when's that awesome show back?

A few dates for the Sky plus.

Glee Season 3, Thursday September 22nd on Sky 1

After a gimmick heavy season two, the producers of Glee promise us that the show is going "back to basics".  Sadly one of the best characters from the last season, Sam (Chord Overstreet), is not returning.

The Walking Dead Season 2, Friday October 21st on FX

Following the worrying departure of The Walking Dead creator Frank Darabont, the new boss Glen Mazzara was reported by TV Guide as saying:

"There’s been all this concern that I’m going to fuck up this show, and really, we’re just trying to get it done....We all did a lot of work on plotting this season under Frank, and part of the reason we’ve had such a smooth transition is that it’s a fully articulated world....So, now I’m in this situation where I have to take over and try to fill Frank’s shoes. Well, that’s a dangerous situation....I think the show would be inauthentic if I tried to mimic’s Frank’s voice. I’m not Frank Darabont and I shouldn’t try to be. I think that would hurt the show. I asked them, please help keep me honest,  keep the writers honest and be collaborative."

 So that's alright then.

Boardwalk Empire Season 2, October on Sky Atlantic

Two and a half men Season 9,  Tuesday September 20th on Comedy Central

The Sheen-less sitcom returns, now with added Ashton.

True Blood Season 4, January 2012 on FX

Dexter Season 6, Spring 2012 on FX

FX is a great channel, but the six to twelve month waiting period to see shows like True Blood and Dexter is just crazy.  As for the programs themselves, it would be nice if a bit more humor could be injected into True Blood.  The Vampire Diaries (no date yet) is certainly tamer, but at least its a bit more fun.

Season five of Dexter, did not quite live up to the awesome season four.  Julia Stiles was pretty amazing, but the season was let down by a few to many loose ends, under developed characters and an almost shark jumping episode six.  Apparently Dexter finds God in the new season, which sounds like it should be worth the long wait.