Eye Candy

You've got the look! And whether it's the fashionistas on "America's Next Top Model," the Hollywood hotties on "The Hills" or the Upper East Siders of "Gossip Girl," you like your shows stylish and your characters cool. Be sure to click through this slideshow to check out this luscious lineup of TV that's super sexy and totally trendy. Thursday, September, 3, 2009, 5:3 PM

Behind the manicured lawns and well-tended flowerbeds of Wisteria Lane, secrets and scandals spring up like weeds. "Desperate Housewives" Lynette, Gabi, Bree, Susan, and Kathryn are always stirring up trouble. Last season, the show fast-forwarded five years into the future and wrapped with Edie’s death and a kiss between Mike and Susan that left viewers wondering who the lucky lady was under the wedding veil. Season six begins with Lynette's unexpected pregnancy, Bree's marriage ending, Gabi and Carlos welcoming a houseguest, and Katherine struggling over the thought of losing Mike. Wisteria Lane also welcomes new neighbors Drea de Matte ("Sopranos"), Jeffrey Nordling ("Once & Again") and Beau Mirchoff. Sundays at 9pm ET on ABCABC/Florian Schneider - Friday, September, 4, 2009, 1:4 AM

While the original gals from "Girls Next Door" have moved on to marriage, motherhood, and other reality shows, three new girls (including perky twins) are moving into the mansion and onto Hef's, um, schedule. Licensed real estate agent Crystal Harris will be the 83-year-old's "number one girlfriend." As for the twins, Kristina and Karissa Shannon, well, all you need to know to get totally creeped out is that they were born in 1989. Sundays at 10pm on E!E! Entertainment - Saturday, October, 24, 2009, 12:24 AM

"One Tree Hill" follows the lives and loves of a group of now-adults in the sleepy town of Tree Hill. The seventh season opens up a year after Peyton and Lucas rode off into the sunset and (presumably) lived happily ever after (can the show survive without them?). Nathan’s gig with the Charlotte Hornets seems to be going well except he continues to struggle with being away from his family and friends. His agent Clayton (Robert Buckley) reminds him that being a pro basketball player has always been his dream and nothing should jeopardize his career. Back at Tree Hill, Haley (now running Red Bedroom Records) has to deal with the arrival of her free-spirited sister Quinn (Shantel VanSanten), bad girl Rachel (Danneel Harris) returns to town, Mouth gets a job offer in New York, and Brooke is still happy with Julian (but for how long?) while she searches for a new face to represent her Clothes Over Bros fashion line. Season 7 will find the gang learning that living an exceptional life doesn’t end once you’ve achieved your goals. Mondays at 8pm ET on The CWThe CW/ Andrew Eccles - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

"Heroes" is an epic drama that chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities, and must learn to control them while slowly unraveling what these powers mean and where they come from. Ultimately, the "Heroes" are drawn together by their destiny to save the world. In last season’s finale, Sylar, who killed Nathan, has his memory erased by Parkman and now believes that he is actually Nathan. But you can bet that won’t be the last we see of the shape-shifting, power-stealing serial killer, as "Nathan" begins to show signs that Sylar is trapped inside his body. At this year’s Comic-Con, it was revealed that Sylar will not only be sharing a body with Nathan, but he'll also be sharing a brain with Parkman. Season 4 will be the battleground for Sylar to wage an internal war against Nathan and Parkman to get himself back in one piece. And though creator Tim Kring promised that they'll only be focusing on one or two characters per episode, there will be a new crop of faces joining the show in the form of carnies. The new characters are going to be a family of carnival performers including Samuel, the "earth mover" and carnie ringleader (Robert Knepper); a ninja knife-thrower with super speed (Ray "Darth Maul" Park); and Lydia, the tattooed carnie lady who can see the future when her powers team up with Samuel's earth-moving ones (Dawn Olivieri). Will the fourth season live up to the glory days of the show’s first season? Let's hope so. Mondays at 8pm ET on NBCNBC - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

Like an adrenaline shot to the heart, "Trauma" is an intense, action-packed look at one of the most dangerous medical professions in the world: first-responder paramedics. When emergencies occur, the trauma team from San Francisco General is first on the scene, traveling by land, by sea, or by air to reach victims in time. From the heights of the Transamerica Pyramid to the depths of the San Francisco Bay, these heroes face extreme conditions to save lives — while giving meaning to their own lives in the process. Mondays at 9pm ET on NBCNBC/Mitchell Haaseth - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

It's been a while since a soapy teen-drama hit the airwaves and quickly gained such a die-hard following. It's no surprise that the series is a success — the show has a super-attractive cast, takes place in the glitzy world of Manhattan's Upper East Side and is full of make-out sessions and more. So who is Gossip Girl? She's a notorious blogger who keeps tabs on the city's most elite teens as they make the rounds from the hottest prep-school events to the most lavish, decadent parties. And between Jenny taking over as queen bee at Constance, Serena's search for her father with Carter, Chuck and Blair's fairy-tale (or not) relationship, Nate's last-ditch escapades before heading off to Columbia, and Dan, Vanessa, Blair, and Georgina all prepping for life at NYU, there’s a lot to keep track of! Spotted: the privileged college-bound teens of Manhattan's Upper East Side unpacking designer suitcases stuffed with shiny new secrets and hidden agendas, courtesy of yet another scandalous summer. As the third season of "Gossip Girl" unfolds, even the darkest secrets won’t stay hidden for long, now that high school is over and a new era of scandal is about to begin. Also, Hilary Duff plays a movie star trying to fit in with the "normal" kids at NYU, Joanna Garcia appears as Nate’s latest love interest, Chris Riggi returns as Lily and Rufus' love child who gets dangerously chummy with Vanessa, and Tyra Banks pops up somewhere during the season. Mondays at 9pm ET on The CWThe CW/Kurt Iswarienko - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

Long before there was "Gossip Girl," "Friday Night Lights," or "One Tree Hill," there was "Beverly Hills, 90210." Back in the '90s, it was the hot show for teens (and for plenty of adults, too). Now, nearly 20 years after the series premiered, a new incarnation is upon us, dubbed simply "90210." The premise is the same: Two siblings from the Midwest are thrust into the snobby and swanky world that is West Beverly High School, and must navigate the town's all-important social scene. When we last left the swanky ZIP code at the end of season 1, the West Bev kids had turned on Annie, which sent the normally good girl on a drinking and driving spree. Her tear-stricken and drunken drive ended in a cliffhanger that showed her running over something (or someone) and fleeing the scene. Unfortunately for Annie, a mysterious person in a distinct vintage Mercedes saw it all go down. Who witnessed Annie’s season 1 hit and run? What kind of repercussions, if any, will she face in the second season? Cliffhanger aside, it’s now junior year at West Bev, new student Teddy (Trevor Donovan) quickly becomes the big man on campus, the gals and at least one of the guys are finding themselves entwined with blossoming love, and the entire gang discovers that growing up makes life that much more confusing. Tuesdays at 8pm ET on The CWThe CW - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

Like its '90s predecessor, the new "Melrose Place" follows a group of 20-somethings living in the trendy Melrose neighborhood of Los Angeles, where a web of scandal is ever-present. The landlord, Sydney Andrews, is back from the (presumed) dead — and beautiful at age 40, Sydney is a central figure in the lives of her tenants, especially the handsome and rebellious David Breck (Shaun Sipos). Another tenant, the high-powered publicist Ella Simms (Katie Cassidy), once considered Sydney her mentor, but their friendship was destroyed by betrayal. Sydney also played a pivotal role in the career of Auggie Kirkpatrick (Colin Egglesfield) after meeting him at an AA meeting. And 18-year-old Violet Foster (Ashlee Simpson-Wentz), has just arrived in L.A. with her own secret connection to Sydney. Tuesdays at 9pm ET on The CWCW/Frank Ockenfels - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

10. "NCIS: Los Angeles" (CBS): Sticklers for procedurals have helped this California offshoot of "NCIS" make the top 10. The original -- itself a creative sprout from "JAG" -- has been investigating naval crime for six years. Compared to "Law & Order" and "CSI," the geographical spinoff's way overdue. Familiar faces Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool J, and Linda Hunt play naval agents hunting down criminals who threaten America’s way of life. CBS hopes to improve the odds by having the show follow the original "NCIS," with a crossover visit from character Abby Sciuto (a favorite onscreen and online). Tuesdays at 9pm ET on CBSCBS/Joseph Cultise - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 10:20 PM

When the reality smash "The Hills" concluded its first half of Season 5 earlier this year, Lauren was seen leaving Heidi and Spencer's wedding — and the show itself. The spotlight now turns on Kristin, one of Lauren's former "Laguna Beach" classmates, who moved to LA after high school to pursue an acting career. But don't worry, there will still be plenty of drama from "Hills" regulars Speidi, Brody, Stephanie, Lo, and Audrina. Tuesdays at 10pm on MTVMTV - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

Gorgeous faces, vicious catfights, and an enviable grand prize. Time to get fierce, girls! Hosted by supermodel Tyra Banks, "America’s Next Top Model" is the popular reality competition that pits young women against one another to find out who has what it takes to be the next supermodel. This is not a show for wilting wallflowers. The 13th cycle of "Top Model" will feature only "short" contestants — the wannabe models are all under 5’7". Also look for guest judge appearances by reality starlets Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian. Wednesdays at 8pm ET on The CWThe CW/Frank Ockenfels - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

Let the hunt for America's best dancer begin! Hosted by top British TV personality Cat Deeley, "So You Think You Can Dance" (or "SYTYCD" to those in the know) tests dancers on everything from hip-hop to salsa to tango to jive. In the sixth season (and first to air in the fall), producer/judge Nigel Lythgoe, his shrill sidekick/ballroom expert Mary Murphy, and some of the world's greatest dancers and choreographers travel across the country in search of the most talented teen and twenty-somethings. The ones whose moves impress them the most will be invited to call-backs in Vegas, where they'll work with top choreographers (award winners Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio, and Wade Robson to name a few) and compete to become one of the top 20 finalists who will continue on in an attempt to win the hearts of voters, the grand prize ($250,000), and bragging rights as "America’s favorite dancer!" Tuesdays at 9pm ET and Wednesdays at 8pm ET on FOXFOX/Matthieu Young - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

You haven't seen the inside of a hospital until you've seen it through the eyes of those who know it best: its nurses. In the unique medical drama "Mercy," Veronica Flanagan (Taylor Schilling) is one of those nurses. She just returned to Mercy Hospital from a tour in Iraq, and she knows more about medicine than all of the residents combined. Together with fellow nurses Sonia (Jamie Lee Kirchner) and Chloe (Michelle Trachtenberg), she navigates the daily traumas and social landmines of life and love — both in the hospital and in the real world. Wednesdays at 8pm ET on NBCNBC/Mitchell Haaseth - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

McKinley High School's Glee Club used to be at the top of the show choir world, but years later, it has turned into a haven for misfits and social outcasts. But the Glee Club's luck is about to change. From Ryan Murphy, the creator of "Nip/Tuck," comes "GLEE," an uplifting comedy musical series with biting humor that features a soundtrack of hit music from past to present. Starring Matthew Morrison as Will Schuster, the young optimistic teacher tasked with restoring McKinley's Glee Club to its former glory, Jane Lynch as Sue Sylvester, the school’s scheming cheerleading coach, and an incredibly talented cast of kids with comedic chops, "GLEE’s" rise to stardom is about to prove that jazz hands are fashionable, dorks are adorable, and that FOX is once again capable of programming something edgy. Wednesdays at 9pm ET on FOXFOX/Matthias Clamer - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

Yeah, "Friday Nights Lights" is technically about a football team in a small Texas town, but the show's small, devoted fan base knows it's about so much more. In fact, most of the drama happens off the field. As Season 3 drew to a close, not only was the show's future up in the air, so was coach Taylor's position with the Dillon Panthers (we won't spoil it here). And, as with any high-school drama, a number of characters were contemplating their post-graduation plans. Wednesdays at 9pm on DirecTV NBC/Mitchell Haaseth - Friday, August, 14, 2009, 1:14 AM

Get ready for a season of rehashing old rivalries and broken romances. Twenty-eight former "Real World" and "Road Rules" cast members will participate in "The Ruins," a Thailand-based competition pitting the "Champions" (past winners) against the "Challengers" (a team comprised of both newbies and past losers). Although players compete in teams, they will be banking winnings into their own individual accounts as they compete in nine intense challenges … and a thrilling finale with $300,000 at stake. Wednesdays at 10pm on MTV MTV - Wednesday, September, 30, 2009, 8:30 PM

When this pungent plastic-surgery drama, "Nip/Tuck" -- that deftly keeps its humanity amid some graphic operation scenes -- returns for its highly anticipated sixth season, more delicious turmoil will undoubtedly unfold. When we last checked in with the boys of McNamara/Troy, former skirt-chaser turned breast cancer battler Christian was preparing to leave for his honeymoon with anesthesiologist Liz when his doctor called him with shocking news. Meanwhile, after repairing a woman who suffered a vampire bite from her blood-thirsty lover, Sean began to question his tumultuous relationship with Dr. Teddy Lowe while preparing himself for Christian’s potential demise. The show jumped the shark years ago, but with two short seasons left, not one of the remaining episodes can be missed! Wednesdays at 10pm on FXFX/Michael Becker - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

Did the devil make them do it? Based on John Updike’s novel "The Witches of Eastwick," "Eastwick" is home to Roxanne the flaky artist, Kat the doormat wife and mom, and Joanna the uptight local reporter. A mysterious stranger's arrival in town brings these fast friends even closer and tests them in ways they'd never imagined; Daryl Van Horne is an irresistible package of wealth, charisma, and bad-boy sex appeal. If he's not buying up a local business, he's attempting to seduce one (or all) of these ladies, physically and professionally. What's even more dangerous is that he's unleashing their supernatural powers. Eastwick will be turned upside down as these witches come into their own. Wednesdays at 10pm ET on ABCABC/Kevin Foley - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

Four months after a tragic car accident that killed their parents, 17-year-old Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) and her 15-year-old brother, Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), are trying to cope with their grief and move on with their lives. Elena has always been a beautiful, popular, and involved star student, but now she struggles to hide her sadness. "Vampire Diaries" begins when the school year starts, as Elena — and everyone else — grows fascinated by a handsome, mysterious new student, Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). Stefan and Elena are immediately drawn to one another, but what Elena doesn’t know is that Stefan is a centuries-old vampire, struggling to live peacefully among humans. Meanwhile, his brother Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is the embodiment of vampire brutality. Thursdays at 8pm ET on The CWThe CW/Andrew Eccles - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

For those of you who are late to the party, "Bones" is an investigative drama inspired by real-life forensic anthropologist and best-selling novelist Kathy Reichs. When identifying a dead body becomes nearly impossible due to badly decomposed, burned, or destroyed remains, law enforcement calls in forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan (the enchanting Emily Deschanel), who has a unique talent: She can read clues left behind in victims' bones and use them to help solve murders. Many of her law enforcement colleagues have trouble dealing with her intimidating intelligence and hard-core ambition, but FBI Agent Seeley Booth (the delicious David Boreanaz), who has a knack for dealing with people, finds he's the perfect match for the scientifically driven Brennan. As we head into the fifth season of this underappreciated series, the question on everyone’s mind: Will they or won’t they become more than just colleagues? Thursdays at 8pm ET on FOXFOX/Brian Bowen Smith - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 6:20 PM

Imagine hunting down demons and investigating paranormal events. Now imagine doing it all while traveling the country in a 1967 Chevy Impala. That's how the Winchester brothers roll in "Supernatural." We’re embarking upon the fifth (and possibly final) season and the Apocalypse is knocking on the front door. How will the boys stop the rise of Lucifer (Mark Pellegrino)? Keep an eye out for the return of Adrianne Palicki’s Jessica — Sam’s ill-fated ex — sometime during Season 5. Thursdays at 9pm ET on The CWThe CW/Brian Bowen Smith - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

The Emmy-nominated reality competition "Project Runway," which pits budding fashion designers against each other, makes the big move to Los Angeles this season (and, perhaps more importantly, moves from Bravo to Lifetime, too). Don't worry — fashion mentor Tim Gunn and host Heidi Klum are still there, and finalists will still show their wares (or should that be wears?) during New York Fashion Week. Guest judges this season include Christina Aguilera, Eva Longoria Parker, and Lindsay Lohan. Thursdays at 10pm on LifetimeLifetime - Thursday, August, 20, 2009, 9:20 PM

The sun-loving women of the first show in the "Real Housewives" franchise are back — and they’re on the prowl for steamy suburban drama. This time around, even the wealthy enclave of the OC's Coto de Caza can't escape the recession. Can these ladies of luxury learn to tighten their Prada belts? Also this season, Tamra, Lynne, Vicki, and Gretchen must say goodbye to longtime friend Jeana, but they'll also welcome a new member to their club — Alexis, a 32-year-old stay-at-home mom of three and an all-around knockout. Will she shake things up? Let's hope so! Thursdays at 10pm on BravoBravo/Mitch Haaseth - Wednesday, September, 30, 2009, 8:30 PM