PREMIERES
Rebecca Docter
Entertainment Writer, 19, mass communication sophomore
“Hostages,” CBS. Sept. 23
I am a complete sucker for the faux presidential genre  — “The West Wing” is one of my all-time favorites — so naturally I’m anticipating the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced “Hostages.”  Starring Toni Collette of “The Sixth Sense” and Dylan McDermott of “American Horror Story,” a presidential doctor whose family has been kidnapped is told to assassinate the president in order to get her family back.  The show should be equal parts suspense and political drama, making for some great Monday night television.
Sarah Nickel
Entertainment Writer, 21, mass communication junior
“The Goldbergs,” ABC, Sept. 24
As a “Wonder Years” fan, the idea behind “The Goldbergs” gets me pumped up, maybe even a little too much. I’m ready for a comeback of the good ol’ ’80s funny-family sitcom. It should be a refreshing break from fall dramas and reality shows that can make being an American semi-embarrassing at times. Also, how could Jeff Garlin or Wendi McLendon-Covey possibly fail as hilarious parents of three? Recall Rita of “Bridesmaids.”
Samantha Bares
Entertainment Writer, 20, English junior
“Dracula,” NBC, Oct. 25
Stoker’s vampire king has been dragged out by sci-fi writers time and again, and he has risen once again in the year’s fall TV line-up in NBC’s “Dracula.” This series is going to be a short-lived hot mess. But I can’t wait to see poor, gorgeous Jonathan Rhys Meyers hiss his way through this incarnation. It promises to be the most unintentionally hilarious sci-fi melodrama of the season.
Rob Kitchen
Entertainment Writer, 19, mass communication sophomore
“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” ABC, Sept. 24
Expanding its cinematic universe, Marvel releases its first TV show with “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” While these characters are entirely new, Agent Phil Coulson is a major draw, and like anyone who saw “The Avengers,” I’m curious to know how he’s back.
Leah Romero
Entertainment Blogger, 22, landscape architecture senior
“The Crazy Ones,” CBS, Sept. 26
First of all, I desperately need Sarah Michelle Gellar back on my TV schedule. And while I doubt “The Crazy Ones” will fill the Buffy-sized hole in my heart, I’m excited about it nonetheless. I’m trying to inject a little more comedy into my fall television lineup. And with Robin Williams and Bob Benson (James Wolk) signed on, I bet “The Crazy Ones” will be hilarious.
RETURNERS
Taylor Schoen
Entertainment Writer, 22, communication studies senior
“American Horror Story: Coven,” FX, Oct. 9
As a horror fan who has grown increasingly tired of box office scary movies, I’m eagerly awaiting the return of “American Horror Story.” Although its second season was rather lackluster, I have confidence in the upcoming installment. Jessica Lange, Angela Bassett and Kathy Bates starring together as a trinity of witches/renowned historical figures — yes, please! Plus, the majority of the show will have some familiar sights, considering it was filmed in the spooky city of New Orleans.
Katie Daigrepont
Entertainment Writer, 21, mass communication senior
“How I Met Your Mother,” NBC, Sept. 23
Nine years later, hopeless romantic Ted Mosby is finally going to meet his future wife. But as excited as I am, I don’t know if I’m ready for the show to end — “HIMYM” got me through a rather dull Christmas break, thanks to Netflix. But I guess it’s time for Ted’s poor kids to finally get up off of that awful leather couch. Oh, and here’s hoping for one last Robin Sparkles jam.
Aggi Ashagre
Entertainment Blogger, 20, psychology junior
“Scandal,” ABC, Oct. 3
SPOILER ALERT: Other than the “Game of Thrones” episode “The Red Wedding,” no other show had a moment as jaw-dropping as “Scandal.” It was revealed that Olivia Pope’s father is Rowan, the mysterious man involved with the black ops. It should be interesting to see how our lead “gladiator” interacts with a member of her family, especially one who has been secretly making her life extremely difficult.
Shamiyah Kelley
Entertainment Writer, 20, communication studies senior
“Awkward,” MTV, Oct. 22
With last season’s Matty-and-Jenna cliffhanger, I am beyond excited to see the next installment of “Awkward.” I’ve been having Tamara-isms withdrawal. After Ming’s recent ascent to leader of the Asian mafia, I’m curious to see how the storyline will play out. Let’s hope this season is amazeballs.
Kaci Yoder
Entertainment Editor, 22, mass communication senior
“Elementary,” CBS, Sept. 26
Most were skeptical when CBS debuted an American version of BBC’s “Sherlock,” especially with Lucy Liu taking on the iconic role of Watson. I’m as much a fan of the Holmes stories as I am of shaking up the norm, so it felt pretty satisfying to watch the even the saltiest critics eat their words by the end of the spectacular first season. And now the show is upping its badass lady quota by introducing the fabulous Natalie Dormer as Irene Adler? “Elementary” has snuck its way to the top of my radar.