Staying Power

It's been an underwhelming beginning to the new TV season, and we know it isn't exactly easy for viewers to commit to something new when networks are so quick to yank a show that isn't performing well (“Do Not Disturb”). We’re here to help. Click through this slideshow to see which new shows we think will stick around.Tuesday, October, 28, 2008, 11:28 PM

The one real "breakout" new Fall series is "The Mentalist" starring Simon Baker, and it is on fire in its Tuesday night timeslot following "NCIS." "The Mentalist" garnered over 15 million viewers with its first episode and has held strong since. It was a no-brainer that CBS rewarded this show with a full Season 1 order of episodes.CBS/Lance Staedler - Tuesday, October, 28, 2008, 11:28 PM

Despite rather lackluster ratings so far this season, "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" received a full season order from FOX. The show has been struggling in its Monday at 8pm timeslot, but fans can rest easy that they'll get their fill of robots, young John Connor and heavy duty action well into 2009.FOX/Florian Schneider - Tuesday, October, 28, 2008, 11:28 PM

No show had more buzz going into the Fall season than "90210," the remake of the beloved '90s teen drama "Beverly Hills 90210." The show hasn't disappointed, debuting to The CW's biggest premiere ratings ever for a scripted series. The network rewarded its early success by making it the first new show of the season to be picked up for a full 22 episodes.The CW/Art Streiber - Tuesday, October, 28, 2008, 11:28 PM

ABC has had some misfires on Wednesday night as its sophomore lineup of "Pushing Daisies," "Private Practice," and "Dirty Sexy Money" are down in viewers significantly compared to last year. However, "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff "Private Practice" has been competitive in its 9pm slot (especially in the coveted younger demo) and was picked up for a full Season 2 order of 22 episodes.ABC/Eric Ogden - Tuesday, October, 28, 2008, 11:28 PM

From "Lost" and "Alias" creator J.J. Abrams, "Fringe" is a new FOX drama based on an unlikely team of three people that investigate events that take place outside the realm of science (e.g., telekinesis, cloning, precognition, etc.). After an OK debut, "Fringe" picked up steam in Week 2 when it aired after a brand-new episode of FOX hit "House." The series has done a good job of retaining much of its lead-in and was picked up for a full season.FOX/George Holz - Tuesday, October, 28, 2008, 11:28 PM

Another remake of a classic TV series, "Knight Rider" debuted this Fall on NBC with much fanfare after the successful TV movie aired last season reinvigorated the franchise. Although it hasn't exactly set the world on fire in terms of ratings, it has helped solidify NBC at the 8pm hour, and was subsequently picked up for a full season run.NBC/Mitchell Haaseth - Tuesday, October, 28, 2008, 11:28 PM

"Privileged" follows a young tutor who is brought in to look after two filthy rich teenagers in the hopes of getting them into Duke University. A seemingly perfect fit into the CW's youthful lineup, the show has slowly started to build some ratings steam and recently got the green light to produce more scripts. Could a full order of episodes be far behind?The CW/Patrick Ecclesine - Tuesday, October, 28, 2008, 11:28 PM