Refresh your memory of where you left off with your favorite TV series, and find a new favorite this fall with the Beacon’s fall TV guide.
Returning T.V. Series
“The Big Bang Theory” season 8
Premieres Monday, Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. on CBS
Returns to regular slot on Thursdays at 8 p.m. on CBS on Oct. 30.
She said yes! Third time was the charm when Penny (finally) accepted Leonard’s proposal. After string theory is disproved and Leonard and Penny’s engagement announced, Sheldon Cooper is left with an uncertain future and decides he needs to go away and think – much to Amy’s dismay. Tune in for back-to-back episodes Sept. 22 to see what the future holds.
“NCIS: Los Angeles” season 6
Premieres in its new time slot Monday, Sept. 29 at 10 p.m. on CBS
The season ends with Callen and Sam trapped in a submarine – a submarine loaded with a dangerous gas used in explosives. While the rest of the team searches for their missing colleagues, Hetty faces flak from the higher ups about the White Ghost incident. See what happens next Sept. 29.
“Castle” season 7
Premieres Monday, Sept. 29 at 10 p.m. on ABC
After a day filled with tracking down a husband Kate Beckett didn’t know she had and some quick thinking by Martha and Alexis and a gift from a friend, the wedding day is saved. Until Kate gets a call and finds herself standing in her wedding dress at the scene of fiancé Richard Castle’s fiery car crash. Tune in Sept. 22 to find out Castle’s fate.
“Person of Interest” season 4
Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 10 p.m. on CBS
Season three took a dark turn with Vigilance conducting a justice-less trial of Finch and other U.S. officials. After escaping, Finch, Reese, Shaw and Root all took on new identities and the Library was destroyed. See what happens next when season four premieres Sept. 23.
New TV Series
“NCIS: New Orleans”
Premieres Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. on CBS
After being featured in two NCIS episodes back in the spring, NCIS: New Orleans is the newest spin-off of the hit drama, NCIS. Featuring Scott Bakula (“Star Trek: Enterprise” and “Men of a Certain Age”), Zoe McLellan (“JAG”) and C. C. H. Pounder (“Warehouse 13” and “Avatar”), NCIS: New Orleans takes a new turn in the Big Easy. Tune in Sept. 23 to see what’s in store for the New Orleans team.
“The Flash”
Premieres Oct. 7 on CW
Time TBD
Based on the comic book series, “The Flash” centers on Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) who suffers a freak accident that turns him into a superhero while seeking the truth about his mother’s murder. Allen vows to use his power to protect Central City from escalating violence. Follow his adventures starting Oct. 7.
“State of Affairs”
Premieres Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. on NBC
“State of Affairs” centers around CIA analyst Charleston Tucker (Katherine Heigl) whose job is to present the president with a daily briefing about the most vital security issues concerning the country. The series also stars Alfre Woodward as the female president. Follow this fast-paced political drama starting Nov. 17.
The SEC Network
Launches Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014
Football is almost here. Following in the footsteps of the Big 10 and Pac 12 conferences, the SEC network will launch Aug. 14. The first college football game is Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. featuring Texas A&M at South Carolina, and Temple at Vanderbilt at 9:15 p.m. The Vols will appear on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. for the home season opener against Utah State.
