Bill Harris’ TV must-sees for the week of Sept. 15:
1 Sleepy Hollow
Series debut: A mysteriously resurrected Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison) inexplicably finds himself in modern times. But he has not made this bizarre journey alone. A certain headless horseman is here, too.
When: Monday on Fox, Global
2 Dads
Series debut: Now the public finally gets to see what all the fuss is about. Does Archie Bunker-style humour work in 2013? This stars Seth Green, Giovanni Ribisi, Martin Mull and Peter Riegert.
When: Tuesday on Fox, City
3 Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Series debut: Former Saturday Night Live cast member Andy Samberg goes the sitcom route. He plays a childish yet effective detective. But he won’t have Justin Timberlake to bail him out this time.
When: Tuesday on Fox, City
4 Last Man Standing
Second-season debut: Willie and Si Robertson from A&E’s Duck Dynasty make their acting debuts as customers at the outdoor store run by Mike (Tim Allen). Wait, you mean Duck Dynasty isn’t an act?
When: Friday on ABC
5 Still Life: A Three Pines Mystery
Debut: Based on a novel by Louise Penny, this made-for-TV movie focuses on a small town that comes unravelled when a community member is found dead. Hey, doesn’t that sound just like Broadchurch?
When: Sunday on CBC
6 The Mindy Project
Second-season debut: Mindy (Mindy Kaling) has her new life in Haiti cut short when she falls ill. Meanwhile, James Franco guest-stars as an OB/GYN who also happens to be a sex therapist.
When: Tuesday on Fox, City
7 The Neighbors
Second-season debut: Just as Amber (Clara Mamet) and Reggie (Tim Jo) reveal to their families that they’ve been dating, an unexpected guest competes for Reggie’s attention. An alien concept, literally?
When: Friday on ABC, CTV
8 Deconstructing Dinner
Series debut: Ever wonder or worry about where your food comes from? This six-part documentary traces the path from field and farm to family table, with some surprising twists along the way.
When: Monday on ichannel
9 Bones
Ninth-season debut: Booth (David Boreanaz) last was seen breaking the heart of Brennan (Emily Deschanel) by taking back his marriage proposal. The story picks up a few months later.
When: Monday on Fox, Global
10 New Girl
Third-season debut: Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and Nick (Jake Johnson) decide to take the plunge with their romantic relationship. But after running away together, they find themselves in need of rescue.
When: Tuesday on Fox, City
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