Chuck – NBC 8/7c – SEASON PREMIERE “Chuck vs. the Anniversary” – Chuck (Zachary Levi) and Morgan (Joshua Gomez) go on a rogue globe-spanning mission to find Chuck’s mom (Linda Hamilton). Meanwhile, Sarah (Yvonne Strahovski) and Casey (Adam Baldwin) follow a trail to Russia as they investigate the mysterious Volkoff Industries and its operative, Marco (guest star Dolph Lundgren). Back …

Our advance reviews of NBC’s new fall shows continues with a look at the new Wednesday night series, Undercovers. Although the pilot episode doesn’t quite have the magic  or the jaw-dropping moments we’ve come to expect from J.J. Abrams, Undercovers has the potential to be a lighthearted spy romp with just enough drama to stay out of parody territory. Gugu …

Another Friday afternoon, another round of spoilers! I noticed that several readers stopped by last week specifically for Rizzoli & Isles spoilers. Looks like that’s one show we need to keep digging for scoop on when it comes back for season 2! For now, let’s focus on shows that are airing now. Hellcats A new member of the squad, Betsey, …

Chuck season 4 premieres Monday at 8/7c on NBC. Want to know what’s happening this season? NBC has an extended preview that will catch you up on the last 3 seasons and introduces the new season (plus: Linda Hamilton!). Take a look:

The promo photos for TV shows are often photoshopped to the point that even the most unjaded eye can pick up on it. That’s fine. It’s what the networks do. Once in a while, though, a photo is so posed and reworked that I can’t ignore the post-processing trickery. Case in point, this cast photo for Lone Star, the new …

The Vampire Diaries – the CW 8/7c “Brave New World” – When a confused and desperate Caroline (Candice Accola) leaves the hospital and joins her friends at the Mystic Falls Carnival, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) wants to take immediate action, but Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) come to Caroline’s defense. Matt (Zach Roerig) is completely mystified by Caroline’s behavior, …

Hellcats – the CW 9/8c “I Say A Little Prayer” – Marti (Aly Michalka) is horrified when she discovers Wanda (Gail O’Grady) in the audience at qualifiers and banishes her from the stadium. After Charlotte (guest star Emma Lahanna), Savannah’s (Ashley Tisdale) sister and captain of the Hellcats’ rival team from Memphis Christian college, falls and suffers a serious injury, …

NBC unveils five new series next week, hoping to climb out of the ratings basement they found themselves in post-Must See TV. We’ll be reviewing each of these series this week, providing our opinion on whether or not they’re worth your time. Outlaw Starring: Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, Ellen Woglom, Carly Pope, Jesse Bradford Another legal show? Yes, complete with …

Life Unexpected – the CW 9/8c – SEASON PREMIERE “Ocean Uncharted” – Cate (Shiri Appleby) and Ryan (Kerr Smith) return from their honeymoom only to discover that major changes have been made at the radio station in their absence. A very confused Baze (Kristoffer Polaha) struggles with his feelings for Cate, and ends up hooking up with the hot new …

NBC unveils five new series next week, hoping to climb out of the ratings basement they found themselves in post-Must See TV. We’ll be reviewing each of these series this week, providing our opinion on whether or not they’re worth your time. Chase Starring: Kelli Giddish, Cole Hauser, Jesse Metcalfe, Rose Collins, Amaury Nolasco Chase is executive produced by adrenaline-loving …