This week’s TV schedule things begin to heat back up with the Fall TV season just getting started.
As you prepare for this new TV season, be sure and check out the GeekTonic 2011 Fall TV Season premieres guide highlight all the new shows and provide a detailed listing of all TV premieres for the Fall and early-winter TV season. Read on for the GeekTonic weekly TV update highlighting all the new premieres, finales and specials coming up this week.
CW brings back Sarah Michelle Gellar in “Ringer” this Tuesday
Sunday, September 11
America Remembers – 9/11 (8pm on PBS) A special documentary commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist attacks with memorial events and personal testimonies.
9/11: 10 Years Later (8pm on CBS) A special documentary hosted by Robert De Niro commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist attacks.
True Blood (9pm on HBO) Season 4 finale
Rebirth (9pm on Showtime) A documentary about five people whose lives were transformed by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
In the Flow With Affion Crocket (9:30pm on Fox) Season 1 finale
Curb Your Enthusiasm (10:05pm on HBO) Season 1 finale
Entourage (10:35pm on HBO) Season 8 finale which is also the final episode for this series
Monday, September 12
Bachelor Pad (8pm on ABC) Season 2 finale
Showhouse Showdown (10pm on HGTV) New Home & Garden series
The Best Thing I Ever Ate (10pm on Food) Season 6 premiere
The 2011 Miss Universe Pageant (9pm on NBC)
Tuesday, September 13
Rise Up (7pm on ESPN) Season premiere for a new ESPN reality series. Rise Up tells the story of four communities coming together to renovate their local high school’s athletic facilities. The inspirational, four-episode series will showcase renovation projects from start to finish and will also focus on giving students advice, training, and tools that they can use to become better athletes.
Miracle Babies (8pm on National Geographic Wild) New animal/nature series
It’s Worth What? (8pm on NBC) Season 1 finale
90210 (8pm on CW) Season 4 premiere
Ringer (9pm on CW) New drama/mystery series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. This one was originally supposed to air on CBS, but was moved to CW at the last moment. It actually looks better than CW’s standard fare. For a complete synopsis & preview video head to the CW New Premiere Page at GeekTonic
Parenthood (10pm on NBC) Season 3 premiere
I Hate My Bath (10:30pm on DIY) New home & garden series
Wednesday, September 14
H8R (8pm on CW) A new reality series about reality series stars. Yes you read that right. Mario Lopez hosts this new reality series from CW. Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey of Extra is working on a new show that pairs people with the celebrities they hate. This show lets reality TV’s biggest detractors meet face to face with the stars they loathe. First up will be Kim Kardashian and Jersy Shore’s Snooki. For a complete synopsis & preview video head to the CW New Premiere Page at GeekTonic
America’s Got Talent (8pm on NBC) Season 6 finale
Survivor: South Pacific (8pm on CBS) Season 23 premiere
Buried Treasure (8pm on Fox) Season 1 finale
America’s Next Top Model (9pm on CW) Season 17 premiere
Scammed (9pm on History) A special documentary/history show with Paul Wilson exploring the many schemes that have plagued unsuspecting people over the past hundreds of years.
Big Brother (9:30pm on CBC) Season 13 finale
Operation Repo (9:30pm on TruTV) Season 9 premiere
Hulk Hogan’s Micro Championship Wrestling (10pm on TruTV) New reality series where Former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan offers his “expertise” (and name) to the new Micro Championship Wrestling.
Up All Night (10pm on NBC) a new sitcom series starring Christina Applegate. A couple experience the fun of a new baby. The mom is a professional woman, the dad gets to take care of the baby at home. For a complete synopsis & preview video head to the NBC New Premiere Page at GeekTonic
Necessary Roughness (10pm on USA) Season 1 finale
Deadliest Warrior (10pm on Spike) Season 3 finale
Free Agents (10:30pm on NBC) New sitcom series borrowed from the original U.K. series. Two recently single coworkers end up becoming friends with “benefits.” For a complete synopsis & preview video head to the NBC New Premiere Page at GeekTonic
Thursday, September 15
Wipeout (8pm on ABC) Season 4 finale
The Vampire Diaries (8pm on CW) Season 3 premiere
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (10pm on FX) Season 7 premiere
Angels Among Us (9pm on CMT) New reality series – this first episode commemorates the 10-year anniversary of 9/11.
The Secret Circle (9pm on CW) A new drama/fantasy series for the CW set. After her mother dies in a mysterious accident, Cassie moves to a small town to live with her grandmother; after a series of strange and dangerous events, Cassie’s new friends reveal a secret. For a complete synopsis & preview video head to the CW New Premiere Page at GeekTonic
NFL Turning Point (10pm on Versus) New sports-based series that examines in-depth the crucial moments from each game.
Archer (10:30pm on FX) Season 3 premiere
Friday, September 16
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (7:30pm on Cartoon Network) Season 3 premiere
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (8pm on Cartoon) Season 4 premiere
2011 NCLR ALMA Awards (8pm on NBC) Honoring artistic achievements of Latinos in television, film and music; performers include Demi Lovato; Eva Longoria and George Lopez host.
Karaoke Battle USA (9pm on ABC) Season 1 finale
Need to Know (9:30pm on PBS) a news weekly hosted by, Jon Meacham, Editor of Newsweek. He will speak about current public affairs.
Roseanne’s Nuts (10pm on Lifetime) Season 1 finale
Saturday, September 17
Weathering Disaster (8pm on The Weather Channel) a new weather-based series. First episode is about a tornado in Oklahoma
Celebrity Nightmares Decoded (10pm on Biography) New paranormal series
Blue Mountain State (11pm on Spike) Season 3 premiere
Sunday, September 18
Top Gear (10pm on History) Season 2 finale
Monday, September 19
Eureka (8pm on SyFy) Season 4 finale
Hell’s Kitchen (8pm on SyFy) Season 9 finale
How I Met Your Mother (8pm on ABC) Season 7 premiere
Dancing With The Stars (8pm on ABC) Season 13 premiere
The Sing-Off (8pm on NBC) Season 3 premiere
Two and a Half Men (9pm on CBS) Season 9 premiere
2 Broke Girls (9:31pm on CBS) A new sitcom series starring Whitney Cummings. Experienced waitress Max Black teams up with her new co-worker, formerly rich Caroline, for a business venture. For a complete synopsis & preview video head to the CBS New Premiere Page at GeekTonic
Hawaii Five-O (10pm on CBS) Season 2 premiere
The Playboy Club (10pm on NBC) New period drama centered around the Playboy Club. Club regular Nick Dalton helps a new bunny out of a dangerous situation; the club's general manager tries to keep the mob from interfering with his business. For a complete synopsis & preview video head to the NBC New Premiere Page at GeekTonic
Castle (10:01pm on ABC) Season 4 premiere
Intervention (11pm on Lifetime) Season 11 finale
The Protector (11pm on Lifetime) Season 1 finale
Watch What Happens: Live (11pm on Bravo) Season 5 premiere
Tuesday, September 20
NCIS (8pm on CBS) Season 9 premiere
The Biggest Loser (8pm on NBC) Season 12 premiere
Glee (8pm on Fox) Season 3 premiere
NCIS: Los Angeles (9pm on CBS) Season 3 premiere
New Girl (9pm on Fox) New sitcom series starring Zooey Deschanel. After a sudden breakup with her long-term boyfriend, Jess (Deschanel) moves in with three single guys; Jess' friends try to help her start dating again. For a complete synopsis & preview video head to the Fox New Premiere Page at GeekTonic Based on the preview trailer, this one looks good although I saw a short clip from the premiere episode and I’m not as sure. I still plan to record it to see if it’s really funny or if the trailer just picked out all the funny parts to show us.
Raising Hope (9:30pm on Fox) Season 2 premiere
Unforgettable (10pm on CBS) New crime drama for CBS. A murder reunites former detective Carrie Wells with her ex-boyfriend and colleague; Carrie must use her rare ability (photographic memory) to help solve the case. For a complete synopsis & preview video head to the CBS New Premiere Page at GeekTonic
Tosh.0 (10pm on Comedy) Season 3 premiere
Teen Mom (10pm on MTV) Season 3 finale
Born to Dance (10pm on BET) Season 1 finale
Body of Proof (10:01pm on ABC) Season 2 premiere
Workaholics (10:30pm on Comedy) Season premiere
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