Two highly-anticipated shows make their debuts on ABC: \"A Million Little Things\" and \"Single Parents.\" The former has a story line similar to \"The Big Chill,\" in that a group of friends try to make sense of a pal's suicide, while the latter centers on a group of single mothers and fathers who lean on one another for support.
Thursday, Sept. 27
Candice Bergen's \"Murphy Brown\" returns to CBS almost 30 years after its original debut, and this time, the TV journalist is trying to navigate the current state of the industry. Making things even more complicated, her son, Avery, has decided to follow in her footsteps.
Shonda Rhimes may have departed for Netflix but two of her shows continue on ABC. Tonight, \"Grey’s Anatomy\" returns for its 15th (!) season and \"How to Get Away with Murder\" has its fifth season premiere.
Friday, Sept. 28
Tiffany Haddish teams up with Kevin Hart in \"Night School,\" a PG-13 comedy about a bunch of misfits trying to get their GEDs. The movie also stars Taran Killam, Ben Schwartz and Rob Riggle.
If you're looking for a cute animated feature for the kids, check out \"Smallfoot,\" featuring the voices of Channing Tatum, Zendaya, Gina Rodriguez and Danny DeVito. This PG film turns the Bigfoot myth on its head and looks at things from the fictional characters' perspectives. One such Bigfoot is on a hunt to prove humans aka small foots do exist.
Netflix is releasing a new reality series that will appeal to anybody who previously loved \"Rich Kids of Beverly Hills.\" \"Made in Mexico,\" a somewhat controversial show, follows nine socialites in Mexico City.
A new Cher album? Yes please! \"Dancing Queen,\" a cover album with classic songs originally by the super group ABBA, is out today.
Saturday, Sept. 29
Live from New York, it's Saturday night! \"Saturday Night Live\" returns to NBC for season 44 at 11:30 p.m. ET, with host Adam Driver and musical guest Kanye West.
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