Posted by Dustin on 09.18.2007 at 12:07 pm

Bunches of official episode listings to follow. Read on if you want to be spoiled! (Side Note: I am only adding in spoilers for the shows I’m watching or KNOW I’ll be watching. There are new shows coming up I do plan to tune into, but have to see the pilots to make up my mind (ex: Moonlight, Journeyman).

MELINDA HELPS AN IRAQ WAR VETERAN DEAL WITH THE GHOSTS HE’S BROUGHT BACK WITH HIM, ON “GHOST WHISPERER,” FRIDAY, OCT. 12 — Real-Life War Veterans To Appear as Extras
“Haunted Hero” – Melinda helps an Iraq war veteran deal with the ghosts he’s brought back with him, on GHOST WHISPERER, Friday, Oct. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Real-life war veterans from various branches of the military were invited to be part of this special episode

NORA AND THE WALKER FAMILY DESPERATELY AWAIT WORD FROM JUSTIN, ON THE SECOND SEASON PREMIERE OF ABC’S “BROTHERS & SISTERS”
“Home Front” – A year after losing their larger than life family patriarch and three weeks since hearing from Justin in the Middle East, the Walker family struggle to find cheer in celebrating Kitty’s birthday. Sarah fights to salvage what’s left of her failing marriage; Kevin learns the hard way about the sacrifices that true love brings; Tommy is at a loss as to how to provide the emotional support needed by his overwhelmed wife, Julia, after the death of their newborn son, while Kitty gets a first hand look at the challenges of being engaged to a U.S. senator (Rob Lowe as Senator Robert McCallister). Meanwhile, Saul questions his identity after a visit from an old friend, and the family’s newest member, Rebecca, tries desperately to find her place in this very complex family puzzle, on the second Season Premiere of “Brothers & Sisters,” SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Brothers & Sisters” stars Dave Annable as Justin Walker, Maxwell Perry Cotton as Cooper Whedon, Kerris Lilla Dorsey as Paige, Sally Field as Nora Holden, Calista Flockhart as Kitty Walker, Balthazar Getty as Thomas Walker, Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Whedon, Rob Lowe as Senator Robert McCallister, Sarah Jane Morris as Julia Walker, Matthew Rhys as Kevin Walker, Ron Rifkin as Saul Holden, Emily VanCamp as Rebecca Harper and Patricia Wettig as Holly Harper.

Guest starring are John Pyper-Ferguson as Joe Whedon, Eric Winter as Jason McCallister, Michael Nouri as Milo Peterman, Kimberly Atkinson as Amy, Amy Motta as Lexie, Joyce Brew as Monica, Bella Shaw as the reporter, Greta Sesheta as the store clerk, Emil Beheshti as the staffer, Mary Ann Jarou as the hostess and Dana Snyder as the office worker.

A NEW FAMILY MOVES TO WISTERIA LANE, ON THE SEASON PREMIERE OF ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”
“Now You Know” – The neighborhood is shocked when news about Edie spreads though Fairview, Lynette battles with the effects of chemotherapy, and a new family moves to Wisteria Lane, on the Season Premiere of “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Desperate Housewives” stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Hodge, Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis, Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt, Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young, James Denton as Mike Delfino, Doug Savant as Tom Scavo, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Andrea Bowen as Julie Mayer, Shawn Pyfrom as Andrew Van De Kamp, Joy Lauren as Danielle Van De Kamp, Rachel Fox as Kayla Huntington, Dana Delany as Katherine Mayfair, Lyndsy Fonseca as Dylan Mayfair, Zane Huett as Parker Scavo and Brent and Shane Kinsman as Porter and Preston Scavo.

Guest starring Nathan Fillion as Adam Mayfair, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, John Slattery as Victor Lang, Polly Bergen as Stella Pollit, Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg, Darien Pinkerton as Penny, Julia Campbell as Muriel, Coley Sohn as nurse, Pamela Kosh as Mrs. McKeever, Gil Glasgow as man, Jim Klock as security guard, Zachary Gordon as little boy, Coral Conroy as young Julie and Hailee Denham as young Dylan.

MAMA BURKE RETURNS TO SEATTLE GRACE, AND CRISTINA DOES HER BEST TO EVADE HER, WHILE MEREDITH TRIES TO AVOID A HEART-TO-HEART WITH HER HALF-SISTER, LEXIE, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

Diahann Carroll Returns as Jane Burke – Ben Vereen (“Roots”) Guest Stars

“Love/Addiction” – The residents and interns treat the victims of a massive explosion at an apartment building, while Alex investigates the cause of the accident, Mama Burke returns to collect her son’s things just as Cristina trades her wedding presents in exchange for surgeries, Lexie tries to have a heart-to-heart with an unwilling Meredith, and while Callie is overwhelmed with her duties as Chief Resident, Bailey searches for an outlet for her pent-up leadership skills, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel “Izzie” Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O’Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, and Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey.

Guest Cast: Ben Vereen as Archie, Brendan Elliott as Dave, Nicholas Gonzalez as Clark and Diahann Carroll as Jane Burke.

ADDISON MUST TURN TO PETE FOR HELP IN TREATING A NEWLYWED COUPLE WHO CAN’T CONSUMMATE THEIR MARRIAGE, AND COOPER LOOKS FOR THE CAUSE OF A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS INFECTING FOUR SISTERS, ON ABC’S “PRIVATE PRACTICE”

“In Which Addison Finds the Magic” – Addison must turn to Pete for help in treating a newlywed couple who can’t consummate their marriage (no matter how much they try), while Violet tries to convince her patient to leave his wife, despite her own inability to move on from her ex, while Cooper investigates why his patients — four sisters — are all suffering from a mysterious illness, on “Private Practice,” WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Private Practice” stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Audra McDonald as Dr. Naomi Bennett, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Chris Lowell as William Dell Parker, with Taye Diggs as Dr. Sam Bennett and Amy Brenneman as Dr. Violet Turner.

BETTY LEARNS THAT WILHELMINA’S BODYGUARD IS TAKING THE JOB TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL, ON “UGLY BETTY,” THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4
“Family/Affair”- Betty doesn’t know what to do when she finds out Wilhelmina’s hunky new bodyguard (guest star Rick Fox as Dwayne) is taking the job to a whole new level. And then there’s her own love life – now that Henry’s back, can they just be friends? Meanwhile, Bradford uses Alexis’ amnesia to re-write family history, Hilda comes to terms with recent events, and Amanda gets a surprising inheritance from Fey Sommers, on “Ugly Betty,” THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Ugly Betty” stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Alan Dale as Bradford Meade, Tony Plana as Ignacio, Ana Ortiz as Hilda, Ashley Jensen as Christina, Becki Newton as Amanda, Mark Indelicato as Justin, Michael Urie as Marc, Judith Light as Claire Meade, Christopher Gorham as Henry Rebecca Romijn as Alexis and Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater. Freddy Rodriguez is a recurring guest star as Gio.

Guest starring are Rick Fox as Dwayne, Max Greenfield as Nick Pepper, Justina Machado as Clara, Kavi Raz as the clerk, David Dean Bottrell as the lawyer and Alex Mapa as Suzuku St. Pierre.

HEROES -“FOUR MONTHS LATER…” September 24th, 9pm – AS THE EMMY-NOMINATED “HEROES” RETURNS, THE EXTRAORDINARY STRIVE TO BE ORDINARY FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE EXPLOSIVE EVENTS IN NEW YORK, BUT DEADLY NEW THREATS LOOM AS BRAND-NEW INDIVIDUALS WITH ABILITIES EMERGE WORLDWIDE — WRITTEN BY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/CREATOR TIM KRING AND DIRECTED BY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER GREG BEEMAN — As the second volume of “Heroes” begins, the fates of Peter (Milo Ventimiglia), Nathan (Adrian Pasdar) and Matt (Greg Grunberg) are revealed, following the horrible showdown with Sylar (Zachary Quinto) and Peter’s uncontrolled nuclear detonation miles above New York City. As everyone attempts to move on, a new sinister force begins stalking and murdering Heroes. With the family hiding in Southern California, H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) and Claire (Hayden Panettiere) attempt to live as inconspicuously as possible…which proves to be easier said than done. Meanwhile, after landing in feudal Japan, Hiro (Masi Oka) meets his hero Takezo Kensei (David Anders). Twins Maya (Dania Ramirez) and Alejandro Herrera (Shalim Ortiz) hope to make the crossing into the U.S. from Mexico, in hopes of finding help with their deadly abilities. Dana Davis, Noah Gray-Cabey, James Kyson Lee, Ali Larter, Sendhil Ramamurthy also star. Nick D’Agosto, Lyndsy Fonseca, Cristine Rose, Barry Shabaka Henley, George Takei, Eriko Tamura and Adair Tishler guest star.

HEROES – “LIZARDS”
October 1st, 9pm – AS MATT INVESIGATES THE DEATH OF ONE HERO, ANOTHER IS ATTACKED BY THIS NEW SINISTER FORCE STALKING THOSE WITH ABILITIES — NIKI, MICAH AND THE HAITIAN RETURN — DIRECTED BY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ALLAN ARKUSH — With one person dead, Matt (Greg Grunberg) enlists some unlikely help as the attacks continue on people with abilities. Claire’s (Hayden Panettiere) efforts to hide her healing abilities at her new California high school are jeopardized by a fellow student with a secret of his own. Niki (Ali Larter) and Micah (Noah Gray-Cabey) leave Las Vegas in an attempt to start over. As part of his new job, Dr. Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) must track down The Haitian (guest star Jimmy Jean-Louis). While crossing into Mexico, Maya (Dania Ramirez) and Alejandro’s (Shalim Ortiz) abilities prove to be a threat to those around them. Meanwhile, disappointed by his hero Kensei (David Anders), Hiro (Masi Oka) resolves to rectify any damage his presence in feudal Japan has done to history. And another lost Hero falls in with a gang of Irish gangsters with clues to his past. Jack Coleman, Dana Davis, James Kyson Lee, Adrian Pasdar, Zachary Quinto, Milo Ventimiglia also star. Nick D’Agosto, Katie Carr, Ashley Crow, Cristine Rose, Barry Shabaka Henley, Dominic Keating, Holt McCallany, Eriko Tamura, Adair Tishler and Stephen Tobolowsky guest star.

THE BIONIC WOMAN -” PILOT” September 26th, 9pm – SERIES PREMIERE –SECOND CHANCES – – KATEE SACKHOFF GUEST-STARS – – When a devastating car accident leaves Jaime Sommers (Michelle Ryan) at death’s door, her only hope of survival is a cutting-edge, top-secret technology performed by her boyfriend, Dr. Will Anthros (Chris Bowers), and with her new bionics come a covert life that she is not sure she is ready to lead. Meanwhile, the first bionic woman Sarah Corvus (guest star Katee Sackhoff), has her own agenda as she tracks Jaime and Will down – which leads to a showdown between the two bionic woman. Also, Will’s father, Dr. Anthony Anthros (Mark Sheppard) escapes from a maximum security prison. Miguel Ferrer, Molly Price, Will Yun Lee and Lucy Hale also stars.

THE BIONIC WOMAN – “PARADISE LOST”
October 3rd, 9pm – Jaime (Michelle Ryan) begins to learn how to balance the human and machine within her as she struggles with her new secret life while trying to maintain some normalcy at home with her sister, Becca (Lucy Hale). Miguel Ferrer, Molly Price, Will Yun Lee, Mark Sheppard and Chris Bowers also star

THE BIONIC WOMAN – “BIRDS”
October 6th, 9pm – Jaime (Michelle Ryan) begins to learn how to balance the human and machine within her as she struggles with her new secret life while trying to maintain some normalcy at home with her sister, Becca (Lucy Hale). Miguel Ferrer, Molly Price, Will Yun Lee, Mark Sheppard and Chris Bowers also star.