CBS
Unforgettable – This may end up being utterly forgettable, but I’m going to give it a shot. The main hook, that Poppy Montgomery’s character has total recall of her memories, was played off in the pilot where she was witness to a crime. As she re-joins the police force, it may be interesting to see how they use this ability without her being personally involved in every case.
NBC
Parenthood – Nothing really new to say here. It is what it is. Never great, but usually good enough.
FOX
New Girl – The one pilot I saw early, thanks to the magic of OnDemand. I find Zooey Deschanel to be very charming, and would likely watch her reading the phone book for a hour. Thankfully, this seems to be much more impressive than that.
Raising Hope – This was one of the surprises of last season, showing a lot more heart and funny than it originally promised.
ABC
Man Up – This doesn’t start until mid-October, and I have seen nothing about it. Amanda Detmer has been charming in the past. Seeing as it is up against nothing else I watch, I’ll give it a chance, but I don’t have high hopes.
Body Of Proof – Debuting last spring, this is kind of a cross between House and The Mentalist, with Dana Delany playing the brash genius doctor who helps the police solve murders. By no means a great show, but it is usually watchable.
CW
Ringer – Sarah Michelle Gellar returns to TV for the first time since Buffy ended, playing twins who are entangled in some unexplained wackiness. One has faked her death and the other is taking her place to avoid her own life. The first episode was weak, and while the second showed some improvement, there is a lot of seemingly unnecessary mystery. If it wasn’t for Gellar, I wouldn’t have lasted this long. I’ll give it a little longer to see if it picks up, but the Buffy hangover will not last forever.
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