(L-R) Jason Schwartzman, Ted Danson, and Zach Galifianakis star in the new HBO comedy "Bored to Death." (Paul Schiraldi/ HBO)
Make sure to program your DVR to catch all the new shows.
Gossip Girl
CW
9:00–11:00 p.m.
The kids head to college to cause more drama. JoAnna Garcia from CW’s “Privileged” and Hilary Duff join the cast as love interests for Nate and Dan.
The Jay Leno Show
NBC
10:00–11:00 p.m.
NBC’s experiment in moving Jay to primetime officially starts. Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Kanye West perform together and Jerry Seinfeld pays a visit.
Clash of the Gods
History
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Turns out that Homer’s opus, “The Odyssey,” may be based on real events. The History channel reviews the evidence.
Tuesday, September 15
Everyone’s favorite tearjerker is back.
The Biggest Loser
NBC
8:00–10:00 p.m.
The team format is gone, we have the heaviest contestant ever, and Daniel from season seven returns for a second chance.
The Cleaner
A&E
10:00–11:00 p.m.
In the second season finale, William must help an old friend (Richard Lewis) battle a heroin addiction.
Sons of Anarchy
Fx
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Season two premiered last week and it’s not too late to get hooked on this show about a motorcycle club controlling Charming, CA.
Wednesday, September 16
Football fans, Showtime pays homage to the 50th season of the American Football League.
America’s Got Talent
NBC
8:00–10:00 p.m.
Finally, a winner is announced. Odds are on a singer to land the Vegas gig, as the top ten is loaded with them.
Full Color Football
Showtime
8:00–9:00 p.m.
This five-part documentary traces the origins of the AFL, starting with Lamar Hunt’s desire to own a pro football team.
The Beautiful Life
CW
9:00–10:00 p.m.
Elle Macpherson and Mischa Barton headline this series about the world of high fashion models.
Thursday, September 17
NBC’s “Must See TV” starts off with a “Weekend Update” from Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers at 8:00 p.m.
Survivor: Samoa
CBS
8:00–9:00 p.m.
The 19th installment heads to the South Pacific where each tribe must pick a leader without speaking.
The Office
NBC
9:00–9:30 p.m.
Jim and Pam accelerate the wedding planning after finding out they are expecting. Plus, meet the Dunder-Mifflin interns!
Fringe
FOX
9:00–10:00 p.m.
Fringe is on its way to becoming a cult hit. The first episode picks up after Olivia’s visit to a parallel universe.
Friday, September 18
Friday’s will soon feature plenty of choices, including “Medium” (CBS), “Southland” (NBC), and “Smallville” (CW).
2009 Alma Awards
ABC
8:00–10:00 p.m.
Eva Longoria Parker and George Lopez host this award show honoring Latinos in the entertainment industry.
Crash
STARZ
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Dennis Hopper returns for season two of this show inspired by the Oscar winning movie. Eric Roberts joins the cast as a wealthy entrepreneur.
Weekend, September 19-20
Will “Mad Men” clean up at the Emmy’s again?
Saturday, September 19
Georgia O’Keefe
Lifetime
9:00–11:00 p.m.
Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons star in this portrait of artist Georgia O’Keefe and her relationship with Alfred Stiegltiz, who championed her career.
Sunday, September 20
61st Primetime Emmy Awards
CBS
8:001–1:00 p.m.
Fresh off his gig hosting the Tony Awards, Neil Patrick Harris is at it again, honoring the best in television.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
HBO
9:00–9:30 p.m.
In the first of ten episodes, Larry debates breaking up with his cancer-stricken girlfriend, Loretta (Vivica A. Fox).
Board to Death
HBO
9:30–10:00 p.m.
Jason Schwartzman, Ted Danson and Zach Galifianakis star in this new comedy about a down on his luck writer, who decides to become a private investigator to win back his girlfriend.
Dee Carlisi writes on pop culture and lives and works in New York.
