Fall TV Analysis: Monday

The most wonderful time of the year officially kicks off next week. No, it's not Christmas - though I do enjoy that (aside from the fact that Christmas generally means reruns). No, it's time for the new fall tv season. Now, most shows won't premiere until late September or early October, but we should all take a minute to give thanks for the CW and Fox who say eff that noise and start their seasons next week.

I think I'm going to mount my attack on this monster in a day-by-day approach. However, if you're anxious to see how everything is going to shape up and can't wait for my expert analysis (or perhaps your TV tastes differ from a 14-year-old girl), then feel free to jump over to my sources. But prepare to be bored on my blog for the next week or so.

Day-by-Day Schedule
Premiere Calendar
Shows A-Z

And now for the good stuff! My picks are noted with an asterisk.

Monday's Analysis

CW
Gossip Girl* (9/1)
One Tree Hill* (9/1)

Fox
Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles* (9/8)
Prison Break* (9/1 - Two hour event)

ABC
Dancing with the Stars* (9/22)
Samantha Who?* (10/6)
Boston Legal* (9/22)

CBS
Big Bang Theory* (9/22)
How I Met Your Mother* (9/22)
Two and a Half Men (9/22)
Worst Week (New) (9/22)
CSI: Miami (9/22)

NBC
Chuck* (9/29)
Heroes* (9/22 - Three hour event!)
My Own Worst Enemy* (new - with Christian Slater) (10/13)

Cable TV
Californication (Showtime - 9/22)