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Returning Show Spoilers & Scoop

Reporting By Geoff Bennett and Elizabeth Chan

Warning: If you don't want to ruin the element of surprise this TV season, jump back to Fall TV Central.

Desperate Housewives (Returns Sun., Sept. 24, 9PM ET on ABC)

The 411: Six months will have passed since last season's finale, with Xiao-Mei about to birth a child for Carlos and Gaby, a couple soon to be divorced. On the other hand, Bree and Orson will get engaged and possibly married early in the season. With Mike Delfino in a coma after Orson ran him over, Susan keeps vigil by his hospital bedside and unexpectedly meets a new love interest played by Dougray Scott. Actress Rachel G. Fox also joins the show as Tom Scavo's newly discovered daughter, Kayla Huntington. Actor Josh Henderson will play Edie's bad boy nephew, Austin, who becomes romantically involved with Julie Mayer.
Source: desperateblog.com

The 411: With Michael and crew on the lam, William Fichtner ('Invasion') joins the cast as Buck Mahone, an FBI agent hell bent on returning the guys to the slammer. On the season opener, Mahone takes an interest in Michael's tattoos and buts heads with Bellick about how best to track down the escapees. Meanwhile, Dr. Sara is still comatose back in Chicago. And things take a turn for Kellerman and Franklin when a former prison employee reveals that he knew about the escape plan.
Source: spoilerfix.com

The 411: Despite leaving the internship program following Denny’s tragic death, Izzie remains a principal cast member in season three. And the legendary Diahann Carroll, the first African-American woman to ever star in a TV series, will join the cast. As for her role? Theories range from an administrative counterpart of Dr. Webber to the mother of Dr. Burke. Plus, folks clamoring for more "McSteamy" will apparently get their wish. Eric Dane, who guest starred as Dr. Mark Sloan in season two, will be returning this fall. Sara Ramirez, who had a recurring role as Dr. Callie Torres, is now a full-time cast member. Chris O'Donnell will return this season too, although it is not clear for how many episodes.
Source: greysanatomyinsider.com

The 411: This season will be tough for Luke and Lorelai. Although the two are soul mates, life’s complications may get in the way. Logan will return in 15 of the 22 episodes, at first only being heard over the phone. Rory doesn't take kindly to Lorelai sleeping with Christopher, who will appear in many episodes as the drama unfolds. Kirk returns this season, and Rory will explore college without Logan and crew. But Marty makes a return, as Rory is forced to forge new friendships. Also, Luke will continue to build his relationship with April and continue trying to gain Anna's trust.
Source: gilmoregirlsnews.com

The 411: Two DC Comics characters -- Jimmy Olsen and Green Arrow -- will join the cast this season. Olsen, played by Aaron Ashmore, will be introduced as a love interest for Chloe Sullivan. Ashmore said that his character will be close in age to Clark Kent and Lois Lane, unlike the way that character has been depicted in movies and comics. Green Arrow is reportedly introduced during an episode in which Lex throws a charity fundraiser at the mansion with music provided by the All-American Rejects. And this season, don't expect Clark and Lana to be getting back together any time soon.
Sources: supermanhomepage.com and kryptonsite.com

The 411: Michael Muhney (Sheriff Lamb) will join the cast as a series regular. But Kyle Gallner (Beaver), Teddy Dunn (Duncan) and Tessa Thompson (Jackie) will be leaving. Veronica will be attending Hearst College, and Charisma Carpenter (Kendall) will likely return in a recurring role. Plus, 'Gilmore Girls' star Matt Czuchry will play Charlie Stone, Logan Echolls' half-brother. And this time around, the season is expected to be split up into three separate mysteries rather than one season-long arc.
Sources: marsinvestigations.net and neptunesite.com

The 411: Episode one of the new season is entitled "A Tale of Two Cities." Think you're going to get a good look at where the Others live? Think again! Jack, Kate and Sawyer find themselves held captive in mystical prison cells, which evoke memories of their lives off the island. Meanwhile, Bernard and Charlie try to reestablish leadership at the base camp. But Rose begins to suspect that Charlie is keeping a secret about the hatch. This episode proves to be a Kate-centric flashback.
Source: thetailsection.com

The 411: The fourth season picks up about four months after Marissa’s death, with some of the cast heading off to college. Summer becomes an activist while at Brown University in Rhode Island, Seth works at a comic book store in Newport instead of going to college and Ryan has moved out of the Cohen home and makes ends meet by working night shifts. Sandy has returned to the Public Defenders office. Actresses Willa Holland and Autumn Reeser will be series regulars. And Volchok, the character responsible for Marissa's death, is also rumored to be back.
Sources: theocshow.com and theoconline.com