Fall TV 2009 - Midseason Replacements
We know, we know, TV fans ... the thought of waiting 'til next year to find out if Juliet survived the bomb on 'Lost,' if Jack survived the bioweapon on '24' and if Chuck and Sarah survived the constant will-they/won't-they-ness of their relationship on 'Chuck' is a painful one. Which is why we hope our handy guide to midseason TV holdovers will help wile away the time until your faves -- and new shows that might become your faves -- hit the primetime lineup. -- By Kimberly Potts
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'24'
RETURNING | Premieres Jan. 17, 2010 on FOX
Jack's back for season 8, as are Pres. Allison Taylor, Renee Walker, Kim Bauer, Chloe and CTU (now based in New York City). New faces will include Freddie Prinze Jr., Katee Sackoff and Mykelti Williamson, who will star in what might be the final season for the Emmy-winning drama.
FOX
'American Idol'
RETURNING | Premieres Jan. 2010 on FOX
Is Paula Abdul dunzo, or could a "surprise" comeback still happen? Mary J. Blige, Katy Perry and Victoria Beckham are among the season 9 guest judges, and the network plans to find a permanent replacement before January, meaning Abdul's window to negotiate a return is rapidly closing ...
FOX
'24'
RETURNING | Premieres Jan. 2010 on ABC
In 13 tries, not one final rose ceremony has led to a marriage between the Bachelor and his chosen lady. Who will be the 14th fella to try to make a reality love match? Viewers of the most recent 'Bachelorette' season are rooting for Jillian rejects Kiptyn or Reid to get the call.
ABC
'Better Off Ted'
RETURNING | Premieres Jan. 2010 on ABC
The quirky sitcom was a somewhat surprising renewal, but fans will take it. 'Ted' will be paired with the revamped 'Scrubs' on Tuesday nights, and with ABC committed to at least 13 episodes, the suddenly single Linda may have enough time to convince Ted to break his one-office-affair rule.
ABC
'Big Love'
RETURNING | Premieres Jan. 2010 on HBO
Roman Grant is definitely dead, but there'll be no lack of drama for the Henricksons in his absence, as Joey will try to get away with the murder, Bill will juggle the casino biz and a run for political office, and Margene will shake up the fam when her jewelry business really takes off.
HBO
'Breaking Bad'
RETURNING | Premieres March 2010 on AMC
"Nothing on this show ends up having good consequences," show creator Vince Gilligan says about season 3, which will involve more heartache for the increasingly downward-spiraling Jesse, Walt's run-in with some religious zealots and his realization of his role in the plane crash.
AMC
'Burn Notice'
RETURNING | Premieres Jan. 2010 on USA
The second half of season 3 will open with a special reunion: Sharon Gless, who plays Michael's mom Madeline, will be reunited with her 'Cagney & Lacey' partner Tyne Daly, who guest-stars as a widow seeking Michael and Fiona's help when she's the victim of an insurance scam.
USA
'Caprica'
NEW | Premieres Jan. 22, 2010 on SyFy
Set almost six decades before the action in 'Battlestar Galactica,' the new drama will explore the creation of the Cylons, and the family sagas of the Adamas, headed by father Joseph (Esai Morales), and the Graystones, headed by father Daniel (Eric Stoltz).
SyFy
'Celebrity Apprentice'
RETURNING | Premieres Spring 2010 on NBC
Despite the inevitable blustery claims from the Donald that season 9 will be the best ever, it'll be tough to top last season's drama, which gave us the doofy Tom Green, out-of-control Dennis Rodman and the feud between poker champ Annie Duke and eventual 'Apprentice' winner Joan Rivers.
NBC
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