Fall TV 2009 - Preseason Poll

Fall TV 2009 - Preseason Poll Results

Fall TV is upon us ... and fans are ready. We asked our readers which shows and stars -- both new and returning -- they were most excited to see this season, and got some surprising responses. Who bested Hugh Laurie for favorite returning star? What new show looks to be a surefire hit? How often will people be watching 'The Jay Leno Show'? Find out the answers to these questions and more with our Fall TV 2009 preseason poll results.

ABC / CBS / FOX / CBS

Which new show are you most excited to see?
NCIS Los Angeles - 77%
FlashForward - 7.5%
Glee - 6.5%
Modern Family - 3.5%
Melrose Place - 2.5%

CBS

Which returning drama or comedy are you most excited to see?
House - 38.5%
The Mentalist - 37.5%
Grey's Anatomy - 16%
30 Rock - 5%
Gossip Girl - 3%

FOX

Which competitive reality show are you most excited to see returning?
Dancing With the Stars - 39%
Survivor: Samoa - 14%
The Amazing Race - 13.5%
So You Think You Can Dance - 12.5%
Top Chef: Las Vegas - 11%
Project Runway - 10%

ABC

What will you be watching on Thursdays at 9PM?
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - 47%
Grey's Anatomy - 23%
Fringe - 16%
The Office - 7.5%
Supernatural - 6.5%

CBS

Which TV star's comeback are you most excited about?
Julianna Margulies, 'The Good Wife' - 33%
Courteney Cox, 'Cougar Town' - 24%
Kelsey Grammer, 'Hank' - 23%
Ed O'Neill, 'Modern Family' - 13%
Patricia Heaton, 'The Middle' - 7%

CBS

How often will you watch 'The Jay Leno Show'?
Never - 43%
I'll have to wait and see - 39%
Once or twice a week - 10%
Every night - 8%

NBC

Who's your favorite returning star?
Simon Baker, 'The Mentalist' - 32%
Hugh Laurie, 'House' - 26%
Mariska Hargitay, 'Law & Order: SVU' - 24%
Charlie Sheen, 'Two and a Half Men' - 15%
Tina Fey, '30 Rock' - 4%

CBS

Which storyline are you most looking forward to seeing resolved?
Which agent was shot on 'Criminal Minds'? - 49%
Who dies on 'Grey's Anatomy,' George or Izzie? - 15%
What's going to happen in the 'Fringe' alternate universe? - 14%
Who did Mike marry on 'Desperate Housewives'? - 13%
How will Jim and Pam's pregnancy play out on 'The Office'? - 8%

CBS

Which show do you think is on its last legs?
One Tree Hill - 29%
Ugly Betty - 28%
Heroes - 26%
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - 10%
Law & Order - 7%