Now that the upcoming fall TV schedules for each of the five broadcast networks has been unveiled, click through our gallery to see some of the most intriguing new match-ups.
“The Brave” (NBC) vs. “The Good Doctor” (ABC), Mondays at 10 p.m.
Both are new series, both have medical doctors, and they each get to follow a killer reality competition. Who tops the early week late shift?
“Supergirl” (The CW) vs. “Lucifer” (Fox), Mondays at 8 p.m.
Who says the Devil can’t be on at 8? “Lucifer” shifts to a self-starter next season, when it will have to take on fellow DC Comics series “Supergirl.” Fortunately for Fox, that show is no longer on CBS, so the “Gotham” home will win this one.
“Superstore” (NBC) vs. “Black-ish” (ABC) vs. “The Mick” (Fox), Tuesdays at 9 p.m.
Three funny and relatively well-rated sitcoms all converge into one half-hour time slot. Which will draw the most laughs? (And more importantly … from the most mouths?)
“Empire” (Fox) vs. “Survivor” (CBS), Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
They fought it and fought it, but Fox has finally made “Empire” an 8 o’clock show. Can it top CBS’ “Survivor”? Probably not in total viewers, the way things are trending.
“The Big Bang Theory” (CBS) vs. “Will and Grace” (NBC), Thursdays at 8 p.m.
It’s TV’s reigning comedy champ (and by a mile) versus a former hero of NBC’s “Must-See TV” sitcom heyday. “Will and Grace” had better bring all of its viewers to 2017-18 to win this one.
“This Is Us” (NBC) vs. “Scandal” (ABC), Thursdays at 9 p.m.
Drama, drama, drama. Let’s be honest, “Scandal” doesn’t stand a chance here — but it could hurt “This Is Us” ratings a bit. Welcome to Thursday nights, Jack and Rebecca.
“Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders” (NBC) vs. “S.W.A.T.” (CBS) vs. “How to Get Away With Murder” (ABC), Thursdays at 10 p.m.
Geez, Thursday at 10 o’clock is just riddled with bullets, huh? Not exactly your feel-good time slot for the week. The Dick Wolf event series has perhaps the highest ceiling, though Shemar Moore’s new CBS show looks like a contender.
Go ahead and tell us in the comments section which shows you think will win — we’ll listen. For bonus points, what new series will be this season’s breakout hit?
