The Fall TV Season Is Upon Us! Here Are 22 New Shows to Get Excited About — and When They Premiere (2024)

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Liked 'Matlock'? Watch 'Matlock'

Kathy Bates leads a fresh spin on the classic legal drama. The Oscar and Emmy winner plays Madeline Matlock, an attorney fresh out of retirement and joining an intense New York law firm, where she's eager to use her experience to her benefit. This may be a reboot of the '80s and '90s series starring Andy Griffith, but the show goes meta in its first episode when she introduces herself and says, "Yes, Matlock, like the old TV show." Also starring Jason Ritter and Skye P. Marshall.

Matlockpremieres Sunday, Sept. 22, on CBS.

Liked 'WandaVision'? Watch 'Agatha All Along'

The long-awaited Marvel series centered around WandaVision villain Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn, far right) is landing more than three years later. Newly free from the confines of Wanda Maximoff's spell (read: the town of Westview), the witch must pull together a coven in order to follow the Witches' Road and regain her magic. Also starring Joe Locke, Aubrey Plaza, Sasheer Zameta, Patty Lupone and Debra Jo Rupp.

Agatha All Along premieres Wednesday, Sept. 18 on Disney+.

Liked 'The Love Boat'? Watch 'Doctor Odyssey'

The latest Ryan Murphy procedural stars Joshua Jackson as the on-board doctor on a luxury cruise line. There may be ample love on this boat but don’t expect smooth sailing for him and his team, which includes Sean Teale, Don Johnson and Phillipa Soo.

Doctor Odyssey premieres Thursday, Sept. 26 on ABC.

Liked 'Yellowstone'? Watch 'Landman'

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan has Billy Bob Thorton, Jon Hamm and Demi Moore battling for oil — and fortune — in West Texas in his latest drama. The show is based on the 11-part podcastBoomtown.

Landman premieres Sunday, Nov. 17 on Paramount+.

Liked 'Sweet Magnolias'? Watch 'The Chicken Sisters'

This southern-fried gem starring Lea Thompson, Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson and Wendie Malick is a deliciously messy family drama centered on warring fried chicken restaurants. The action is “all driven by the women in this small town,” says Malick. “They run it, they screw it up, they mend fences, and then they tear them down again.”

The Chicken Sisters premiered Sept. 10; new episodes are released every Thursday on Hallmark+.

Liked 'Dexter'? Watch 'Dexter: Original Sin'

Dexter gets the prequel treatment, complete with Michael C. Hall providing the main character's inner voice. The show will see a young Dexter Morgan (Patrick Gibson in the role originated by Hall) in Miami in 1991, 15 years before he became the serial killer he was in the original series. We'll see his father Harry (Christian Slater) help him adopt the Code he used to help him find and kill people he believes deserve it. Also starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Patrick Dempsey.

Dexter: Original Sin premieres Dec. 15 on Showtime.

Liked 'Survivor'? Watch 'The Summit'

Sixteen contestants set out on a trek through the New Zealand Alps to face treacherous obstacles and even more treacherous interpersonal dynamics. Each of them is carrying a backpack with their share of a $1 million prize; they'll have to complete their journey within 14 days in order to keep it. Hosted by New Zealand actor Manu Bennett (Arrow, The Hobbit).

The Summit premieres Sunday, Sept. 29 on CBS.

Liked 'New Amsterdam'? Watch 'Brilliant Minds'

Neurologist Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) might never ask his colleagues "how can I help?" but he is determined to figure out the answer for his patients — even if they can't answer him themselves. The series is based on the real Dr. Oliver Wolf Sacks and the patients' stories he included in his books. (Sacks previously inspired Robin Williams' character in 1990's Awakenings.) On the show, Dr. Wolf works with his friend Dr. Carol Pierce (Tamberla Perry) and a group of interns.

Brilliant Minds premieres Monday, Sept. 23 on NBC.

Liked 'Are You Smarter Than a 6th Grader?' Watch 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?'

Travis Kelce’s hosting erais here! The Kansas City Chiefs tight end presides as game show contestants rely on a lineup of celebrities like Nikki Glaser, Nicole Byer and Lala Kent to answer basic, elementary school-level questions inthe hopes of taking homea $100,000 prize.

Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? premieres Wednesday, Oct. 16 on Prime Video.

Liked 'Castle'? Watch 'High Potential'

Kaitlin Olson stars as a single mom of three who doesn't write crime novels for a living but does find she has a knack for solving crimes while she's working as a cleaner at the LAPD. Her skills will be put to the test when she's paired with a more by-the-book type detective, played by Daniel Sunjata.

High Potential premieres Tuesday, Sept. 17 on ABC.

Liked 'Baywatch'? Watch 'Rescue HI-Surf'

It's more than just the red bathing suits, we swear! Alex Aiono, Kekoa Kekumano, Arielle Kebbel, Robbie Magasiva and Adam Demos lead a team of lifeguards on O’ahu. “It’s real gritty,” promises Demos. “Rescues in 20-ft. pipeline [waves], and we’re in there with the camera on the back of a Jet Ski.”

Rescue HI-Surf premieres Sunday, Sept. 22 on Fox.

Liked 'American Horror Story'? Watch 'Grotesquerie'

Emmy winner Niecy Nash-Betts is a small-town detective convinced that a recent string of crimes is actively taunting her. Expect a whole lotta creepy, some nuns and Travis Kelce’s dramatic acting debut.

Grotesquerie premieres Wednesday, Sept. 25 on FX.

Liked 'Good Behavior'? Watch 'Joan'

Based on a true story, Sophie Turner plays Joan Hannington, a single mother and one of Britain's most notorious diamond thieves. Expect a clever drama and a series of beautiful disguises much like in the Michelle Dockery-led TNT show.

Joan premieres on Tuesday, Oct. 2 on The CW.

Liked 'The Batman'? Watch 'The Penguin'

Colin Farrell spent three hours in the makeup chair every morning transforming into the villainous role he originated in 2022’s The Batman. The limited series is meant to bridge the gap between the film and its upcoming sequel. It's “dark material,” Farrell told PEOPLE. “It was a blast, but it was ugly. He’s an ugly fella to be.”

The Penguin premieres Thursday, Sept. 19 on HBO.

Liked 'Kiss the Girls'? Watch 'Cross'

James Patterson's Alex Cross novels have been adapted for the big screen a few times — first with Morgan Freeman inhabiting the character of police detective Cross, and later with Tyler Perry. Now Aldis Hodge (Leverage, Straight Outta Compton) is stepping into his shoes.

Cross premieres Thursday, Nov. 14 on Prime Video.

Liked 'The Boys'? Watch 'The Franchise'It’s hard out here for a supe! Or, in this case, a superhero movie franchise. The comedy starring Billy Magnussen (above), Himesh Patel and Aya Cash takes a peek inside the chaos of making such CGI-heavy actioners.

It’s hard out here for a supe! Or, in this case, a superhero movie franchise. The comedy starring Jessica Hynes, Daniel Bruhl, Isaac Powell, Aya Cash, Himesh Patel, Lolly Adefope and Billy Magnussen takes a peek inside the chaos of making such CGI-heavy actioners.

The Franchise premieres Sunday, Oct. 6 on HBO.

Liked 'The Haunting of Hill House'? Watch 'Teacup'

Yvonne StrahovskiandScott Speedmanface some daunting threats as they fight to keep their family safe from a mysterious dangerous force on their ranch in Georgia. Also starring Chaske Spencer, the series is described by executive producerJames Wan as a "genre-bending blend of horror, mystery and drama with layers that unfold like a captivating puzzle."

Teacup premieres Thursday, Oct. 10 on Peaco*ck.

Liked 'Young Sheldon'? Watch 'George & Maddie's First Marriage'

The Big Bang Theory begat prequel series Young Sheldon, which led to this spinoff focused on Sheldon's older brother Georgie Cooper (Montana Jordan) and Georgie's wife, Mandy McAllister (Emily Osment) as they navigate being young parents. Young Sheldon costars Zoe Perry, Annie Potts and Reagan Revord are all confirmed to swing by for guest appearances.

Georgie & Maddie's First Marriagepremieres Thursday, Oct. 17, on CBS.

Liked 'Analyze This'? Watch 'Before'

If you're looking for laughs and mobsters a la the 1999 comedy Analyze This, you won't find it here. But you will see Billy Crystal take on another therapist character. This time, though, he's a child psychiatrist who's just lost his wife (Judith Light). In the 10-episode series, he'll meet a young boy (Jacobi Jupe), who seems to be strangely connected to Eli’s past. Rosie Perez also stars.

Before premieres Friday, Oct. 25 on Apple TV+.

Liked 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story'? Watch 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story'

Ryan Murphy's killer anthology series gets another go-round, this time focused on the Menéndez brothers, Lyle and Erik (Nicholas Alexander Chavezand Cooper Koch), who murdered their parents (played by sJavier BardemandChloë Sevigny) 35 years ago on Aug. 20, 1989.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Storypremieres Thursday, Sept. 19 on Netflix.

Liked 'Gravity'? Watch 'Disclaimer'

Oscar-winning Gravity director Alfonso Cuarón makes his first foray into television with the help of fellow Academy Award winnersCate BlanchettandKevin Kline. The psychological thriller is based on the 2015 best-selling novel of the same name by Renée Knight and follows a journalist (Blanchett) whose long-buried secret is exposed in a new novel that mysteriously appears at her bedside.

Disclaimer premieres Friday, Oct. 11 on Apple TV+.

Liked the Harry Potter movies? Watch 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking'

The magic of the Harry Potter makes its way to the kitchen as bakers compete to create confections inspired by the franchise. Twins James and Oliver Phelps, who played the Fred and George Weasley in the movies, host while Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef will be judging the creations on the actual sets from the movies in England.

Coming this fall to Food Network.