My Broadcast Shows, 2022-23

    As we begin to close out the primary part of the 2022-23 television season, I believe that I should use this time to highlight the broadcast television shows that I have watched and enjoyed in primetime prior to the completion of network decisions to cancel or renew.

ABC:

  • When it comes to a fun family comedy, I would have never thought The Conners is exactly what we need. Though it had an admittedly painful few seasons to watch, this season has made it a must-watch show. Despite my hope for the series for the series to end after its fourth season, this season has made me hopefully for a potential sixth and final season to make this Roseanne continuation come to a proper conclusion.
  • Though I hate to say it, Abbott Elementary has grown on me. This fan-favorite series personally is not my favorite, but the cast chemistry is undeniable. The storylines this season really made me feel for these characters, and I believe this series will have a long life ahead of it that will hopefully inspire future educators for generations. It is easy to see why this show gained an early renewal.
  • Starting off the television season, Home Economics was the show that I looked forward to most on Wednesday nights. Airing as the last sitcom for the night, it is honestly a great series that deserved to have a full season. Many storylines this season never got to play out, and I would hate to see the series leave the airwaves so soon. Unfortunately, outside of Disney-owned streaming services, I believe this series simply would not work on another network.
  • Following the shelving of the Home Economics, I was reluctant to watch Not Dead Yet at first, though it won me over almost instantly. The Gina Rodriguez-led series carries a lot of heart and can hold its own on the television schedule. It should be an honest shame if this series is not allowed to grow.
  • The original series The Rookie first aired in 2018, and though it may be a police drama, it has always focused on the character development first. This season has not necessarily added to my enjoyment of the show, yet has not taken away from the earlier thrill either. I am delighted to hear this series will continue into next year, though I hope the series will continue innovating to not risk cancelation or losing my interest.
  • I have nothing against The Rookie: Feds, though I admittingly will say its existence has partially led towards my lack of interest in its parent show. This is primarily due to ABC's decision to move both series to Tuesday evenings as opposed to the former late-night slots of both series. While I have enjoyed this series for what its worth and wish for it to continue, I would not be heartbroken if the series is given a second thought.

NBC:

  • If you were to tell me NBC would host my favorite drama series of the season, I would instantly doubt you. Quantum Leap stole the show this season, and I am very grateful the peacock network has already allowed it to begin filming its second season. Its cast is stellar, and the storylines only got better.
  • I was unsure what to expect when Lopez vs Lopez first premiered, though I am immensely disappointed this series has yet to be renewed as of yet. Though it still has one episode to go, I would hate to hear that it may be its last. Taking a similar comedy approach to the aforementioned ABC series The Conners, it focuses on the fictionalized life of George and Mayan Lopez and it has a lot of potential to be a long-running series for the decade. If NBC does not pick this up, I sure hope that either ABC or Peacock provide it another chance.
  • As you may know, I am a sucker for television revivals, and Night Court delivered by providing an intriguing plot while staying mostly lighthearted. Despite not having the pure depth of the originating series, it does feel like a fun watch, almost entirely because of the acting dynamic between John Larroquette and Melissa Rauch. Hopefully the series continues to pay homage to its predecessor in its easily earned second season.

CBS:

  • While I hate to say I disliked the show at first, The Neighborhood is easily a great Monday broadcast, and its no wonder the series was already renewed after airing its hundredth episode. This season carried a lot of weight balancing powerful storylines with comedy, but did it with grace. I'm honestly excited to watch the remaining three episodes of this season before summer break commences.
  • Though I was late to the party, True Lies is such a fun show, and I am grateful to Facebook for spamming me with advertisements about it. Starring Steve Howey (Reba) and Ginger Gonzaga (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law), its premise of being an episodic based drama is a great refresher from the norm of constant serials. Here's to hoping the series somehow continues forward in some capacity!

Fox:

  • As the only confirmed cancelation on this last, Call Me Kat headlines Mayim Bialik as the titular cat café owner in a show that shows its heart. Though fun and quirky, the series is not afraid to utilize physical comedy or touch on real issues. I believe the fourth wall breaking series had its unfortunate peak in its second season with the departure of series regular Christopher Rivas, and never fully recovered. It was heartbreaking to hear about the loss of series regular Leslie Jordan this fall, but the series handled it with grace and love. I hope this series has a long streaming life!
Syndicated:
  • Co-hosted by former quiz show champion Ken Jennings and actress/neuroscientist Mayim Bialik, Jeopardy! is ultimately America's favorite quiz show, and was a regular pastime of mine up until recently. Sadly, my graduate school schedule has made it harder to watch daily, though the series has been at its peak these past three seasons, and I cannot wait to see this franchise continue to grow under executive producer Michael Davies.
Though it hasn't aired its second season yet, I recently rewatched The Wonder Years on Disney Plus, and ecstatic does not even describe the excitement I have for next season to start. Though I cannot speak for a show that has yet to air yet, I do urge ABC to give it an honest chance, despite airing in the summer. The summer season is often known as a burn-off time for series, and I would hate to see the sophomore series to get axed.

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