Fall TV 2009: returning shows

Catch up on your favorite shows—and find out what happens next

By Michael O'Connell, Special to Metromix

A summer of wine coolers, grilled foodstuffs and absorbed carcinogens has left you in no position to recall the nitty-gritty of your favorite returning TV shows, so allow us to help.

We've broken down the need to know info on the season finales of 27 of your favorite scripted series. We've even gone the extra mile to scout out some juicy tidbits on their upcoming returns, and rate how excited you are for each of them.

We know you so well.