The Fall Season, Pt. 2

Yesterday I got ready for the new fall season — which began in part a couple weeks ago and really takes off beginning on Monday, Sept. 20 — by looking at three new shows I think look interesting. Today, I'll wrap up this mini-primer by listing five returning shows I'm excited about.

1. Chuck — Mondays at 8 p.m. beginning Sept. 20. (NBC)

What can I say, I think "Chuck" is hilarious. It is kind of a spy spoof, based on an average guy who worked in the tech department of a "Best Buy" type electronics store, that's thrust into the spy life. The show kicks off its fourth season on Monday. The first three season are now available on DVD. I think the show has a good blend of action, drama, character, and humor. It's not the toughest show to follow, but it's an enjoyable hour.

2. House — Mondays at 8 p.m. beginning Sept. 20. (FOX)

"House" is a show about a cranky but brilliant diagnostician and his team at Princeton Plainsbrough Hospital in New Jersey. The show kicks off its seventh season on Monday night. The "patient of the week" formula can wear a little thin, but "House" makes up for it with strong characters. Last season, the titular doctor (Hugh Laurie) underwent a transformation with the final two episodes of the season ranking among the best in the series' history. I can't wait to see how it picks up this year. The previous six seasons are available on DVD.

3. Glee — Tuesdays at 8 p.m. beginning Sept. 21. (FOX)

What can I say, I'm a sucker for comedy and a lavish musical number. This is one of the most joyful hours on television, and it's got a pretty great array of musical numbers too. "Glee's" first season is available on DVD and Blu-Ray, but it's second season kicks off on Tuesday night. This show has some amazing episodes lined up, including a Post-Super Bowl episode coming in February.

4. Fringe — Thursdays at 9 p.m. beginning Sept. 23. (FOX)

What can I say, FOX has the best shows right now. "Fringe," from executive producer J.J. Abrams, continues to improve with each episode. It's set up is in the vein of "The X-Files," but this show has created a world all its own. The acting is great and the stories are engrossing. The first two seasons are now available on DVD and the third season kicks off on Thursday night.

5. Dexter — Sundays at 9 p.m. beginning Sept. 26. (Showtime).

This show is not for the faint of heart. It doesn't exactly reflect Christian values or any kind of traditional American model of morals, but it is well written and well acted. After last year's incredible finale, it will be interesting to see how this show takes off in its fifth season. The exploration of moral issues, cultural issues, and the central character, Dexter (Michael C. Hall), is fascinating. The first four seasons are available on DVD. This show begins its run a week from Sunday night on Showtime.

Happy watching.

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