43 Things You Need to Know About Fall TV 2008

Fresh cast members, babies, marriages, divorces, mysteries ... and that's just the new season of <a href='http://television.aol.com/show/desperate-housewives/379235/main' target='_blank'>'Desperate Housewives.'</a> After last season's crippling writers' strike, the 2008 TV season promises to be action packed, full of new stars and returning faces, soapy dramas and quirky comedies, new hits and old faves. Dive in for the essential sneak peek -- <i>By Kimberly Potts</i>

43 Things You Need to Know About Fall TV 2008

1. <i>What</i> New Fall Season?

Feelin' like you don't know much about this fall's tube offerings? It's not you, channel surfer. Hollywood's writers' strike scrambled the development process for the 2008-09 season, putting new and returning shows behind schedule, along with the networks' promo plans.

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2. <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/heroes/942757/main' target='_blank'>'Heroes'</a></font>... and Villains

Maybe it's best <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/24/157907/main' target='_blank'>'24'</a> and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/lost/113094/main' target='_blank'>'Lost'</a> are being held till 2009, because 'Heroes' season 3 (Sept. 22) is going to make for intense viewing. The theme of the new season is "villains," with the focus on Level 5, an Arkham Asylum-ish jail for the baddest baddies, who escape and wreak, according to a season 3 promo, "unimaginable destruction" on the world.

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3. Mer and Der ... McFinally

Their relationship probably won't ever be angst-free, but Meredith and her Dr. McDreamy will be ensconced in a happy relationship of sorts in season 5. We have just one word: 'shew! And there's more: Alex and Izzie's season 4 hook-up continues, as does the Sapphic storyline of Callie and Hahn.

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4. Best Friends with Benefits

Speaking of same-sex merges, Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello has reported that <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-new-adventures-of-old-christine/173930/main' target='_blank'>'The New Adventures of Old Christine'</a> best buds Christine (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/julia-louis-dreyfus/43397' target='_blank'>Julia Louis-Dreyfus</a>) and Barb (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/wanda-sykes/282981' target='_blank'>Wanda Sykes</a>) will get married this season. To each other. Yes, there's a gay marriage law in California.

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5. Full <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-office/152542/main' target='_blank'>'Office'</a></font> Space

Rumor has it that when 'The Office' returns September 25, we&#39;ll not only get a happy update on last season's disappointing Jim/Pam almost-engagement, but we&#39;ll also find Michael forcing the staff to participate in a weight-loss challenge. As for cast members, it's been confirmed that Ryan, Toby and new HR rep Holly will all be back this season.

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6. Reel-Life Inspiration

Look for Marky Mark, i.e. <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/mark-wahlberg/198251' target='_blank'>Mark Wahlberg</a>, to pop up as himself on an episode of <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/entourage/99659/main' target='_blank'>'Entourage'</a> (premiere Sept. 7), where he'll spar with Ari. Inside joke: Wahlberg, an executive producer for the show, is the inspiration for Vinnie Chase, and his hotshot agent, Ari Emanuel, is the inspiration for <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jeremy-piven/57008' target='_blank'>Jeremy Piven's</a> Ari Gold.

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7. Cougar Attack on <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/gossip-girl/1341968/main' target='_blank'>'Gossip Girl'</a></font>

Naughty Nate! When last we saw the 'Gossip Girl' guy, he seemed on the verge of a possible love re-match with one-time fling Serena. But in the 'GG' season premiere (Sept. 1), we're introduced to an older woman, played by <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/madchen-amick/1376/' target='_blank'>Madchen Amick</a>, who will be in hot pursuit of the randy rich kid.

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8. <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/mad-men/1342134/main' target='_blank'>'Mad Men'</a></font> in <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-office/152542/main' target='_blank'>'The Office'</a></font>

'Mad Men' star <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/rich-sommer/478325' target='_blank'>Rich Sommer</a> guests in 'The Office' season opener, in a storyline that's part of a much-ballyhooed "big twist." Could that have something to do with the baby shower Michael forces the gang to throw for Jan? Or the birth of Jan's baby? Or the fact that Pam is off in New York as a Pratt Institute art student? We're dying to know!

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9. <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/brothers-and-sisters/762055/main' target='_blank'>'Brothers & Sisters'</a></font> and Co-Workers & Lovers

Sadly, the season finale storyline -- the Walkers discover dead papa William's MIA love child is still out there -- will go forward. But maybe the new faces that will be added to the 'B&S' mix can compensate. <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/eric-christian-olsen/275344' target='_blank'>Eric Christian Olsen</a> (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-loop/762021/main' target='_blank'>'The Loop</a>) and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/will-mccormack/223392' target='_blank'>Will McCormack</a>, who played Dr. Melfi's son on <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-sopranos/255225/main' target='_blank'>'The Sopranos,'</a> join the cast as Sarah's new co-workers--one of whom becomes her luvah.

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10. Paging Dr. Love

After a lackluster entry into the ABC primetime lineup last season, <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/greys-anatomy/426427/main' target='_blank'>'Grey's Anatomy'</a> spin-off <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/private-practice/1342108/main' target='_blank'>'Private Practice'</a> will focus more on the docs' love lives this go-around. For Addison, that'll mean clocking some time with hottie cop Kevin, played by <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/gilmore-girls/59607/main' target='_blank'>'Gilmore Girls'</a> dad <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/david-sutcliffe/362517' target='_blank'>David Sutcliffe</a>, who's scheduled to be around for at least 10 eps.

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11. Playing DVD Catch-Up

Before the second season of some of last year's faves, you can catch up thanks to new season 1 DVD box sets, including <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/californication/1342172/main' target='_blank'>'Californication,'</a> <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/gossip-girl/1341968/main' target='_blank'>'Gossip Girl'</a> and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/terminator-the-sarah-connor-chronicles/1342122/main' target='_blank'>'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'</a> (Aug. 19); <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-big-bang-theory/1342113/main' target='_blank'>'The Big Bang Theory'</a> (Sept. 2); <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/chuck/1329189/main' target='_blank'>'Chuck,'</a> <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/private-practice/1342108/main' target='_blank'>'Private Practice'</a> and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/pushing-daisies/1342106/main' target='_blank'>'Pushing Daisies'</a> (Sept. 16); and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/samantha-who/1342103/main' target='_blank'>'Samantha Who?'</a> (Sept. 23).

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12. Denny's Not Dead!?

Rumors persist that <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jeffrey-dean-morgan/50599' target='_blank'>Jeffrey Dean Morgan</a> will return as Denny Duquette on <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/greys-anatomy/426427/main' target='_blank'>'Grey's Anatomy'</a> even though he kicked the bucket in season 2. A hunk who's confirmed for the fifth season: <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/kevin-mckidd/200457' target='_blank'>Kevin McKidd</a>, <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/patrick-dempsey/18549' target='_blank'>Patrick Dempsey's</a> rival in the chick flick <A HREF='http://www.moviefone.com/movie/made-of-honor/28433/main' target='_blank'>'Made of Honor.'</a> McKidd will play Owen, a military doc who joins the Seattle Grace staff and catches the eye of <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/sandra-oh/197286' target='_blank'>Sandra Oh's</a> Cristina.

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13. Room for <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-view/52297/main' target='_blank'>'The View'</a></font>

<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-sopranos/255225/main' target='_blank'>'Sopranos'</a> star <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jamie-lynn-sigler/279159' target='_blank'>Jamie-Lynn Sigler</a> guests as herself on <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/entourage/99659/main' target='_blank'>'Entourage,'</a> where she falls for one of the fellas (rumored to be Turtle!). <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/whoopi-goldberg/27431' target='_blank'>Whoopi Goldberg</a> and her crew guest star when Johnny Drama suffers a break-up and then melts down while promoting his show-within-a-show, 'Five Towns,' on 'The View.'

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14. Kid <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/30-rock/942767/main' target='_blank'>'Rock'</a></font>?

Liz Lemon and the '30 Rock' gang begin their third season (Oct. 30) with the workaholic producer of 'The Girlie Show' being shadowed by an adoption agent trying to determine if Liz is prime mama material. Of course, the visit happens on a day when Tracy, Jack and Jenna are all working Liz's last nerve.

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15. A <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/90210/10235899/main' target='_blank'>'90210'</a></font> Offspring?

Rumors from the set of the CW's <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/beverly-hills-90210/62628/main' target='_blank'>'Beverly Hills, 90210'</a> makeover hint that <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jennie-garth/26071' target='_blank'>Jennie Garth's</a> Kelly Taylor, now the high school guidance counselor, will have a fling with a school coach. And she might have a five-year-old kid. Whose father might be Dylan or Brandon.

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16. Perry's New Zip Code

And speaking of the James Dean-alike Dylan, aka <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/luke-perry/56177' target='_blank'>Luke Perry</a>, the actor has said he won't join former <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/beverly-hills-90210/62628/main' target='_blank'>'90210'</a> castmates <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jennie-garth/26071' target='_blank'>Jennie Garth</a>, <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/shannen-doherty/19482' target='_blank'>Shannen Doherty</a> and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/joe-e-tata/221000' target='_blank'>Joe E. Tata</a> on the CW <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/90210/10235899/main' target='_blank'>makeover series</a>. Instead, he'll be doing the perp walk on the 10th season premiere (Sept. 23) of <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/law-and-order-special-victims-unit/100016/main' target='_blank'>'Law & Order: SVU'</a> where he and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/julie-bowen/215066' target='_blank'>Julie Bowen</a> (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/lost/113094/main' target='_blank'>'Lost'</a>) play a couple accused of abusing their foster child.

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17. 3.0 <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/two-and-a-half-men/67786/main' target='_blank'>'Men'</a></font>?

And still more baby talk ... <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/24/157907/main' target='_blank'>'24'</a> and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/heroes/942757/main' target='_blank'>'Heroes'</a> star <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/rena-sofer/66749' target='_blank'>Rena Sofer</a> will guest on the sixth season premiere of 'Two and a Half Men' (Sept. 22) as a former Charlie fling who reappears with child in tow. And guess who the child looks and acts like? Uh huh.

43 Things You Need to Know About Fall TV 2008

18. <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/gossip-girl/1341968/main' target='_blank'>'Gossip'</a></font>-ing Frienemies

Dan and Serena, so the rumors go, may reunite, but not permanently, in the new 'Gossip Girl' season. But Dan will be part of one of the most unlikely couplings ever when he and -- wait for it -- Chuck Bass (!) become pseudo pals. Aspiring writer Dan asks C.B. to share tales of his wicked ways and faster than you can say "bad influence," the two end up in jail together.

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19. The End of the Road

<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/er/49782/main' target='_blank'>'ER'</a> begins its 15th and final season Sept. 25, and while some cast members are exiting early -- <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/maura-tierney/70973' target='_blank'>Maura Tierney's</a> Abby may be bolting to Boston with hubby Luka and their son -- others will be returning, namely <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/noah-wyle/77708' target='_blank'>Noah Wyle's</a> John Carter and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/shane-west/273685' target='_blank'>Shane West's</a> Ray Barnett, complete with a pair of prosthetic legs and a continuing jones for Neela.

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20. <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/24/157907/main' target='_blank'>'24'</a></font>: The Movie

Our weekly dose of Jack Bauer begins in January, but we'll find out what the terrorist fighter's been up to between season 6 and the upcoming season 7 in '24: Exile,' a two-hour movie that premieres Nov. 23 on Fox. Jack's working as a missionary in South Africa. On the day of the U.S. Presidential inauguration, he's called back into heroic action when a vicious South African warlord tries to force orphaned children to fight in his militia.

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21. Welcome to TV

<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/angela-bassett/4466' target='_blank'>Angela Bassett</a> and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/laurence-fishburne/23625' target='_blank'>Laurence Fishburne</a>, who earned Oscar noms together in <A HREF='http://www.moviefone.com/movie/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/8223/main' target='_blank'>'What's Love Got to Do With It'</a> both come to the small screen Bassett joins <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/er/49782/main' target='_blank'>'ER,'</a> and Fishburne hits <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/csi-crime-scene-investigation/132763/main' target='_blank'>'CSI.'</a> Other big-screen stars on TV this fall: <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/christian-slater/66187' target='_blank'>Christian Slater</a> (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/my-own-worst-enemy/10202897/main' target='_blank'>'My Own Worst Enemy'</a>); <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/dennis-hopper/94825' target='_blank'>Dennis Hopper</a> ('Crash'); and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/rufus-sewell/64649' target='_blank'>Rufus Sewell</a> (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/eleventh-hour/10235897/main' target='_blank'>'Eleventh Hour'</a>).

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22. The End of the Road, Part Deux

Also signing off this season: <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/boston-legal/219089/main' target='_blank'>'Boston Legal,'</a> which is good news for those Lead Actor Emmy contenders who've been overshadowed by <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/james-spader/67051' target='_blank'>James Spader</a> lo these many years. The fifth season, comprised of 13 episodes, kicks off Sept. 22, and finds Denny Crane (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/william-shatner/111030' target='_blank'>William Shatner</a>) making a visit to his doctor, who gives him the surprising news that he may not have Alzheimer's.

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23. Cox <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/scrubs/182884/main' target='_blank'>'Scrubs'</a></font> In

<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/courteney-cox-arquette/15465' target='_blank'>Courteney Cox</a> becomes the new Sacred Heart chief of staff on the eighth (and possibly final) season of 'Scrubs,' as the show moves to its new home on ABC's Tuesday night schedule. The bad news: We'll have to wait till midseason for the former Monica Gellar Bing to check in.

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24. <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/friday-night-lights/942750/main' target='_blank'>'Friday Night'</a></font> Lite

No DirecTV? Then you'll have to wait till February to see 'Friday Night Lights' on NBC. The show's third season will begin airing on the satellite service in October, with some notable plotlines: Smash and Jason are no longer key players, Lyla and Riggins are together, Tyra and Landry are on-again, off-again and Saracen's will deal with mommy issues when his hits town.

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25. We Love the '80s

Oodles of '80s faces will show up on primetime this fall. On the CW's Sunday night, <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/full-house/221104/main' target='_blank'>'Full House'</a> star <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/bob-saget/62604' target='_blank'>Bob Saget</a> stars in the sitcom 'Surviving Suburbia' (Nov. 2), while <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/roseanne/62749/main' target='_blank'>'Roseanne'</a> alum <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/laurie-metcalf/48695' target='_blank'>Laurie Metcalf</a> and <A HREF='http://www.moviefone.com/movie/beverly-hills-cop/17309/main' target='_blank'>'Beverly Hills Cop'</a> star <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/judge-reinhold/107897' target='_blank'>Judge Reinhold</a> head up the family drama 'Easy Money' (Sept. 21).

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26. Another '80s Reunion

And there's another <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/roseanne/62749/main' target='_blank'>'Roseanne'</a> vet landing a full-time TV gig this fall. <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/sara-gilbert/26869' target='_blank'>Sarah Gilbert</a>, nee Darlene, will become a regular cast member of CBS's <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-big-bang-theory/1342113/main' target='_blank'>'Big Bang Theory'</a> for its second season (Sept. 22). She'll continue her guest role as Leslie Winkle, the love interest of <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/johnny-galecki/25581' target='_blank'>Johnny Galecki</a>, her 'Roseanne' husband.

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27. Married ... With Motorcyle

Peg Bundy, motorcycle mama? It's true, as yet another '80s sitcom star, <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/married-with-children/62847/main' target='_blank'>'Married ... With Children</a> mom <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/katey-sagal/62587' target='_blank'>Katey Sagal</a>, stars in FX's twist-filled dramedy <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/sons-of-anarchy/10280386/main' target='_blank'>'Sons of Anarchy'</a> (Sept. 3), about a gun-running motorcycle gang. <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/undeclared/761904/main' target='_blank'>'Undeclared'</a> star <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/charlie-hunnam/275473' target='_blank'>Charlie Hunnam</a> plays Jax, son of Sagal's Gemma, who butts heads with his stepfather Clay (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/ron-perlman/56093' target='_blank'>Ron Perlman</a>). <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/drea-de-matteo/279209' target='_blank'>Drea De Matteo</a> (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-sopranos/255225/main' target='_blank'>'The Sopranos'</a>) is Jax's drug addicted baby mama.

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28. Who's Your <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/how-i-met-your-mother/152522/main' target='_blank'>'Mother'</a></font>?

More evidence that may point to the identity of the future Mrs. Mosby on CBS' 'How I Met Your Mother': <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/scrubs/182884/main' target='_blank'>'Scrubs'</a> star <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/sarah-chalke/12099' target='_blank'>Sarah Chalke</a> returns as Stella, the doc Ted proposed to in the season 3 finale. Ted's not the only one in love on 'HIMYM' season 4: Barney continues to pine for Robin, the woman for whom he broke the "Bro Code."

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29. <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/house/113097/main' target='_blank'>'House'</a></font> of Blues

He's back and as crabby as ever, but Dr. House will also be sad when his fifth season begins (Sept. 16) on Fox. His best, and sometimes only, friend Wilson is still ticked off about the death of girlfriend Amber (House's foe), which could even lead to Wilson's resignation. Meanwhile, it might finally happen: A House/Cuddy coupling.

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30. She's Alive!

Michael's reunited with presumed beheaded love Sara in the <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/prison-break/422516/main' target='_blank'>'Prison Break'</a> season 4 premiere (Sept. 1), but that doesn't mean their troubles are over, especially since Michael and Linc are forced to work with an FBI agent (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/michael-rapaport/58816' target='_blank'>Michael Rapaport</a>) to bring down the Company once and for all.

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31. <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/desperate-housewives/379235/main' target='_blank'>'Desperate'</a></font> Housewife

'Desperate Housewives' diva Gaby (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/eva-longoria/392381' target='_blank'>Eva Longoria</a>) has become a frumpy housefrau, thanks to her crew of rambunctious children. Elsewhere in Wisteria Lane's future, Mike and Susan have broken up, Carlos is a masseuse, Bree's a successful author and Kathryn is her employee.

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32. <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/saturday-night-live/62573/main' target='_blank'>'Saturday Night'</a></font> on Thursday

'Saturday Night Live' begins its 34th season on NBC on Sept. 13. And a trio of Thursday night specials are also planned beginning Oct. 16. The politics-themed half-hours will lead up to the November election, and will feature the final 'SNL' performances of 'Weekend Update' co-anchor <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/amy-poehler/273694' target='_blank'>Amy Poehler</a>, who's headlining a new NBC midseason comedy.

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33. Jack Bauer, Wanted Man

The warlord standoff isn't Jack's only problem in '24: Exiled.' He's also wanted by the U.S. government, after being accused of criminal behavior for his aggressive actions in taking down baddies. The movie, filmed on location in South Africa and Los Angeles, includes new season 7 cast members <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jon-voight/115561' target='_blank'>Jon Voight</a> as shady defense contractor Jonas Hodges and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/cherry-jones/36064' target='_blank'>Cherry Jones</a> as new U.S. President Allison Taylor.

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34. New Hunks in the 'Hood

While Gaby tries to get her groove (and glam appearance) back on <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/desperate-housewives/379235/main' target='_blank'>'DH,'</a> a pair of new faces on the Lane will set tongues wagging. <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/queer-as-folk/761927/main' target='_blank'>'Queer as Folk''s</a> <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/gale-harold/362100' target='_blank'>Gale Harold</a> plays Jackson, Susan's new love post-Mike, while <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/neal-mcdonough/47303' target='_blank'>Neil McDonough</a> (<A HREF='http://www.moviefone.com/movie/tin-man/1379945/main' target='_blank'>'Tin Man'</a>) plays Dave, Edie's new husband, and the guy who brings the season 5 mystery to town.

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35. Return of the Green Arrow

With Lex Luthor MIA on <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/smallville/75304/main' target='_blank'>'Smallville''s</a> eighth season, Doomsday and new LuthorCorp CEO Tess Mercer pick up the evil-doing slack. Luckily for Clark, good guy Oliver Queen/Green Arrow (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/justin-hartley/441793' target='_blank'>Justin Hartley</a>) becomes a regular cast member, though Clark's love Lana won't return until later in the season ... just as he begins to bond with Lois Lane.

43 Things You Need to Know About Fall TV 2008

36. Diggin' Up <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/bones/208653/main' target='_blank'>'Bones'</a></font> ... Scoop

Booth/Brennan fans, rejoice -- there's word of a kiss and the duo ending up naked in bed together. As for guest stars, <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/dog-whisperer/672936/main' target='_blank'>'Dog Whisperer</a> <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/cesar-millan/434710' target='_blank'>Cesar Millan</a> appears as himself, <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-practice/237349/main' target='_blank'>'The Practice'</a> alum <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/michael-badalucco/3181' target='_blank'>Michael Badalucco</a> will play a very, ahem, mature grad student and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/eric-millegan/302732' target='_blank'>Eric Millegan</a> will return as Zack, who'll provide some Hannibal Lector-ish insights from the insane asylum.

43 Things You Need to Know About Fall TV 2008

37. <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/supernatural/422501/main' target='_blank'>'Supernatural''s</a></font> Family Tree

Expect a lot of backstory on the fourth season of 'Supernatural,' which picks up four months after Dean was dropped in hell. Fans will find out how Sam and Dean's parents first hooked up, while <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-x-files/49289/main' target='_blank'>'X-Files'</a> star <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/mitch-pileggi/56835' target='_blank'>Mitch Pileggi</a> has signed on to play the boys' grandpa.

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38. Going Back to Cali-fornication

<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-x-files/49289/main' target='_blank'>'X-Files'</a> hunk <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/david-duchovny/20329' target='_blank'>David Duchovny</a>, is back as ladies' man Hank Moody, who'll be in big trouble in the second season premiere of the Showtime dramedy <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/californication/1342172/main' target='_blank'>'Californication.'</a> Hank has had the ol' snippety snip performed on Little Hank, but before he has time to recover, he ends up in jail when he's accused of "mouth rape."

43 Things You Need to Know About Fall TV 2008

39. <font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/chuck/1329189/main' target='_blank'>'Chuck''s</a></font> Geek Love

Our favorite geeky super spy, 'Chuck,' returns for season 2 with an episode (Sept. 29) that will find Mr. Bartowski and his hottie handler Sarah going on a date. But her ex, and Chuck's former best bud, Bryce Larkin returns, and is still sparking with Sarah. Meanwhile, <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/john-larroquette/40616' target='_blank'>John Larroquette</a> guests as a retired spy, while Morgan gets into a Buy More throwdown with some videogame bullies.

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40. Get Thee to a Nunnery

Olive, the very stressed out <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/pushing-daisies/1342106/main' target='_blank'>'Pushing Daisies'</a> diva, heads to a nunnery. Other second season 'Daisies' doings: An episode that takes place at a circus; Ned may find out he has twin half-siblings; <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/david-arquette/2421' target='_blank'>David Arquette</a> will return as Ned's pal Randy; and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/everwood/79977/main' target='_blank'>'Everwood''s</a> <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/debra-mooney/50250' target='_blank'>Debra Mooney</a> will play Emerson's mom.

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41. Get Thee to a Hideout

<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-shield/77787/main' target='_blank'>'The Shield'</a> premieres its seventh and final season on Sept. 2 on FX, and much of the 13-episode run will revolve around Strike Team leader Vic trying to track down his former team member and best friend Shane, who's on the lam now that a vengeance-minded Vic knows Shane killed fellow Strike Team member Lem.

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42. FX Gets 'Testees'

The title alone should pull in viewers for its Oct. 9 premiere, but FX's new companion to <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia/589897/main' target='_blank'>'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'</a> also has a funny premise: two best pals who work as product testers at Testico (hence the title). <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/steve-markle/594055' target='_blank'>Steve Markle</a> and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jeff-kassel/594056' target='_blank'>Jeff Kassel</a> are Peter and Ron, who try to go about their routine lives while waiting for product side effects to wear off. The show was created by <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/kenny-vs-spenny/344459/main' target='_blank'>'Kenny vs. Spenny''s</a> <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/kenny-hotz/233891' target='_blank'>Kenny Hotz</a>.

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43. It's Always Cannibalistic in Philadelphia?

Speaking of the <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia/589897/main' target='_blank'>'Sunny'</a> gang, the irreverent comedy's fourth season (premiering Sept. 18) will include a storyline that's over the top, even by 'Sunny' standards: Mac, Dennis, Charlie and Dee get hooked on human meat after getting a taste of it from a human meat supplier Frank knows in Chinatown.