Rueben's Ramblings

Here is the long list of the programming options to expect on TV this coming week, which is the start of the 2022-2023 TV season:

On September 19, the season premieres of both NCIS and NCIS: Hawai’i will air on CBS at 9 and 10 PM respectively. Meanwhile, that same night, the season premieres of both

9-1-1 and The Cleaning Lady will air at 8 and 9 PM respectively on FOX.

The reboot of Quantum Leap will debut on NBC on September 19 at 10 PM. It’s been 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished. Now a new team has been assembled to restart the project in the hopes of understanding the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it. The series stars Raymond Lee in the lead role along with Ernie Hudson, Mason Alexander Park, Caitlin Bassett and Nanrisa Lee.

On September 20, the season premieres of FBI, FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted will all air on CBS at 8, 9 and 10 PM respectively; meanwhile, that same night, the season premiere of New Amsterdam will air on NBC at 10 PM; and also on that night, the season premiere of The Resident will air on FOX at 8 PM followed by the time slot premiere of the new series Monarch at 9 PM.

The new Disney+ series Andor will debut online on September 21. The series explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s (Diego Luna) journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero. The cast includes Fiona Shaw, Adria Arjona, Kyle Soller, Genevieve O’Reilly, Denise Gough and Stellan Skarsgard.

On September 21, the season premiere of Big Sky will air on ABC at 10 PM; meanwhile, that same night, the season premieres of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. will all air on NBC at 8, 9 and 10 PM respectively.

The season premieres of Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Organized Crime will all air on NBC at 8, 9 and 10 PM respectively on September 22.

On September 23, the new movie On the Come Up will debut on Paramount+ online. Based on the novel by best-selling author Angie Thomas, the film stars newcomer Jamila C. Gray as Bri, a 16-year-old gifted rapper who attempts to take the battle rap scene by storm in order to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father, a local hip hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence. But when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose upon her. The cast includes Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Mike Epps, Titus Makin, Sanaa Lathan (who also directs) and Cliff “Method Man” Smith.

The Hallmark Channel movie Fly Away With Me will debut on September 24 at 8 PM. When Angie (Natalie Hall) moves into her “no pets allowed” building, a parrot arrives unexpectedly. New neighbor Ted (Peter Mooney) and the dog he’s secretly sitting try to help her find the bird’s owner without being caught.

On September 25, the season premiere of The Rookie will air on ABC at 10 PM; meanwhile, that same night, the second season of Van der Valk will air on PBS at 9 PM; and also that night, the season finale of City on a Hill will air on Showtime at 10 PM.

The new UPtv movie Plus One at an Amish Wedding will debut on September 25 at 7 PM. Superstar doctor April (Galadriel Stineman) has the perfect life with her boyfriend, Jesse, when he invites her home for his brother’s wedding and discovers his Amish roots. Kevin Joy co-stars.

On September 25, the new movie Francesca Quinn, PI will debut on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries at 9 PM. When private investigator Francesca “Frankie” Quinn’s (Mallory Jansen) fiancé is murdered, his sister hires her to find the killer. Frankie must work with Wyn (Dylan Bruce), the local detective assigned to the case… who also happens to be her ex. As the one-time couple joins forces to unravel a serpentine plot, the investigation strikes at their hearts.

Lastly, also on September 25, the Disney movie sequel Under Wraps 2 will debut at 8 PM. The movie picks up as Marshall (Malachi Barton), Gilbert (Christian J. Simon) and Amy (Sophia Hammons) are getting ready to attend Amy’s father’s Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl. However, plans soon go awry when the three friends discover their mummy pal Harold (Phil Wright) and his beloved Rose (Rryla McIntosh) may be in danger. Sobek (T.J. Storm), an evil mummy with a 1000-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter-rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lacky Larry (Jordan Conley), Sobek kidnaps Rose. Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy (Melanie Brook) and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding. Adam Wylie also stars.

Mark your calendars!