Fall 2012 TV Preview - PaleyFest

The Paley Center for Media has been putting on a Fall version of their "PaleyFest" in these "Fall TV Preview Parties" that feature screenings of this Fall's new pilots, and a few panels with the cast and crew of a few of the shows. Last week were the panels for NBC, CBS, and The CW, and will finish this week with Fox and ABC.

NBC's pilot screenings included The New Normal (with a panel of the show's cast), Go On, Revolution, Animal Practice, Chicago Fire, and Guys with Kids. A lot of these new shows you can actually watch online already via Hulu or iTunes. I actually saw Revolution before the panel and really enjoyed it. You can watch it here. The New Normal was also pretty good, so I think I'll keep watching that for a few episodes at least. Animal Practice was my absolutely LEAST favorite. Chicago Fire was just okay, but I'll probably stick with it (hopefully it gets better) - it's definitely a Dick Wolf show though. I didn't stay for Guys with Kids, but it doesn't seem like my cup of tea anyway.



CBS's screened episodes of Partners (with a panel of the show's cast), Elementary, Vegas, and Made in Jersey. I'll definitely be tuning in this fall for the first two shows. You could tell Partners was made by the team behind Will and Grace, but I think that's a good thing. Elementary was great too, so I hope to continue seeing great things from it.



The CW kicked off the night with a screening of the Arrow pilot (which I had already seen at Comic-Con, but hey, it was good so why not see it again. The screening followed a panel with Stephen Amell and the EP's for the show. In case you didn't know already, Stephen is a perfect human being. PERFECT. Can't wait for more episodes - and so glad it's paired with Supernatural on Wednesday nights this fall. Wednesday nights are now going to be my favorite night of the week. Other pilots screened were Emily Owens, M.D.(which, honestly, wasn't as bad as I thought, though definitely won't be my favorite show. It was basically like an extremely watered down Grey's Anatomy), and Beauty and the Beast. B&B was not the best show by any means, but I can tell its definitely a show I will like. I like that kind of stuff. Though I probably shouldn't get too invested because I fear it will be one of the first shows The CW cancels (we'll see after a few more episodes).

Fox's panel will be on Monday with previews of The Mindy Project, Ben and Kate, and The Mob Doctor. Honestly, I'm not looking forward to any of these. ABC's will be on Tuesday with Scandal, Malibu Country, The Neighbors, and Nashville. Really bummed that 666 Park Avenue and Last Resort won't be screening, especially since I know 666 did at the NY preview. I am looking forward to Nashville though.

After It Airs (Bones 5/14)

Bones
Season 7 Episode 13 - The Past in the Present

Summary:
Christopher Pelant's appeal of his verdict goes to trial, and Booth and Brennan do everything they can to keep him behind bars. But a new murder with ties to Pelant that the team hopes will put him permanently in prison takes a nasty twist that puts Brennan's freedom in jeopardy. 

Favorite Episode Recap:
'Bones' Finale Recap: Nothing Is The Way It Seems - BuddyTV

Bones Recap for the Season 7 Finale, Episode 13, "The Past in the Present": We're Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf! - Wetpaint

'Bones' season finale react: Brennan did WHAT? - EW.com

Extra: Bones Boss Answers Burning Finale Questions, Confirms Season 8 Time Jump and More! - TV Line

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Caroline: This isn’t a court of law. We don’t need proof. That’s why I like it.
Brennan: Sprinkling water on her head seems like an excellent way to counteract the sins she apparently committed before birth.
Booth: We’re at a murder scene here. Not a religious debate.
Sweets: Ringtones won’t hold up in court.
Booth: Sometimes you gotta work a little out of the system, Bones, for the greater good.
Angela: You wouldn’t kill anybody. / Brennan: I believe, under certain circumstances, I certainly would kill.
Booth: Let’s not change for this guy. I love you the way you are, Bones.
Brennan: Why do you think I missed it? / Wendell: Not because you’re the murderer! I don’t think that! I really don’t.
Wendell: I missed that. / Brennan: Perhaps you’re the murderer.
Booth: She didn't do it! / Angela: I know. But the evidence is going another way! / Booth: I’m the one who decides where the evidence goes and when!
Booth: What if he shows up to my house? / Caroline: Then you shoot him in the eyeball.
Angela: I’m just being selfish. If you go to jail, I don’t have anyone to go to baby group with
Booth: Can you just stop being so reasonable, please?
Booth: Fine. Knock yourself out! And I mean it.
Booth: You know she didn’t do it. Otherwise you wouldn’t have put that wrong address on the search warrant. / Caroline: I don’t know what you’re talking about, cher.
Hodgins: I just want to know how Pelant communicates with Skynet before he comes after me!
Booth: I’m gonna get my family back. You tell Bones that!”

Episode Promo Trailer:

Fox Renewals, Cancellations, and Pickups 2012

There have been a few renewals and cancellations here and there, but today was the day the internet EXPLODED with news of what the new television season will bring. I will continue to update this post throughout the next week, as Upfronts will be taking place in New York and we will be introduced to these new shows.

For each network, I list which shows have been renewed or cancelled (my shows will be bolded). Followed by a smiley face and exclamation points or a sad face and profanity. Then I will list all the pilots that were in contention for pick-up and whether or not they have received a green light or not. The shows I plan on watching will be bolded.

You can check out a full list (that includes other networks as well) of What's Renewed, What's Canceled, and What's Still In Between? (2012 Edition) via TV.com

You can read more details about all the potential TV pilots here.

Update 5/14/12: FOX announced their Fall TV Schedule for 2012. You can view the line-up below.
Update 5/15/12: You can watch the trailers for these new shows here. 

FOX

Alcatraz: CANCELLED
Allen Gregory: CANCELLED
American Dad: RENEWED
American Idol: RENEWED
Bob's Burgers: RENEWED
Bones: RENEWED
Breaking In: CANCELLED
The Cleveland Show: RENEWED
Family Guy: RENEWED
The Finder: CANCELLED
Fringe: RENEWED for final season. I plan on getting caught up this summer.
Glee: RENEWED
Hell's Kitchen: RENEWED
I Hate My Teenage Daughter: CANCELLED
Kitchen Nightmares: RENEWED
Napoleon Dynamite: not confirmed
New Girl: RENEWED
Raising Hope: RENEWED
The Simpsons: RENEWED
Terra Nova: CANCELLED
Touch: RENEWED
The X-Factor: RENEWED

New Dramas:

The Following: A new thriller about an ex-FBI agent, Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon), who leads the search to catch a diabolical serial killer, Joe Carroll (James Purefoy), who has created a cult of serial killers.
Cast: Kevin Bacon, James Purefoy, Shawn Ashmore, Natalie Zea, Valorie Curry, Jeananne Goossen, Nico Tortorella, Adan Canto, Billy Brown, Kyle Catlet
 
The Mob Doctor: A young female thoracic surgeon (Jordana Spiro) who becomes indebted to the South Chicago mafia is forced to moonlight as a "mob doctor" while also working full-time at Chicago's most prominent hospital.
Cast: Jordana Spiro, Zach Gilford, William Forsythe, James Carpinello, Jesse Lee Soffer, Jamie Lee Kirchner, Floriana Lima, Zeljko Ivanek, Wendy Makkena

New Comedies:

Ben and Kate: A single mother (Dakota Johnson) gets an assist from her brother (Nat Faxon) who moves in with her to help her raise her baby. The title character is a heightened version of Fox's brother, Ben Fox.
Cast: Nat Faxon, Dakota Johnson, Lucy Punch, Maggie Jones, Echo Kellum, Austin Stowell (guest/recur)

The Goodwin Games: High-concept family comedy about a father who leaves his fortune to his three children (Becki Newton, Scott Foley, Jake Lacy) -- but only if they will agree to his terms.
Cast: Becki Newton, Scott Foley, Felisha Terrell, Jake Lacy, Melissa Tang

The Mindy Project: A young Bridget Jones-type doctor (Mindy Kaling) tries to navigate her personal and professional lives.
Cast: Mindy Kaling, Ed Weeks, Chris Messina, Anna Camp, Zoe Jarmon, Dana DeLorenzo, Ed Helms (guest star), Bill Hader (guest star), Richard Schiff (guest star)

Not yet picked up (and probably won't be), or already cancelled: 

-The Asset
-El Jefe
-Guilty 
-Let It Go - poor Zachary Levi :(
-Like Father
-Little Brother
-Living Loaded
-Must Hire
-Prodigy Bully
-Rebounding
-Rogue

Fall TV Schedule 2012:
Monday:
8pm Bones
9pm The Mob Doctor
Tuesday:
8pm Raising Hope
8:30pm Ben and Kate
9pm New Girl
9:30pm The Mindy Project
Wednesday:
8pm The X Factor
Thursday:
8pm The X Factor
9pm Glee
Friday
8pm Touch
9pm Fringe 
Sunday:
7:30pm The Cleveland Show
8pm The Simpsons
8:30pm Bob's Burgers
9pm Family Guy
9:30pm American Dad