Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

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

Airs Tue., 8PM on CW | Premieres Sept. 2

<b>Premise:</b> An update of the classic '90s <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/beverly-hills-90210/62628/main' target='_blank'>teen soap</a>, centered on a family that moves from Kansas to America's hottest zip code. <b>Our Take:</b> <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> reprising their old roles? <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jessica-walter/74490' target='_blank'>Jessica Walter</a> as a boozy grandma? Sun, scandal and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/aaron-spelling/112276' target='_blank'>Aaron Spelling</a>-esque drama? Sounds like the perfect guilty pleasure.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/americas-toughest-jobs/10202905/main' target='_blank'>'America's Toughest Jobs'</a></font>

Airs Fri., 8PM on NBC | Premieres Sept. 12

<b>Premise:</b> Producers of <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/deadliest-catch/1251848/main' target='_blank'>'Deadliest Catch'</a> pluck contestants from cubical boredom and drop them into dangerous gigs (oil drilling, ice road trucking). Last worker standing gets the salary for each job survived. <b>Our Take:</b> We can't argue with a reality show that actually makes contestants earn their keep.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/crusoe/10202900/main' target='_blank'>'Crusoe'</a></font>

Airs Fri., 8PM on NBC | Premieres Oct. 17

<b>Premise:</b> An action-packed adaptation of Daniel Defoe's classic novel about a man (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/philip-winchester/372556' target='_blank'>Philip Winchester</a>) stranded on a desert island. <b>Our Take:</b> TV audiences seem to love shows about castaways (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/lost/113094/main' target='_blank'>'Lost,' </a> <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/survivor-micronesia-fans-vs-favorites/10143381/main' target='_blank'>'Survivor'</a>). But a Friday timeslot could have 'Crusoe' sending out an SOS for viewers.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/do-not-disturb/10235902/main' target='_blank'>'Do Not Disturb'</a></font>

Airs Wed., 9:30PM on Fox | Premieres Sept. 10

<b>Premise:</b> Sassy (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/niecy-nash/241576' target='_blank'>Niecy Nash</a>) meets strict (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jerry-oconnell/53330' target='_blank'>Jerry O'Connell</a>) in this look behind the scenes at an upscale NYC hotel. <b>Our Take:</b> We hope the show -- which sports one of the most diverse casts of the new season -- flexes its comedic muscle before viewers check out.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1C5BB0'>'Easy Money'</font>

Airs Sun., 9PM on CW | Premieres Sept. 28

<b>Premise:</b> Young Morgan Buffkin takes over his family's high-interest loan business, deals with crazy relatives and fends off a nosy detective. <b>Our Take:</b> An intriguing cast, including <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/laurie-metcalf/48695' target='_blank'>Laurie Metcalf</a> as the family matriarch and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/judge-reinhold/107897' target='_blank'>Judge Reinhold</a> as the detective, makes this show worth a look.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/eleventh-hour/10235897/main' target='_blank'>'Eleventh Hour'</a></font>

Airs Thu., 10PM on CBS | Premieres Oct. 9

<b>Premise:</b> As a special advisor to the FBI, Dr. Jacob Hood (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/rufus-sewell/64649' target='_blank'>Rufus Sewell</a>) investigates science-related crimes tied to topics like global warming and viral outbreaks. <b>Our Take:</b> Yet another slick but empty procedural from CBS and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jerry-bruckheimer/83309' target='_blank'>Jerry Bruckheimer.</a>

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-ex-list/10235898/main' target='_blank'>'The Ex List'</a></font>

Airs Fri., 9PM on CBS | Premieres Oct. 3

<b>Premise:</b> Single gal Bella learns from a psychic that she's already dated The One -- but doesn't get his name. Now she must rediscover her mystery man, or be alone forever. <b>Our Take:</b> We love rom-coms, but the show's "ex of the week" scenario could get old fast.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/fringe/10235903/main' target='_blank'>'Fringe'</a></font>

Airs Tue., 9PM on Fox | Premieres Sept. 9, 8PM

<b>Premise:</b> As FBI agent Olivia Dunham (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/anna-torv/375065' target='_blank'>Anna Torv</a>) probes grisly deaths on Flight 627, she discovers they're just a piece of a bigger puzzle. <b>Our Take:</b> Even though 'Fringe' comes from <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jj-abrams/240910' target='_blank'>J.J. Abrams</a>, don't expect <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/lost/113094/main' target='_blank'>'Lost'</a> as much as <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-x-files/49289/main' target='_blank'>'X-Files'</a> Still, it's one of the most promising new shows this fall.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/gary-unmarried/10235895/main' target='_blank'>'Gary Unmarried'</a></font>

Airs Wed., 8:30PM on CBS | Premieres Sept. 24

<b>Premise:</b> <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jay-mohr/215840' target='_blank'>Jay Mohr</a> stars as a recently divorced dad whose ex-wife (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/paula-marshall/45818' target='_blank'>Paula Marshall</a>) is now engaged to their therapist (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/ed-begley-jr/5007' target='_blank'>Ed Begley Jr.</a>). <b>Our Take:</b> From early scenes it seems this is a cross between two CBS staples -- <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-new-adventures-of-old-christine/173930/main' target='_blank'>'Old Christine'</a> and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/two-and-a-half-men/67786/main' target='_blank'>'Two and a Half Men.'</a> Mohr has comic chops, and his newly doughy figure suits his sitcom dad role.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1C5BB0'>'In Harm's Way'</font>

Airs Sun., 6:30PM on CW | Premieres Sept. 28

<b>Premise:</b> An hour-long reality show that follows folks with dangerous occupations, like storm chasers or firefighters. <b>Our Take:</b> Sounds like the CW's version of <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/americas-toughest-jobs/10202905/main' target='_blank'>'America's Toughest Jobs'</a> or any of a half-dozen "unscripted dramas" that showcase risk takers on the job. It could be a standout ... or a wipeout.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/kath-and-kim/10202898/main' target='_blank'>'Kath & Kim'</a></font>

Airs Thu., 8:30PM on NBC | Premieres Oct. 9

<b>Premise:</b> A hot divorcee (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/molly-shannon/64824' target='_blank'>'Molly Shannon'</a>) deals with her bratty, grown-up daughter (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/selma-blair/232175' target='_blank'>'Selma Blair'</a>) in this adaptation of an Australian hit. <b>Our Take:</b> Shannon was always hilarious on <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/saturday-night-live/62573/main' target='_blank'>'SNL,'</a> and anybody who's seen <A HREF='http://www.moviefone.com/movie/cruel-intentions/5480/main' target='_blank'>'Cruel Intentions'</a> knows that Blair can do comedy, but rumors of retooling make us worry that NBC's squandering a talented cast.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/knight-rider-2008/10202899/main' target='_blank'>'Knight Rider'</a></font>

Airs Wed., 8PM on NBC | Premieres Sept. 24

<b>Premise:</b> A revved up revival of the cheesy '80s hit, the series chronicles the adventures of Mike Traceur (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/justin-bruening/500985' target='_blank'>Justin Bruening</a>), Michael Knight's estranged son and his BFF, KITT the talking car. <b>Our Take:</b> Producers promise the show will have more kick than the lackluster <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/knight-rider/10151219/main' target='_blank'>TV movie</a>, but we're wary that it doesn't include the Hoff.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/life-on-mars/10235891/main' target='_blank'>'Life on Mars'</a></font>

Airs Thu., 10PM on ABC | Premieres Oct. 9

<b>Premise:</b> An American version of a <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/life-on-mars-uk/10014142/main' target='_blank'>British show</a> in which a cop (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jason-omara/408470' target='_blank'>Jason O'Mara</a>) finds himself transported back to 1973. <b>Our Take:</b> The troubled production has already dealt with reshoots, casting changes and a relocation to New York. If the overhaul works, 'Life' could be a quirky hit. If not, remember <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/journeyman/1329188/main' target='_blank'>'Journeyman'</a>? No? Exactly.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-mentalist/10235896/main' target='_blank'>'The Mentalist'</a></font>

Airs Tue., 9PM on CBS | Premieres Sept. 23

<b>Premise:</b> Patrick Jane (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/simon-baker/199704' target='_blank'>Simon Baker</a>) is a law enforcement consultant with keen powers of observation and a shady past as a fake psychic. <b>Our Take:</b> It's <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/psych/325928/main' target='_blank'>'Psych'</a> minus the laughs, and Baker is a <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/ted-mcginley/47447' target='_blank'>Ted McGinley</a>-like killer of dramas (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/smith/762068/main' target='_blank'>'Smith,'</a> <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-guardian/271242/main' target='_blank'>'The Guardian'</a>).

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/my-own-worst-enemy/10202897/main' target='_blank'>'My Own Worst Enemy'</a></font>

Airs Mon., 10PM on NBC | Premieres Oct. 13

<b>Premise:</b> A suburban dad (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/christian-slater/66187' target='_blank'>Christian Slater</a>) learns that he's also a superspy when the implant in his brain begins to malfunction, leaving his two egos battling for dominance. <b>Our Take:</b> Think 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' meets <A HREF='http://www.moviefone.com/movie/mr-and-mrs-smith/19793/main' target='_blank'>'Mr. and Mrs. Smith.'</a> Sounds good to us, even if Angelina Jolie's nowhere in sight.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/opportunity-knocks/10235892/main' target='_blank'>'Opportunity Knocks'</a></font>

Airs Tue., 8PM on ABC | Premieres Sept. 23

<b>Premise:</b> This traveling game show gets the whole family -- and all your neighbors -- involved to win big prizes for answering (super-personal) questions. <b>Our Take:</b> Who doesn't love a game show set at your front door? It's like winning the Showcase Showdown in your own backyard.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/privileged/10235900/main' target='_blank'>'Privileged'</a></font>

Airs Tue., 9PM on CW | Premieres Sept. 2

<b>Premise:</b> Perky Megan (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/joanna-garcia/302019' target='_blank'>Joanna Garcia</a>) becomes a live-in tutor for two spoiled girls in ritzy Palm Beach. <b>Our Take:</b> The series has already overcome its first hurdle -- changing its title from the unwieldy 'Surviving the Filthy Rich' -- but can <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/gossip-girl/1341968/main' target='_blank'>'Gossip Girl'</a>-like lighting strike twice for the CW?

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/stylista/10235901/main' target='_blank'>'Stylista'</a></font>

Airs Wed., 9PM on CW | Premieres Sept. 3

<b>Premise:</b> Aspiring fashion editors duke it out for the chance to work at Elle Magazine in a series executive produced by <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/tyra-banks/195112' target='_blank'>Tyra Banks</a>. <b>Our Take:</b> What with <A HREF='http://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-devil-wears-prada/23758/main' target='_blank'>'The Devil Wears Prada,'</a> <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/ugly-betty/762061/main' target='_blank'>'Ugly Betty'</a> and <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-hills/223298/main' target='_blank'>'The Hills,'</a> viewers may be tired of magazine-making -- then again, Tyra has the Midas touch when it comes to reality.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1C5BB0'>'Surviving Suburbia'</font>

Airs Sun., 7:30PM on CW | Premieres Sept. 28

<b>Premise:</b> The Stevers family enjoys a quiet life -- until new neighbors move in and file a lawsuit against the Stevers' garden. Even worse, the newcomers' hot teen daughter distracts Keith (<A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/bob-saget/62604' target='_blank'>Bob Saget</a> ). <b>Our Take:</b> Saget has adroitly left behind his squeaky clean <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/full-house/221104/main' target='_blank'>'Full House'</a> days. But he could do with a better vehicle than this raunchy sitcom.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1C5BB0'>'Valentine, Inc.'</font>

Airs Sun., 8PM on CW | Premieres Sept. 28

<b>Premise:</b> A group of Greek gods live together and help mortals find their soul mates. Seriously. <b>Our Take:</b> Honestly, this sounds a little bit like <A HREF='http://www.moviefone.com/movie/xanadu/12757/main' target='_blank'>'Xanadu.'</a> That means the show will be horrific, awesome, or, most likely, a combination of the two.

Fall TV New Shows: The Complete Guide

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/worst-week/10235894/main' target='_blank'>'Worst Week'</a></font>

Airs Mon., 9:30PM on CBS | Premieres Sept. 22

<b>Premise:</b> <A HREF='http://www.moviefone.com/movie/meet-the-parents/6310/main' target='_blank'>'Meet the Parents'</a> meets <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/24/157907/main' target='_blank'>'24'</a> as an engaged couple deal with their in-laws over the course of seven days. <b>Our Take:</b> TV is certainly short on new comedies this season, and if it can milk awkwardness for laughs a la <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-office/152542/main' target='_blank'>'The Office,'</a> this 'Week' may not be so bad after all.