For the first time in many years, you are going to have to find your way without me. I’m talking about this: the Fall 2011 TV schedule.
Since I’m limited to Netflix streaming of old shows (Firefly and Roswell have been recent favorites), it seems rather torturous to go through and find the best shows that I can’t watch this year. So you’ll have to go on without me.
As far as returning shows that would be at the top of my watch list (in order of when they air in the week)– I just peeked for a second; I couldn’t help it:
How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
NCIS (both regular and LA, but regular is WAY better) (CBS)
Raising Hope (FOX)
Survivor (CBS)
Modern Family (ABC)
Parks and Rec (NBC)
The Office (NBC) (to see what they do post-Michael Scott)
Amazing Race (CBS)
30 Rock would be on this list, but it doesn’t start until mid-season because Tina Fey is pregnant.
I haven’t looked at any of the new shows, but I would certainly recommend checking out Simon Cowell’s new project, The X Factor. Basically AI with a new name. They’re even airing it on Wed night to make it easy for you. Figuring out what else is worthy in the rest of the lineup will be up to you. May the Guide be with you . . .