Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1C5BB0'>'The Amazing Race 13'</font>

Airs Sun., 8PM | Premieres Sept. 28

<b>Last Season:</b> Hippies TK and Rachel won after a brain teaser vexed the other two final teams. <b>What's Next?</b> Traveling to new locales like Cambodia and Bolivia will be 11 teams that include guys in their 20s, divorcees in debt, and ... hippies (but they're OLD hippies).

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-big-bang-theory/1342113/main' target='_blank'>'The Big Bang Theory'</a></font>

Airs Mon., 8PM | Premieres Sept. 22

<b>Last Season:</b> Nerdy Leonard and ditzy Penny shared their first date, while Sheldon tried, unsuccessfully, to learn Chinese. <b>What's Next?</b> The return of Sarah Gilbert as Leslie Winkle, lady scientist and Leonard's former flame... but all we really want is an extended version of that rockin' theme song.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/cold-case/67748/main' target='_blank'>'Cold Case'</a></font>

Airs Sun., 9PM | Premieres Sept. 28

<b>Last Season:</b> Lilly faced her demons after getting shot and learning of her mother's death. She continued to solve mysteries, but clashed with a narcotics officer, Saccardo (<a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/bobby-cannavale/240595"target="_blank">Bobby Cannavale</a>). <b>What's Next:</b> The team puts its sleuthing skills to work solving deaths of a college football player, inner city school teacher and marine.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/criminal-minds/206553/main' target='_blank'>'Criminal Minds'</a></font>

Airs Wed., 9PM | Premieres Sept. 24

<b>Last Season:</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/joe-mantegna/45196"target="_blank">Joe Mantegna</a> replaced serial show-ditcher <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/mandy-patinkin/55373"target="_blank">Mandy Patinkin</a>; in the season finale, a car with a team member inside exploded. <b>What's Next?</b> It depends on whose car was bombed and how severe their injuries are. Will it be Hotch? JJ? We'll find out in the opener.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/csi-crime-scene-investigation/132763/main' target='_blank'>'CSI'</a></font>

Airs Thu., 9PM | Premieres Oct. 9

<b>Last Season:</b> Sara escaped death, then bailed on Gil and the CSIs. Warrick was shot and left for dead by the undersheriff. <b>What's Next?</b> Major changes: Sara returns for three eps, Grissom leaves 'CSI' later this fall, <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/lauren-lee-smith/303244"target="_blank">Lauren Lee Smith</a> joins the cast and <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/laurence-fishburne/23625"target="_blank">Laurence Fishburne</a> joins as Grissom's replacement.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/csi-miami/129686/main' target='_blank'>'CSI: Miami'</a></font>

Airs Mon., 10PM | Premieres Sept. 22

<b>Last Season:</b> Callie was kidnapped and saved, ME Alexx quit and her replacement was killed after a whopping five minutes on the job. Horatio learned he was a father, then was shot (dead?) in the finale. <b>What's Next?</b> Fear not, Horatio and his sunglasses will survive and the search is on to find his shooter.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/csi-ny/130000/main' target='_blank'>'CSI: New York'</a></font>

Airs Wed., 10PM | Premieres Sept. 24

<b>Last Season:</b> Mac was kidnapped in an elaborate bank robbery scheme. <b>What's Next?</b> The team investigates the murder of a woman with ties to the bank robbery -- and Flack. Mac is safe, but as he tracks down the kidnapper he discovers an ever growing trail of bodies.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

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

Airs Thu., 10PM | 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: CBS Shows

<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 | 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: CBS Shows

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

Airs Wed., 8:30PM | 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: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/ghost-whisperer/217592/main' target='_blank'>'Ghost Whisperer'</a></font>

Airs Fri., 8PM | Premieres Oct. 3

<b>Last Season:</b> Melinda discovered her father was still alive; <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/anne-archer/2102"Target="_blank">Anne Archer</a> guest-starred as her mother. <b>What's Next?</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jamie-kennedy/215606"target="_blank">Jamie Kennedy</a> joins as a psychic named Eli and Melinda reunites with a high school friend played by guest star <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/rachael-leigh-cook/199005"target="_blank">Rachael Leigh Cook</a>.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

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

Airs Mon., 8:30PM | Premieres Sept. 22

<b>Last Season:</b> After a "near-death" experience, Ted proposed to girlfriend Stella (<a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/sarah-chalke/12099"target="_blank">Sarah Chalke</a>). Meanwhile, Barney was left in a full-body cast after being hit by a bus in front of the hospital. <b>What's Next?</b> We'll find out whether Stella really is the eponymous 'Mother' and see Barney back in legen -- wait for it -- dary form.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<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: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/ncis/163063/main' target='_blank'>'NCIS'</a></font>

Airs Tue., 8PM | Premieres Sept. 23

<b>Last Season:</b> The team was disbanded: Director Jenny Shephard (<a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/lauren-holly/32946"target="_blank">Lauren Holly</a>) was killed, Ziva was shipped to Israel, McGee moved to the cyber crimes unit, Tony was sent to sea and Gibbs got a new team. <b>What's Next?</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/rocky-carroll/11332"target="_blank">Rocky Carroll</a> will become a series regular, meaning new director Vance is here to stay. Plus, we'll get to meet the new team.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-new-adventures-of-old-christine/173930/main' target='_blank'>'The New Adventures of Old Christine'</a></font>

Airs Wed., 8PM | Premieres Sept. 24

<b>Last Season:</b> Barb and Matthew hooked up, but Christine forbade them from having a relationship. <b>What's Next?</b> Rumors have been swirling of a gay marriage between Christine and best pal Barb on a show that's never been afraid to push the envelope. Barb does love those Campbells ...

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/numb3rs/223961/main' target='_blank'>'Numb3rs'</a></font>

Airs Fri., 10PM | Premieres Oct. 3

<b>Last Season:</b> Charlie's security clearance was revoked, leaving him unable to work on FBI cases. <b>What's Next?</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/diane-farr/362413"target="_blank">Diane Farr's</a> off the show, but <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/sophina-brown/365748"target="_blank">Sophina Brown</a> (<a href="http://television.aol.com/show/shark/762070/main"target="_blank">'Shark'</a>) joins Don's team. And if Charlie wants his clearance back, he'll have to contend with a Fed played by the inimitable <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/keith-carradine/84256"target="_blank">Keith Carradine</a>.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/60-minutes/62064/main' target='_blank'>'60 Minutes'</a></font>

Airs Sun., 7PM | Premieres Sept. 28

<b>Last Season:</b> Primetime TV's longest-running series won its 15th Peabody for the feature 'The Killings in Haditha.' <b>What's Next?</b> Correspondents <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/anderson-cooper/430205' target='_blank'>Anderson Cooper,</a> <A HREF='http://television.aol.com/celebrity/morley-safer/62580' target='_blank'>Morley Safer</a> and others provide more award-worthy coverage of the world's biggest stories, including the war in Iraq and the sagging economy.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1C5BB0'>'Survivor: Gabon'</font>

Airs Thu., 8PM | Premieres Sept. 18

<b>Last Season:</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/survivor-micronesia-fans-vs-favorites/10143381/main"target="_blank">'Micronesia'</a> pitted super-fans against former 'Survivors' -- and yielded some of the series' most compelling moments. <b>What's Next?</b> Host <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/jeff-probst/242430"target="_blank">Jeff Probst</a> said dangerous animals caused problems -- and he didn't mean the players. Gabon's wildness should add even more drama (beyond the backstabbing kind).

Fall TV: CBS Shows

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

Airs Mon., 9PM | Premieres Sept. 22

<b>Last Season:</b> Evelyn's [dead] husband and Charlie's short-term fianc&#233; were revealed to be lovers and con artists in a surprisingly funny <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/csi-crime-scene-investigation/132763/main"target="_blank">'CSI'</a> crossover. Oh yeah, and Charlie shagged tons of women. <b>What's Next?</b> Everyone's single. Charlie and Alan continue their crass conquests ... well, maybe only Charlie does.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/the-unit/165553/main' target='_blank'>'The Unit'</a></font>

Airs Sun., 10PM | Premieres Sept. 28

<b>Last Season:</b> The team lost a friend (Hector) and then was broken up while the mens' loyalties were tested. Tom's wife, Charlotte, turned out to be a snake in the grass (duh!). <b>What's Next?</b> In the premiere episode, Mack gets macked on by a female operative and <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/the-shield/77787/main"target="_blank">'The Shield''s</a> <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/benito-martinez/349351"target="_blank">Benito Martinez</a> guests.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

<font color='#1c5bb0'><A HREF='http://television.aol.com/show/without-a-trace/79920/main' target='_blank'>'Without a Trace'</a></font>

Airs Tue., 10PM | Premieres Sept. 23

<b>Last Season:</b> Jack went off the rails and was demoted after getting too invested in a teen he saved from sex traffickers. <b>What's Next?</b> The series moves to Tuesday nights (yay!). Will Jack try to play baby-daddy to Sam's son? <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/steven-weber/75202"target="_blank">Steven Weber</a> joins the cast as Jack's replacement.

Fall TV: CBS Shows

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

Airs Mon., 9:30PM | 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.

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