Back behind the badge: Allison Tolman stars as a police chief in 'Emergence'
Alexa Swinton in a scene from "Emergence"
Now that the fall television season is in full swing, a cornucopia of new shows is competing for the attention of TV fans, and only the strong will survive. One of the most promising series seems to have it all with a mix of of drama, mystery, suspense and science fiction, not to mention a very likable star.
Back behind the badge: Allison Tolman stars as a police chief in 'Emergence'
Alexa Swinton in a scene from "Emergence"
Now that the fall television season is in full swing, a cornucopia of new shows is competing for the attention of TV fans, and only the strong will survive. One of the most promising series seems to have it all with a mix of of drama, mystery, suspense and science fiction, not to mention a very likable star.
48 Hours, on CBS
Correspondents present true-crime stories and examine cases in great detail in this season premiere. The award-winning program has been instrumental in the reopening of old cases, and has even led to the exoneration of wrongly convicted people.
American Housewife, on ABC
Katie (Katy Mixon) and her husband Greg (Diedrich Bader) struggle to instill some good old-fashioned values in their children in this season premiere. Katie often relies on the support of her best friends, Angela (Carly Hughes) and Doris (Ali Wong).
How to Get Away With Murder, on ABC
Oscar and Emmy winner Viola Davis stars as brilliant law professor Annalise Keating in the season premiere of this critically acclaimed drama. Season 6 will be the final season for the suspense-driven legal thriller.
Chicago Med, on NBC
The doctors and nurses of Chicago's leading trauma center struggle to keep it together as they treat patients in the season premiere of this medical drama. Oliver Platt stars as Dr. Daniel Charles, chief of the hospital’s psychiatry department.
Empire, on Fox
Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson return as hip hop music mogul Lucious Lyon and his wife, Cookie, in this season premiere. The series features exciting new music and high-profile guest stars such as Phylicia Rashad and Forest Whitaker.
Bob Hearts Abishola, on CBS
While recovering from a heart attack, salesman Bob (Billy Gardell) falls for his cardiac nurse, Abishola (Folake Olowofoyeku), a Nigerian immigrant, in this premiere. Undaunted by her lack of interest, Bob tries to convince Abishola to give him a chance.
Untold Stories of the ER, on TLC
Doctors and nurses share their most memorable experiences in back-to-back episodes. In this rebroadcast, a bridesmaid drinks too much and ends up in a coma, and a premature infant is abandoned in the hospital.
Hawaii Five-0, on CBS
The Five-0 continues to hunt down Aaron Wright (Joey Lawrence), an escaped criminal who intends to sell cyber weapons to the highest bidder in this rebroadcast. Also, a visitor at headquarters puts McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin) and the team in danger.
