Fall 2016 TV Shows We Can't Wait to Watch

A new season of fall TV is almost here, and we couldn't be more excited! Click though to check out some of our front runners from the new slate of shows, as well as a few returning faves!

If we could hug a show and never let it go, we'd choose NBC's soul-warming dramedy, This Is Us. From the writer and directors of Crazy, Stupid, Love, this refreshingly raw and genuine new series will ease the ache in our hearts that Parenthood has left behind. With four out of the five main characters sharing the same birthday, you'll discover that their lives intertwine in curious ways -- and you'll fall head over heels in love once you discover the series' big twist. Bottom line: This is the show that everyone will be talking about, so don't miss out on fall's most emotionally satisfying series.



Starring: Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia (Gilmore Girls), Sterling K. Brown (The People v. O.J. Simpson), Justin Hartley (Revenge) and breakout star Chrissy Metz.



Premieres: Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

We cannot gush enough about how much we love The CW's latest quirky comedy, No Tomorrow. Breakout star Tori Anderson shines as Evie, an endearingly optimistic, type-A 30-year-old who is perfectly content with playing it safe in her simple life. But everything changes when fate leads her to Xavier (Joshua Sasse), a charming and outgoing neighbor who just so happens to believe the world is coming to an end in just a few months. Together, Evie and Xavier embark on a quest to cross things off of their "apoca-lists" and you'll be left feeling inspired to live life to the fullest. Anderson and Sasse's on-screen chemistry is explosive and this weekly rom-com features the strongest comedic ensemble cast we've seen since Parks and Rec. Basically, if an asteroid was really headed toward Earth, we'd want to spend our remaining days watching as many episodes of No Tomorrow as possible.



Starring: Tori Anderson, Joshua Sasse (Galavant), Sarayu Blue and Jonathan Langdon.



Premieres: Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

If you loved watching Kiefer Sutherland's performance as Jack Bauer in 24, you absolutely cannot miss his ferociously compelling return to TV as the titular "designated survivor," Tom Kirkman. When a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union address kills everyone above him in the presidential line of succession, Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member, suddenly becomes Commander-in-Chief. It's an enthralling twist on the classic fish-out-of-water tale and Sutherland stuns in the unprecedented transition from family man to the most powerful man on Earth. As if that wasn't enough to keep you hooked, the drama seamlessly weaves high-powered White House politics with the adrenaline-pumping elements of a crime thriller. In short, you should turn in for the chilling premise, but stay for the perfectly balanced cast.



Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Natasha McElhone (Californication), Maggie Q (Nikita), Kal Penn (House), Italia Ricci (Chasing Life) and Adan Canto (The Following).



Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

We're going to try to limit our use of sports metaphors, for this one, but trust us when we tell you that Pitch is a TV grand slam. This inspiring drama will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first scene, and you'll be led on an empathetic roller coaster of anxiety, fear, heartbreak and triumph. It's impossible not to root for breakout star Kylie Bunbury's groundbreaking role as Ginny Baker, the first female pitcher in MLB, and her performance will bring tears to your eyes in more ways than one. Additionally, Ali Larter steals the show as Ginny's admirably fierce publicist, and Saved By the Bell star Mark-Paul Gosselaar's shocking transformation into catcher Mike Lawson will make you forget he ever lived in Bayside. Final score: Pitch knocks it out of the park.



Starring: Kylie Bunbury, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Ali Larter (Heroes), and Mark Consuelos (All My Children).



Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Inspired by the 2000 Gregory Hoblit film of the same name, Frequency is delivers a modern-day twist on a captivating premise. Set in 2016, Detective Raimy Sullivan (CW queen Peyton List) finds herself somehow able to communicate via a CV radio with her long dead father, Frank (Riley Smith) who is speaking to her from 20 years in the past in 1996. In an effort to save his life, Raimy alters the course of history and is subsequently left with the memories of two lifetimes: one when her father was alive, and one when he wasn't. Unlike most timeline-altering series, Frequency delivers the perfect balance of awe-inspiring drama without the head-scratching confusion. We could rave about it for 20 years, but to conclude: This fast-paced and multi-faceted thriller deserves a top-spot on your list.



Starring: Peyton List (The Flash, Tomorrow People), Riley Smith (Nashville) and Mekhi Phifer (E.R.).



Premieres: Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw, NCIS fan favorite Michael Weatherly returns to CBS as the radical Dr. Jason Bull -- the ultimate puppet master as he combines psychology, human intuition and high-tech data to learn what makes jurors, attorneys, witnesses and the accused tick. This persuasive courtroom drama will curb your Good Wife withdrawal pains as Weatherly delivers a captivating performance that is unlike anything he's ever done in his career before. Final verdict: We, the jury, vote in favorite of Bull and you should too.



Starring: Michael Weatherly, Freddy Rodriguez (Six Feet Under, Ugly Betty), Christopher Jackson (Hamilton).



Premieres: Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Not a new show, but if you think we're not tuning in immediately to see how the Lyon family weathers the near-death shockers, pressure from the Feds, surprise weddings and internal family strife that season two set up (and who survives that literal cliffhanger), you're crazier than Boo Boo Kitty.



Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Gealey, Kaitlin Doubleday.



Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Every season of Dancing With the Stars has us cheering on ballroom newbies as they learn their steps and transform into pirouetting pros, but this season of DWTS might prove to be one of the most star-studded and controversial yet. With a healthy mix of athletic powerhouses, standout personalities and reality stars, we can't wait to find out who takes home the mirror ball trophy in season 23! 



Starring: Model and talk show host Amber Rose, singer and producer Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, former NFL star Calvin Johnson, actor Jake T. Austin, IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe, country singer Jana Kramer, Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez, actresses Marilu Henner and Maureen McCormick, former Texas governor Rick Perry, Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, reality star Terra Jolé and rapper Vanilla Ice.



Premieres: Monday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Equal parts newsroom drama and legal thriller, Notorious stars Covert Affairs vet Piper Perabo as Julia George, a no-nonsense news producer in a twisted, quid pro quo professional relationship with defense attorney Jake Gregorian. Based on the real-life relationship between celebrity defender Mark Geragos and longtime Larry King producer Wendy Walker, Notorious will tide you over in political soap until Scandal returns in the spring, while also striving to fill that Will McAvoy-shaped hole in your heart that's been empty since The Newsroom signed off.



Starring: Piper Perabo, Daniel Sunjata (Rescue Me), Ryan Guzman (Pretty Little Liars), J. August Richards (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Aimee Teegarden (Friday Night Lights).



Premieres: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

The latest Thursday night comedy offering from Mike Schur, one of the masterminds behind The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place stars Veronica Mars and Frozen fan favorite Kristen Bell as Eleanor Shellstrop, a surly mess of a human being who dies and mistakenly ends up in "The Good Place," where she is torn between reveling in her undeserved fortunes and returning to her life on Earth. The against-type casting of Bell, paired with a standout turn from TV legend Ted Danson, make this the latest in Schur's string of can't-miss comedies.



Starring: Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, Jameela Jamil, William Jackson Harper, Manny Jacinto and D'Arcy Carden.



Premieres: Monday, Sept. 19, before moving to Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.

If you loved Minnie Driver as a crunchy, overprotective mom on About a Boy, make sure to set your DVR for Speechless, where Driver harnesses her fierce inner Mama Bear once again, this time as the matriarch of the DiMeo clan, a middle-class family trying to improve their way of life and break down barriers and stigmas surrounding their son with cerebral palsy. Newcomer Micah Fowler, who has cerebral palsy in real life, steals scenes with his sarcastic asides and facial expressions, and John Ross Bowie (The Big Bang Theory), Kyla Kenedy (The Walking Dead), and Mason Cook (The Middle) round out the frazzled but fortified family in this wry and warmhearted comedy.



Starring: Minnie Driver, Micah Fowler, Cedric Yarbrough (Reno 911!), John Ross Bowie, Kyla Kenedy, and Mason Cook.



Premieres: Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.

The latest in a string of popular true-crime series, The Case Of: JonBenét Ramsey delves deeper into the details of one of America's most famous cold cases as the 20th anniversary of the 6-year-old pageant queen's murder approaches in December. The three-night, six-hour docu-thriller follows a months-long investigation of the case by a former FBI investigator, a behavioral analyst from Scotland Yard, and a team of forensic scientists, as they recreate the events of that tragic night -- as well as the actual Ramsey home -- in an attempt to solve, once and for all, the mystery of who killed JonBenét.



Premieres: Sunday, Sept. 18 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.

MacGyver is back, this time with X-Men star Lucas Till as the titular hands-on genius (originated by Richard Dean Anderson in the 1985 action-adventure series), who uses his problem-solving skills, extensive scientific knowledge, and whatever's in the room (plus those dashing good looks, probably) to save lives. Till is joined in the reboot by CSI fan favorite George Eads, who plays Jack Dalton, MacGyver's right-hand man. You'll have to tune in, though, to find out how they stop an airplane with nothing more than tinfoil.



Starring: Lucas Till, George Eads, Tristin Mays (The Vampire Diaries), Justin Hires (Rush Hour), and Sandrine Holt (House of Cards).



Premieres: Friday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys bring their unique brands of girl power to the rotating coaches' chairs in season 11, squaring off against perpetually snarky stalwarts Blake Shelton and Adam Levine in the hopes of discovering the next new vocal powerhouse. Need we say more?



Premieres: Monday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

After making up for Joey with a celebrated, self-effacing turn in the critically acclaimed Showtime series Episodes, Matt LeBlanc returns to network comedy in Man With a Plan, about a dad who learns the highs and lows of parenting when his wife returns to work and he is left at home with the kids. It's bound to be hilarious, plus the gig puts him in close proximity with former Friends co-star Matthew Perry, who stars on CBS' The Odd Couple. Chandler and Joey crossover episode, anyone?



Starring: Matt LeBlanc, Liza Snyder (Yes, Dear), Jessica Chaffin (Ronna and Beverly, The Heat).



Premieres: Monday, Oct. 24 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Melissa Benoist won over comic fans as Kara Zor-El in Supergirl's first season on CBS, and now, the DC show is moving to join its Kriesberg/Berlanti counterparts on The CW. We can't wait to see what's in store for Supergirl's sophomore turn as Kara embraces her powers and heroic destiny (and musical skills?), and the network move is worth it alone for the epic Arrow/Flash/Legends of Tomorrow crossover event that the CW/DC stars have begun to tease on social media.



Starring: Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks, Chyler Leigh, Jeremy Jordan, David Harewood, and Calista Flockhart.



Premieres: Monday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. PT/ET.