By: Alyssa James
Freelancer

It just became fall and we all know what that means! New TV shows are starting up, old TV shows have been renewed for another season and it’s all done for our personal enjoyment. There is an extensive list of shows that have already premiered that are set to hit the TV scene within the upcoming months. Titles such as “Scream Queens” and “Pitch”, which premiered on Fox, “Luke Cage”, currently streaming on Netflix, and “Westworld” on HBO, are just a few to be named.

One show that recently premiered was “This Is Us”. Created by the writers and directors of “Crazy, Stupid, Love” comes a drama/comedy show following an ensemble of unique people who share the same birthday. Starring Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, and more, this is a show you won’t want to miss. You can catch “This Is Us” at 10 p.m. on NBC.

Another show that recently premiered was “Designated Survivor” on ABC. When an attack on the capitol takes place, Tom Kirkman, played by Kiefer Sutherland, is sworn into presidency due to being the designated survivor during the State of the Union. Still in shock from all that has happened, Tom must dive into politics head-on and lead the country, take care of his family, and figure out who led the attack on American soil. “Designated Survivor” is on every Wednesday at 10 p.m.!

Other new shows that are set to premiere include “Timeless”, which recently premiered on NBC, “Divorce”, premiering on HBO on Oct. 9, and “American Housewife”, premiering on ABC Oct. 11. Returning shows are also something to look forward to. Some of these are “Arrow”, played on The CW starting on Oct. 5, “The Big Bang Theory”, played on CBS starting on Oct. 27, and “Vikings”, played on History starting on Nov. 30. Make sure to check out these shows premiering this fall during your study breaks!

Contact the author at ajames16@wou.edu.