NBC
The Biggest Loser: Families
When: Returns on September 16; airs Thursday nights at 8/7c on NBC.
Main Players: Alison Sweeney
What’s it all about?: Hopefully everybody’s a loser in this competition. There have been individual contestants, last year there were couples, but this time it’s families who have to shed the pounds to fatten their wallets.
Where’d we leave off?: Last season, Ali Vincent became the first-ever female Biggest Loser for the U.S. Now, entire families get their chance to be trained by fitness gurus Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels.
NBC
Law & Order: SVU
When: Returns on September 23; airs Tuesday nights at 10/9c on NBC.
Main Players: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Ice T, Michaela McManus
What’s it all about?: The spin-off chronicles the Special Victims Unit of the NYPD, a group of elite detectives who investigate sexually based crimes.
Where’d we leave off?: After another grueling case, Finn requested a transfer at the close of season nine. When we pick back up, will he stay or will he go? Also, guest stars aplenty in the premiere, with Luke Perry, Julie Bowen, and Sara Gilbert slated to make appearances.