Joss Whedon and J.J. Abrams on one network?! Eliza Dushku and Joshua Jackson back on television?! This fall on Fox, two of the most brilliant and innovative minds in television are bringing viewers two absolutely thrilling series that are sure to keep us glued to the tube every single week.

After waiting almost two years for new episodes, 24 fans are going to get their Jack Bauer fix in November when Fox airs a two-hour special that will serve as a prequel to season seven. Fasten those seatbelts folks, the 2008-09 television season on Fox promises to be one of the most exciting yet.

Find out what's new on Fox and where your favorite shows have landed on the primetime schedule....

• Fox 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
• Fall Season At-a-Glance
• Photo Gallery of the New Dramas
• CBS 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
• The CW 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
• ABC 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
• NBC 2008-09 Primetime Schedule

^{Photo of the Dollhouse Cast: ©2008 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Kurt Iswarienko}

Remember when CBS used to be the network that appealed to a much older demographic? And then all of a sudden, this huge crop of cool shows appeared, giving the other networks a run for their money for the first time in many years. Since the early days of CSI and Survivor, CBS has been the most watched network on television.

Heading into the 2008-09 season, CBS is sticking to that winning primetime formula by making very few changes to the schedule. Five series have been canceled, but three intriguing new dramas are on tap for the upcoming season and they certainly sound promising.

Find out what's new on CBS and where your favorite shows have landed on the primetime schedule....

• CBS 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
• The CW 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
• ABC 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
• NBC 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
• USA Network 2008-09 Schedule
• Sci-Fi Channel 2008-09 Schedule

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Going into their third season as a network, the CW is making a bold statement by creating a primetime lineup that is sure to lure that ideal demographic away from the big guys. Spoiled rich kids living in fabulous zip codes is the name of the game this fall on the CW!

Before the pilot episode was even written, the 90210 spinoff began generating an incredible amount of buzz. Could this be the one show that finally propels the CW into the same Nielsen orbit as the others? Will the series live up to all the hype? As a huge fan of the original 90210, I can't wait to bring the zip back into my living room this fall!

Find out what's new on the CW and where your favorite shows landed on the primetime schedule....

• The CW 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
• ABC 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
• NBC 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
• USA Network 2008-09 Schedule
• Sci-Fi Channel 2008-09 Schedule

^{Photo of the 90210 Cast: Frank Ockenfels/The CW © The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.}

For many years, ABC struggled to find that perfect lineup of shows that would give the other networks a run for their money. Four years ago, ABC finally struck gold with new series such as Desperate Housewives, Lost and Grey's Anatomy. Each season thereafter, another crop of new series arrived. Confident that a successful primetime schedule is now intact, ABC is putting it all on the line by adding only one new drama series and canceling five others.

Canceled ABC Shows

• Big Shots
• Cashmere Mafia
• Men in Trees
• October Road
• Women's Murder Club

Find out what's new on ABC and where your favorite shows landed on the primetime schedule....

• ABC 2008-09 Primetime Schedule
• NBC 2008-09 Schedule
• USA Network 2008-09 Schedule
• Sci-Fi Channel 2008-09 Schedule

^{Photo: © 2008 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc./Kevin Foley}

Each year during upfront time, there is always at least one drama/dramedy I dearly love that is in danger of cancellation. The object of my obsession affection this year has been the CW's Reaper. This fantastic series has suffered from low ratings the entire season, making it an easy target for the cancellation pool.

I can't help but think that if only those Nielsen gods would just bestow that magical box in my home, I could become the Clark Kent/Buffy Summers/Sydney Bristow of all those underdog shows constantly in danger of cancellation.

In the case of Reaper, I am pleased to report that the CW has renewed the series! The show is scheduled to return midseason for 13 episodes. Did the Devil make them do it? Who cares -- I'm going to get my weekly dose of "Sock" next season. Life is good in TV land.

• Renewed 2008-09 Series
• Cancellation Scorecard
• More About Reaper

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This coming week is the biggest in the television world as the networks deliver their upfront presentations (a.k.a. fall schedules) to advertisers and reporters in New York City. This week we'll learn which new shows have been picked up, whether or not those "on the bubble" shows will return this fall and where everything will land on the 2008-09 primetime schedule.

The following is the upfront schedule:

Monday, May 12

• NBC - Although their 2008-09 schedule has been released, NBC will still deliver a presentation.

Tuesday, May 13

• ABC - Presentation begins at 4pm
• The CW - Presentation begins at 6:30pm

Wednesday, May 14

• CBS - Presentation begins at 4pm
• Turner Entertainment (TNT, TBS) - Presentation begins at 9am

Thursday, May 15

• Fox (now called FBC) - Presentation begins at 4pm

Pre-Upfront Buzz

• Nikki Finke at Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that Boston Legal has been renewed.
• Nikki also reports that FBC (Fox) has given the green light to Joss Whedon's thrilling new series Dollhouse.
• TV Guide reports that the CW has officially picked up 90210.

Stay tuned as we give you the scoop from all of the networks this week.

^{Photo of Eliza Dushku © Fox Broadcasting Co.}

The great Aaron Spelling was responsible for making huge stars out of actors such as Heather Locklear, Shannen Doherty, Marcia Cross, Farrah Fawcett and even his own daughter Tori. When Beverly Hills 90210 hit the scene in 1990, it made instant stars out of the entire cast, including a relatively unknown actress at the time named Jennie Garth.

During her 10-year run on 90210, Jennie Garth's famous character Kelly Taylor: stole Dylan from Brenda, almost died in a fire, unwittingly joined a cult, became a cocaine addict, was kidnapped and almost murdered, she was raped and then killed her attacker, opened a boutique with Donna and the list goes on and on....We loved every minute!

Kristin at E! Online reports that Garth will indeed bring Kelly Taylor back to 90210. All we know about the role right now is that Kelly will be working as a guidance counselor at West Beverly Hills High School (I guess Mrs. Teasley retired). The role is recurring and it's unclear how involved Garth's character will be with the rest of the cast. Perhaps Donna Martin and Dylan McKay will soon follow? As a huge zip code fan from back in the day, I can't help but remain optimistic.

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The annual upfront presentations hit New York next week, so naturally those cancellation rumors are running rampant. Although the networks have already issued renewals to most of their shows, those "on the bubble" series are about to find out whether or not they have earned a spot on the 2008-09 primetime schedule.

Over on ABC, several shows are in danger and it looks as though pink clips may have already been issued:

• According to Michael Ausiello at TV Guide, the folks at Men in Trees received their walking papers last week. The remaining episodes are scheduled to begin on May 28 and will include an alternate ending taped specifically in case the show was canceled.
  
  
• Kristin at E! Online reports that Women's Murder Club will not return next season. She also reports that Eli Stone will likely return next season.
  
  
• A source close to ABC tells me that the network has also canceled October Road.

Men in Trees and October Road inspired truly wonderful fan campaigns that will benefit thousands of people for many years to come. The remarkable people involved in these campaigns never gave up hope and fought until the very end. Future campaigners would be smart to follow their example -- and no matter what, never give up that passion and enthusiasm for your favorite shows!

^{Photo Credit: © American Broadcasting Companies, Inc./Bob D'Amico}

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation star Gary Dourdan may see what life is like for the criminals his character puts away each week now that the actor has formally been charged with three counts of felony drug possession.

The actor was arrested on April 28 when a patrol officer spotted his vehicle parked on the wrong side of the road, with Dourdan asleep in the driver's seat. After observing him to be "disoriented and possibly under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs," the officer searched the car and found prescription pills, drug paraphernalia, cocaine, heroin and ecstasy. He was arrested and posted bail five hours later.

Following an investigation, People Magazine reports that the Riverside County District Attorney's office has charged Dourdan (under his real name: Robert Gary Durdin) with one count each of possessing heroin, cocaine and ecstasy.

Will the soon-to-be former CSI star go to prison? Probably not since California offers a drug-diversion program. Riverside District Attorney spokesman Michael Jeandron states that, "upon successful completion of such a drug-treatment program, the charges could be dismissed."

Dourdan is scheduled to be arraigned on May 28.

^{Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images}

One of my favorite new shows this season has been the CW's Reaper. Many of the new 2007-08 offerings have been less than stellar and only a few have earned a permanent spot on my precious Tivo. This brilliant dramedy has consistently kept me completely entertained each week and earned that series pass before the credits began rolling in the very first episode.

While I dearly love all of the characters on Reaper, the one I find most entertaining is Tyler Labine, who plays the scene-stealing Bert 'Sock' Wysocki on the series. I had the incredible opportunity to chat with Tyler and found this talented actor to easily be one of the funniest guys around! Find out what Tyler had to say about his character on the show, who he is dying to share a scene with and how he gets along with the rest of the cast.

More About Reaper

• Interview with Ray Wise (The Devil)
• Interview with Jamie Kennedy (Ryan)
• Reaper Synopsis
• Reaper Photo Gallery

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