Signs of Autumn: Season Premieres!

If you live in an area where the leaves on the trees change color and the temperatures are ideal (still waiting for a high of 99 in Yuma), then by all means, go outside. Break out the hoodies, play a little golf, toss around the football at a park, take a drive into the canyon and roast marshmallows until the park ranger kicks you out.

For the rest of us, September and October is a time to find a new sweet spot on the couch and lounge it up. It's been said of me that I'm rich in television (Butters), so here's a list of some of the TV shows I'll be watching in the coming weeks:

The Office: The more the show gets out of the office and into their homes, the less I like it. And I don’t know how many more storylines are out there without really changing the show. But for now, I’m still fully invested. Premiere: Thursday, Sept. 17, NBC

Flashforward: One of the few new shows I want to check out. I’ve had this one on my radar since ABC was running one-second (literally) promo commercials during LOST. Premiere: Thursday, Sept. 24, ABC

Amazing Race: Question: What reality/game show would Rob like to be a contestant on? Answer: The Price is Right, as hosted by Bob Barker. Since that dream is now dead, Amazing Race takes it place. I think I’m pretty patient dealing with language barriers (though there’s never been $1 million on the line in those situations), can run through airports with the best of 'em, and have already learned my lesson in reading directions VERY CAREFULLY (see the blog's inaugural post). Premiere, Sunday, Sept. 27, CBS

Big Bang Theory: This show is starting its third season and seems to be relatively unknown, though anyone I know who’s seen it is immediately hooked. Premiere: Monday, Sept. 21, CBS

Survivor - Samoa: The classics never die, and this one is being dubbed "the most dangerous one yet." I propose a drinking game (using root beer, of course). Anytime the words "merge," "alliance," or "blindside" are said, everybody takes a shot of A&W. If you haven’t checked out the Survivor: Ponderosa online once the Tribal Council members start getting voted out, it's usually worth watching. Premiere: Thursday, Sept. 17, CBS

Big Break Disney: This is golf's version of reality TV, played at various Walt Disney World venues in Florida. 12 people compete for a sponsor's exemption on a PGA Tour event. My Utah readers will recognize the names Tony and Gipper Finau, who are supposed to be among this year's contestants. Premiere: Tuesday, Oct. 13, Golf Channel

30 Rock: Admittedly, some of Tina Fey’s topical jokes go right over my head, but this show always delivers laugh-out-loud moments. Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey are as good a combo as any on TV, and the supporting cast is just as funny. Premiere: Thursday, Oct. 15, NBC

Community: I like Joel McHale. I like a lot of Chevy Chase stuff, and I like the setting of a community college for a sitcom, so I want to give this one a try. Premiere: Thursday, Sept. 17, NBC.

Gotta wait until “early 2010” for the final season of LOST. I suspect it will be worth the wait.