With several series moving their season premieres from fall to spring, this year’s fall TV guide is looking a little different than usual. Here’s what to expect this autumn in terms of new and returning shows while some of your favorites – “Shameless,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “Parks and Recreation” – wait for 2015. (WARNING: spoilers ahead)
Boardwalk Empire
Jump forward seven years with Nucky Thompson into the Great Depression for the final eight episodes of the HBO mob drama. See who comes out on top of the corrupt crime show in its finale, beginning September 7 on HBO.
Sons of Anarchy
After a gruesome death in last season’s finale, scores will be settled with a pile of bodies. Jax is out for blood in a vengeful final season for the biker boys, beginning September 9 on FX.
Gotham
The streets of Gotham were never safe, even before the Caped Crusader came along. Ben McKenzie takes on the role of a young James Gordon in a pre-Batman Gotham, featuring Batman’s greatest enemies before their prime, starting September 22 on Fox.
Modern Family
After a big gay wedding finale, the Pritchetts and Dunpheys are back as the modern family we all know but don’t necessarily envy. Expect unnatural quick wit, gay slander and a few new surprises in the sixth season starting this September 24 on ABC.
The Simpsons
The Simpson family is celebrating its 26th year with a nice, big death. Bite your nails and tighten your buttonhole to find out who Homer and the family say goodbye to this season on Fox beginning September 28.
Family Guy
Seth MacFarlane’s time with Fox may feel like it’s waning going into its 13th season. But the long-awaited crossover episode with “The Simpsons” happens this season for Peter and the Griffins, starting September 28 on Fox.
Homeland
After a sad hanging to close out its third season, a Brody-less Carrie Mathison continues to struggle with her demons. This time, she goes undercover in Pakistan starting October 5 on Showtime.
Arrow
After saving the city and losing his mother, the Arrow is back with a new enemy and some game-changing back stories. The emerald archer goes up against Ra’s al Ghul in season three on The CW, premiering October 8.
The Walking Dead
The gang is back together, but they’re on the other side of the bars now. See how Rick and the other survivors escape their newfound prison and try to get to Washington D.C. for a cure on October 12 on AMC.
American Horror Story
Back for a fourth season of freak shows and horror, the scariest show on TV promises a new twist on nightmares. The premiere of “Freak Show” takes place in 1950s Jupiter, Florida. Tune in October 15 on FX and get ready for the madness.
The Newsroom
It’s a short but strong run for the behind-the-scenes news team, featuring the return of news anchor Will McAvoy and his team. The third and final season of Aaron Sorkin’s political drama starring Jeff Daniels is slated for fall release on HBO.
