The top 36 TV shows you should watch this fall

There's a lot of TV, and definitely not enough time to get around to all of it.

So we put together a handy guide to the fall 2017 TV shows that you should watch, from new shows to returning ones.

While the schedule looks most promising for returning shows, there are some exciting exceptions for new ones including a "Dynasty" reboot on The CW, and a new serial killer drama on Netflix from executive producer David Fincher.

Here's your guide to fall 2017 TV (arranged by date):

"Narcos" — September 1 on Netflix

"Narcos" returns to Netflix for its third season, which will follow the rise of the Cali Cartel i

"American Horror Story: Cult" — September 5 on FX

The seventh season of the anthology series is about cults, obviously. It is also kind of about the 2016 election. It stars Ryan Murphy's muse Sarah Paulson as well as Evan Peters, Cheyenne Jackson, Alison Pill, Billie Lord, Billy Eichner, and Lena Dunham.

"You're the Worst" — September 6 on FXX

The under-watched and underappreciated comedy that is sometimes a dramedy starts its fourth season. The show, about quirky and very flawed thirty-somethings in LA, has covered issues including PTSD and depression and is the most inventive, thoughtfully written show on TV right now.

"BoJack Horseman" — September 8 on Netflix

For the first weekend of fall, cozy up to a pumpkin spice latte and the fourth season of the animated Netflix series that is funny, depressing and honest.

"The Deuce" — September 10 on HBO

James Franco stars as twins! And Maggie Gyllenhaal is in it too. It's about the rise of the porn industry in New York City in the '70s, and is from David Simon, creator of "The Wire."

"The Deuce" has a lot going for it. It could still turn out to be a disaster, but it could be the next great drama series. Either way, it's worth watching.

"Top of the Lake: China Girl" — September 10 on SundanceTV

"China Girl" stars Nicole Kidman and Elisabeth Moss are having really good years. This follow-up to "Top of the Lake" (2013) sees the aftermath of a troubled Detective Robin (Moss), who leaves New Zealand and returns to Sydney. Gwendoline Christie ("Game of Thrones") also stars.

"China Girl" screened every episode at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival in May. Each episode will be available on Hulu the day after it airs on SundanceTV.

"The Mindy Project" — September 12 on Hulu

Since "The Mindy Project" was saved by Hulu, it's grown in the best ways. The writing has gotten bolder and riskier, and even though it lost a major cast member last season, the show maintained its spirit. It even got better by having more time to focus on its minor characters. The final season will probably push the experimentation further as Mindy Lahiri's story wraps up for good. And very famous person Reese Witherspoon is set to guest star.

"Broad City" — September 13 on Comedy Central

The absurdly funny female-driven comedy returns (with the word Trump bleeped out like the F-word) for a much-awaited season four.

"Better Things" — September 14 on FX

Season two of the Emmy-nominated series continues Sam's (Pamela Adlon) life as an actress and single mother of three daughters in LA. Adlon co-created the series with Louis C.K., and it shows: the subject matter and spirit is very similar to "Louie."

"American Vandal" — September 15 on Netflix

This true-crime satire series investigates whether a high school student accused of drawing penises everywhere is actually innocent.

69th Primetime Emmys Awards — September 17 on CBS

Hosted by Stephen Colbert, the Emmys will honor the best in television of the past year.

"Vice Principals" — September 17 on HBO

The second and final season of this dark comedy stars Danny McBride and Walton Goggins. Neal Gamby (McBride) will start his hunt for the person who shot him in season one, and he might realize that his frenemy Lee Russel (Goggins) had something to do with it.

"The Good Place" — September 20 on NBC

Ted Danson. Kristen Bell. Giant ladybug. Flying shrimp. The afterlife. "The Good Place" is one of the weirdest shows to ever grace network television, and that's a huge compliment. Its ambitious writing, specific pop culture references, and incredible performances make it a must watch. This show is just pure joy. Season one is on Netflix now, so you have time to catch up before the season two premiere.

"Transparent" — September 22 on Amazon Prime

The Emmy darling, which follows the life and family of a transgender woman, debuts its fourth season.

"Star Trek: Discovery" — September 24 on CBS All Access

"Discovery," the second show made for CBS All Access (after "The Good Fight"), explores the Federation-Klingon cold war while following the crew of the USS Discovery.

"Young Sheldon" — September 25 on CBS

This "The Bing Bang Theory" spin-off is about Sheldon Cooper as a nine year old in high school.

"This Is Us" — September 26 on NBC

The tear-jerking hit drama returns for season two. Get your tissues ready now, you're going to need them.

"Will & Grace" — September 28 on NBC

Will and Grace (and Jack and Karen) bring back the 90s sitcom, once a big part of NBC's Must See TV on Thursday nights, back to NBC on Thursday nights. Is it Must See TV? Probably not, but 90s nostalgia is really hot right now. The reboot already got picked up for a second season, so it won't go away any time soon.

"Nathan for You" — September 28 on Comedy Central

In season four, comedian Nathan

"Curb Your Enthusiasm" — October 1 on HBO

For the first time since 2011, Larry David makes a welcome return to HBO.

"Ghosted" — October 1 on Fox

This new series starring Adam Scott ("Parks and Recreation") and Craig Robinson ("The Office") is basically "The X-Files" but a comedy. The two polar opposites are recruited to investigate paranormal activity.

"Black-ish" — October 3 on ABC

The single-camera comedy about an upper middle class African-American family trying to hold on to their roots returns for its fourth season. The show addresses important social and political issues for the black community, while retaining its delightful sense of humor.

"The Mayor" — October 3 on ABC

This new series follows a struggling rapper who runs for mayor to promote his mixtape . . . and wins.

"Kevin (Probably) Saves the World" — October 3 on ABC

This high-concept fantasy comedy-drama (wow, that's a lot!) starring Jason Ritter ("Parenthood") follows Kevin, a pretty terrible person who is suddenly asked to save the world. Who's asking? God.

"The Middle" — October 3 on ABC

The comedy about a lower middle class family in middle America returns for its ninth and final season. It's funny, has unforgettable characters, and provides an important look at an American family that doesn't have a lot of money.

"Fresh off the Boat" — October 3 on ABC

The hilarious family comedy about an Asian-American family struggling in their new home of Orlanda, Florida, starts its fourth season. It takes place in the 90s, so if you're looking for 90s nostalgia, look no further. In season three, the Huang family saw "Jingle All the Way" in theaters. That means this season, "Titanic" will be new to them, just in time for the film's 20th anniversary.

"Scandal" — October 5 on ABC

The Shonda Rhimes series begins its seventh and final season. Expect wine, popcorn, politics, and scandal!

"Dynasty" — October 11 on The CW

The glossy reboot of the 80s prime time soap makes it debut. Expect rich people being really rich, fighting with each other, and sleeping with each other.

"Riverdale" — October 11 on The CW

The mysterious teen drama loosely based on Archie comics explores the dark side of its seemingly perfect hometown.

"Mr. Robot" — October 11 on USA

"Mr. Robot" and its unreliable narrator, a computer programmer and vigilante hacker, returns for season three. The Emmy nominated series stars Rami Malek and Christian Slater.

"I Love You, America" — October 11 on Hulu

Sarah Silverman's new show, and Hulu's first shot at a talk/variety series, aspires to connect the comedian and her audience with Americans who don't share the same views. Silverman will explore new places, people, and find some common ground in a time that's very divided.

"Mindhunter" — October 13 on Netflix

"Jane the Virgin" — October 13 on The CW

The dramedy/telenovela parody, which made huge narrative leaps in the middle of its third season, premieres its fourth season.

"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" — October 13

In season three of the musical comedy, Rebecca Bunch (Rachel Bloom) seeks revenge on her ex Josh Chan after he leaves her at the altar to become a priest.

"The Walking Dead" — October 22 on AMC

The eighth season of AMC's hit zombie show premieres.

"Stranger Things" — October 27 on Netflix

The Netflix monster hit, which is a love letter to the 80s, returns just in time for Halloween. And we're promised even more monsters and more chaos thanks to the Upside Down.

The top 36 TV shows you should watch this fall

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