not be much more different than “Parenthood.” It is a fast paced, dark drama about a renegade motorcycle club in a northern California city called Charming. And let me tell you, there is nothing charming about Charming. Except maybe Jax, one of main members of this brotherhood. Very easy on the eyes and oh so sexy! The name alone is sexy. Jax. One could have some pretty vivid dreams just with the name alone!
Ron Perlman is also one of the main characters in this show and another actor that I have enjoyed following his career since my oldest son played park league baseball with his daughter back in the late 80’s. He was starring in “Beauty and the Beast” at that time. “Sons of Anarchy” premieres on September 11.
TNT’s “Southland” is another must see show for me but it technically is not a fall show. It doesn’t return until February of 2013 this year but it would be right up there in my top five. It is a police drama set on the streets of Los Angeles and it is about as authentic as you can get. Regina King is one of my favorite actresses and her role as a lead detective in “Southland” allows her to fully showcase her talent.
I would probably give an Honorable Mention to CBS’s “Blue Bloods.” “Blue Bloods” is a drama about the Reagans, a multi-generational Irish family of cops that pretty much keep the New York City streets free of crime all by themselves. Just kidding, but the show sure makes one think so. Although this show can have plot lines that leave something to be desired at times, it has a strong cast and I enjoy watching the interaction between this family.
This list wouldn’t be complete unless I gave a shout out to “Modern Family.” I can’t believe I totally missed this show the first year it was on. This story is a comedy about a father and his two adult children and their families. It basically has three storylines within one and is smart and really, really funny the whole time pointing out the evolving nature of what embodies a “modern” family. It really is a must see for me. Keeps me laughing the whole half hour.
There are other shows that I watch and enjoy such as “48 Hours Mystery,” “Primetime,” “Dateline” and of course “NFL Football” ( Go Packers!) among others.
How about you? What will you be watching this fall? Any previews for the new shows that have caught your eye and might look like they are worth checking out?
Ok, we do not record TV shows. Sometimes I just sit out a cultural phenomenon, and recording shows is one of those things (so is the NFL.)
I have been told that I should be watching Modern Family, but I have no idea when it is on. Now, I have been told, it’s too late? I needed to watch the first season?
So I am waiting for Netflix to offer all season via streaming.
I honestly only watch DanceMoms these days.
(Heading over to the book thread- I have been reading more.)
I can hardly wait for my favorites to come back with new episodes. NCIS, Castle, and Person of Interest(Where has Jim Caviezel been all my life?). I like The Good wife also, now that the writers have given Chris Noth a softer side. I did like the Mentalist, but I am tired of the Red John storyline. It is time to put that to rest. I also like Body of Proof. PBS’ Masterpiece is my all time favorite, and I am ready for new series of mysteries and classics..
I forgot CSI New York and the Big Bang Theory (Nearly everyone in my family likes the BBT). I used to like CSI Miami, but it just got too gross. I think that it has now been cancelled. I never could connect with the original CSI.
I love the Voice, real people just picked by their voice alone. The new season just started tonight, and I did hurry home to see it.
I cannot wait until tomorrow for the new season of Parenthood. It is by far my favorite show on TV. Most of the shows we watch are on cable with the exception of Blue Bloods. As a family we watch Gold Rush, Franklin and Bash, Southland and we love Suits. Happy that football season has started. I try to “cover all the bases” by watching the NFL and then the Sex and the City reruns! Love them both!
Forgot to mention Srikeback on Starz. Love,love,love this show! Fast paced and very sexy!
Not sure what I will watch this fall. I just finished watching Katie Couric’s new talk show. Love her bright, bubbly personality.
We love The Big Bang Theory, we have watched the re-runs over and over and still think they are hilarious. I am looking forward to American Idol although I am not a fan of the new judges,we love Storage Wars and the Pawn shows. Football is great but basketball season is the best!
There are so many shows out there now days, aren’t there. Some of those mentioned above, I have never heard of.
We happen to watch the Pawn shows also and the storage shows.
I wanted to catch Katie Couric’s show but I missed it.
I am definitely looking forward to seeing the new episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” and “How I Met Your Mother”. But tonight, I got to catch the premiere of “The New Normal” and Matthew Perry’s “Go On” and I loved them both! I was really surprised at how good they both are! It put me in such a great mood tonight – I love smart writing!
Sons Of Anarchy !!!
Can’t wait!!
Also Weeds, Nurse Jackie and Dexter.
I try to wait till the seasons over then do a marathon.
I like the Storage shows and Pawn shows.
Also Long Island Medium just started its 3th season.
Can’t forget to mention Dance Moms 90 min final ep tonight.
I got rid of my cable TV. I now have two converter boxes and Roku. I was paying a lot of money for channels that I never watched. Now I only pay for internet and the monthly fees for Net-flicks and Hulu Plus. Some of the shows that you have mentioned, I can probably pick up later on NF or HP. I like Matthew Perry. He was my favorite on Friends. I will try to watch his show next Monday or catch it in a rerun this weekend. Sometimes the stations will do that for new shows. I will go to TV Guide on line and see.
SO many fall shows are scheduled for our DVR.. Dexter, Homeland, Parenthood are the 3 I’m looking forward too most. We also will probalby watch Xfactor.
Rosemary,
Good for you! I would love to get rid of cable just because it is so expensive and in order to get the channels you want you have to pay for the whole package! Do you get the converter boxes from your cable co and what is Roku? We have our TV, internet, and phone on one bill and it just went up to almost $240 a month! Absolutely ridiculous!
My favorite shows are Warehouse 13 and Grimm
Donna Yost: My grandchildren like Warehouse 13. They watch it on Netflicks.
I see I have been spelling Netflix wrong. I need to correct that before the one poster that accuses me of being right off the farm (When in fact I have a Mensa IQ and a BS degree)corrects me.
Rosemary, LMAO. Too funny! I don’t think she reads here anymore!
Holly: I bought the converter boxes and Roku from Amazon. We also needed two antennas which I purchased from Walmart. Roku is a device that you need to connect to Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora and others on your TV. I have about 170.00 invested in the equipment. My Time Warner bill was going to 162.00 a month for internet and cable. Too much for my budget, when I mainly watch CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox and PBS. I do miss the 24 hour news channel, but I can read the news on the internet.
Pam: That is too bad. Maybe she could have learned to be imperfect like the rest of us are.
🙂
Besides the NFL starting up, I am looking forward to Sons of Anarchy, Homeland, Boss, Magic City and Boardwalk Empire. All of these shows have something in common: None are on the 4 major networks. FX, TNT, Starz and HBO have done a great job with original programming. Most of all I am looking forward to the Series Finale of Damages this Wednesday on DirecTV. Great programming.
Jeff: You are just a rebel, and I mean that in a good way.
I’m looking forward to Law,& Order SVU, Criminal Minds, Person of Interest, The Mentalist, all the CSIs. I don’t know how I’ll like any of the new shows yet.
Finally was able to watch Parenthood tonight. Love it! Just love it.
Also watched the series finale of Damages. Interesting. I kind of lost interest in Damages the last season or two but this final season was very good and I think I actually liked the ending.
MsGoody,
I like L&O SVU too! I have always loved all of the Law and Orders.
Rosemary, I got rid of my cable too. I sort of had it the third time they were over-charging me. I was done done done. I had thought of satellite, but Netflix and online access was more than enough tv for us. The “Just For Kids” selections are great. For me, I just watch shows like Teen Mom, Hoarders, and 30Rock online the day after they air. However, I don’t watch sports. If I wanted to, I would def have to do something else.
Lilly: I got my internet bill yesterday (less that 35.00). I pay 7.99 for Netflix and 7.99 for Hulu Plus each month. Big difference per month since I have paid for all my equipment.
I do not have the sports’ bug, but if I did, there are plenty of games on CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX. I like watching the Little Couple, but I can wait until they are online to watch the new shows. So far, I have been pleased with my decision.