Fall TV preview

Students reveal which new, returning shows will keep them tuning in

Glee9/8c Wednesdays on FOX The show follows Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), a teacher who hopes to save McKinley High's Glee Club in spite of opposition from his wife Terri (Jessalyn Gilsig) and the high school cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch). Schuester's attempt might be successful with the help of the talented Rachel Berry (Lea Michele), who believes MySpace and show choir will take her to the top and the good looking, popular quarterback Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith) trying to protect his reputation.From Ryan Murphy, creator of "Nip/Tuck"

Vampire Diaries 8/7c Thursdays on CW The show is based on the book series of the same name by L.J. Smith. Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) and her brother Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) are adjusting to life without their parents, who died in a car accident four months ago. Back in school, Elena finds herself drawn to the new student, Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley), but she doesn't know Stefan's dark secret: he's a vampire."I like it because it stuck pretty close to the book with the exception of the description of characters."Senior Rachel Tinder, English education major

Gossip Girl9/8c Mondays on CWSpotted: young New York socialites leaving the comforts of their penthouses to start their lives as "normal" college students."Gossip Girl" follows the scandalous lives of an elite group of Upper East Siders through the eyes of an anonymous blogger. The show began in 2007 when the crew was still in high school. This season starts a new period in the lives of Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively), Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester), Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick), Dan Humphrey (Penn Badgley) and Nate Archibald (Chace Crawford) as they have all graduated and begin college. The show is based on the book series by Cecily von Ziegesar."It's so dramatic and intense. Chuck Bass is my favorite character because he's hot and mischievous."Sophomore Lilly McNeal, interior design and French major

Melrose Place9/8c Tuesdays on CWThe show is a new and updated version of the original series that first aired in 1992 and also includes some of the original actors. "Melrose Place" follows a group of 20-somethings living in an apartment complex in the Melrose neighborhood of Los Angeles. The lives of all the tenants are connected through the landlord, Sydney Andrews (Laura Leighton), a manipulative alcoholic. The series begins with the newest tenant Violet Foster (Ashlee Simpson-Wentz) finding a dead body floating in the complex pool."Originally I started watching it because my mom started watching "90210" and "Melrose Place" when she was my age, and the previews looked funny."Junior Danielle Larison, business major

HeroesTwo-hour season premiere at 8/7c September 21 on NBCThe award-winning series "Heroes" returns for a third season. After a global eclipse, leaving each of the main characters in possession of a supernatural power, genetics professor Dr. Mohinder Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) is convinced of his father's theory that among us are everyday people living with special powers. This season begins with the heroes adjusting to new lives and surroundings, some still trying to hide their powers while others promote their abilities to help others."I like to guess and try to figure out what's going to happen next."Sophomore Aaron Edwards, Electronic art and animation major

The Office9/8c Thursdays on NBCThis documentary-style show follows the nine-to-five lives of employees at Dunder Mifflin paper supply company in Scranton, Pa. Regional Manager Michael Scott (Steve Carrell) tries too hard to look cool and adores his "World's Greatest Boss" mug, which he bought for himself. Receptionist Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer); Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson), assistant to the regional manager; and sales representative Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) each bring a unique sense of humor to complete the half-hour comedy.The Office, based on the BBC hit, premiered in March 2005 and has since won numerous awards including an Emmy in 2006 for Outstanding Comedy Series.


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