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The Most Anticipated New Shows of 2016
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Upvote the new TV shows premiering in 2016 that you are most excited for. List includes shows premiering on major networks, cable TV, premium channels, and streaming platforms.
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If you're caught up on all your favorite new TV shows, fear not - many TV series await viewers in 2016. From new sitcoms to gripping dramas and thrilling sci-fi TV shows, the new year has something for everyone. Big stars like Jane Lynch, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and even Zach Galifianakis are coming to television with new shows in 2016 - and there are plenty of other shows that are coming out soon that are sure to be big hits.
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We've gathered the current slate of new TV shows that are debuting in 2016 below and we want to know which new TV shows you're anticipating the most. Is it the latest Netflix comic book series, Lucifer? Maybe you're looking forward to the reboot of everyone's favorite sci-fi series, The X-Files? Or, perhaps you can't wait to see Martin Scorsese's latest TV foray, Vinyl, on HBO. These upcoming shows have something for everyone.
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There are plenty of new comedies and fresh takes on old favorites hitting the bunny ears (or streaming devices) in 2016. From Fuller House to Samurai Jack, some of your childhood favorite shows are being rebooted as big shows coming out in 2016, for a whole new generation to enjoy.
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There are lots of great upcoming new TV shows premiering in 2016 and we want to know which of the series below you think are the most anticipated TV shows of 2016. What will be the biggest show of 2016? Vote below!
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We've gathered the current slate of new TV shows that are debuting in 2016 below and we want to know which new TV shows you're anticipating the most. Is it the latest Netflix comic book series, Lucifer? Maybe you're looking forward to the reboot of everyone's favorite sci-fi series, The X-Files? Or, perhaps you can't wait to see Martin Scorsese's latest TV foray, Vinyl, on HBO. These upcoming shows have something for everyone.
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There are plenty of new comedies and fresh takes on old favorites hitting the bunny ears (or streaming devices) in 2016. From Fuller House to Samurai Jack, some of your childhood favorite shows are being rebooted as big shows coming out in 2016, for a whole new generation to enjoy.
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There are lots of great upcoming new TV shows premiering in 2016 and we want to know which of the series below you think are the most anticipated TV shows of 2016. What will be the biggest show of 2016? Vote below!
- Season finale aired: February 22, 2016; Metacritic score: 60FBI special agents probe cases involving phenomena that defy conventional explanations.
- Season finale aired: May 19, 2016; Metacritic score: 58A time-traveling group of heroes and villains must confront formidable threats to reality itself.
- Joel McHale stars in this sitcom about a grizzled adventure reporter that manages a team of millennials at a magazine.An adventure writer adapts to his new role as the desk-bound boss to a group of millennials.
- Season finale aired: April 25, 2016; Metacritic score: 49The original fallen angel retires to Los Angeles, where he meets an intriguing homicide detective.
Season premiered: September 30, 2016; Metacritic score: 75
A man with super strength and unbreakable skin must confront his past and fight for his city.- Season finale aired: May 25, 2016; Metacritic score: 28Members of the International Division of the FBI help Americans who encounter danger while abroad.
- Season premiered: May 31, 2016; Metacritic score: 48Maya & Marty is an American television variety show that is co-hosted by comedians Maya Rudolph and Martin Short.
- Brothers Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows continue to evade the law.
- Season premiered: Feb 26, 2016; Metacritic score: 35Widow D.J. Tanner-Fuller lives in San Francisco with sister Stephanie and single mom Kimmy Gibbler.
- 10Season finale aired: March 17, 2016; Metacritic score: 69
- One of the coolest characters in Cartoon Network history is back after a decade away.A young samurai warrior is transported to the future.
Season premiered: September 21, 2016; Metacritic score: 56
Detective Roger Murtaugh and his colleagues at the LAPD investigate cases.- Season finale aired: April 5, 2016; Metacritic score: 45A teenager discovers she comes from a long line of human-angel hybrids called Shadowhunters.
- Season finale aired: April 5, 2016; Metacritic score: 90The chaotic behind-the-scenes dealings and maneuvering on both sides of the O.J. Simpson trial.
- 15With a newly invented time machine, a historian, soldier and a scientist set out to save the world.
- 16Season premiered: May 22, 2016; Metacritic score: 75Jesse Custer, a preacher from West Texas, teams up with his ex-girlfriend and an Irish vagabond.
- Season premiered: May 2, 2016; Metacritic score: 52
- Emily moves to Charm City after landing her dream job at Wayne Security.
Season premiered: September 19, 2016; Metacritic score: 78
Eleanor Shellstrop finds out that even in the afterlife, it's never too late to change your ways.- 20
Season premiered: September 20, 2016; Metacritic score: 40
Trial consulting firm founder Jason Bull uses psychology and high-tech data to help his clients win. Season premiered: September 21, 2016; Metacritic score: 72
A low-level cabinet member unexpectedly becomes president after an attack on Washington.Season premiered: September 20, 2016; Metacritic score: 76
The Pearsons' emotional story of love, life and family unfolds with unexpected revelations.- Season finale aired: March 1, 2016; Metacritic score: 52Three heroes try to stop a demon army from destroying the world.
- 24Season finale aired: April 4, 2016; Metacritic score: 69Man tries to prevent JFK assassination.
Season premiered: October 2, 2016; Metacritic score: 73
Exploring the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin.
