Lie To Me Scoop

Question: It’s getting to that time of year where my TV schedule is loaded full of shows, some of which are going to make it and some won’t. So help me out: Which of the season’s new shows should I be watching? Also, are there any shows entering their second seasons that I should pick up (The Mentalist, Lie to Me)?—Matt

Matt Roush: All of this really depends on where your interests lie. If you’re a fan of crime procedurals, I’d definitely give The Mentalist a shot. Simon Baker is charming and the show is great fun. I’d also give Lie to Me a look in its second season. With Shawn Ryan (The Shield, The Unit) now running the show, it may spin off in some intriguing new directions. As for the new season, as I’ve noted before, my short list of shows to watch is heavier on comedy (Glee, Modern Family, Community, maybe The Middle) than drama: The Good Wife, FlashForward, V in November, maybe The Vampire Diaries and Eastwick, and for now, the under-construction The Forgotten is a complete unknown. Let me use this question as an excuse to plug our annual Fall Preview issue, which hits stands next week.

Source: TVGuideMagazine.com