PopWatch Planner: 'Mindy Project' and more new fall shows

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Gosh, after such a whirlwind fan-dom week we’ve had with the Breaking Bad spin-off and another J.K. Rowling movie in the works, what could possibly be in store for us the week of Sept. 15 – Sept. 22 that could match or top our excitement? Why, it’s the return of Fall TV and the beginning of TV awards season to cap off the week! You’re gonna want to hold on to your remote.

All times listed are Eastern.

SUNDAY 9/15

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Season Premiere, 9 p.m., CNN

The renegade chef explores the history and cuisine of the West Bank and Gaza.

MONDAY 9/16

Sleepy Hollow, Series Premiere, 9 p.m., FOX

Ichabod Crane comes to prime time in this modern-day adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

TUESDAY 9/17

The New Girl, Season Premiere, 9 p.m., FOX

Nick and Jess escape to Mexico.

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The Mindy Project, Season Premiere, 9:30 p.m., FOX

Mindy gets sick and has to be airlifted back to New York. James Franco guest stars.

WEDNESDAY 9/18

Survivor: Blood vs. Water, Season Premiere, 8 p.m., CBS

Past Survivor contestants play with (and later compete against) their loved ones. Don’t forget to spruce up on your cast knowledge before the premiere.

THURSDAY 9/19

Project Runway, 9 p.m., Lifetime

In this week’s challenge, the designers must outfit super-fans of the show.

FRIDAY 9/20

Prisoners, in theaters

Hugh Jackman plays an anguished father whose daughter goes missing. A detective (Jake Gyllenhaal) may have a suspect in a creepy, quiet loner played by Paul Dano.

SATURDAY 9/21

College Football, Tennessee at Florida, 3:30 – 7 p.m., CBS

The Volunteers take on the Gators at the Swamp.

SUNDAY 9/22

The 65th Emmy Awards, 8p.m., CBS

How will Neil Patrick Harris fare as this year’s host?

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