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"Back to You" - The return of television sitcom mainstay Kelsey Grammer, this time as an egotistical local TV newsman having to clash with on edge co-anchor Patricia Heaton after bombing on the national level. Grammer and Heaton, as well as co-star Fred Willard, join the FOX lineup Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. - Jack Frink
"Kitchen Nightmares" - Gordon Ramsey, the blowhard chef from Fox's successful "Hell's Kitchen," goes on the road to yell at people as he tries to save floundering restaurants. Now it's jaded food service professionals with their own egos to stroke clashing with Ramsey. Good for FOX's reality TV crowd. Sept. 19, 8 p.m. - JF
"Reaper" - After his soul is sold to Satan by his parents, Sam (Bret Harrison) must become the evil one's bounty hunter. Satan is played by perfectly-cast "Twin Peaks" alum Ray Wise. The pilot episode was directed by Kevin Smith. It will show on the CW Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. - JF
"Big Shots" - What does it mean to be an American man in 2007? This was Jon Harmon Feldman's concept for the new television series starring Dylan McDermott as a divorced cosmetic CEO in New York City. This comedy/drama unveils the story behind the lives of four businessmen, including their friendships, professions and loves. "Big Shots" will air on Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. on ABC. - Michal Durham
"Cavemen" - The wit and hilarity of the Geico car insurance commercials has set the stage for a new sitcom. "Cavemen," which will debut on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. on ABC, is the story of three cavemen who have left their subdued dwellings to join city life in present-day San Diego. Their adjustments to modernity are bound to cause laughter, but we'll see if the show lives up to the commercials. - MD
"Moonlight" - Good news to all you "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" junkies, CBS has got something in store for you this fall. "Moonlight" is a new science fiction series about the crime-solving vampire Mick, who battles with his dark secret while trying to protect the living. The series, which is produced by "ER"'s Rod Holcomb, will air on September 28 at 9 p.m. - MD
"Bionic Woman" - From the "Battlestar Galactica" team comes a revamped version of a somewhat cheesy former series - definitely a promising new drama. Creator David Eick took the story of the bionic woman - a college-age girl secretly rebuilt by the U.S. military after a devastating car accident - and gave it a fresh, young feel. Jamie Sommers (played by Michelle Ryan) is a dark heroine facing personal struggles while vehemently opposing the military's plans to use her as a weapon. Young Jamie has plans of her own for her newly altered life. The series also includes actors Will Yun Lee, Miguel Ferrer and Katee Sackhoff. The series premiere is Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. on NBC. - Robert Rios
"K-Ville" - Set on-location in New Orleans (can you guess the meaning of 'K'?), this new drama conveys the struggle to rebuild and reestablish the ruptured city. Grief and struggle after the storm are shown through the eyes of policemen Trevor Cobb (Cole Hauser) and Marlin Boulet (Anthony Anderson). They work to maintain order, though it is barely possible in these harsh times. Hauser believes that the series will help educate America about the still-problematic situation in New Orleans. The show airs Sept. 17 at 9 p.m. on FOX. - RR
"Nashville" - Lovers of "Laguna Beach" rejoice: The same folks have created this new reality series, which follows eight hopeful singers in their attempts to make it big in the south's musical Mecca. Of course, relationship drama and occasional hair pulling carry the series. Producers Julie and Gary Auerbach have admitted that finding some of the prettiest hopefuls out there was definitely on the agenda for the show's creation, so again I say, rejoice. The series premiere is Sept. 14 at 9 p.m. on FOX. - RR
"Viva Laughlin" - CBS presents a new kind of drama with "Viva Laughlin," which follows dogged entrepreneur Ripley Holden (Lloyd Owen) as he struggles to open his own casino in crooked Laughlin, Nev. Executive producer Hugh Jackman, Melanie Griffith, Eric Winter, Madchen Amick, D.B. Woodside and Carter Jenkins also star in this difficult-to-categorize musical/mystery/thriller. The series premiere is Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. on CBS. - Valerie Lai
"Kid Nation" - New reality show "Kid Nation" places 40 kids aged 8 to 15 in a deserted part of New Mexico for 40 days. Without adult supervision, the children create their own functioning society complete with leaders, laws and weekly council meetings. As one of the girls says, "There's no President Bush here." The series premiere is Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. on CBS. - VL
"Cane" - Alex Vega (Jimmy Smits) has just been given reign of his aging father-in-law's rum and sugar business in Florida-based drama "Cane." This heavily upsets his brother-in-law Frank Duque (Nestor Carbonell). Vega is confronted with rivalry inside and outside of the family as he seizes control of the business. "Cane" premieres Sept. 25 on CBS. - VL
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