As the weather starts to cool down, the temptation to curl up at night with a good television show will only grow stronger. Check out our list of fall premieres for some binge-worthy suggestions.
“Broad City” Season 4, Comedy Central, Sept. 13
Millennial favorite “Broad City” is back for another season of cringe-worthy, carefree fun. Wednesday’s Season 4 premiere, “Sliding Doors,” paid homage to the 1998 Gwyneth Paltrow romance of the same name. The episode flashes back to the first meeting of best buds Abbi and Ilana, exploring how trivial it was that one hectic subway ride could have altered the course of their friendship. Fans who missed the premiere can catch it again Friday night at 1:35 a.m. on Comedy Central, where new episodes will be airing Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m.
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” Season 9, HBO, Oct. 1
Legendary writer, producer and actor Larry David is set to return this fall with Season 9 of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” after a five-year hiatus. The dark comedy will premiere Sunday, Oct. 1 at 10 p.m. on HBO. The main cast will be returning, and upcoming guest stars include Bryan Cranston, Nick Offerman, Jimmy Kimmel, Elizabeth Banks and Lauren Graham.
“Stranger Things” Season 2, Netflix, Oct. 27
With its broadly appealing mix of suspense, comedy and nostalgia, “Stranger Things” was one of the most popular Netflix originals of 2016. The hit series returns Oct. 27, just in time for Halloween. The original cast will be reprising their roles, with Emmy award-winning composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein returning to compose the show’s score. Keeping with the show’s ’80s-inspired aesthetic, Paul Reiser of “Aliens” and Sean Astin of “The Goonies” will also join the cast for Season 2.
“Young Sheldon” Season 1, CBS, Sept. 25
Fans of “The Big Bang Theory” might want to tune in for the premiere of spin-off series “Young Sheldon.” The series will focus on Sheldon Cooper’s early years as a nine-year-old prodigy going to high school in eastern Texas. Child actor and web-based theater critic Iain Armitage, who has also appeared in “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Big Little Lies,” will star as Sheldon. Jim Parsons of “The Big Bang Theory” will be narrating the series as the adult Sheldon Cooper. The preview episode of the series will air on Sept. 25, ahead of its official release on Nov. 2.
“This Is Us” Season 2, NBC, Sept. 26
Tear ducts have been pretty dry since the Season 1 finale of NBC’s hit drama “This Is Us,” leaving television a bit colder in the absence of the Pearson clan. The emotional family drama explores the lives of several people who have the same birthday. Season 1 was nominated for 10 Emmys, so fans have high expectations for Season 2, which airs on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 9 p.m.
“Riverdale” Season 2, The CW, Oct. 11
Based on the Archie comics, this teen mystery threw fans and critics for a loop throughout its 2017 debut season. The series works the comic’s original characters into a twisted storyline guided by bloody family feuds. Judging from its intriguing Season 2 trailers, “Riverdale” will continue to evoke the eroticism of “Dawson’s Creek,” the dark glamour of “Pretty Little Liars” and the eerie small-town aesthetic of “Twin Peaks.” Heartthrobs Cole Sprouse, KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes will all reprise their leading roles as Jughead, Archie, Betty and Veronica, respectively. The premiere will air on Wednesday, Oct. 11.