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FALL 2016 Return Return Lucas Till starsintherebootof“MacGyver,” premieringSeptember23,onCBS. of the Mac “Conviction” ABC Mon., Oct. 3, 10 p.m. PLUG IN TO Right after finishing her two-season run as “Marvel’s Agent Carter,” Hayley Atwell – again sporting a flawless THESE FALL PREMIERES American accent for a British actress – BY JAY BOBBIN returns to ABC as a smart but wayward lawyer and member of a former first family who avoids doing jail time by joining a district attorney (“CSI: NY” alum Eddie Cahill) in his crusade to overturn apparent wrongful convictions … and possibly set things straight with her relatives in the process.

“” ABC Tues., Oct. 11, 8:30 p.m. Following several seasons of lending reliable support to the stars of “Mike & Molly,” Katy Mixon gets the “Designated ” ABC showcase role in this , which Wed., Sept. 21, 10 p.m. originally was titled “The Second Fattest If wanted an effective series follow-up to “24,” he’s found it, based Housewife in Westport” – indicating on the riveting early footage of this drama. The show takes its title from the term used that her character isn’t in step with the for the member of a presidential cabinet who stays behind during the State of the Connecticut town’s largely “perfect” Union Address, should anything happen to the others … and it does here, making female residents, but the sweetly candid Sutherland’s Secretary of Housing and Urban Development the and immediate wife and is boldly content to have chief executive. Notable co-stars include Natascha McElhone, Kal Penn (who actually it that way. Diedrich Bader (“The Drew worked in the White for a while) and Italia Ricci. Carey Show”) plays her devoted spouse.

“Notorious” ABC Thurs., Sept. 22, 9 p.m. Based on the experiences of defense attorney Mark Geragos and television talk producer Wendy Walker (“Larry King Live”) – who are among the executive producers here – this new drama probes the links between the law and the media, some of which may be quite questionable. (“”) returns to series work as the producer in , and Daniel Sunjata (“Graceland”) plays the lawyer. Co-stars include Ryan Guzman and (“Friday Night Lights”).

“Speechless” ABC Wed., Sept. 21, 8:30 p.m. Micah Fowler may well become one of the most discussed new stars of the season, being a series lead with cerebral palsy. His condition fits his character, a youth with special needs whose mother (a well-cast Minnie Driver) is fiercely determined to see that he gets a fair shake – while she also tries to give her other two children the attention they need. “” veteran Scott Silveri is the show’s creator and executive producer. pg 2 FALL 2016 COURTESY OF GRACENOTE “Kevin Can Wait” CBS “Bull” CBS Mon., Sept. 19, 8:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 20, 9 p.m. The character’s name and the setting Here’s why Michael Weatherly left – , where the show is being “NCIS,” and CBS is doing all it can to filmed – may be different, but no fan help him – and itself – by scheduling of “The King of ” will feel any his new series right after his longtime discomfort from ’ return to home base. The actor plays a trial sitcom work. He now portrays a cop consultant based on Dr. Phil McGraw, intending to ease into his retirement, but an executive producer on the show … a string of surprises on the homefront as is Weatherly, whose fictionalized may not make that possible. Erinn Hayes Dr. Jason Bull uses all the psychology (“Childrens Hospital”) plays his wife, with at his disposal to analyze everyone Taylor Spreitler, Mary Charles-Jones and who factors into a trial, from the James DiGiacomo as their offspring. defendant to the jurors. “MacGyver” CBS “Man With a Plan” CBS Fri., Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Mon., Oct. 24, 9 p.m. If you need someone to use a chocolate bar to Following the end of his series “Episodes,’’ stop an acid leak, MacGyver is still the man to Matt LeBlanc gets back to a more traditional call. This series reboot casts Lucas Till (“X-Men: form of television comedy with this saga First Class”) as the inventive hero ... less of a of a contractor whose wife (“Yes, Dear” loner this time, since he works with the U.S. alum Liza Snyder) rejoins the work force, government in the Department of External Affairs. “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” alum making him a “Mr. Mom.” Initially, he’s also stars as an ex-CIA man overwhelmed by trying to tend to their three partnered with him. Henry Winkler, an executive kids – but he eventually gets a grip on the producer of the original show, also has that situation and makes it clear who’s , job here – and yes, original star Richard Dean even if it takes frequent reminders. Kevin Anderson is being pursued for a guest shot. Nealon also stars as LeBlanc’s older brother.

“The Great Indoors” CBS Thurs., Oct. 27, 8:30 p.m. It’s Joel McHale (“”) vs. Millennials in this comedy, casting him as an outdoor-magazine journalist who reluctantly has to bring his adventurous spirit inside when he’s appointed boss upon the publication going digital. Christopher Mintz-Plasse (“Superbad”) plays one of the young staff members he tries to oversee, though the well-known McHale brand of snark escapes frequently. Famously droll British actor- plays the magazine’s founder, with as his daughter and McHale’s ex-girlfriend. “Pure Genius” CBS Thurs., Oct. 27, 10 p.m. The stakes are very personal for a billionaire (played by Augustus Prew) who founds and funds an ultra- modern hospital designed to marry medicine and technology to the highest degree. The drama also stars Dermot Mulroney as the self-styled surgeon who becomes the ultra-progressive Bunker Hill Hospital’s chief of staff, with medical-show veterans Odette Annable (“House”) and Reshma Shetty (“Royal Pains”) in the ensemble cast as well. Jason Katims (“Parenthood,” “Friday Night Lights”) is the executive producer. COURTESY OF GRACENOTE FALL 2016 pg 3 FALL 2016 PREMIERES All times Eastern; titles, dates and times subject to change

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COURTESY OF GRACENOTE FALL 2016 pg 5 “Pitch” Fox Thurs., Sept. 22, 9 p.m. With the many heroines who emerged from the Summer Olympics, the timing seems ideal for this drama of a female baseball prodigy (Kylie Bunbury, previously seen on “Under the Dome”) who becomes the first woman recruited by the majors. Naturally, a lot of attention comes with that, some of it undesired – and truly challenging her to keep her head in the game. Initially developed as a “Lethal Weapon” Fox feature film, the show Wed., Sept. 21, 8 p.m. also features Mark- After four enduringly popular movies, and Danny Glover are a hard act to Paul Gosselaar, Dan follow, but Clayne Crawford (“Rectify”) and Damon Wayans Sr. (“In Living Color”) give Lauria (the dad on it their best shot in this series iteration of the seriocomic adventure franchise. Martin “The Wonder Years”), Riggs (Crawford) still has a troubled past that makes him an initially unwanted wild Ali Larter and Mark card for police-detective partner and family man Roger Murtaugh (Wayans). Keesha Consuelos. The actors, Sharp also stars as Mrs. Murtaugh (Darlene Love’s movie role), and Jordana Brewster not doubles, do most of plays a police therapist determined to get inside Riggs’ head. the ballplaying here. “The Exorcist” Fox Fri., Sept. 23, 9 p.m. A revision of the story that fueled both a best-selling novel and one of the all-time-classic horror movies, this new drama series stars (“Flesh and Bone”) and as priests trying to work together to save a family from apparent demons. Oscar winner and Alan Ruck (“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”) play the heads of the household, with Brianne Howey and Hannah Kasulka as their , who may be targets of supernatural enemies.

“Son of Zorn” Fox “Previews” Sun., Sept. 11, 8 p.m.; premieres Sun., Sept. 25, 8:30 p.m. The Disney studio didn’t shy away from merging and live-action in many of its movies … and while this sitcom follows that formula, it definitely isn’t Disney territory. “” alum Jason Sudeikis voices a cartoon warrior who decides he wants to reunite with his flesh- and-blood ex-wife and son (Cheryl Hines, Johnny Pemberton), and while the result is meant to have family appeal, it retains the edgy sensibility familiar from other Fox comedies. pg 6 FALL 2016 COURTESY OF GRACENOTE “This Is Us” NBC Tues., Sept. 20, 10 p.m. Something of a success even before its debut, given the staggering number of online “hits” its teaser trailer has gotten, this intimate drama revolves around several people who face individual challenges … and who have surprising connections that will reveal themselves over time. Singer- actress , and Emmy nominee Sterling K. Brown (who played Christopher Darden in “The People v. O.J. Simpson: ”) are prominent in the ensemble cast.

“Timeless” NBC Mon., Oct. 3, 10 p.m. Time travel is going to be a big theme on television this season, exemplified in part by this fantasy-drama from executive producers Eric Kripke (“Supernatural”) “The Good Place” NBC and Shawn Ryan (“The Shield”). It involves “Previews” Mon., Sept. 19, 10 p.m.; premieres Thurs., Sept. a literal time machine that a villain steals 22, 8:30 p.m. to alter the past and wreak havoc in the Mike Schur, whose comedic sensibility is well-known to fans of “,” present … prompting an unlikely team to try now applies it to this tale of the afterlife. Perennially smart performer Kristen Bell, taking to thwart his efforts without changing events up series work again on the heels of “House of Lies,” is well-matched to the role of a of the past themselves. Stars include woman who tries to make up for her misdeeds – and there were plenty – during her Spencer (“Rectify”), (“90210”), lifetime, with a sage mentor (Ted Danson) guiding her on the path to goodness. Goran Visnjic (“ER”) and Malcolm Barrett. “No Tomorrow” The CW Tues., Oct. 4, 9 p.m. How cheerful can the apocalypse be? An unusually (for the theme) sunny tone is exerted by this variation on a Brazilian format, starring Tori Anderson as a quality-control officer with no room for spontaneity … until she falls for a free spirit (Joshua Sasse, “”) who’s convinced has less than a year left to exist. He inspires her to let go and spend what supposedly is her remaining time doing the things she’s always hesitated to – encompassing a healthy dose of karaoke.

“Frequency” The CW Wed., Oct. 5, 9 p.m. Revising the same-named 2000 Dennis Quaid-Jim Caviezel movie, this drama reconnects a present-day police detective (Peyton List) and her late father, a cop (Riley Smith) who was killed on the job. The means for their reunion is Dad’s ham radio, which allows them to communicate across 20 years – and also gives the daughter the chance to change her family’s fate, though doing so could have unfortunate side effects. Co- stars include Mekhi Phifer (“ER”) and Anthony Ruivivar (“Third Watch”). COURTESY OF GRACENOTE FALL 2016 pg 7