This Sunday cannot come soon enough. I’m not referring to the multitude of Easter Egg hunts I’ll be going on, I’m talking about the return of HBO’s megahit Game of Thrones. For those who don’t know what Game of Thrones is, first off hit yourself. Then, proceed to watch all of the episodes.

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The show, which is based off of George R.R. Martin’s Song of Fire and Ice, follows seven feuding families all clamoring for power over the mythical land of Westeros. Each episode constantly weaves between each family as their paths cross, often in violent ways.

What makes the show great is the moral ambiguity of (most) the characters in show. Though there are innumerable characters on the show to keep track of, there are none that you truly trust. You care about all of their fates, but with all of the drama, betrayals, and violence, no character is ever purely good. Though, there are those who are purely evil. The show is essentially a soap opera for men.

The show is brought to life by it’s extremely talented cast: Mark Addy plays King Robert, Sean Bean is the Loyal Eddard Stark, and Lena Headey as the temptress Cersei. But the real powerhouse of the show is Peter Dinklage as Tyrion, who is certainly the smartest and most devious character on the show.

The show also features giant wolves, brutal violence, magic, and excessive female nudity: all the key ingredients to making a successful show that appeals to men, though it is certainly not exclusive to the male population. And what sets the show from becoming just a shallow gore-fest is the complexity of the characters and the constant ethical dilemma: who can truly be the ruler of Westeros?

Fans have been eagerly awaiting Season 3 for over 10 months, and it’s hard to believe it’s almost here.

It seems like nothing but trouble has dogged NBC’s cult hit TV Community: from the hiatuses, to the supposed cancellations, to many of the people who make the show successful dropping out, being a fan of the show is as painful as it is rewarding.

Poor ratings hinder “Community”‘s popularity.

The basic premise is that the show follows a group of students going to community college and the adventures that their friendship brings. From Doctor Who parodies, to school-wide paintball fights, the show is constantly flexing its quirky and inventive muscles.

The show is supported by a magnificent assemble cast including Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Jim Rash and Chevy Chase. Everyone in the show is irreplaceable as they all bring a unique personality and perspective. Though the acting may be great, it’s the writing that makes this show what it is. The writers are constantly drawing hysterical jokes from popular culture and integrating different genre styles to make the show interesting. It really is one of the best shows on television, but unfortunately it suffers from such poor ratings and because it’s competing at the same time with mega-hit The Big Bang Theory.

However, that’s not the only trouble that’s hurting the show. Recently, show runner and creator Dan Harmon dropped out because of challenges from NBC. In addition, Chevy Chase is gone due to the fact that he argues with everyone off screen. In the newest season, Harmon’s presence is missed much more than Chase’s. Many of the jokes in the current season are flat and just don’t hit. The show lacks the punch and zing that it had when Harmon was supervising, and as a loving fan it’s painful to watch the show start to slip.

In addition, the current season, which was supposed to air back in October 2012, only just started in February. This has caused some real dichotomies between the show’s setting and ours (the Halloween episode debuted on Valentine’s Day). Though it sounds like a funny set up, it soon loses its humor.

No matter what, we’ll always have the first three seasons, which are brilliant alone. I highly recommend them. But as a loyal fan to the show, it’s difficult for me to face the facts. The reality is that the show is lacking in what made it so lovable in the first place. I will stick with it, but I worry about my excitement for the show if it doesn’t shake off the rust.

I’ve always been a fan of the U.S. version of The Office, despite those loyalists who refuse to acknowledge it because they consider the British version vastly superior. But I’ve always stood by the show because it’s always made me laugh. The show is on its 9th and final season, and while I am upset to see it go, I think it’s for the best.

The show is told in a documentary-style, with the camera movements acting like a person walking around capturing each moment. It also features interviews with the different characters describing their interpretations of the events unfolding. It follows the events that unfold in a small town paper supplies office.

The show has propelled many of its actors to success on the silver screen, including Steve Carrell, John Krasinksi and Ed Helms. It has also seen many bosses, including Michael Scott (the true boss of the show), Andy and Deangelo Vickers, who was played by Will Ferrell and was an upsettingly unfunny character.

The show is so funny because of its ensemble cast, with many minor characters that usually steal the show with their one or two lines they speak per show (looking at you Creed). Together, these characters not only work together, but also make each other’s lives more interesting.

The show also has a lot of emotional baggage for me, as it was first introduced to me by my sister who I almost never get to see. So whenever I think of the show, I remember that day when she took me to the local Blockbuster Video Store (I’m old, alright?) and introduced me to this great TV show.

However, as much as I’m not looking forward to it leaving, I understand why. Frankly, the show just isn’t as funny as it used to be. Even the final seasons with Steve Carrell weren’t as funny, as they really wore out the humor of the character. In addition, the ratings are horrible, and hopefully the viewers will turn to other shows like Community once the show has ended.

If you’ve never seen an episode of The Office, I recommend seasons 1 through 6, as those were the episodes that brought the most laughs. While the show still has some comedy in it, it is running out quickly, and it’s good to see the show quit before it gets too stale.

It takes quite a bit for a TV show about a “wacky family” and their week-to-week hijinks to distinguish itself from the plethora of current shows based on this premise, but somehow Fox’s Raising Hope has done just that.

The show follows the Chance family, which is made up of characters all unique in their own ways. First there’s Jimmy and his adventures in raising his daughter Hope (get it?). However, there is no mother in the picture. See, one night Jimmy was driving and this crazed girl got his attention. She said she was being chased and needed a place to lie low. So where did Jimmy have in mind? His car. And in the moment of the confusion and passion of her appearing, they proceeded to make love.

He brings her home, and they all are enjoying a nice breakfast, when what should come on but a news alert about a serial killer that escaped. And this serial killer looks eerily similar to the girl that Jimmy entertained the night before. She is then struck by Jimmy’s mother Virginia by a TV and taken away to jail. Nine months later, his daughter Hope is born, and he is now charged with her upbringing. That is the premise of the show.

Jimmy is joined by his mother Virginia and father Burt, who were also young parents when Jimmy was born. There is also Maw Maw, Jimmy’s senile grandmother. They are supported by a cast more colorful than a box of crayons, from Frank the creepy grocery store clerk, to Dancin’ Dave, a guy who rollerblades around listening to his boom box.

The characters and humor are wonderful, though a few of the jokes can at times fall flat as they really play to the lowest level of humor. But this does come anywhere close to ruining a great show.

What makes the show exceptional is the earnestness and sweetness, as you truly see a boy trying to do right by his daughter and be the best father possible so she grows up well. It’s truly a wonderful show that is not only funny, but also feels realistic of a family hanging together as they face all sorts of problems that any family is subject to.

If you are interested in starting the show, but intimidated by the fact that it’s on its third season and worried you can’t catch up, fear not: the show plays by a week-to-week storyline structure, so you can really jump in at an point and understand what’s going on.

Get ready Boy Meets World fans, because the show is coming back with a new twist. It’s called Girl Meets World and it will follow Riley, the 13-year-old daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews. We saw Cory growing up, and now we will see his daughter do the same.

The show is slated to air on Disney Channel, which (to be honest) is the worse idea ever. Why? Because those who saw the original show know that the storylines were emotional, sometimes dark, and involved real-life situations. So I really don’t know how they are going to incorporate all of that on a G or PG-rated television network. The original show was aired on ABC, which is owned by Disney, ironically.

It’s been over 10 years since Boy Meets World ended; however, it is not forgotten. The show has become a pop cultural phenomenon throughout the years, and has even paved the path for a new generation to watch the show, including myself.

Back when the show was airing, the couple that we were all rooting for was Cory and Topanga. From elementary school, to junior high, to high school and finally to college, these two never let go. When obstacles came their way, they managed to get through them. This finally led them to say “I do.”

Another couple that we were all rooting for was the epic bromance between Cory and Shawn. How can you not love that bromance? These two were from different worlds, but they came together by a bond of friendship and the wrath of Mr. Feeny.

Oh yes, who couldn’t forget Mr. Feeny and his words of wisdom? Also, who couldn’t forget Mr. Feeny’s love and hate relationship with the young Matthews brothers, Eric and Cory. He was the best neighbor, teacher, principal and professor anyone could have. Or he could have just been a very creepy old man who followed the kids throughout their lives. I’ll go with the first.

Now will Mr. Feeny make an appearance in Girl Meets World? The production is still in the early stages, but Disney has confirmed that Ben Savage who played Cory Matthews in the original series is being brought back. Also, his lovely wife Topanga Matthews, play by Danielle Fishel, is on board for being in the sequel.

No other cast members from the original series have been asked yet, but Rider Strong, who played Cory’s best friend Shawn Hunter, has stated that he has not been asked yet. He also said that he wishes not to be a part of it, because the television show should focus on Cory and Topanga’s daughter rather than the return of all original cast members.

So let’s hope that he’ll at least make a guest appearance along with the original cast members, especially Mr. Feeny.

Another person returning to the new series, who was also in the original series, is Michael Jacobs, the co-creator and producer of the original show. He will serve as executive producer in the new series and show runner as well.

Disney is expected to film its first pilot in February 2013. Casting has been sent out to find 13-year-old Riley Matthews, her older brother Elliot Matthews, and her best friend Maya who has a troubled past.

So who’s ready for Girl Meet World?

The streets! The lights! The gossip! That’s right guys; Gossip Girl is back and this time in its sixth and final season. For six years now, Gossip Girl has portrayed the so-called fictional lives of Upper East Side’s elites and want-to-be’s. The show will end their run after its tenth episode.

The show’s final season premiered on Oct. 8, with the same question as the first season. Where is Serena van der Woodsen?

Well, she’s now called Sabrina, her fictional character in Dan’s book. Not only that, but she’s in love with a guy name Steven Spence (Barry Watson, 7th Heaven). Yep, so if that’s not crazy enough for you, then how about the fact that Dan and Georgina Sparks are rekindling their magic for pure evil. Say it isn’t so. The duo is back, and this time they are destroying the Upper East Side.

Dan got dumped by Blair because she caught him cheating with Serena (who did it on purpose), but Blair also wanted to be with Chuck. So Dan is officially a lonely boy.

Heartbroken and “fed-up” with this environment, he plans to write a tell-all novel to ruin the reputation of all Manhattan elites.

Two elites in particular are Bart Bass and Lily van der Woodsen/Bass/Humphrey—whatever her new name is now. That’s right, papa Bass is back from the dead and not only took Rufus’s wife but also Chuck’s company. You know, the company that Chuck built successfully on his own? Bart Bass is a piece of work, as well as Lily.

Lily chose Bart over Rufus. Why? I don’t know, but I’m really hoping that the writers have some really good explanation for it. But if Lily is that crazy to choose a man who faked his death over good guy Rufus, then we know where Serena get her craziness from. It must be a Rhodes’ family thing.

Speaking of Rufus, he is taking in a stray name Ivy. Oh yes. The good-hearted fellow couldn’t resist taking in a victim of his ex-wife’s cruelty. So then they sleep together, and Dan walks in on them. Talk about awkward. Where’s Gossip Girl when you need her? Oh yeah, not a fan of our main friends right now.

Most importantly, Gossip Girl is not a fan of Serena, which creates conflict for our golden boy Nate. When looking for Serena, Nate asks Gossip Girl for help, and she doesn’t tell Nate where to find her at first. Not until Nate blackmails her with her identity, which according to executive producers, will be finally revealed to viewers.

However, let’s talk about the show Gossip Girl as a whole. Many fans were so excited when it came out. It was such a guilty pleasure, and we loved, loved, loved the drama. There were moments when fans were like, OMG!

But as the show continued on, it fizzled. When the cast went to college, the show lost a little bit of its edge. Now the executive producers are promising us that this season will go back to its first season roots, but also go forward with these characters.

Well Gossip Girl has only nine episodes left (eight, when this issue comes out). So, they can only do much in so little time.

Another premiere on the CW was The Vampire Diaries. The Salvatore vampire brothers have come together to help the woman they love transition into a vampire.

You heard right! Elena Gilbert is now a vampire, which means one thing: senior year gets a little bit more complicated. Not only do these kids have to worry about school, but now they also have to worry about vampire hunters and other threats that the writers can come up with. Talk about stress.

Before we get into details in what will happen, let’s talk about how it happened.

Elena and Matt were driving back to Mystic Falls, when Rebekah stood in the middle of the road, causing Matt’s car to go off the road and off Wickery Bridge, the same bridge that Elena and Jeremy’s parents lost their lives and where Elena would also lose her life. Stefan saved Matt’s life, because Elena asked him to.

Season four opens up with a new opening sequence where characters of the show reveal what has happened in Mystic Falls, leading to our heroine’s death and waking up in transition. Both Salvatore brothers are there and tell Elena that she died with vampire blood in her system, which was given by Meredith after Elena was taken to the hospital due to her injuries caused by Klaus.

Elena is upset, and she is not the only one. Stefan is upset that he let it happen. Damon is upset that his brother let her die and saved Matt. Jeremy is upset that everyone that he cared about died because of vampires and now his sister is one of them. Then there’s Matt, who is upset because he lived and Elena died, became a vampire and had everything to live for. Pretty much, everyone’s upset about something.

So there are a lot of emotions going on, especially when Caroline finds out that Tyler is alive. Well, it’s Klaus since he took over Tyler’s body. Confused? Oh yeah, but it makes an awesome Caroline and ‘Klyer’ make-out session scene, then a punch in the face from Caroline. Rule number one Klaus: don’t deceive vampire Barbie.

However, ‘Kyler’ ends when Klaus demands to be back in his body by Bonnie, who uses dark magic again, defying the spirits. Her use of the magic causes her ties in the other world to be broken, and she is ultimately unable to save Elena from her vampire fate.

Meanwhile Elena, Stefan and Rebekah are taken hostage by the council. Rebekah enjoys watching Elena die, until she watches the devotion that both Elena and Stefan have for one another.

In her final minutes, with the help of Rebekah, Stefan kills a body guard in hopes that Elena will feed and live, and she does. Thus, Elena saves Matt from a very angry Damon, showing her vampire face.

Matt then goes to see Stefan, where they chit-chat about how Matt needs to prove that his life was worth saving. Meanwhile, Elena and Damon talk about Elena’s final decision over the Salvatore brothers and the fact that Elena’s memories coming back, memories which Damon compelled her to forget in the first place.

When all said is done, Elena and Stefan are on roof of the Salvatore mansion watching the sun rise, and hoping for their new together forever.

However, one relationship that ended was the sibling bond between Klaus and Rebekah. Rebekah, who was tired of Klaus never choosing her while she always stood by him, got even. She took the last remaining blood of Elena’s and destroyed it. Really mad, Klaus breaks her neck ending their bond.

But that wasn’t the scene the most shocked fans. During the last scene of the episode, the pastor in charge of the hostage takeover gathered everyone with vervain to discuss their next step, only to open the gas pipe in the house, lock the house with everyone in side (including him) and burned it. Take about WTF!

That’s what happened. Now, what will happen in the upcoming episodes? Let’s begin with the fact that the love triangle is reinstated. Elena’s going to need help, and what better people to help her than the Salvatore brothers?

Next, we have a vampire hunter by the name of Connor, played by Todd Williams. He won’t be making any friends, unless he can persuade young Jeremy. Not only that, but we will learn more about these hunters in a flashback in episode four, where Elijah makes his return on the show.

Two people making their return is a girl name April played by Grace Phipps. She will be an old childhood friend of Jeremy. Another returnee making a presence once more on the CW is The Secret Circle’s Phoebe Tonkin. She will play a werewolf name Haley who helped Tyler break his sire bond from Klaus.

So there’s what will happen in the upcoming episodes of The Vampire Diaries. Now, the real question is did Elena chose the right Salvatore—and who’s the next to be dead?

The friendship that started with fish fingers and custard now ends that way, too. On Sep. 29, Doctor Who notoriously said goodbye to companions Amy Pond and Rory Williams. In all its glory, head writer and executive producer Steven Moffat wrote the most tearful goodbye ever.

Before the show went into its seventh season, news came about that actor and actress Arthur Darvill and Karen Gillan were leaving the show after this season. However, as the start of the production got closer, it was announced by Moffat that they would both leave in the fifth episode of the season.

As the fifth episode got closer, many fans speculated how the Ponds will go. Many assume that they would die, and they were right, sort of. The Ponds’ final trip with the Doctor was New York City in the 1930s, where River Song joins the party and the Weeping Angels crash in.

The Weeping Angels take Rory hostage and zap him back to the past, where the Doctor, Amy and River must go and save him, only to be trapped by the Weeping Angels in hotel, where they see a much older version of Rory die.

Things get much worse when the book that the Doctor is reading in the beginning of the episode reveals to be the future of the Ponds. In order to prevent that future, the Doctor stops reading it and decides to read the chapter titles instead. But he is shocked when he sees that the final chapter heading is “Amelia Pond’s Final Farewell.” Therefore, the Doctor does everything in his power to stop that from happening.

When we first met Amy and Rory, their relationship was not ‘till death do us part’ just yet. But this episode proves that otherwise. Bring out the tissues, because that vow and the love that both Amy and Rory share proved to be too strong for the Doctor to save them.

The Ponds met their demise when Amy realized that she couldn’t live without Rory, and sacrificed her traveling with the Doctor to be with him. This leaves the Doctor devastated, knowing that he couldn’t save his friends or even see them again, since they are locked in time. Even more heart aching is when we see a scene where there’s a tomb stone with both Rory and Amy’s names on it, stating that they are gone for good.

Yet, the Doctor still receives a little bit of closure from River, when she figures out that the book will be given to Amy to manufacture and that she will write a post script for the Doctor (an afterword in which the Doctor, in the beginning of the episode, rips out of the book. The Doctor hates endings). The Doctor then runs through Central Park to retrieve the last page and starts reading it.

Amy describes to the Doctor that her and Rory’s life was well. Amy also pleas to the Doctor to not travel alone. She says that he is not himself when he does. Finally, she says to him that there’s a little girl waiting in the garden and go to her. Then, fans are given a flashback to a little Amelia Pond, waiting for the Doctor to pick her up. Amy continues, asking the Doctor to tell little Amelia about her adventures with pirates, dolls, lizards, space whales, painters, vampires, and her biggest adventure yet, Rory. The scene ends with Amy saying, “This is the story of Amelia Pond,” with the last shot of young Pond.

Doctor Who was not the only show with a tearjerker. Another show was Elementary.

For those who don’t know the show Elementary, I’ll give one word. Sherlock. Yep, it’s one of those shows that takes a British television phenomenon series and turns it into an American television series. Nothing wrong with that if it’s only a really remake of that show. But don’t call it a remake, says the show’s creator, Robert Doherty. He says that it is nothing like Steven Moffat’s Sherlock. That statement may be true, since Elementary’s Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Jane Watson (yes I did say Dr. Jane Watson, because Dr. Watson is now a woman) are partners in crime in the city of New York.

Call me crazy, but turning the bromance into a romance just ruins Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories. I mean, it’s now awkward to have Irene Adler in the show (if she even makes an appearance) because there could be a jealousy story line now, which there wasn’t before. Not cool.

Not to mention that Dr. Watson is played by Lucy Liu. Take a deep breath everybody and relax. Whether or not they do have that romance, there still needs to be chemistry, and let me tell you something—it was no Fourth of July. I saw stiffness, bad camera angles (which Paul Falcone will be very upset about), and no male Watson.

As time went on, I was hoping for improvements, but I got nothing. I was hoping and waiting that something would happen to attract me to next week’s episode, but it didn’t.

However, I came to the conclusion that fans of BBC’s Sherlock are not going to like this version of Sherlock. Why you ask? Because when you already establish actors who can play these characters, they own it. No offense to other Holmes and Watsons out there like Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, but Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman own those roles. Yet, their performances can’t be done without amazing writing from Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, and Steven Thompson, as well as amazing directors Toby, Euros Lyn and Paul McGuigan. As a result, any movie or television series Sherlock-based will not make it into comparison of BBC’s Sherlock.

Everyone from politicians to Italian-American organizations to my suite mates rejoice in happiness that the disaster called Jersey Shore is finally coming to an end. However, this is a sad event for MTV.

The sixth and final season of the Jersey Shore starts on Oct. 4.

After all, they may be forced to play music on their music television station instead of showing self-pronounced guidos spend extravagant amounts of money on hotels, bling and overall swag. No matter how you are feeling about the fantastic and much-needed ending, let us reflect on the history of this terrorizing show.

Jersey Shore first premiered in December 2009 as an outlet for Americans to chuckle at eight housemates living on a “reality” show and causing shenanigans. By the fourth season, the show had gained 8.8 million viewers, more than any other show on MTV has ever had.

By season five, Jersey Shore returned to season one ratings as the average viewers had a revelation: they could be so much better than these characters instead of watching them terrorize other countries. Before ratings dropped any lower and costs increased, the show had to be stopped.

At first glance, things seem to be looking up as these beasts make some changes to their lives. “The Situation” is living with a sober coach and Snooki is now mom to a baby boy. Do not turn on the television just yet; there is more to come from these guidettes.

Did you really think that Snooki’s child was born to be off of television? Surely he will be shown in a leopard onesie and gold chains. For those purposes, Snooki & JWOWW was just picked up for another season. Hopefully, the spinoff will fail as miserably as the original.

For those who want to see even more idiocy, there will be a marathon on Sept. 6 at 10 a.m., followed by a “Gym, Tanning, Look Back” reflection episode at 5 p.m. This makes sense because everyone has grown so much since the start of the show.

The sixth and final season of the Jersey Shore starts on Oct. 4. Until then, be grateful that your roommates are not as horrifying as the ones on the show, and if you are looking for swag, there is always Justin Beiber.

Every summer we are welcomed by shows like White Collar, True Blood, and (do I dare say it?) reality shows like Keeping up with the Kardashians.

However, it is that time of year again where we say goodbye to those shows for now and say hello to the fall shows. Whether it’s vampires, doctors, cops, top models, family drama or crazy teenagers, we know good things are coming to entertain us viewers.

Therefore, if you are a fan to these fall shows, then sit back and read the following. But if you are new to these shows, then do the same exact thing, because this is your guide to know what is good and coming on television.

ABC—It started with everyone deciding to go their own way and it ended with a tearful goodbye. Grey’s Anatomy returns with more deaths than usual.

In the season finale, Meredith, Derek, Mark, Arizona, Cristina and Lexie found themselves in a plane crash that led to Lexie’s death, a heartbroken Mark, a very serious hand-injured Derek, and a paralyzed pilot.

Now, all the doctors must support each other to survive while help arrives, but it may be already too late. The show’s ninth season starts Sept. 27 at 9 p.m.

AMC—Forget about vampires and werewolves, and remember when zombies took over the world.

Yup, The Walking Dead is back, and this time there is no going back. Last season, Rick killed Shane, but then killed him again when he returned as a zombie.

Now as the boss, it’s his way or the highway, and not many are happy, including his son and his pregnant wife whose child could be Shane’s.

The season also starts off when the gang decides to get back what is theirs from the zombies and turn it into a safe haven. Whether or not they are successful, the season starts Oct. 14 at 9 p.m.

BBC AMERICA—If you are more into shows whose characters have a bit of an accent, then this is your network.

The top-notch show that you all should be watching on this network that may even give Syfy shows a run for their money is Doctor Who.

For those who know it, you know the deal. For those who don’t know it, let me give it to you straight up. A crazy but brilliant man is an alien, travels throughout space and time in a blue telephone box that is bigger on the inside, occasionally picks up hot women, and may cause some shenanigans here and there.

Don’t believe me? Then watch the show to see for yourself. The seventh season of the show is the beginning of the end for some characters, and it airs Sept. 1 at 9 p.m.

CBS—We all know the story of the bromance between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson.

It is a story told countless of times through Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories, Guy Ritchie’s movies, and Steven Moffat’s television series.

But now comes a new tale or twist to the story, in which a modern-day Sherlock Holmes is a recovering addict, and Dr. Watson is a woman.

Yup, Dr. Jane Watson to be exact. She will be played by Lucy Liu. Whether or not it will turn romantic, you can bet there will be a lot of tension between these two.

The show Elementary starts Sept. 25 at 10 p.m.

CW—New president equals big changes. Yet, one thing that remains constant is the network’s biggest show, The Vampire Diaries.

Forget about Team Jacob or Team Edward, what about Team Stefan or Team Damon?

That’s right; the show’s storyline is driven by a girl’s choice between two vampire guys. But last season ended when the girl finally chose, then died and became a vampire. Now heading towards their senior year, the young group must face their biggest challenge yet, which could put everyone they love at risk and destroy the town they grew up in.

The show starts its fourth season on Oct. 11 at 8 p.m.

FOX—The Big Apple is calling their names. Glee returns with a whole new drama.

Last season, Finn let Rachel go, so she can pursue her dreams in New York City, while Sue Sylvester is becoming a mom.

You heard right. Motherhood is calling to the once villain of the show. But don’t worry, there is a new villain in town, and she goes by the name of Kate Hudson.

The actress will be guest starring in the show, along with Sarah Jessica Parker and actor Dean Geyer. The season begins on Sept. 13 at 9 p.m.

FX—If you are more into the scary genre, then American Horror Story is your guilty pleasure.

From the creators of Glee, the show continues on with a whole new story and whole new cast. After killing off the Harmon family, the show will focus on Jessica Lange’s character Constance Langdon.

Some returning stars, such as Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Lily Rabe, will make an appearance. New stars such as Adam Levine, Jenna Dewan, Clea DuVall, James Cromwell, Mark Consuelos, Chloë Sevigny, and Chris Zylka will join the cast. The new season starts in October of 2012.

NBC—Something new and hot is coming out to cool out the summer transition into fall.

From the creators of Law & Order comes Chicago Fire. The show will focus on the personal lives of heroic firefighters and paramedics, and show that life isn’t always as easy as it would seem.

Starring House’s Jesse Spencer, The Vampire Diaries’ Taylor Kinney and Sex in the City’s David Eigenberg, the show premieres Oct. 10 at 10 p.m.

NEW YORK (AP) — Anderson Cooper revealed on Monday that he is gay, ending years of reluctance to talk about his personal life in public.

The CNN journalist wrote in an online letter that he had kept his sexual orientation private for personal and professional reasons, but came to think that remaining silent had given some people a mistaken impression that he was ashamed.

“The fact is, I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself and proud,” he wrote in the letter, published by Andrew Sullivan of the Daily Beast.

Cooper, the son of Gloria Vanderbilt, had long been the subject of rumors about his sexual orientation. He said that in a perfect world, it wouldn’t be anyone’s business, but that there is value in “standing up and being counted.”

“I still consider myself a reserved person and I hope this doesn’t mean an end to a small amount of personal space,” he wrote. “But I do think visibility is important, more important than preserving my reporter’s shield of privacy.”

CNN said it would not comment, and that Cooper was on assignment and there were no plans for Cooper to discuss it on the air.

Few national television news reporters have publicly acknowledged being gay, with MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow and CNN’s Don Lemon perhaps the best known.

Cooper’s show, “Anderson Cooper 360,” received an award this year from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

“Even prior to coming out publicly, Anderson’s terrific work has raised awareness of inequalities facing LGBT people, said GLAAD President Herndon Graddick.

“He’s a role model to millions and now will inspire countless others.”