Why the Fall TV Lineup Is Loaded With Shows You Already Know

Networks play it safe with familiar series, characters and movies

The Muppets is just one of several freshman shows with a pre-sold brand the networks hope give them an edge this fall. The prime-time schedule includes two movie adaptations (Fox's Minority Report, CBS' Limitless), a spinoff (NBC's Chicago Med), a revival (NBC's Heroes Reborn) and a comic book character come to life (CBS' Supergirl). Still other retreads are waiting in the wings for midseason, including Rush Hour (CBS), Uncle Buck (ABC), Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (CBS), The CW's Arrow/The Flash spinoff D.C.'s

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