Category — Returning Shows

24 (January 2009, 24 episodes planned)Keifer and gang pretty much suffered the biggest blow thanks to the writers’ strike and won’t be returning until next year. However, there is some good news for fans to hold onto: producers are planning a two-hour special movie to air in the fall that will apparently bridge the gap between Day 6 and Day 7.

30 Rock (April 10, five episodes planned)

Tina Fey’s comedy returns with the episode “Subway Hero,” and on April 17th the much anticipated “Milf Island” episode will air, featuring 25 mother’s I’d like to … you get the idea. And by “I’d” I don’t necessarily mean me.

Back to You (April 16, five episodes planned)

The show will follow Brad Garrett’s Til Death when it returns, replacing Moment of Truth. You can be sure Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton will keep up their intense rivalry and power struggles.

Bones (April 14, six more episodes)

The cop show moves to Monday nights in what could potentially be the last season. In the first returning episode, “The Baby in the Bough,” Booth and Brennan try to find out who killed a mother by running her off the road.

Boston Legal (April 8, six episodes planned)

Despite health problems William Shatner will reprise his role as Denny Crane in the longtime David E. Kelley legal drama along with the rest of the gang.

Brothers & Sisters (April 20, four episodes planned)

Thankfully we haven’t been without Brothers & Sisters for too long, but those of you aching for a Sally Field/Calista Flockhart fix shall be pleased to know the show still has four more episodes to go.

Cold Case (March 30, five episodes planned)

“Andy in C Minor” is the title of the first episode back. The gang travels to a high school for deaf kids when blood linked back to a missing teen is found.

CSI (April 3, six episodes planned)

Grissom returns full-force in the episode “Grissom’s Divine Comedy” When the crew investigates the deaths of several witnesses in a big case.
CSI: Miami (March 24, eight episodes planned)

For those of you who do like David Caruso, he’s back sooner rather than later in the episode “You May Now Kill the Bride.” Look for a wedding to lead the team to a strip club.

CSI: NY(April 2, seven episodes planned)

Mac is back April 2nd with a doozy of a case. In “DOA for a Day,” the team follows an anonymous tip that leads them to an old warehouse in search of one of New York’s most-wanted criminals.

Desperate Housewives (April 13, six episodes planned including a two-hour finale)

There has been lots of talk about DH since we last saw the ladies of Wisteria Lane. Watch for lots of guest stars, including former Family Ties star Justine Bateman and

ER (April 10, six episodes planned)

The doctors page “Owner of a Broken Heart” on April 10th amidst wild rumours of a George Clooney return next season. In the meantime, if you’re feeling sentimental, check out Julianna Margulies’ new show, Canterbury’s Law.

Ghost Whisperer (April 4, six episodes planned)

There are plenty more ghosts to talk to, and you can be sure Melinda Gordon will find them. First up is Ned’s girlfriend’s father in “Home But Not Alone.”

Gossip Girl (April 21, five episodes planned)

Blair will have to keep a firm grip on whatever rungs of the social ladder she can manage to snap come the end of April. Watch for her to target Jenny Humphrey as retribution.

Grey’s Anatomy (April 24, five episodes planned)

Even though the Joshua Jackson (a.k.a. Cristina’s new love interest) storyline has been dropped, things will heat up when we return to Seattle Grace. Creator Shonda Rhimes has hinted that the ultimate goal is to see Meredith and Derek reunited, but a certain nurse may prove to be a wrinkle in that plan. For the first few episodes anyhow.

House (April 28, four new episodes planned)

Have you heard that Jason Lewis will be guest starring? Oh, sorry let me rephrase that so you know who I’m talking about… Have you heard that Smith, Samantha’s gorgeous boyfriend from Sex and the City will be guest starring? Cause he will be. And I’ll be watching!

Law & Order: SVU (April 15, five episodes planned)

Nine seasons and Special Victims Unit is still going strong. Te first returning episode is called “Undercover,” a simple titled that’s bound to have the usual titillating case to solve.

Moonlight (April 11, four episodes planned)

The People’s Choice for best new drama comes back full force on Apr. 11, although whether or not the show will come back for a second season is still unknown.

My Name is Earl (April 3, nine episodes planned)

Watch for Earl to have a dream about a rich hotel mogul’s daughter in the remaining nine episodes. I won’t give it away, but her first name rhymes with heiress and her last name rhymes with Milton. Ahem. Anyhow, she’ll be doing a special guest appearance as… well, herself, naturally.

NCIS (April 8, seven episodes planned)

The NCIS team goes on a “Stakeout” Apr. 8th when they accidentally witness a murder instead.

Numb3rs (April 4, six episodes planned)

“Black Swan” is the name of the first returning episode of the left-cranium drama. Don’s team busts a meth lab, but Don knows that there’s meaning behind the cliché more than meets the eye…

Rules of Engagement (April 14, six episodes planned)

Although some raised an eyebrow over the news that this series would be returning for a second season, it was generally decided that David Spade had to do something. Look for him and the rest of the gang to return for some more crazy adventures mid-April.

Samantha Who? (April 7, six episodes planned)

Christina Applegate reprises her role as the amnesic you-know-what-it-rhymes-with-twitch at the beginning of April, but it’s unknown whether or not she will return for a second season, so watch while you can, just in case.

Scrubs (April 10, five episodes left)

Many, many Scrubs fans were disappointed that this could be the comedy’s last season, but talk of an ABC pickup has given new life to the show. Watch for the Apr. 10th episode, “My Bad Too” in which Turk takes up Spanish.

Smallville (April 17, five episodes planned)

It’s about high time Clark Kent returned to television, and with another season secured by the CW, there are lots of storylines left to explore.

Supernatural (April 24, four episodes planned)

Details of the show’s return have been slightly sketchy, but the imminent return of a fourth season are not. The CW believes the show has enough of a following to maintain interest, despite being pitted against Grey’s Anatomy, and now Lost.

The Office (April 10, six episodes planned)

Word around the watercooler is that Dwight may be a daddy when the show returns after a very, very long hiatus. But the first thing we have to look forward to is a dinner party at Michael’s house. Bets are on a Jim/Pam appearance.

Ugly Betty (April 24, five episodes planned)

Although nothing is official, Ugly Betty is reportedly still in talks to acquire Lindsay Lohan to do a guest spot. Gabrielle Union will also make another appearance as Wilhelmina’s baby sis.

Without a Trace (April 3, six episodes planned)

Going out with a lackluster finish thanks to the strike has left us with little buzz on the return of Without a Trace. But watch for Jack, Samantha and the rest of the crew to return early April with plenty of more mysteries to solve.

TV Guide, By Amber Dowling 2008-03-18