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

We're breaking down some of the highlights of the fall TV lineup, Liked This? Watch That-style

<p>Bill Inoshita / 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.</p> Georgie and Mandie

Bill Inoshita / 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Georgie and Mandie's First Marriage

It's the age-old question: With so much to watch, how do you choose? And with the Fall TV season kicking off in earnest on Sept. 16, that question is about to get much more difficult to answer.

We're here to help. For the first time, we're taking the popular "Liked This? Watch That!" section of our Fall TV Preview in the magazine and expanding it here. In other words, we're taking at least a little of the guessing game out of your viewing plans.

Some of these pairings are pretty obvious: If you liked The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon, you may want to tune in for the spinoff, Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage. Some are a bit more about the people behind the scenes: If Yellowstone is your favorite show, you'll probably want to check out Taylor Sheridan's latest drama, Landman. And others will be for somewhat cheekier reasons... you'll see.

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Regardless, get ready to curl up on the couch with a fresh new cast of favorite characters.

Liked 'Matlock'? Watch 'Matlock'

<p>ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Sonja Flemming/CBS</p> Andy Griffith in Matlock (1994) and Jason Ritter, Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshall in Matlock (2024)

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Andy Griffith in Matlock (1994) and Jason Ritter, Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshall in Matlock (2024)

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.

Matlock premieres Sunday, Sept. 22, on CBS.

Liked 'WandaVision'? Watch 'Agatha All Along'

<p>Courtesy of Marvel Studios; Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios</p> Elizabeth Olsen in WandaVision, Joe Locke, Aubrey Plaza and Kathryn Hahn in Agatha All Along

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Elizabeth Olsen in WandaVision, Joe Locke, Aubrey Plaza and Kathryn Hahn in 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'

<p>Aaron Spelling/Love Boat/Kobal/Shutterstock; Disney/Pari Dukovic</p> The Love Boat and Sean Teale, Don Johnson, Joshua Jackson and Phillipa Soo on Doctor Odyssey

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The Love Boat and Sean Teale, Don Johnson, Joshua Jackson and Phillipa Soo on 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.Si

Liked 'Yellowstone'? Watch 'Landman'

<p>Paramount Network / Courtesy Everett Collection; Emerson Miller/Paramount+</p> Kevin Costner in Yellowstone; Billy Bob Thornton in Landman

Paramount Network / Courtesy Everett Collection; Emerson Miller/Paramount+

Kevin Costner in Yellowstone; Billy Bob Thornton in 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 podcast Boomtown.

Landman premieres Sunday, Nov. 17 on Paramount+.

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

<p>Richard Ducree/Netflix; Kailey Schwerman/Hallmark Media</p> Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley and Joanna Garcia Swisher in Sweet Magnolias; and Lea Thompson Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson and Wendie Malick in The Chicken Sisters

Richard Ducree/Netflix; Kailey Schwerman/Hallmark Media

Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley and Joanna Garcia Swisher in Sweet Magnolias; and Lea Thompson Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson and Wendie Malick in 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'

<p>Showtime</p> Dexter Original Sin

Showtime

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'

<p>Robert Voets/CBS via Getty; Sean Beale/CBS</p> Survivor and Manu Bennett in The Summit

Robert Voets/CBS via Getty; Sean Beale/CBS

Survivor and Manu Bennett in 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'

<p>Francisco Roman/NBC; Brendan Meadows/NBC</p> Ryan Eggold in New Amsterdam and Zachary Quinto and Tamberla Perry in Brilliant Minds

Francisco Roman/NBC; Brendan Meadows/NBC

Ryan Eggold in New Amsterdam and Zachary Quinto and Tamberla Perry in 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), a group of interns and sometimes his mom (Donna Murphy).

Brilliant Minds premieres Monday, Sept. 23.

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

<p>Adam Rose/Prime Video</p> Travis Kelce in Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?

Adam Rose/Prime Video

Travis Kelce in Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?

Travis Kelce’s hosting era is 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 in the hopes of taking home a $100,000 prize.

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

Liked 'Castle'? Watch 'High Potential'

<p>Colleen Hayes/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Disney/David Bukach</p> Nathan Fillion in Castle; Kaitlin Olson in High Potential

Colleen Hayes/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Disney/David Bukach

Nathan Fillion in Castle; Kaitlin Olson in 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'

<p>Baywatch Co/Kobal/Shutterstock; Zach Dougan/FOX</p> Baywatch and Alex Aiono, Kekoa Kekumano and Adam Demos in Rescue: HI-Surf

Baywatch Co/Kobal/Shutterstock; Zach Dougan/FOX

Baywatch and Alex Aiono, Kekoa Kekumano and Adam Demos in 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.

Liked 'American Horror Story'? Watch 'Grotesquerie'

<p>Prashant Gupta/FX (2)</p> Lady Gaga and Kathy Bates in American Horror Story; Niecy Nash-Betts in Grotequerie

Prashant Gupta/FX (2)

Lady Gaga and Kathy Bates in American Horror Story; Niecy Nash-Betts in Grotequerie

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'

Susie Allnutt Frank Dillane and Sophie Turner in Joan
Susie Allnutt Frank Dillane and Sophie Turner in 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'

<p>Warner Bros/Moviestore/Shutterstock; Macall Polay/HBO</p> Zoe Kravitz and Robert Pattinson in The Batman; Colin Farrell in The Penguin

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Zoe Kravitz and Robert Pattinson in The Batman; Colin Farrell in 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'

<p>Moviestore/Shutterstock; Amazon MGM Studios</p> Morgan Freeman in Kiss the Girls; Aldis Hodge in Cross

Moviestore/Shutterstock; Amazon MGM Studios

Morgan Freeman in Kiss the Girls; Aldis Hodge in 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.

<p>Courtesy of Prime Video; Colin Hutton/HBO </p> Antony Starr in The Boys; Jessica Hynes, Daniel Bruhl, Isaac Powell, Aya Cash, Himesh Patel and Lolly Adefope in The Franchise

Courtesy of Prime Video; Colin Hutton/HBO

Antony Starr in The Boys; Jessica Hynes, Daniel Bruhl, Isaac Powell, Aya Cash, Himesh Patel and Lolly Adefope in The Franchise

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'

<p>Daniel McFadden/PEACOCK</p> Caleb Dolden and Yvonne Strahovski in Teacup

Daniel McFadden/PEACOCK

Caleb Dolden and Yvonne Strahovski in Teacup

Yvonne Strahovski and Scott Speedman face 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 producer James 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 Peacock.

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

<p>Robert Voets/Warner Bros.; Bill Inoshita/Warner Bros</p> Iain Armitage in Young Sheldon; Montana Jordan and Emily Osment in George & Maddie's First Marriage

Robert Voets/Warner Bros.; Bill Inoshita/Warner Bros

Iain Armitage in Young Sheldon; Montana Jordan and Emily Osment in 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 Marriage premieres Thursday, Oct. 17, on CBS.

Liked 'Analyze This'? Watch 'Before'

<p>Apple TV+</p> Judith Light and Billy Crystal in Before

Apple TV+

Judith Light and Billy Crystal in 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'

<p>Netflix; Miles Crist/Netflix</p> Evan Peters in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story; Brad Culver, Nicholas Chavez and Cooper Koch in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Netflix; Miles Crist/Netflix

Evan Peters in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story; Brad Culver, Nicholas Chavez and Cooper Koch in 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 Chavez and Cooper Koch), who murdered their parents (played by s Javier Bardem and Chlo? Sevigny) 35 years ago on Aug. 20, 1989.

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

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

<p>Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection; Harry Potter/Youtube</p> Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; James and Oliver Phelps in Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking

Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection; Harry Potter/Youtube

Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; James and Oliver Phelps in 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.

Liked 'Gravity'? Watch 'Disclaimer'

<p>Apple TV+</p> Cate Blanchett in Disclaimer

Apple TV+

Cate Blanchett in Disclaimer

Oscar-winning Gravity director Alfonso Cuarón makes his first foray into television with the help of fellow Academy Award winners Cate Blanchett and Kevin 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+.

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