It’s no secret that many of us have relied on television and binge-worthy shows to get us through quarantine and self-isolation. But now heading into fall, this is the time of year where TV lovers everywhere come together and rejoice that beloved shows are back with new seasons, and new exciting series are making their debuts.This year, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of new and returning series is definitely down, but TV isn’t out. From must-see reality and high-stakes drama to critically-acclaimed comedy and feel-good laughers, here's your
eTalk guide to what’s debuting, in production, and officially on hold until 2021.
September 17
The family that quarantines together, films together. This
krew returns for its 19
th season in September, but in case there was any confusion, this will not be the last season for the sisters and their families. Kim and co.
did announce they’re ready to end things, but not until 2021 with a monumental 20
th season.
September 18
Ratched, Netflix
Sarah Paulson stars as the legendary figure Nurse Ratched in this
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest prequel from TV mastermind Ryan Murphy.[video_embed id='2033634']RELATED: 'Ratched' star Sharon Stone gets candid about her family’s struggle with COVID-19 [/video_embed]
September 21
Grab your Sunday best and pour yourself a glass of Southern Comfort because this Gothic family drama is one to dig into. Kim Cattral (
Sex and the City) stars as a mother and wife who loses her husband (Gerald McRaney,
This Is Us) in a plane crash, and must fight to retain control of their Christian television network when his past indiscretions arise.
The self-deprecating comedy from one of Canada’s greatest musical talents is back for a second season. Follow along as Jann Arden’s fictional character deals with the repercussions of her decision in season one, all
while meeting some new superstar foes and dealing with her diverse family members.
September 23
Break out all of your best guesses, because this secret celebrity singing competition is back for a fourth season, and it promises to feature some of the biggest twists and most notable performers yet. Host Nick Cannon and judges Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger return.
September 25
Utopia, Prime Video
The anticipated adaptation of the 2013 British drama follows five strangers from an online comic book forum who realize that the fiction they love so much might actually be closer to reality. From the mind of showrunner Gillian Flynn (
Gone Girl,
Sharp Objects).
September 27
If U.S. politics are your jam then be sure to mark your calendars for this miniseries event.
The Comey Rule delves into the relationship between FBI Director James Comey (Jeff Daniels) and President Donald Trump (Brendan Gleeson) during the first few months of No. 45’s presidency. Holly Hunter, Michael Kelly, and Jonathan Banks also star.
Fargo, FX
It’s been a while since fans checked into this famous town. Thankfully after a three-year hiatus, the fourth season of
Fargo returns. This iteration of the anthology series stars Chris Rock, Jason Schwartzman, Jack Huston and Jessie Buckley, not to mention Timothy Olyphant in a recurring role.
September 27
The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy, Fox
If you’re into this long-running animation trio, tonight’s your night to invest in some pink-frosted donuts or a hamburger or two, and settle in for the long haul.
September 29
Weakest Link, CTV
Remember 20 years ago when Anne Robinson had everyone quoting, “You are the weakest link… goodbye"? Well with Jane Lynch fronting this anticipated reboot of the trivia show, it’s a pretty solid assumption that fans will once again be using the phrase… this time with the former
Glee star’s spin.
October 2
Emily in Paris, Netflix
If you were a fan of
Sex And the City or
Younger, get ready for this bright new series from creator Darren Star. The action follows Emily (Lily Collins) after she lands a gig at a marketing firm and moves to Paris, where there is plenty of action awaiting her.
October 4
This poignant period piece, based on the novel of the same name by James McBride, follows abolitionist John Brown and a young slave as they lead a group of freedom fighters. Ethan Hawke, Joshua Caleb Johnson and Daveed Diggs star.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond, AMC
The Walking Dead may be ending with its final season in 2021, but until then fans can sink their teeth into this spinoff—the second in the franchise.
October 5
Soulmates, AMC
In the mood for some stories of love? This episodic anthology puts a spin on matchmaking with the help of an A.I. that predicts who your exact soulmate is… for better or for worse.
October 8
Supernatural, CTV Sci-Fi Channel
Gear up for one final ride in that Impala, because after a slight production delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, Sam, Dean and Castiel are back for the last few episodes of the series’ final run.[video_embed id='2033321']RELATED: ‘Supernatural’ stars share emotional messages on the final day of filming [/video_embed]
October 12
Brent Butt and the rest of the gang are back for a third helping of this animated series, which is based on the popular Canadian comedy that ran from 2004 to 2009.
October 13
The Bachelorette, ABC
Everyone has been talking nonstop about Clare Crawley’s upcoming season, in which
she may or may not be replaced by Tayshia Adams after finding love early on. Bachelor Nation gets to see it all play out when the new installment finally airs.[video_embed id='2035841']RELATED: This season of 'The Bachelorette' gears up for some big thorns [/video_embed]
October 14
The Amazing Race, CTV
Travel may still be limited, but at least you can get your voyage on from the comfort of your couch with the 32
nd season debut of this global race. The season was filmed in full before the pandemic hit and now it’s here for all the travel junkies out there to live vicariously through.
October 15
Star Trek: Discovery, CTV Sci-Fi Channel
The third season of this Trekkie series is all about looking ahead—literally and figuratively. Follow along as Michael, Saru, Tilly and the rest of the crew try to put the pieces of the Federation back together after crashing more than 500 years in the future on an unknown planet.
October 16
Shark Tank, CTV
Tread lightly, because the sharks are back. Join Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, and Kevin O'Leary as they return to hear a slew of new potential business pitches, making and breaking dreams with each one of their investment decisions.
October 18
Who out there hasn’t wanted to race around a grocery store, filling up their cart with all of the most expensive things after watching previous editions of this game show? Luckily fans can relive the action with this new version of the classic series, as hosted by former
SNL star Leslie Jones.
October 19
The Voice, CTV
The swivel chairs are back in action on this popular singing competition, and this time around they’ll be filled by Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson. Which member of this dream team will mentor their picks to the ultimate win? You’ll have to tune in to find out.[caption id="attachment_4950796" align="alignleft" width="960"]
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October 21
The beloved period comedy is back for an impressive eighth season of ‘80s shenanigans, nostalgia, and homage-filled episodes. And yes, this year that includes the highly anticipated take on
Airplane!, the 1980 comedy featuring the likes of Leslie Nielsen and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
One of the first comedies to head back into production following the shutdown,
The Conners picks up with plenty of blue-collar family antics, sarcastic jabs, and the same political commentary that the series and its predecessor have always been known to inject into their storylines.
Black-ish, ABC
The network originally wanted to hold the seventh season of this award-winning, Black family comedy for midseason, but ABC revised that decision, pointing out that in the current cultural moment of global unrest over systemic racial inequality, telling Black stories and empowering the dialogue around them is more crucial than ever.
October 22
Superstore, NBC
The sixth season of this underrated comedy about the workers at a box chain retail store kicks off with one notable absence: America Ferrera departed the show at the end of season 5.
October 25
Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant team for this limited series from David E. Kelley and director Susanne Bier. The dark tale traces the story of a successful therapist whose world unravels following a violent death, a missing spouse, and a chain of revealing events.[caption id="attachment_4950797" align="alignleft" width="960"]
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October 27
The Pearsons are back for a fifth season, and you’re darned right that quarantine is going to factor into the Big Three’s storylines. Originally, the series was meant to premiere two weeks later on November 10, but the two-hour season premiere was
moved up because every once in a while we
can have nice things. Want to know more about what’s in store for the beloved family when the show returns?
Read all about it here.
October 28
American Housewife, CTV
The Ottos are back for another season of the family comedy, but there's a slight casting change heading into season 5. Julia Butters, the young actor who plays Anna-Kat, has departed the show to pursue new opportunities following her gig on
Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood. Replacing her is former
Life in Pieces star Giselle Eisenberg.
October 30
The Mandalorian, Disney Plus
Who couldn’t use a little more Baby Yoda in their life following the armpit of a year that’s been 2020? Luckily he’s back as the
second season of this
Star Wars prequel debuts.[video_embed id='2036304']RELATED: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 trailer is here [/video_embed]
November 2
It’s time to check in on a new season of this Freddie Highmore-starring series, which mixes medical cases with all the personal drama we know and love. The fourth season picks up after some pretty serious cliffhangers (and an untimely death) in season three, so fans had better buckle up.
November 5
Everyone's favourite theoretical physicist's origin story is officially returning for season four this year. The season will kick off with little Sheldon Cooper's graduation from high school and the daunting prospect of starting college at age 11.
In this new Chuck Lorre series starring Thomas Middleditch and Annaleigh Ashford, a divorced dad/therapist in need of a kidney transplant faces an unexpected twist of fate when a woman from his past offers to give him one of hers.
November 11
The Chicago series, NBC
Gear up for an action-packed night as all three Chicago-set Dick Wolf series (
Chicago Fire,
Chicago Med and
Chicago P.D.) return with new seasons.
November 12
Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19, CTV
The doctors and firefighters in Seattle are teaming up for a mega, crossover event premiere that will take up the entire evening. It all kicks off with two hours of
Grey’s, followed by an hour of
Station 19.
Law & Order: SVU, CTV
The Mariska Hargitay series unrolls an impressive 22
nd season this week. Tune in for more ripped-from-the-headlines cases, but also get ready for the show’s upcoming
Christopher Meloni-starring spinoff, which is expected to debut sometime in 2021.
November 15
The Crown, Netflix
Royal watchers everywhere are eagerly anticipating the fourth-season return of this period piece, which finally introduces the one and only Lady Diana Spencer (played Emma Corrin).[video_embed id='2015657']RELATED: Elizabeth Debicki cast as Princess Diana in ‘The Crown’ [/video_embed]
November 16
Abishola, Bob and their respective families are back for season two of this unconventional love story. In the season premiere, Bob's plans to propose are dashed when Abishola reveals she doesn't want a traditional marriage.
Court is back in session for
All Rise which is returning for season two this November. The series ended off in May with a virtual trial due to COVID-19, and season two isn't shying away from world events either. The premiere will pick up with the realities of the pandemic still ongoing and center on a police encounter at a protest.
November 17
David E. Kelley’s anticipated new drama is based on the Cassie Dewell book series by C.J. Box, and revolves around private detectives who join forces with an ex-cop in order to find two sisters who have gone missing in Montana. Katheryn Winnick (
Vikings), Kylie Bunbury (
When They See Us) and Ryan Phillippe star.
November 18
Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) continues to fight for justice in the second season of this drama, which is based on the wrongfully convicted prisoner-turned-litigator Isaac Wright Jr. This year, the story gets even more personal, which means the stakes will also be higher than ever.
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