Television — “Programs that are broadcast by
television.”
-Merriam Webster's Dictionary
The start of school
always made me excited not just for school supplies, etc., but it’s also the
beginning of the new television schedule.
Before the start of every new fall season, I also pick out a list of
shows that I want to watch and, depending on how good the shows are, I
typically reduce the list over the season.
Some of these are returning favorites and some are new shows that I’m
interested in watching.
Continuing
Dance Moms (9 pm Tuesdays, Lifetime) – After so many seasons of Dance
Moms, I’m still watching to see what the ALDC has in store. Spoiler: I’m so glad Chloe’s back as she was
my favorite dancer. Honestly, I’m not
sure how long the show will be on, but I’ll probably keep watching until it’s
over.
Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition (9 pm, Food Network) - Food Network is one of my go-to channels on television because I absolutely love food. Worst Cooks is one of the most inspiring shows on the channel because it shows that anyone can become a good cook. Also, I really enjoy seeing what kinds of foods they have to make on the show.
Wednesday, September 6th
Total Bellas (9
pm, E!) – I got hooked on this show from its precursor, Total Divas. I really like watching reality tv when the
show isn’t totally about drama. This
show focuses on how the Bella twins are growing their empire, and it’s super
inspiring to see them build their own business from the ground up. And yes, professional wrestling does come up
now and again.
Eric & Jessie (10
pm, E!) – Another reality show, I know I know.
This one also focuses on the empire that a woman is running and also how
she balances it with having a family. It
also follows her and her husband’s struggles with his football career. And plus, Eric Decker gives a dose of eye
candy.
Monday, September 11th
Counting On (9
pm, TLC) – So I feel no shame about what I’m admitting right now, but I’ve
followed the Duggars probably since their first special on TLC. Since I’ve seen the older Duggars grow up on
tv, it’s crazy to see them getting married and having children themselves. Tbh, Jinger is my favorite (probs since she’s
taking time to be an adult outside of her parents’ house before having
children).
Monday, September 18th
Dancing with the Stars (8 pm, ABC) – DWTS is having its 25th anniversary season this
season, and they picked the best cast because I actually know a lot of the
celebrities. I actually really want to
take ballroom dance classes so it makes me jealous that they get to learn.
Tuesday, September 19th
The Little Couple (9 pm, TLC) – Bill and Jen are probably my favorite people on television because 1) they haven't let anything get in their way of becoming a successful businessman and doctor, respectively, and 2) Jen's style is absolutely amazing. I've watched them since their show started and I've loved getting to see how they've grown their family through adoption. They just seem like such genuine people, and it's great to see how their lives play out.
Monday, September 25th
*Young Sheldon (8:30 pm, CBS) – I’ve seen
random episodes of The Big Bang Theory,
but this prequel to it has me so intrigued.
And the actor playing the younger Sheldon is adorable and I can’t wait
to see it. The previews of this show
looked really funny, and since Sheldon is a prodigy, his experiences as a 9
year old in high school are guaranteed to provide a lot of humor.
Tuesday, September 26th
*The Menendez Murders (10 pm, NBC) – One of
the best shows I watched this year has been The
People v. OJ (even though I keep putting off the last episode). This show really intrigues me since it’s a
similar style of show. However, I’ll
probably wait until the show is on Netflix because I don’t like waiting for the
next episode in shows like this.
Wednesday, September 27th
American Housewife (9:30
pm, ABC) – Oh my gosh, I think this is the funniest show on tv right now. If you’ve ever seen Four Christmases, the sister-in-law of Vince Vaughn’s character
plays the mom in this series. It follows
her as she navigates the cutthroat world of moms in a rich suburb. It’s similar to Bad Moms, but not as raunchy.
Thursday, September 28th
Grey’s Anatomy (8
pm, ABC) – Grey’s has been a favorite of mine for a while, even if they keep
killing off my favorite characters (I’m still not over Sloan and Lexie). Some of the plots are a little out there, but
the season ending cliffhangers always bring you back the next season wanting
more.
How to Get Away with Murder (10
pm, ABC) – I was very reluctant about putting this on my list, because the last
season bored me. I know it’s not really
an accurate description of law school, but it’s part of what drew me to it. I’m going to give it another chance this
season, but we’ll see if it stays on my list next season.
Sunday, October 1st
Shark Tank (9
pm, ABC) – My business background makes watching this show so much fun. I usually try to guess whether or not each
inventor will be backed by a shark, and it’s fun to see if I’m right or
not. I’ve also found some really
interesting new products that I’d love to try out.
Friday, October 6th
Once Upon a Time (8
pm, ABC) – I’ve watched this show since the beginning and have followed along
with all of amazing storylines and not so great ones. The Season 6 finale introduced a completely
new story about Henry and his adventures as an adult. While I’m sad a lot of the original
characters won’t be regulars any more, I’m excited about the new twists OUAT
will put on classic fairytale characters.
Wednesday, October 11th
Riverdale (8 pm, The CW) – I actually
just binged the entire first season of this show like last week, but I fell in
love with the storyline and the characters.
It blends the classic Archie characters with the mystery and intrigue of
a show like Pretty Little Liars. The
first season is on Netflix so you definitely have time to catch up on the drama
before the new season starts.
*Dynasty (9 pm, The CW) – This show is a
remake of a hit 80s show about the dueling oil company owning families and all
of their drama. I really enjoy shows
like this, which are something so different than I’ve ever experienced. Soap opera type shows like this engross me in
their storyline. I’m hoping this one
lives up to my expectations.
* new shows on tv
Because of my school
work, I typically don’t watch all of these shows when they first air. I typically watch them later On Demand when I’m
relaxing. I’m also the type of person
who likes having background noise when I study so I’ll watch some of the shows
when I’m reading for school.
