It’s Hump Day. Time to take a look back at my thoughts on the midweek offerings for the fall season.

7:00

Arrow – After a stellar second season, Arrow returns for more angtsy fun.  On tap for this season are DC stalwarts Ra’s Al Ghul and Ray Palmer.

Considering the main character was killed in the winter finale last month, the show will have to jump through a hoop or two to bring him back.

The Mysteries of Laura – Quite possibly the worst pilot I’ve seen ever.  What a waste of good talent.

I did not go back for any future entries after having suffered through the pilot.

8:00

Modern Family – The comedy, entering its sixth season, is starting to show its age.  It’s still fun, but the plots are starting to get a little out there.

I think it is safe to say that we are much closer to the end of this shows run than we are to the beginning.

Criminal Minds – The show returns for its tenth season with a new team member, the lovely Jennifer Love Hewitt.

I don’t know what else there is to say about this show at this point.  It is what it is.

Red Band Society – My initial instinct was to give this one a pass, but a few good reviews, plus an early premiere, made me decide to tune in.

This was surprisingly entertaining, which means that FOX has gone ahead and cancelled it.  There are 3 episodes left that are waiting to air, but no plans at this point to show them.

9:00

Stalker – I’m not too sure about this one either, but Kevin Williamson has provided some excellent entertainment in the past.

Certainly the most reviled show of the fall, as critics accused it of misogony, yet it keeps on ticking.

Now, let’s turn our attention to new and returning shows for Wednesday nights:

The Americans – The 80s based show about Russian spies that have infiltrated suburban Washington returns tonight for its third season.  Hopefully the quality it reached in its first two seasons continues.

Suits – The show is entertaining, but, at some point, everyone on the show will learn the truth of where Mike Ross went to college.

Broadchurch – The British show, which was the template for FOX’s unfortunate Gracepoint, returns to BBC America for a second season next month.