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2017 fallpreview TV raises its glass to toast a new season of fresh faces and iconic comebacks BY GEORGE DICKIE AND JAY BOBBIN *All times Eastern; subject to change >> Brandon Micheal Hall is guaranteed to drive television writers crazy with the spelling of his middle name, and he likely hopes for a similar impact with his acting in this comedy – with “Hamilton’s” Daveed Diggs among its producers – about a rapper who runs for mayor of his California hometown for publicity. When he wins, it’s another story. “Glee” and “Scream Queens” THE MAYOR veteran Lea Michele continues her steady series work as a co-star here, as Premieres: Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 9:30 p.m. does Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community,” “The Odd Couple”). Five new SHOWS to watch on ABC! Though she had a Staff >> Pick! guest stint on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” Kyra Sedgwick makes her first full return to television acting since her Emmy- honored work on “The >> Much has been said Closer” with this drama about Daniel Dae Kim’s from former “Rookie departure from the “Hawaii Blue” showrunner Five-0” cast, and one reason Tassie Cameron. Also he left is that he’s an executive an executive producer producer of this drama, along here, Sedgwick plays with “House” veteran David an ex-documentary Shore. Freddie Highmore maker turned crime- follows his “Bates Motel” run show producer; she’s as the title medic, who has thrust into a real-life autism and savant syndrome case, and one that’s way – making his professional too personal, when her skills virtually his sole means daughter disappears. THE GOOD of communicating with others. Erika Christensen Stars of the series also include (“Parenthood”) and TEN DAYS IN THE DOCTOR Hill Harper (“CSI: NY”) and Malcolm-Jamal Warner Premieres: Monday, Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. Richard Schiff (“The West also star VALLEY Wing”). Premieres: Sunday, Oct. 1 at 10 p.m. PG 2 FALL 2017 continued on next page COURTESY OF GRACENOTE RETURNING FAVORITES YOUR M I DANCING WITH THE STARS S MONDAY, SEPT. 18, 8 p.m. MARVEL’S WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 S • The Goldbergs 8 p.m. • Speechless 8:30 p.m. INHUMANS • Modern Family 9 p.m. I • American Housewife 9:30 p.m. Premieres: Friday, Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. • Designated Survivor 10 p.m. O THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 • Grey’s Anatomy 8 p.m • How to Get Away With N Murder 10 p.m. >> The “Agents of SUNDAY, OCT. 1 S.H.I.E.L.D.” won’t be back until midseason, but have no • The Toy Box 7 p.m. WATCH IT fear ... ABC is making sure a • Shark Tank 8 p.m. Marvel-ous time still is had this fall. Anson Mount (“Hell on Wheels”) plays the TUESDAY, OCT. 3 king of the Inhumans, whose refuge in Hawaii may prove to be not only their own salvation, but that of the entire planet. In a • The Middle 8 p.m. unique move, the first two episodes are getting a theatrical run in • Fresh Off the Boat 8:30 p.m. IMAX theaters before their telecasts. • blackish 9 p.m. THURSDAY, OCT. 5 • Scandal 9 p.m. KEVIN (PROBABLY) FRIDAY, OCT. 6 SAVES THE WORLD • Once Upon a Time 8 p.m. Premieres: Tuesday, Oct. 3 10 p.m. SUNDAY, OCT. 8 • To Tell the Truth 8 p.m. >> Can an assignment from “above” set a ne’er-do-well on the right path? What sounds like a role that would have been ideal for John Ritter SUNDAY, NOV. 26 goes to his son Jason in this drama, as the title Kevin is tasked with saving TEN DAYS IN THE the world, a mission he seems incredibly unsuited for ... but if he was • America’s Funniest readily suited for it, you wouldn’t have a series. JoAnna Garcia Swisher Home Videos 7 p.m. VALLEY (“Once Upon a Time”) also stars as Kevin’s twin sister. COURTESY OF GRACENOTE FALL 2017 pg 3 >> How would “This Is Us” play as a comedy? This vehicle for Bobby Moynihan, who becomes a ready-for-primetime player after his tenure on “Saturday Night Live,” provides a definite indication. He plays the present-day incarnation of a man whose life is traced yesterday, today and tomorrow ... meaning way in the past and well into the future. Jaleel White (Urkel!), Sharon ME, MYSELF & I Lawrence (“NYPD Blue”) and John Larroquette all Premieres: Monday, Sept. 25 at 9:30 p.m. moves to 9 p.m. on Oct. 30 return to series work as co-stars here. >> “HawaiiTo oneFive-0” network’s and “MacGyver,” lineup that already add another. includes After such a action-showseason away reboots from series as work following his departure from “Criminal Minds,” Shemar Moore returns to CBS by assuming Steve Forrest’s 1970s role as Hondo Harrelson, the leader of a Los Angeles tactical unit. Other retained characters include Jim Street and Deacon Kay, now played by Alex Russell and Jay Harrington; Stephanie Sigman (“Spectre”) also stars. WISDOM OF THE CROWD Premieres: Sunday, Oct. 1 at 8:30 p.m. moves to 8 p.m. on Oct. 8 Staff Pick! YOUNG SHELDON Premieres: Monday, Sept. 25; at 8:30 p.m.; moves to Thursdays Nov. 2 >> “Friends” yielded “Joey,” so it’s never certain that a beloved character from an ensemble comedy will carry his (or her) own show successfully. With that said, “The Big Bang Theory’s” Sheldon already is so well-defined, it would take some doing for him to fail as the >> Well-known for his Emmy-winning work as comically manic agent Ari Gold on “Entourage,” center of a series ... even in his younger years. Jeremy Piven has shown his serious chops in “Mr. Selfridge.” He taps into the latter again for this Iain Armitage emulates Jim Parsons (who’s the adaptation of an Israeli drama about a tech wizard determined to solve his daughter’s murder by narrator here) as Sheldon Cooper’s famously involving many other “eyes” via his revolutionary app. Richard T. Jones (“Judging Amy”) co-stars advanced mind perplexes nearly everyone around as a police veteran collaborating on that and other cases; Monica Potter (“Parenthood”) also is him. Zoe Perry, Lance Barber and Annie Potts also featured. star. continued on next page pg 4 SUMMER 2017 COURTESY OF GRACENOTE RETURNING FAVORITES 60 MINUTES SUNDAY, SEPT. 24 7:30 p.m. MONDAY, SEPT. 25 S.W.A.T. • The Big Bang Theory 8 p.m. Premieres: Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10 p.m. • Kevin Can Wait 9 p.m. • Scorpion 10 p.m. >> “HawaiiTo oneFive-0” network’s and “MacGyver,” lineup that already add another. includes After such a action-showseason away reboots from series as TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 work following his departure from “Criminal Minds,” Shemar Moore returns to • NCIS 8 p.m. CBS by assuming Steve Forrest’s 1970s role as Hondo Harrelson, the leader • Bull 9 p.m. of a Los Angeles tactical unit. Other retained characters include Jim Street • NCIS: New Orleans 10 p.m. and Deacon Kay, now played by Alex Russell and Jay Harrington; Stephanie Sigman (“Spectre”) also stars. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 • Survivor 8 p.m. • Criminal Minds 10 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 • MacGyver 8 p.m. • Hawaii Five-0 9 p.m. Premieres: Sunday, Oct. 1 at 8:30 p.m. moves to 8 p.m. on Oct. 8 • Blue Bloods 10 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 • 48 Hours 10 p.m. SUNDAY, OCT. 1 • NCIS:Los Angeles 9:30 p.m. SUNDAY, OCT. 8 • Madam Secretary 10 p.m. MONDAY, OCT. 30 • Superior Donuts 9:30 p.m. THURSDAY, NOV. 2 9JKL • Mom 9 p.m. Premieres: Monday, Oct. 2 8:30 p.m. • Life in Pieces 9:30 p.m. >> His character on the recent revival of “Prison Break” was anything but amusing, so Mark Feuerstein >> On the heels of wrapping up a dozen years probably can use some laughs. The “Royal Pains” on “Bones,” it’s not taking long for David Boreanaz alum gets them from his own life in this sitcom, based to report for series duty again. His new character on his experiences in New York as both a struggling SEAL is, of course, a member of the elite brigade of actor and a struggling relative. The latter situation Navy officers sent on dangerous missions whenever comes from his living in an apartment literally necessary – typically without much, if any, prep between his parents (Linda Lavin, Elliott Gould) and TEAM time. Other cast members include Jessica Paré, who his new-father brother (David Walton) – ensuring that Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. made her mark as Megan on “Mad Men.” Max he’s never, ever without family around. Thieriot and A.J. Buckley (“CSI: NY”) also star. COURTESY OF GRACENOTE FALL 2017 pg 5 NEW THIS SEASON RETURNING FAVORITES MONDAY, OCT. 9 THURSDAY, OCT. 12 • Supergirl 8 p.m. • Supernatural 8 p.m. TUESDAY, OCT. 10 • Arrow 9 p.m. • The Flash 8 p.m. FRIDAY, OCT. 13 • DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 9 p.m. • Crazy Ex-Girlfriend 8 p.m. VALOR WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 • Jane the Virgin 9 p.m. Premieres: Monday, Oct. 9 at 9 p.m. • Riverdale 8 p.m. >> The CW’s schedule certainly has its share of superheroes, but this military drama revolves around heroes of a more down-to-earth nature. They’re the U.S. Army helicopter pilots whose mission to Somalia went tragically wrong, with the only two returnees (Matt Barr, Christina Ochoa) keeping many of the details quiet.

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