by Dorothy Snarker

Fox gleefully unveils the start for its returning shows

You’re going to want to make sure your couch is in optimal working condition the last two weeks in September. Why? Because Fox has announced the premiere dates for its new season and you’ll probably be glued to your couch to see the network’s slate of returning hits.

The festivities kick off with back-to-back So You Think You Can Dance and Glee starting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. I don’t give a hoot about who can or can’t cut a rug but I’m filled with the aforementioned emotion about Glee’s return. It borders on cruel how Fox is making us wait and wait for fresh episodes after debuting the delightful anti-High School Musical musical’s premiere episode in May. You can yell at me through a bullhorn anytime you want, Jane Lynch.

The premiereapolooza continues at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 with a fantastic one-two night of forensic fun as Bones and Fringe. To have Emily Deschanel and Anna Torv follow each other is almost too much hot smart gal crime solving for one night. Almost.

The unexpected renewal of Dollhouse brings the series back to Friday nights Eliza Dushku and Joss Whedon continue to do that mind-erasing, brain-washing thing they do at 9 p.m. on Sept. 18.

The doctors return to House at 8 p.m. Monday Sept. 21 with a two-hour premiere. No word on whether the not-so-good doctor will still be in the but house, where we last saw him in the season finale. Does Vicodin mix well with electroshock therapy?

Fox rounds out its returning premieres with The Simpsons and Family Guy Sunday, Sept. 27 and Lie to Me Monday, Sept. 28. No word on whether Jennifer Beals will be back to reprise her role as Tim Roth’s ex.

Fox also announced the debut of the new The Wanda Sykes Show for 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Anything that brings the hilarious out comic and new mother to my television screen is a good, good thing.

So, what do you think of the lineup and, seriously, is it September yet?

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Submitted by

Dorothy Snarker

on June 16, 2009 - 5:00pm.

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THE WANDA SYKES SHOW?!!!!

Submitted by

Cathy (28 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 5:52pm.

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!

Okay, I officially CAN'T WAIT for September!!!!

Yum

Submitted by

Strawbs (48 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 6:03pm.

Olivia Wilde... Yum... her gay episode of house was on today aswel, so fresh hottness

Eliza Dushku... Yum... she's awesome, but echo needs to do a gay episode

Emily Deschanel... Yum... she doesnt need to do a gay episode, love her

Im loving fox's line-up

I second that "Yum"...

Submitted by

Anguissette (43 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 6:25pm.

Olivia Wilde is of the hotness as is Ms. Dushku...

As for the "gay episode" needed in Dollhouse, Dushku was saying that they proposed one, but it didn't make the first season, so they're saying it'll more than likely be in the second season. *keeps fingers crossed* Let's just hope it involves Echo!!

Echo's alright, but...

Submitted by

Megan Rose Gedris (105 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 7:37pm.

I vote Sierra does the lesbian thing!

I 2nd that vote!!!

Submitted by

Marta_B (7 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 10:21pm.

I 2nd that vote!!!

Fine by me...

Submitted by

Anguissette (43 posts)

on June 17, 2009 - 5:30am.

That'll work! lol I can totally see that anyway.

gay on DH

Submitted by

goober (69 posts)

on June 17, 2009 - 7:43am.

i don't know about a gay episode, but there will be some queer characters/storylines appearing in the second season, as confirmed by Eliza herself:

http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2009/06/16/exclusive-dollhouse-star-eliza-dushku-reveals-gay-storylines-possible-cameo-by-nathan-fillion/

don't know if it'll be a one off thing or if they'll actually reveal someone we already know in the cast to be gay, but her comments are exciting!

boo computer!

Submitted by

goober (69 posts)

on June 17, 2009 - 7:47am.

posted twice? wtf?

oh well. i'll just use this space to oogle eliza.

Oh my!

Submitted by

Heather (1 post)

on June 17, 2009 - 2:52pm.

Ms. Eliza is one of my favorites, has been since her Buffy days. I have issues with the show, but not with Eliza!

Not that any of the other ladies are unpleasant to look at.

D:

Submitted by

Baby Honey Child (22 posts)

on June 18, 2009 - 1:18am.

Shhhh, don't say such things. Emily Deschanel totally needs to.

D:

Submitted by

Baby Honey Child (22 posts)

on June 18, 2009 - 1:56am.

Ick. Mis-posted.

Fringe

Submitted by

jennifer from p... (1434 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 6:52pm.

The one thing that makes the end of summer a bit less painful is the return of shows that we want back. I watch House because my one kid makes me. It's ok. BUT, Fringe is my favorite show since Buffy, so I'm soooo there. Dollhouse got good at the end and I expect big things from them as they try to hang on at Fox. Fox just pisses me off to no end. They create buzz and throw out experimental shows, but then ax them with regard to nothing.

Yeah for returning early....

Submitted by

LogLady (145 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 6:52pm.

....but they hey, Fox will put all these shows on like a 2-3 week hiatus so that the baseball playoffs can air...don't get me wrong i love me some baseball (go Red Sox!) but personally this sucks, i'd rather wait a few more weeks and have more eps air uninterrupted (a la lost's schedule) rather than have the season in fits and starts....

Emily Deshanel is sooosmart

Submitted by

Clara (878 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 6:53pm.

Emily Deshanel is sooosmart and beautiful and funny and has the most interstinglovely voice ever

plus she's Liz Feldman's friendo.she's perfect!"!

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Submitted by

mollyblooming (80 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 8:01pm.

Oh yes, I am counting the days already until Anna Torv, er, I mean, Fringe comes back. Actually, I really do love the show in general (I love the whole team, especially Walter's antics), Anna is of course a total bonus. She was so brilliant in Mistresses, and I'm happy for her success over here. Too bad they're moving the show from NYC to Vancouver - no more bumping into the set opportunities (they filmed near me in Brooklyn a lot).

Fringe is basically my one tv obsession at the moment - I've been watching my digital episodes constantly..so I need some new ones soon!

ye gods!

Submitted by

EggFace (60 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 8:38pm.

ahhhhh, i am going to die of too much awesome on the bones/fringe duo premiere. also, this will happen after i've been in college for about a month, so hopefully my roomie is also a fan because the laptop is going to be playing Fox nonstop. (wow, never thought *that* sentence would come out...)

Yay!

Submitted by

molas (43 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 8:48pm.

Wanda getting her own show is great news. She's the funniest woman out there. Love her.

Ecstatic for Glee to be returning! LOVED the pilot!

Ok, I get the Echo and Sierra nominations for the Dollhouse gay episode but I propose that it involve Dr. Saunders/Whiskey (Amy Acker) and Adelle DeWitt (Olivia Williams). That would be genius and quite hot.

so right!

Submitted by

dutti2901 (49 posts)

on June 17, 2009 - 2:54am.

i'm excited all my favorite shows are returning (fringe, bones and dollhouse) and i can barely wait for more episodes of 'glee'... i LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the first episode!

and on the whole lesbian episode "issue" for dollhouse... i'm in for dr. saunders and adelle! they'd make such a hot couple and olivia williams british accent just makes me melt like butter! i'm definitly on your side with that one!!! =)

BONES!

Submitted by

decoy (126 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 9:04pm.

Ah Bones is my favorite show! Only 93 days until its return... and when it does return Booth's amnesia better end immediately and Bones & Booth better be so shaken by the thought of Booth not remembering her that they get together. :)

I'm also excited for the return of Glee and Fringe!

YIPPEE!!

Submitted by

C Dawnn (12 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 9:46pm.

Waiting for Bones.. David Boreanaz is just soo dreamy.

.....fox

Submitted by

ltownballa422 (15 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 9:53pm.

i love love love fringe, bones. and dollhouse fox is coming with some hit shows now only if they would move dollhose from friday night so ppl will actually be home to watch it ........

I LOVE FOX!!!!!

Submitted by

weluvannatorv (33 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 10:12pm.

I don't know what to say, other than that I would strangle ANY animal with my bare hands for one night with either Olivia Wilde or Anna Torv. *sigh* And I love House & Fringe both because they r funny & actually make my brain get that funny tingly feeling again like I had all those years ago in high school...or was it junior high...when I actually liked learning difficult things, like big words. =) Anyway, know what channel I'll b watching...LOVE U FOX!!!

HA!

Submitted by

Anguissette (43 posts)

on June 17, 2009 - 5:41am.

I hope Fox (the Megan) didn't start a trend of animal strangulation as a display of Wilde devotion... ;)

Finally!

Submitted by

Kay (55 posts)

on June 16, 2009 - 11:42pm.

Wanda Sykes will FINALLY be on a channel that I actually am able to get!

I was a bit so-so about Glee after seeing that pilot preview, but Jane Lynch was so funny in it, so I'm sure I'll be watching it this fall.

Glee!

Submitted by

breakin52 (55 posts)

on June 17, 2009 - 12:56am.

I'm happy to see Lea Michele on TV!

YES!

Submitted by

Sarah (18 posts)

on June 17, 2009 - 6:56am.

house is back! i was going to be extremely pissed if they got rid of lena headly and olivia wilde.

*small typo: Sept. 16 cant be a thursday and a wednesday ; )

Bones/Fringe

Submitted by

TICA--LIGista (8 posts)

on June 17, 2009 - 10:29am.

Bones and Fringe premiere september 17 not 16

-SP

Yes!

Submitted by

Eillac (60 posts)

on June 17, 2009 - 1:07pm.

Eliza Dushku and Wanda Sykes... could this get any better?

Good

Submitted by

afan (63 posts)

on June 17, 2009 - 4:09pm.

I love Olivia W. - hope they team her up with a girl Please. She is not just hot but; a pretty dam good actress. I like Bones good show. Can't get into the others.

As much as I love JB her role on Lie to Me is pretty dull, actually the show itself is dull - I can't see it lasting unless they do a real shake up; stop being predictable and also let JB show off some of her acting talent.

Some really good stuff on other stations, crazy about Saving Grace. The closer with a dyke; gotta love that.

Greys with a gay couple. Seems better women parts not as much exposure as I'd like but its not as dismal as it could be. I also think K Moening has a show coming on and then theres Rachel.

Seems to me that the content, writing and structure of a lot of these shows is so much better then it was. I don't know if its because people are sick of the stupid Reality(not so real) shows or there is just a flush of talent - I don't care I like it. Things are looking up!!

Gleeeeeeeee!

Submitted by

dntelfan (110 posts)

on June 17, 2009 - 11:03pm.

The only show I care about is Glee. As Liz Feldman said, How can you watch music theater and not be in a good mood? Singing, dancing and snark? Yes please. Jane Lynch's character is absolutely hilarious, too.

The picture of Eliza Dushku

Submitted by

Louise (7 posts)

on June 18, 2009 - 5:08pm.

The picture of Eliza Dushku and Olivia Wilde side by side at the top, makes me melt a little.

o_O

Submitted by

Anguissette (43 posts)

on June 23, 2009 - 1:26am.

Just a little? *laughs*

FOX leading the way in developing great shows with women??!!

Submitted by

happykt (186 posts)

on June 18, 2009 - 10:28pm.

Fox is the home of the hideously fascist FOX News, who supports and promulgates all things relating to right-wing neo-Christian conservatives, including but not limited to: rampant homophobia, misogyny, xenophobia, and is the color guard of all things evil.

That's why I find it amazing that FOX has developed so many great shows that star strong, smart and sexy female leads and secondary characters. The schizophrenic personality of this network is mind boggling.

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by Dorothy Snarker

Fox gleefully unveils the start for its returning shows

Fox is the home of the hideously fascist FOX News, who supports and promulgates all things relating to right-wing neo-Christian conservatives, including but not limited to: rampant homophobia, misogyny, xenophobia, and is the color guard of all things evil.

That's why I find it amazing that FOX has developed so many great shows that star strong, smart and sexy female leads and secondary characters. The schizophrenic personality of this network is mind boggling.