Starting on M-Net Series in October, 2009:
The IT Crowd 3
Premiere date: Saturday 3 October 2009 at 20h00
The IT Crowd returns for Season 3. In the last episode of Season 2: Jen got a shot at moving to the top when Douglas hired her as his PA, leaving Moss and Roy to do as they please in the office.
For more about the season, see: TVSA's The IT Crowd 3 Show Page.
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Bed of Roses
Premiere date: Tuesday 6 October 2009 at 19h00
Bed of Roses is a drama series about 49-year-old Louisa Atherton who has had a fortunate but shallow life. She thought she had everything - until her wealthy husband Jack died in the arms of another woman and left her bankrupt.
Louisa is forced to go back to her tiny hometown, Rainbow's End, with her tail between her legs. Upon arriving, she discovers that she needs to reconnect with her prickly mother Minna and disobedient kids, she learns to understand herself for the first time in her life.
Louisa also comes to realise that her small town's history will play an important role in her future.
For more about the show, see: TVSA's Bed Of Roses Mini-Site.
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In Treatment 2
Premiere date: Wednesday 7 October 2009 at 22h00
In Treatment returns for Season 2. Through Season 1, Gina and Paul battled each other over issues regarding their shared history and opposing views - and by the end of the season it appeared that they had made peace and would continue therapy.
In Season 2, Paul is amazed when he sees one of his old clients come back to him after he is served with a subpoena.
For more about the season, see: TVSA's In Treatment 2 Show Page.
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Married with Children 5
Premiere date: Saturday 10 October at 18h30
Married With Children returns for Season 5. Last season ended with Al having a yard sale after discovering that Peggy had purchased a whole lot of junk - but nobody purchased a single item.
In the first episode of the new season: Al and Kelly pretend to be sick in order to avoid going with Peggy and Bud to Wanker County, but Kelly ends up really getting sick and Al has to care for her for the entire week - which interrupts Al's fantasies of being with two beautiful women.
For more about the show, see: TVSA's Married With Children Mini-Site.
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West Wing 7
Premiere date: Monday 12 October 2009 at 22h00
West Wing continues for a seventh season. At the end of Season 6: the president had to make a quick a decision about whether to deploy a secret rescue team to the Space Station and the FBI was asked to determine who leaked the existence of the military shuttle to the press.
Season 7 begins with the investigation into the dangerous press leak and CJ gets interviewed by Babish. Donna approaches Josh for a job.
For more about the season, see: TVSA's The West Wing 7 Show Page.
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Baywatch 6
Premiere date: Tuesday, 13 October 2009 at 22h00
In the first episode of Season 6: Mitch becomes more interested in the private investigation business. Although he loves lifeguarding, he feels that he wants to try something else. When C.J. finds out about Neely's return, she gets really upset and the two women immediately get into a fight.
For more about the show, see: TVSA's Baywatch Mini-Site.
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Designing Women 7
Premiere date: Thursday 15 October 2009 at 21h30
Season 7 sees Allison leaving the Sugarbakers, and for some reason Julia needs cash but is refused a bank loan. To cheer themselves up, the women play poker with a wealthy client who wins the business from them.
For more about the show, see: TVSA's Designing Women Mini-Site.
Diff'rent Strokes 3
Premiere date: Saturday 17 October 2009 at 19h30
In the first episode of Season 3: Willis accompanies Arnold as he sets out to withdraw some money from his bank account to pay for his first "real" date, but two bank robbers force a change of plans when they attempt their own, very large withdrawal. The episode is a two-episode story and continues into Episode 2.
For more about the show, see: TVSA's Diff'rent Strokes Mini-Site.
Pushing Daisies 2
Premiere date: Wednesday 28 October 2009 at 19h00
In Season 2: Ned, Emerson and Chuck continue cracking murder cases in season two and Ned is tempted to kiss Chuck. The ultimate question remains: Will the two find a way to be together without the other dying?
For more about the show, see: TVSA's Pushing Daisies Mini-Site.
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The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency: Model House - Season 4
Premiere date: Friday 30 October 2009 at 19h00
A new season of The Janice Dickison Modeling Agency, with a slight change of name. As from this season, the show has the extra title of "Model House"
For more about the show, see: The Janice Dickison Modeling Agency Mini-Site.
M-NET SHOWS REPEATING ON SERIES
Brothers and Sisters 3
Premiere date: Monday 26 October 2009 at 19h00
Season 3 begins with the Walker family going on holiday. It's supposed to a fun time but all secrets surface and instead of spending happy family time together, the Walkers spend all their time putting out family fires.
For more about the season, see: TVSA's Brothers and Sisters 3 Show Page.
My Name is Earl 4
Premiere date: Thursday 29 October 2009 at 20h30
In Season 4: Earl attempts to finish off his list - but Joy's latest con reminds Earl of a wish he stole from a dying child named Buddy - so ten years after that the fact, he visits the kid's mother, only to find out that Buddy is very much alive. Buddy dreams of making a movie - and he wants Earl to help him produce it.
For more about the season, see: TVSA's My Name Is Earl 4 Show Page.