Fall TV Roundup, Week 2


I reviewed a lot of the shows premiering this week during the post last week after the early pilots were released. If you want the full recaps, check last week's post. However, below I have the grades for the pilots that are (finally) premiering this week that I've seen. Also, below is the reminder about "Sleepy Hollow," which has it's second episode tonight.

Monday nights:
Sleepy Hollow, Mondays at 9 p.m. on FOX (Premiered September 16)
This was the best new pilot I've seen. Check out episode two tonight!
Pilot Grade: B+

Tuesday Nights:
Dads, Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on FOX (Premiered September 17)
A lot was made about how offensive this pilot is before it aired. It is offensive, and inane. The jokes are kind of pedestrian, which is when there are jokes. I think this is a complete misfire. This is the worst of the pilots I've seen, but it's possible FOX will show patience. First off, they want to make the comedies work on Tuesdays. Second, it wasn't the lowest rated show of the night (wither "The Mindy Project). And third, they are in the Seth McFarlane business. The same way some shows are allowed to limp along because of their creator/show runner will aid "Dads." That doesn't mean you should watch it. There is really no reason to subject yourself to that.
Pilot Grade: D-

Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. on FOX (Premiered September 17)
This is the best of the new comedy pilots. The show comes from veterans of "Parks & Recreation," and has that cinematic style. But I thought this show had much better characters, better performances, and many more laughs. It feels like a great pilot that could morph into a great series. Andy Samberg is perfect in the lead role, Andre Braugher is great in the supporting role, and there are plenty of other laughs from the rest of the ensemble cast. This is a great comedy to pair with "New Girl" and "The Mindy Project," giving FOX three quarters of a great Tuesday night comedy block. Let's hope the audience sticks with it.
Pilot Grade: A-

The Goldbergs, Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on ABC (Premiers September 24)
This 1980s set sitcom is a hoped hit for ABC. I remain skeptical.
Pilot Grade: C+

Trophy Wife, Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. on ABC (Premiers September 24)
This was the best of the ABC comedy pilots I've seen.
Pilot Grade: B-

Wednesday Nights:
Back in the Game, Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. on ABC (Premiers September 25)
The more I think about this pilot, the less I like it...
Pilot Grade: C-

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