ABC Returning Favorite - 'Grey's Anatomy'
Season 7 Premiere Date: September 23, 2010
Where We Left Off: In what will undoubtedly go down as one of the best and most intense episodes in the history of the series, a gunman (named Gary Clark) with a major grudge against Derek, took control of Seattle Grace-Mercy West and killed Reed and Charles, shot Alex and Owen and terrorized every doctor, nurse and patient he came into contact with. Derek was shot by the gunman and almost died.
During Derek's surgery, the gunman tracks him down and puts a gun to Cristina's head and orders her to stop operating. Avery makes it appear as though Derek has flatlined, and Clark leaves the OR, which allowed the surgeons to save Derek's life. Meredith discovered she was pregnant, but lost the baby during the ordeal.
What's Ahead: Several months have passed since the horrifying events of the season finale and the doctors are still recovering both physically and emotionally. Alex uses his bullet wound as a way to pick up women. Derek quits his job as chief of staff and gets in trouble with the law. A therapist (played by James Tupper) comes to Seattle Grace-Mercy West to assess the doctors emotional condition before clearing them to return to work. Owen and Cristina's relationship goes to the next level -- in fact the two will get married in the premiere!
ABC Returning Favorite - 'Desperate Housewives'
Season 7 Premiere Date: September 26, 2010
Where We Left Off: No longer able to afford to live on Wisteria Lane, Susan and Mike moved away and rented out their house. Lynette figured out that Eddie was the serial killer and was held against her will. During her captivity, Lynette gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Gaby helped Angie and her family escape her ex. Sam blackmailed Bree by threatening to reveal that Andrew was the one driving the car that hit and killed Carlos's mother.
Bree handed her company over to Sam and Orson then left her. Susan's new tenant is revealed to be Paul Young.
What's Ahead: The ladies of Wisteria Lane are shocked to learn that Paul Young is out of jail, married and living in Susan and Mike's house. Lynette's old college friend Renee (Vanessa Williams) pays her a visit -- and quickly become the new Edie of the neighborhood. Bree hires a hot handyman named Keith (Brian Austin Green) and is instantly attracted to him. Straddled for cash, Susan takes an unconventional side job without telling Mike. Carlos and Gaby's marriage might be in trouble when the two find themselves keeping secrets from one another. John Schneider will appear in multiple episodes as Keith's father.
ABC Returning Favorite - 'Brothers and Sisters'
Season 5 Premiere Date: September 26, 2010
Where We Left Off: Ojai Foods prepared to close its doors; Rebecca and Justin decided to have a trial separation; Saul appeared to have learned that he is HIV positive; Robert and Holly were in a terrible accident that left both their lives hanging in the balance. As we know, Rob Lowe decided to leave the series, so viewers knew Robert would die when the accident occurred.
What's Ahead: It has been a year since the terrible accident and change is the name of the game for the Walker family. Kitty is trying to figure out who she is without politics being such a major part of her life. She'll eventually move on from Robert and even begins dating again when she meets a handsome man named Jack (played by Jeremy Davidson). Nora is going to branch out on her own and get a job as a florist. Saul has adjusted to life with HIV and even finds himself a new romantic interest who looks strangely like 7th Heaven's Stephen Collins. Justin returns from Haiti and finds his marriage in shambles. Considering the fact that Emily VanCamp is departing the series in episode 4, I'll go out on a limb and say that divorce is a very real possibility.
CBS Returning Favorite - 'CSI: NY'
Season 7 Premiere Date: September 24, 2010
Where We Left Off: The New York CSI's go on a manhunt for Shane Casey, which leads them to the Manhattan Museum of Art. Danny, Lindsay and Lucy take some well-deserved vacation time, but danger isn't far away. Shane falls to what appears to be his death, but in the final moments, we see him in Lucy's room...
What's Ahead: Nothing like a new face to shake up the folks in New York!
Det. Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes) is leaving the lab, making room for Jo Danville (Sela Ward) to join Mac and the gang at the NY crime lab. Jo is a former FBI agent who will arrive at the crime lab in a memorable fashion -- she will stumble upon a dead body on the 34th floor of the NY crime lab. Lindsay will receive the medal of honor in the premiere episode. Mac will have his hands full for a few episodes when he must deal with a powerful police official over a sniper case.
The forensic drama relocates to Friday nights this season and while some may see this as a sign of impending doom for the series, it should be noted that CBS has been one of the only networks to achieve successful ratings on Friday nights.
CBS Returning Favorite - 'The Good Wife'
Season 2 Premiere Date: September 28, 2010
Where We Left Off: After an entire season competing with Cary for the junior associate position, Diane and Will ultimately chose Alicia. Cary didn't take the news well and took a job working for Glenn Childs to get back at Alicia. Peter began a new campaign to run for State Attorney once again, but Alicia wasn't sure if she wants to go along for the public ride.
Alicia struggled over pursuing a passionate relationship with Will or staying faithful to Peter.
What's Ahead: Lockhart and Gardner's new partner Derek Bond (played by Michael Ealy) will shake things up as he adjusts to his new surroundings and establishes his role in the firm. Alicia and Will's mutual attraction is still going strong, but she is determined to stick with her husband -- for now anyway. Peter's campaign will wreak havoc on the entire family when their privacy continues to be violated at every turn.
Fox Returning Favorite - 'Glee'
Season 2 Premiere Date: September 21, 2010
Where We Left Off: The gang competed at Regionals and didn't even place, which broke Will's deal with Principal Figgins -- meaning the end of Glee club forever. In a completely shocking move, not only do we learn that Sue Sylvester voted for New Directions to won at Regionals, but she convinced Figgins to give Glee club another year to prove themselves! Rachel met her birth mother.
Finn told Rachel he loves her. Emma told Will she was seeing another man. Quinn gave birth to a baby girl and gave her up for adoption -- to Rachel's birth mother.
What's Ahead: Emma's new boyfriend (played by John Stamos) arrives on the scene and it's going to be impossible to dislike him. Rachel and Finn's relationship is blossoming. Auditions are held for Glee club and not all former members are going to make it. Britney Spears will appear in episode 2, which will feature the music of the famous pop star. Around Halloween, viewers will be treated to a special Rocky Horror episode, which will feature several of the iconic movie's original stars.
Fox Returning Favorite - 'House'
Season 7 Premiere Date: September 20, 2010
Where We Left Off: Chase murdered an African dictator on the operating table. Chase and Cameron got divorced. Wilson and his ex-wife reunited. Dr. Nolan came on board and House finally found someone who was willing to stand up to him (and really mean it). Most important development of the season (ok, maybe even the entire series) -- House and Cuddy finally admitted they were in love!
What's Ahead: House and Cuddy try to establish a normal relationship, but they'll soon realize that work and romance don't always go hand and hand, so expect a period of adjustment for these two to work things out. Watch for a hilarious double date with House, Cuddy, Wilson and Sam in episode 3. Thirteen will be gone for part of the season (Olivia Wilde is filming a new movie). Amber Tamblyn will appear in multiple episodes as a med student House brings on to his diagnostic team.
Fox Returning Favorites - 'Bones' and 'Fringe'
Bones and Fringe Premiere Date: September 23, 2010
What's Ahead on Bones: It’s one year later and Booth and Brennen meet again. Booth returns from Afghanistan with a new woman in tow – and you can bet that Brennen will not take this development very well. Angela learns that she’s pregnant. The team is back together, but expect big changes this season. A Jersey Shore-type episode brings Antonio Sabato Jr.
to the show (I wonder if he’ll be ‘The Situation’? Will Booth and Brennen ever get together? I wouldn’t count on it anytime soon…
What's Ahead on Fringe The alternate universe is going to play heavily into this season. Olivia is going to fight to get back from the alt-universe in the first episode, while Peter and Walter unknowingly work alongside alt-Olivia. Every other episode will deal with the alternate universe. Armed with the information Peter obtained last season has set the stage for him to put the pieces of this complicated puzzle into place. Nina and Walter will get shocking information about Massive Dynamic at the reading of William Bell's last will and testament.
Season 4 Premiere Date: September 20, 2010
Where We Left Off: Morgan was finally let in on Chuck's secret life and managed to find a way to get involved in the spy business. At long last, Chuck and Sarah finally became a couple and moved in together. We learned that Casey has a daughter (who happens to exhibit very similar combat behavior). Chuck's father was murdered, but not before he gave his son one last intersect upgrade.
Ellie was also let in on Chuck's secret and she made him promise to give up the spy business. Jeff and Lester blew up the Buy More. In the final moments, Chuck goes to his father's house and discovers a basement loaded with spy records -- including one about his mother!
What's Ahead: Chuck and Sarah's relationship will remain strong, but he's going to have make a big adjustment when Sarah continues working as a spy while he is unemployed. Chuck and Morgan will scour the globe looking for his long-lost mother. We'll meet Chuck's mother in the premiere (played by Linda Hamilton) and then again a little later in the season (around episode 6). Ellie tells her family that she's pregnant.
Season 10 Premiere Date: September 24, 2010
Where We Left Off: After obtaining the Book of Rao from the Red Queen (a.k.a. Martha Kent), Clark had to make a tough choice about staying on earth to try and defeat Zod or send him and the rest of the Kandorians to a new planet - which would mean Clark would be transported with them. After choosing to save the planet by going with the Kandorians to the new world, Clark says his goodbyes.
Lois finally realizes that Clark is the Blur. Oliver is captured. Clark and Zod had one last showdown, but as Zod was transported off earth, Clark was falling from the top of the building to his death after Zod stabbed him with blue kryptonite.
What's Ahead: Season 10 picks up immediate following the events of the season 9 finale. Lois discovers Clark's body and removes the blue kryptonite. Chloe frantically searches for Oliver and winds up having to go to the last person you'd expect for help. Jonathan Kent returns in episode 1 with an important message for Clark. Tess is horrified to wake up at the Luthor Corp lab. Kara returns to earth on Jor-El's orders to help Clark deal with a deadly situation.
Season 7 Premiere Date: September 23, 2010
Where We Left Off: In what will undoubtedly go down as one of the best and most intense episodes in the history of the series, a gunman (named Gary Clark) with a major grudge against Derek, took control of Seattle Grace-Mercy West and killed Reed and Charles, shot Alex and Owen and terrorized every doctor, nurse and patient he came into contact with. Derek was shot by the gunman and almost died.
During Derek's surgery, the gunman tracks him down and puts a gun to Cristina's head and orders her to stop operating. Avery makes it appear as though Derek has flatlined, and Clark leaves the OR, which allowed the surgeons to save Derek's life. Meredith discovered she was pregnant, but lost the baby during the ordeal.
What's Ahead: Several months have passed since the horrifying events of the season finale and the doctors are still recovering both physically and emotionally. Alex uses his bullet wound as a way to pick up women. Derek quits his job as chief of staff and gets in trouble with the law. A therapist (played by James Tupper) comes to Seattle Grace-Mercy West to assess the doctors emotional condition before clearing them to return to work. Owen and Cristina's relationship goes to the next level -- in fact the two will get married in the premiere!
ABC Returning Favorite - 'Desperate Housewives'
Season 7 Premiere Date: September 26, 2010
Where We Left Off: No longer able to afford to live on Wisteria Lane, Susan and Mike moved away and rented out their house. Lynette figured out that Eddie was the serial killer and was held against her will. During her captivity, Lynette gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Gaby helped Angie and her family escape her ex. Sam blackmailed Bree by threatening to reveal that Andrew was the one driving the car that hit and killed Carlos's mother.
Bree handed her company over to Sam and Orson then left her. Susan's new tenant is revealed to be Paul Young.
What's Ahead: The ladies of Wisteria Lane are shocked to learn that Paul Young is out of jail, married and living in Susan and Mike's house. Lynette's old college friend Renee (Vanessa Williams) pays her a visit -- and quickly become the new Edie of the neighborhood. Bree hires a hot handyman named Keith (Brian Austin Green) and is instantly attracted to him. Straddled for cash, Susan takes an unconventional side job without telling Mike. Carlos and Gaby's marriage might be in trouble when the two find themselves keeping secrets from one another. John Schneider will appear in multiple episodes as Keith's father.
ABC Returning Favorite - 'Brothers and Sisters'
Season 5 Premiere Date: September 26, 2010
Where We Left Off: Ojai Foods prepared to close its doors; Rebecca and Justin decided to have a trial separation; Saul appeared to have learned that he is HIV positive; Robert and Holly were in a terrible accident that left both their lives hanging in the balance. As we know, Rob Lowe decided to leave the series, so viewers knew Robert would die when the accident occurred.
What's Ahead: It has been a year since the terrible accident and change is the name of the game for the Walker family. Kitty is trying to figure out who she is without politics being such a major part of her life. She'll eventually move on from Robert and even begins dating again when she meets a handsome man named Jack (played by Jeremy Davidson). Nora is going to branch out on her own and get a job as a florist. Saul has adjusted to life with HIV and even finds himself a new romantic interest who looks strangely like 7th Heaven's Stephen Collins. Justin returns from Haiti and finds his marriage in shambles. Considering the fact that Emily VanCamp is departing the series in episode 4, I'll go out on a limb and say that divorce is a very real possibility.
CBS Returning Favorite - 'CSI: NY'
Season 7 Premiere Date: September 24, 2010
Where We Left Off: The New York CSI's go on a manhunt for Shane Casey, which leads them to the Manhattan Museum of Art. Danny, Lindsay and Lucy take some well-deserved vacation time, but danger isn't far away. Shane falls to what appears to be his death, but in the final moments, we see him in Lucy's room...
What's Ahead: Nothing like a new face to shake up the folks in New York!
Det. Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes) is leaving the lab, making room for Jo Danville (Sela Ward) to join Mac and the gang at the NY crime lab. Jo is a former FBI agent who will arrive at the crime lab in a memorable fashion -- she will stumble upon a dead body on the 34th floor of the NY crime lab. Lindsay will receive the medal of honor in the premiere episode. Mac will have his hands full for a few episodes when he must deal with a powerful police official over a sniper case.
The forensic drama relocates to Friday nights this season and while some may see this as a sign of impending doom for the series, it should be noted that CBS has been one of the only networks to achieve successful ratings on Friday nights.
CBS Returning Favorite - 'The Good Wife'
Season 2 Premiere Date: September 28, 2010
Where We Left Off: After an entire season competing with Cary for the junior associate position, Diane and Will ultimately chose Alicia. Cary didn't take the news well and took a job working for Glenn Childs to get back at Alicia. Peter began a new campaign to run for State Attorney once again, but Alicia wasn't sure if she wants to go along for the public ride.
Alicia struggled over pursuing a passionate relationship with Will or staying faithful to Peter.
What's Ahead: Lockhart and Gardner's new partner Derek Bond (played by Michael Ealy) will shake things up as he adjusts to his new surroundings and establishes his role in the firm. Alicia and Will's mutual attraction is still going strong, but she is determined to stick with her husband -- for now anyway. Peter's campaign will wreak havoc on the entire family when their privacy continues to be violated at every turn.
Fox Returning Favorite - 'Glee'
Season 2 Premiere Date: September 21, 2010
Where We Left Off: The gang competed at Regionals and didn't even place, which broke Will's deal with Principal Figgins -- meaning the end of Glee club forever. In a completely shocking move, not only do we learn that Sue Sylvester voted for New Directions to won at Regionals, but she convinced Figgins to give Glee club another year to prove themselves! Rachel met her birth mother.
Finn told Rachel he loves her. Emma told Will she was seeing another man. Quinn gave birth to a baby girl and gave her up for adoption -- to Rachel's birth mother.
What's Ahead: Emma's new boyfriend (played by John Stamos) arrives on the scene and it's going to be impossible to dislike him. Rachel and Finn's relationship is blossoming. Auditions are held for Glee club and not all former members are going to make it. Britney Spears will appear in episode 2, which will feature the music of the famous pop star. Around Halloween, viewers will be treated to a special Rocky Horror episode, which will feature several of the iconic movie's original stars.
Fox Returning Favorite - 'House'
Season 7 Premiere Date: September 20, 2010
Where We Left Off: Chase murdered an African dictator on the operating table. Chase and Cameron got divorced. Wilson and his ex-wife reunited. Dr. Nolan came on board and House finally found someone who was willing to stand up to him (and really mean it). Most important development of the season (ok, maybe even the entire series) -- House and Cuddy finally admitted they were in love!
What's Ahead: House and Cuddy try to establish a normal relationship, but they'll soon realize that work and romance don't always go hand and hand, so expect a period of adjustment for these two to work things out. Watch for a hilarious double date with House, Cuddy, Wilson and Sam in episode 3. Thirteen will be gone for part of the season (Olivia Wilde is filming a new movie). Amber Tamblyn will appear in multiple episodes as a med student House brings on to his diagnostic team.
Fox Returning Favorites - 'Bones' and 'Fringe'
Bones and Fringe Premiere Date: September 23, 2010
What's Ahead on Bones: It’s one year later and Booth and Brennen meet again. Booth returns from Afghanistan with a new woman in tow – and you can bet that Brennen will not take this development very well. Angela learns that she’s pregnant. The team is back together, but expect big changes this season. A Jersey Shore-type episode brings Antonio Sabato Jr.
to the show (I wonder if he’ll be ‘The Situation’? Will Booth and Brennen ever get together? I wouldn’t count on it anytime soon…
What's Ahead on Fringe The alternate universe is going to play heavily into this season. Olivia is going to fight to get back from the alt-universe in the first episode, while Peter and Walter unknowingly work alongside alt-Olivia. Every other episode will deal with the alternate universe. Armed with the information Peter obtained last season has set the stage for him to put the pieces of this complicated puzzle into place. Nina and Walter will get shocking information about Massive Dynamic at the reading of William Bell's last will and testament.
Season 4 Premiere Date: September 20, 2010
Where We Left Off: Morgan was finally let in on Chuck's secret life and managed to find a way to get involved in the spy business. At long last, Chuck and Sarah finally became a couple and moved in together. We learned that Casey has a daughter (who happens to exhibit very similar combat behavior). Chuck's father was murdered, but not before he gave his son one last intersect upgrade.
Ellie was also let in on Chuck's secret and she made him promise to give up the spy business. Jeff and Lester blew up the Buy More. In the final moments, Chuck goes to his father's house and discovers a basement loaded with spy records -- including one about his mother!
What's Ahead: Chuck and Sarah's relationship will remain strong, but he's going to have make a big adjustment when Sarah continues working as a spy while he is unemployed. Chuck and Morgan will scour the globe looking for his long-lost mother. We'll meet Chuck's mother in the premiere (played by Linda Hamilton) and then again a little later in the season (around episode 6). Ellie tells her family that she's pregnant.
Season 10 Premiere Date: September 24, 2010
Where We Left Off: After obtaining the Book of Rao from the Red Queen (a.k.a. Martha Kent), Clark had to make a tough choice about staying on earth to try and defeat Zod or send him and the rest of the Kandorians to a new planet - which would mean Clark would be transported with them. After choosing to save the planet by going with the Kandorians to the new world, Clark says his goodbyes.
Lois finally realizes that Clark is the Blur. Oliver is captured. Clark and Zod had one last showdown, but as Zod was transported off earth, Clark was falling from the top of the building to his death after Zod stabbed him with blue kryptonite.
What's Ahead: Season 10 picks up immediate following the events of the season 9 finale. Lois discovers Clark's body and removes the blue kryptonite. Chloe frantically searches for Oliver and winds up having to go to the last person you'd expect for help. Jonathan Kent returns in episode 1 with an important message for Clark. Tess is horrified to wake up at the Luthor Corp lab. Kara returns to earth on Jor-El's orders to help Clark deal with a deadly situation.