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Worst New Shows
1. Cavemen (ABC, Oct. 2,8p.m.) The worst of the worst’Nuff said.
2. Big Shots (ABC, Sept. 27,10 p.m.) A dramedy about the secret lives
of CEOs, Big Shots falls a little short
3. Viva Laughlin (CBS, Oct. 21,8 p.m.) This all-singing, all-dancing
whodunit is all over the place. And not in a good way.
4. Carpooters (ABC, Oct. 2,8:30 p.m.) It gets lost on the way to funny.
5. The Big Bang Theory (CBS, Sept. 24,8:30 p.m.) Sadly, even Breakout
Star Jim Parsons (see below) can’t save this show. Two scientists plus
one blond dßz does nc* equal hilarity Perhaps if they recalculated...
Most Likely to Be Breakout Stars A
1 . Zachary Levi (NBC's Chuck) Levi has the perfect 4i; :
combination of charisma and comedic timing.
2. Bret Harrison (CW's Reapei) A delightful everyman,
Harrison shines in this supernatural dramedy.
3. Lee Pace (ABC’s Pushing Daisied Pace’s
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performance anchors fall's most critically
acclaimed show.
4. Jim Parsons (CBS’s The Big Bang Theory
His deadpan delivery makes Parsons the
leading light of CBS’s “Big" fail comedy.
5. Michelle Ryan (NBC's Bionic Womarti This
London-torn newcomer gives Jaime Sommers
a fresh face to go with that bionic body.
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2. Reaper (CW, Sept. 25,9 p.m.)
His parents sold his sort to the devil,
so slacker Sam Oliver becomes a
demonic bounty hunter—and
that’s a great deal for TV audiences.
3. Chuck (NBC, Sept. 24,8 p.m.)
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computer geek enters the
world of high-stakes
espionage after he
accidentally downloads a
secret government
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, amnesia realizes she
FRESH NEW FACE:
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Bionic Woman
IN NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE: The best and worst VJ romances
FIVE CRITICS, ONE OPINION
After a spirited debate, our panel reveals its lists of
what to watch and what to avoid this season.
Best New Shows
1 . Pushing Daisies (ABC, Oct. 3,8 p.m.) Do you
believe in magic? You will after watching this “forensic
fairy tale" about a pie-maker with the power to
resurrect the dead.
used to to a very mean girt. Christina
Applegate stars.
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I Oct 12,9 p.m.) Based on the
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1 unexpectedly classy and intelligent
Most Likely to Be Breakout Hits
1 . Dirty Sexy Money (ABC, Sept. 26,10 p.m.) This
drama about the lives of the Darlings, a superwealthy
New York family, should easily buy America’s affection.
2. Chuck (NBC, Sept. 24,8 p.m.) Witty writing, a great
cast and smart action sequences might make this geek
surprisingly popular.
3. Bionic Woman (NBC, Sept. 26,9 p.m.) An old favorite
gets a sleek, dark reimagining. Bionic could turn out to
be a fall-season superpower.
LIKELY HIT:
Cane
, follows
a rich
Florida
family
Most Anticipated
Returning Shows
1. Lost (ABC, return timeslot and premiere date to be
determined) Three seasons down, three seasons to
go, and it's still the most addictive show on TV.
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3, The Office (NBC, returns Sept. 27,9 p.m.)
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'.V world waits...
4. Friday Night Lights (NBC, returns Oct. 5,
9 p.m., then moves to 10 p.m. Fridays) The cherished
but ratings-chailenged tale of family and football in
small-town Texas returns for a second season.
5. JO flock (NBC, returns Oct. 4,8:30 p.m.)
Tina Fey promises lots of romance for Kenneth the
page this season, but no hanky-panky, ever, for her
character, Liz Lemon, and boss Jack Donaghy.
4. Cano (CBS, Sept. 25,10 p.m.)
Heartthrob Jimmy Smits capably leads
this multigenerational drama set against
Florida's tropical beauty.
5. Gossip Girl (CW, Wednesdays, 9 p.m.)
Based on the popular book series, tween
girts should go gaga for the glamazons
of Gossip.
But prepare to wait
Lost won't be back
until February.
2. Heroes (NBC,
returns Sept. 24,
9 p.m.) After saving
the world (for now),
the ordinary people
with extraordinary
abilities regroup to
face new, more
nefarious threats.
USA WEEKEND • Sept- 21-23,2007
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