Each fall, a crop of new shows appears on the small screen. For those who appreciate good TV, trying to track what’s coming up can be a hassle.
There are plenty of strong returning shows. But for those looking for fresh diversions, here’s a day-by-day guide. (We’re sticking to basic network fare, and no new shows are scheduled for weekends.)
Monday
“Lone Star” (9 p.m., FOX)
A Texas con-man leads a double life while cashing in on his in-laws’ oil wealth. Starring Jon Voight and James Wolk. From the creators of ’90s primetime soap opera, “Party of Five.”
“Mike & Molly” (9:30 p.m., CBS)
Patterson competes with fellow “Gilmore Girls” alum Melissa McCarthy, who stars with Billy Gardell, in this sitcom about two people who meet at an Overeaters Anonymous gathering and fall in love. From Chuck Lorre, creator of “Two and a Half Men” and “The Big Bang Theory.”
“Hawaii Five-0” (10 p.m., CBS)
It’s a modern version of the 1968-1980 TV series about fighting crime in Hawaii. “Lost” star Daniel Dae Kim finds his second round of small-screen employment among the palm trees. Also starring Alex O’Loughlin, Scott Caan and Grace Park.
“Chase” (10 p.m., NBC)
Women who kick … well, you know what they kick… are hot this season. Here, Georgia native Kelli Giddish stars as U.S. Marshal Annie Frost, who heads up a fugitive apprehension team in South Texas. Also starring Cole Hauser, Rose Rollins and Jesse Metcalfe.
Tuesday
“No Ordinary Family” (8 p.m., ABC)
It’s about a family who acquires special powers when their plane crashes in the Amazon – but please don’t call it the second coming of “Lost.” A sci fi/comedy/drama/family show, “No Ordinary Family” has been touted as mash-up of “Heroes” and “Modern Family.” Starring Michael Chiklis, Julie Benz and Kay Panabaker.
“Raising Hope” (9 p.m., FOX)
From the creators of “My Name is Earl.” A young man with no direction finds himself raising an infant daughter among his kooky family after the child’s mother is incarcerated. Newcomer Lucas Neff stars, along with veteran actors Martha Plimpton and Cloris Leachman.
“Detroit 1-8-7” (10 p.m., ABC)
This is a character drama about a group of Detroit homicide detectives. It’s a crime show that promises to investigate both the community in which the investigations are taking place and the people fighting for the city. Starring Michael Imperioli, Natalie Martinez, James McDaniel.
Wednesday
“Undercovers” (8 p.m., NBC)
Wunderkind J.J. Abrams is back with this action-packed spy drama about two married former CIA agents who find themselves thrown back into the fray. Starring Boris Kodjoe, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Carter MacIntyre.
“Better With You” (8:30 p.m., ABC)
A romantic comedy examining three intertwined relationships – a long-time dating couple, the woman’s sister, who is about to marry her boyfriend of two months, and the girls’ parents, who have been married 35 years. Created by Shana Goldberg-Meehan, an executive producer on “Friends.” Starring Jennifer Finnigan, Joanna Garcia, Debra Jo Rupp.
“Hellcats” (9 p.m., CW)
Disney alums Aly Michalka and Ashley Tisdale lead this teen dramedy about cheerleading at a Memphis college. Entertainment Weekly TV inside man Michael Ausiello called it “Election meets Bring It On.” CW alum Tom Welling (Smallville) steps behind the camera as a producer. Also starring Gail O’Grady, Robbie Jones, Matt Barr.
“Law & Order: Los Angeles” (10 p.m., NBC)
The fourth spin-off of Law & Order, this incarnation of the popular crime drama is set to air after L&O: Special Victims Unit. Lead character Detective Rex Winters (Skeet Ulrich) is rumored to be introduced on “SVU” preceding the premiere. Also starring Alfred Molina, Terrence Howard, Regina Hall.
Thursday
“My Generation” (8 p.m., ABC)
A group of young adults whose lives were being filmed for a documentary prior to high school graduation, all meet up 10 years later. A mockumentary about life and how it doesn’t always turn out the way you plan. Starring Michael Stahl-David, Kelli Garner and Jaime King.
“$#^! My Dad Says” (8:30 p.m., CBS)
Boomerang kid, Justin Halpern, might be the most well-known Tweeter in America, but can it translate to the small screen, especially having to tone down the titular Dad’s famously R-rated utterances? “Will and Grace” creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick are going to try. William Shatner stars.
“Outsourced” (9:30 p.m., NBC)
Adapted from the feature film of the same name, “Outsourced” is set in a Mumbai call center for an American novelties company. The show is created by Ken Kwapis, who has directed multiple episodes of another NBC Thursday comedy, “The Office.” Starring Ben Rappaport, Sacha Dhawan, Rebecca Hazelwood.
Friday
“School Pride” (8 p.m., NBC)
Call it “Real Makeover: School Edition.” Each week, a crew will come in to revamp a public school badly in need of repair. Leading the fray are a SWAT commander, an interior designer, a comedian and a political correspondent. Actress Cheryl Hines executive produces.
“Body of Proof” (9 p.m., ABC)
A top neurosurgeon’s career is cut down after a devastating car accident. Trying to figure out what happened, she begins a new life as a medical examiner and has to figure out how to balance her relationships with the living and the dead. Starring Dana Delaney, Jeri Ryan and Geoffrey Arend.
“Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS)
Tom Selleck is back as the anchor of this show about a multigenerational family of New York City police officers. Also starring Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan and Will Estes.
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