FALL 2019 PREVIEW
A new judge decides to challenge the expectations of what a judge can be in this drama that look at the chaotic lives of various courtroom employees.
All Rise.
Premieres:
September 23 at 9pm
Starring:
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Simone Missick
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Wilson Bethel
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Jessica Camacho
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Marg Helgenberger
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J. Alex Brinson
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Lindsay Mendez
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Ruthie Ann Miles
THE FINAL WORD: CBS has made a legacy out of light procedurals with likable leads. This one feels like a harder sell and will face stiff competition from established reality franchises.
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A love story about a middle-aged sock salesman who falls for his nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over.
Bob Hearts Abishola
Premieres:
September 23 at 8:30pm
Starring:
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Billy Gardell
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Folake Olowofoyeku
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Christine Ebersole
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Maribeth Monroe
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Matt Jones
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Vernee Watson
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Shola Adewusi
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Barry Shabaka
Henley -
Travis Wolfe Jr.
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THE FINAL WORD: Chuck Lorre has yet to miss when it comes to CBS sitcoms and again he's assembled a strong ensemble. The trick here is going to be keeping Bob more charming than creepy.
A middle-age woman decides to start re-boot her life following a divorce and enters the world of medicine.
Carol's
Second Act
Premieres:
September 26 at 9:30pm
Starring:
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Patricia Heaton
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Ito Aghayere
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Jean-Luc Bilodeau
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Sabrina Jalees
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Ashley Tisdale
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Kyle MacLachlan
THE FINAL WORD: Patricia Heaton has had two long-running sitcoms that each ran for nine seasons. It's a safe bet she could go for the hat trick especially given it's a clever concept and it seems like a custom-made CBS series.
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A female psychologist joins a priest-in-training and a carpenter to investigate the Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries and decide if true evil is at play.
Evil
Premieres:
September 26 at 10pm
Starring:
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Katja Herbers
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Mike Colter
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Aasif Mandvi
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Michael Emerson
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Christine Lahti
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Kurt Fuller
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Brooklyn Shuck
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Skylar Gray
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Maddy Crocco
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Dalya Knapp
THE FINAL WORD: If audiences can get past some of the creepier elements of the series they may find themselves wanting to come back week-after-week. This is a strong cast and has the truly talented co-creators of "The Good Wife" guiding the action - it's definitely one to keep an eye on.
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A year after losing his wife, a widower's friends and family unite to help him re-enter the dating world.
The Unicorn
Premieres:
September 26 at 8:30pm
Starring:
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Walton Goggins
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Rob Corddry
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Michaela Watkins
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Omar Miller
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Maya Lynn Robinson
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Ruby Jay
THE FINAL WORD: Walton Goggins has been one of the most in demand actors for networks and it's clear why that's the case. Audiences should enjoy seeing this serial-go-to bad guy turn good and lead an ensemble with proven comedic chops.
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