You have waited all summer and now they are back. The ground breaking television shows of fall 2012 are here! Some shows may have already kicked off, but you still have a chance to join in or even begin viewing some of your favorite shows of this season.
Shows coming back from the fall 2011 season include:
American Horror Story and Sons of Anarchy (FX), Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family), Modern Family (ABC), X Factor and Glee (Fox), The Office (The final season) and The Voice (NBC), Gossip Girl (Final season on The CW).
This year’s line-up is what many critics are saying are the “must see shows” for fall.
X Factor and The Voice
The music fun has already begun with a two night premiere of X Factor and one night season premiere of The Voice.
These pop star hopefuls aren’t the only new talent to grace the small screen this season.
Britney Spears and Demi Lovato have joined the judging panel on the X Factor. Hopefully, these ladies do not disappoint, as many viewers previously felt they would not be opinionated or outspoken.
Luckily, Spears and Lovato are comfortable telling perfect strangers the ugly truth. On Tuesday night’s episode of X Factor, Britney took on the role of Simon Cowell and let one 50-year-old wanna be artist, Shawn Armenta, have it when he sang a self-made song titled “Cotton Candy Girls.” When Armenta accused Lovato for auto-tunning her voice, Spears then hit back saying, “Who let you on stage?”
The Voice, however, does not have any judges on the judging panel. Hopefully the entertainment of Maroon 5’s Adam Levine and Country singer Blake Shelton’s constant bickering can be enough to keep the audience’s attention. Blind auditions for The Voice will air again Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. and auditions for X Factor will air Wednesday night at 8 p.m.
American Horror Story
In the spirit of Halloween, FX is bringing paranormal and unexplainable things to your living room. The returning hit horror-drama series American Horror Story is back on FX to give you a little more scare.
Last year’s season of Horror Story revolved around a suburban family living in a haunted mansion in Los Angeles. With a ghostly maid, a demonic baby, and a suicidal teenage daughter, the show kept viewers on their toes. Last year, the show was nominated by the Saturn Award as Best Syndicated Cable Television series. This season will take place in a mental ward, which will be starring The Voice judge, Adam Levine.
The show will not air until October, but the show has had continuous buzzing and trending topics in the Twitter and Tumblr realm. If you like twisted minds and dark humor, then Horror Story’s mental asylum may be just the place for you this fall. The “Asylum” premiere will air Oct. 17 at 9 p.m.
Sons of Anarchy
FX also has another show that has already aired which had rave reviews the first season. Sons of Anarchy premiered Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. and showed fans what they were missing out on all summer long.
According to insidetv.ew.com the season premiere had 5.357 million viewers and made Sons of Anarchy the most watched episode in the drama history on FX. If you have not already done so, hop on the bandwagon and let these boys take you for a ride.
Pretty Little Liars
For the girls who need that little extra drama in your life, ABC Family and other stations are stepping up to the plate to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly.
It was only a couple of weeks ago that Pretty Little Liars ended with “A” finally revealing himself to the audience. This left millions wondering what was to happen next. Fortunately, the show will be airing a special Halloween episode on Oct. 23 at 8 p.m.
Glee
Adding to the drama and dropping hints of melodies is the one and only Glee. A lot has changed on Glee and you don’t want to miss it.
This year the high school seniors have graduated, but are expected to still show their faces at school, which are keeping emotions flying high. You never know what to expect from Glee, but what you can expect is rocking music and perfect harmonies. Glee aired at its new time last week, Sept. 13 at 9 p.m.
Gossip Girl
Last but not least, the original book turned television series, Gossip Girl, has completed seven seasons and will be tying up all the loose ends with their last season. The show will air Oct. 8 at 9 p.m. on the CW.
Modern Family
Sometimes a family friendly show is what we need to help us make it through the semester and keep us from being homesick. ABC’s Modern Family premieres Sept. 26 at 9 p.m.
The show has been recognized for its honesty and realness to what families are like now-a-days. This is a definite must see family friendly show that will be sure to have your sides splitting by the end of the hour.
The Office
Providing huge laughs for the last time is one show that will never be forgotten for its unscripted humor and raw talent. NBC’s The Office will be showing its farewell season.
The show is expected to introduce two new characters and possibly create a spin off with the awkwardly funny character Dwight. No premiere date has been set yet. Many will be tuning in to enjoy one last season with the show that gave everyone something to talk about at work the next day.
Don’t miss out on the finale season premiere Sept. 20 at 9 p.m.
666 Park Ave– Sunday September 30 at 9 p.m. (ABC)
The Mindy Project– Thursday September 25 at 8:30 p.m. (FOX)
Nashville– Monday October 10 at 9 p.m. (ABC)
The New Normal– Airs on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. (NBC)
Animal practice– Wednesday September 26, 2012 at 8 p.m.
Go On– Airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. (NBC)
Although not given the must see seal of approval here are some other shows to catch in your free time.
Jersey Shore– Thursday October 4 at 10 p.m. (MTV)
Keeping up with the Kardashians– Airs Sundays at 8 p.m. (E)
90210– Monday October 8at 8 p.m. (The CW)
Vampire Diaries– Thursday October 11 at 8 p.m. (The CW)