ABC
Desperate Housewives
When: Returns on September 28; airs Sunday nights at 9/8c on ABC.
Main Players: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria Parker, Marcia Cross, James Denton, Nicolette Sheridan
What’s it all about?: The primetime soap takes a dark look at suburbia, where the lives of housewives aren’t as dull as we’ve always believed.
Where’d we leave off?: Was that Desperate Housewives in the final scenes of season four, or did Lost get a sexy makeover? As the turmoil surrounding Katherine’s ex died down, we were launched five years into Wisteria Lane’s future, affording us a view of some of the changes in store. In the new episodes set to launch this month, expect to settle back into the present.
ABC
Brothers & Sisters
When: Returns on September 28; airs Sunday nights at 10/9c on ABC.
Main Players: Sally Field, Rachel Griffiths, Calista Flockhart, Rob Lowe, Balthazar Getty, Ron Rifkin
What’s it all about?: The Walker family confronts romance, divorce, death, addiction, and infidelity, as they try hard to persevere, live their individual lives, and maintain a sense of familial normalcy.
Where’d we leave off?: Two big moments coming out of season two: Kevin and Scotty committing to a life partnership together, and another one of William’s big secrets got leaked to the family. These will no doubt affect the action in the upcoming season (no, not 24-type action, guys).