Guest Author - Amy Ralston Young

The three major networks came out in full swing this week, announcing their new fall lineups to perspective advertisers. NBC was the first out of the gates, revealing four new shows. ABC announced 11 new shows, including four new sitcoms*, and CBS posted they’re making room for five new programs as well.

With all of the new shows coming, the networks had to clear out some room on their schedules, meaning some of your favorite shows may no longer exist. ABC canceled the sitcoms "George Lopez," "Help Me Help You" and "Knights of Prosperity," while the future of “According to Jim” is still up in the air. NBC dropped “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” and CBS cut “The Class.”

On a more positive note, CBS did manage to save a personal favorite, bringing back “How I Met Your Mother” for a third season. NBC is also bringing back “Scrubs,” which was dangerously close to cancellation. "Rules of Engagement" and "The New Adventures of Old Christine" were left off the schedule, but only temporarily.

All-in-all the lineups look promising – favorites returning and big names bringing new shows. I will miss “George Lopez,” but maybe I’ll find a new way to spend Wednesday nights.

Here is a look at what to expect in September. Some shows have been shuffled around by the networks. As always, check your local listings in the fall so you don’t miss your favorite shows!

ABC Primetime

Monday
8 p.m. — "Dancing With the Stars"
9:30 p.m. — "SAM I AM"
• Plot outline: A psychiatrist suffers from amnesia and now must try to
piece together the clues of who she was before – not the most pleasant
of people.
• Stars: Christina Applegate, William Abadie, Kevin Dunn, Jennifer
Esposito, Melissa McCarthy, Tim Russ, Jean Smart
10 p.m. — "The Bachelor"

Tuesday
8 p.m. — "CAVEMEN"
• Plot outline: Based on the GEICO insurance commercials, a trio of
cavemen try to make it through every day life in a modern-day city
• Stars: Josh Heard, Dash Mihok, Kaitlin Doubleday, Stephanie Lemelin,
Julie White, Bill English, Nick Kroll
8:30 p.m. — "CARPOOLERS"
• Plot outline: Four guys use their time together as carpoolers for a
little male bonding.
• Stars: Stephen Brophy, Eddie Goines, Fred Goss, Jerry O’Connell,
Allison Munn
9 p.m. — "Dancing With the Stars Results"
10 p.m. — "Boston Legal"

Wednesday
8 p.m. — "Pushing Daisies"
9 p.m. — "Private Practice"
10 p.m. — "Dirty Sexy Money"

Thursday
8 p.m. — "Ugly Betty"
9 p.m. — "Grey's Anatomy"
10 p.m. — "Big Shots"

Friday
8 p.m. — "Men in Trees"
9 p.m. — "Women's Murder Club"
10 p.m. — "20/20"

Saturday
8 p.m. — "Saturday Night College Football"

Sunday
7 p.m. — "America's Funniest Home Videos"
8 p.m. — "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
9 p.m. — "Desperate Housewives"
10 p.m. — "Brothers and Sisters"

NBC Primetime

SUNDAY
6 p.m. "Football Night in America”
7-10 p.m. “NBC Sunday Night Football”

MONDAY
7 p.m. “Deal or No Deal”
8 p.m. “Heroes”
9 p.m. “Journeyman”

TUESDAY
7 p.m. “The Biggest Loser”
8 p.m. “Chuck”
9 p.m. “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”

WEDNESDAY
7 p.m. “Deal or No Deal”
8 p.m. “Bionic Woman”
9 p.m. “Life”

THURSDAY
7 p.m. “My Name Is Earl”
7:30 p.m. “30 Rock”
8 p.m. “The Office”
8:30 p.m. “Scrubs”
9 p.m. “ER”

FRIDAY
7 p.m. “1 vs. 100”
8 p.m. “Las Vegas”
9 p.m. “Friday Night Lights”

SATURDAY
7 p.m. “Dateline NBC”
8-10 p.m. Drama Series Encores

CBS Primetime

SUNDAY
6 p.m. “60 Minutes”
7 p.m. “Viva Laughlin”
8 p.m. “Cold Case”
9 p.m. “Shark”

MONDAY
7 p.m. “How I Met Your Mother”
7:30 p.m. “THE BIG BANG THEORY”
• Plot outline: Two men know everything imaginable about science, but
nothing about life. With the help of a kind woman, all of that just
might change.
• Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco
8 p.m. “Two and a Half Men”
8:30 p.m. “Rules of Engagement”
9 p.m. “CSI: Miami”

TUESDAY
7 p.m. “NCIS”
8 p.m. “The Unit”
9 p.m. “Cane”

WEDNESDAY
7 p.m. “Kid Nation”
8 p.m. “Criminal Minds”
9 p.m. “CSI: NY”

THURSDAY
7 p.m. “Survivor”
8 p.m. “CSI”
9 p.m. “Without a Trace”

FRIDAY
7 p.m. “Ghost Whisperer”
8 p.m. “Moonlight”
9 p.m. “Numb3rs”

SATURDAY
7 p.m. “Crimetime Saturday”
9 p.m. “48 Hours Mystery”

*NOTE: ABC announced "Miss/Guided" as a new sitcom, but has yet to add it in their lineup.