Fall TV 2009 Returning Shows

Fall TV 2009 - Returning Shows

The wait's finally over, TV fans -- the fall TV season's here at last, and those shows you've been missing all summer are coming back to see you like old familiar friends. There'll be some surprises in store, some new faces, some cliffhangers resolved ... even a baby or two. Read on to find out what you can expect from your favorite returning shows.

'30 Rock'
Airs Thurs., 9:30PM on NBC | Premieres Oct. 15
What's Next? With a record-breaking 22 Emmy nods under its belt, this sitcom can do no wrong. Little has leaked about the new season, but some old storylines will carry over. Will Jenna finally land a man? Will Dennis Duffy return (again)? Will 'That's a Dealbreaker' catch on?

NBC

'90210'
Airs Tues., 8:00PM on CW | Premieres Sept. 8
What's Next? There'll be less focus on nostalgia (i.e., the Kelly-Brenda feud) and more on syncing up the new cast. Last season's hit-and-run will change Annie forever, and Ethan leaves the zip code forever. Plus, John Schneider plays Liam's stepdad.

CW

'The Amazing Race'
Airs Sun., 8:00PM on CBS | Premieres Sept. 27
What's Next? In season 15 of the Emmy-winning show, rumor has it that poker pros Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle, Harlem Globetrotters Nate "Big Easy" Lofton and Herbert "Flight Time" Lang, and former Miss America Ericka Dunlap and her husband will be among those teams competing in a race around the world.

CBS

'American Dad'
Airs Sun., 9:30PM on FOX | Premieres Sept. 27
What's Next? In one episode, Stan clones Steve hoping to create a cooler version of his son; in another they attend a Vietnam reenactment (yes, really).

FOX

'America's Funniest Home Videos'
Airs Sun., 7:00PM on ABC | Premieres Oct. 4
What's Next? The show's in its 19th season, so there aren't too many surprises (if it ain't broke …). But the grand prize this year is huge: a free Disney vacation at over 500 locations every year for 50 years. Get that camcorder fired up!

'America's Next Top Model'
Airs Wed., 8:00PM on CW | Premieres Sept. 9
What's Next? A new batch of wannabe models will learn how to act fierce and smile with their eyes -- this time, with the help of celebrity guest judges, including Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian.

CW

'The Big Bang Theory'
Airs Mon., 9:30PM on CBS | Premieres Sept. 21
What's Next? After a summer of the boys doing research in the Arctic, Leonard finally makes a (real) go of it with Penny. Sadly, there's no love interest in Sheldon's future, but Laurie Metcalf will be back as his mom, Mrs. Cooper.

CBS

'The Biggest Loser'
Airs Tues., 8:00PM on NBC | Premieres Sept. 15
What's Next? The show's doing away with couples, returning to a single-person competition … with a twist. Season 8 focuses on "second chances," bringing back Dan Wright, the heaviest competitor in 'Biggest Loser' history, to have another shot at the title.

NBC

'Bones'
Airs Thurs., 8:00PM on FOX | Premieres Sept. 17
What's Next? Booth will be on the mend from brain surgery, and Brennan will be there to help; the pair's relationship will evolve as Booth needs to relearn things about himself and his life. Also, there are very early talks for a 'Lie to Me' crossover with Tim Roth.

FOX