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FALL 2020 TV SURVEY: 30 MOST ANTICIPATED RETURNING SHOWS

For Rotten Tomatoes’ annual Fall TV Survey, we asked 1,000 of our users what they’re most looking forward to in the coming TV season and to reflect on the best shows from seasons past.

While the fall TV season might not necessarily look the same as it did a year ago, there’s still plenty of programming headed to the small screen in the next few months. The main difference: premiere dates. Sure, there are fewer shows coming back, but the more noticeable change is the fact that most shows won’t premiere in September (or even October) like normal. Theoretically, though, many of our favorite series are headed back to TV before 2020 is over.

The first question in our Fall TV Survey was which returning shows fans were most looking forward to. Readers were given more than one vote, allowing them to spread the love around. (Come on, who only watches one single show?)

Unsurprisingly (for anyone who’s seen it, at least), The Mandalorian topped the list — by a wide margin. Around 47 percent of users are looking forward to the live-action Star Wars series’ second season, with 30 percent of women and 52 percent of men all voting for the Disney+ hit. The title is by far the most universally beloved series across all demographics with 50 percent of respondents in the 18-34 age bracket; 47 percent in the 35-54 bracket; and 21 percent in the 55 and over bracket.

FX’s Fargo, with the delayed season 4 (starring Chris Rock) premiering in September, was in second place among Rotten Tomatoes users at 18 percent. And in third, NBC’s time-jumping tearjerker This Is Us, with 16 percent of respondents saying they’re looking forward to season 5 (21 percent of women, 9 percent of men). Grey’s Anatomy scored much higher among women than men (13 percent vs. 4 percent), while men were far more excited about the return of Fargo (18 percent vs. 7 percent) and Star Trek: Discovery (17 percent vs. 6 percent). And while 15 percent of users aged 55 and up were excited about The Crown (and 10 percent of users aged 35-54), just 6 percent of the 18-34 demo were looking forward to the historical Netflix drama.

Read on to find out all of Rotten Tomatoes users’ most anticipated returning series.

Disagree with the survey results? Tell us in the comments who you think should have made the list or have been ranked higher.

The Voice (2011)

#30

Synopsis: Singers square off for a coveted recording contract in this reality talent contest from the producers of "Big Brother" and... [More]

Starring: Carson Daly, Kelly Clarkson, James Bay, Ariana Grande

Bull (2016)

#29

Synopsis: A renowned psychologist heads a prolific trial consulting service in this drama series based on the early career of Dr.... [More]

Starring: Michael Weatherly, Freddy Rodriguez, Geneva Carr, Jaime Lee Kirchner

Directed By: Larry Teng, Rodrigo García, Paul Edwards, Douglas Aarniokoski

A Million Little Things (2018)

#28

Synopsis: They say friendship isn't one big thing, it's a million little things; and that's true for a group of friends... [More]

Starring: David Giuntoli, Romany Malco, Allison Miller, Ron Livingstone

Blue Bloods (2010)

#27

Synopsis: A New York crime drama focusing on a multigenerational family of cops that includes the city's police commissioner, his two... [More]

Starring: Tom Selleck, Len Cariou, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan

Directed By: Holly Dale, Christine Moore, Jim McKay, Steve Gomer

Stumptown: Season 2 (2020)

#26

Synopsis: The adventures of an Army veteran-turned-private investigator in Portland, Ore.... [More]

Starring:

Evil (2019)
93%

#25

Synopsis: A psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses... [More]

Starring: Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson

Fear the Walking Dead: Season 6 (2020)
89%

#24

Adjusted Score: 64.983%

Synopsis: Season six of Fear the Walking Dead explores what has become of the unlikely family once united by a mission... [More]

Starring: Alycia Debnam-Carey, Maggie Grace, Lennie James, Jenna Elfman

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
78%

#23

Synopsis: Sexual assaults, domestic disputes and kidnappings are often the primary focus of this crime show, which follows New York City... [More]

Starring: Leslie J. Frye, Curtis L. McClarin, Elizabeth Flax, Donnetta Lavinia Grays

Directed By: Amanda Platt, Matt Earl Beesley, Daniel Sackheim, Aaron Lipstadt

The Rookie (2018)

#22

Synopsis: The trials and tribulations of a 40-year-old LAPD rookie.... [More]

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Afton Williamson, Eric Winter, Melissa O'Neil

Directed By: Rachel Feldman

Young Sheldon (2017)

#21

Synopsis: Spin-off of "The Big Bang Theory" follows 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper as he grows up in East Texas and attends high... [More]

Starring: Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Annie Potts

Directed By: Michael Zinberg, Mark Cendrowski, Peter Lauer, Richie Keen

The Blacklist (2013)
91%

#20

Synopsis: For decades, ex-government agent Raymond "Red" Reddington has been one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives. Brokering shadowy deals for... [More]

Starring: James Spader, Sullivan Stapleton, Jaimie Alexander, Megan Boone

Directed By: John Terlesky, Lin Oeding, Paul Edwards, Guy Ferland

black-ish (2014)
92%

#19

Synopsis: A successful family man worries that his four children are losing touch with black culture because they are growing up... [More]

Starring: Anthony Anderson, Bill Maher, Laurence Fishburne, Mary J. Blige

Directed By: Elliot Hegarty, Matthew A. Cherry, Rebecca Asher, John Putch

The Goldbergs (2013)

#18

Synopsis: A nostalgic comedy series about kids growing up in a dysfunctional family in the 1980s. Based on creator Adam F.... [More]

Starring: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Darien Provost, Steve Olson, Patton Oswalt

Directed By: Seth Gordon, Kenny Marino, Victor Nelli Jr., Joanna de Varona

Grey's Anatomy (2005)
84%

#17

Synopsis: The story revolves around five surgical interns and their supervisors, showing their personal and professional lives.... [More]

Starring: Sendhil Ramamurthy, Grinnell Morris, Moe Irvin, Josh Bywater

Directed By: Michael N. Grossman, Julie Ann Robinson, Peter Horton, Nicole Rubio

The Amazing Race: Season 32 (2020)

#16

Synopsis: Eleven teams compete on a 25,000-mile journey around the world to win a $1 million prize.... [More]

Starring: Art Velez, J.J. Carrell, Colin Guinn, Christie Woods

NCIS (2003)

#15

Synopsis: The series is about criminal cases involving Navy and Marine personnel, handled by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.... [More]

Starring: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, David McCallum, Sasha Alexander

Directed By: Mark Horowitz, James Whitmore, Mark Harmon, Michael Zinberg

Family Guy (1999)

#14

Synopsis: Animated antics of the constantly grousing Griffins, a family that put some fun in dysfunctional. While dad Peter is a... [More]

Starring: Alexandra Breckenridge, Paula Abdul, Brandon Richardson, Seth MacFarlane

Directed By: Bob Jaques, Swinton O. Scott III, Dan Povenmire, John Holmquist

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 4 (2020)
68%

#13

Adjusted Score: 69.272%

Critics Consensus: Though it leaves some fan favorites high and dry, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina's final season hits enough emotional highs to serve as a fitting farewell to the Queen of Hell.

Synopsis: Sabrina's new normal quickly dissolves as menacing spirits set their sights on Greendale. In a battle of supernatural wits, who... [More]

Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Miranda Otto, Chance Perdomo, Lucy Davis

The Simpsons (1989)
85%

#12

Synopsis: Matt Groening's subversive, animated satire about Springfield's hapless first family became a cult favorite when it premiered on Fox in... [More]

Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Dan Castellaneta, Jack La Lanne, Matt Groening

Directed By: John Swartzwelder, Wesley M. Archer, Ken Keeler, Guillermo del Toro

The Good Doctor (2017)

#11

Synopsis: A talented young surgeon with savant syndrome ruffles feathers while saving lives at a prestigious hospital's pediatric surgical unit.... [More]

Starring: Freddie Highmore, Antonia Thomas, Nicholas Gonzalez, Beau Garrett

Directed By: Michael Patrick Jann, Larry Teng, Seth Gordon, Stephen DePaul

Supernatural: Season 15 (2019)
100%

#10

Adjusted Score: 100.162%

Synopsis: Twenty-six years ago, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Subsequently, their father... [More]

Starring: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Mark Sheppard

The Masked Singer: Season 4 (2020)

#9

Synopsis: A singing competition in which artists perform in disguise.... [More]

Starring: Nick Cannon, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger

Superstore: Season 6 (2020)
93%

#8

Adjusted Score: 93.136%

Critics Consensus: As funny and poignant as ever, Superstore closes up shop with a superb sixth season that solidifies its place as one of TVs greatest workplace comedies.

Synopsis: High jinks at a megastore come to the fore in this workplace comedy.... [More]

Starring: America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Mark McKinney, Lauren Ash

Directed By: Victor Nelli Jr.

Bob's Burgers (2011)
91%

#7

Synopsis: Following a hamburger restaurateur and his quirky family in this animated sitcom.... [More]

Starring: H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman

Directed By: Jennifer Coyle, Anthony Chun, Brian LoSchiavo, Bernard Derriman

Star Trek: Discovery: Season 3 (2020)
91%

#6

Adjusted Score: 92.596%

Critics Consensus: With less canonical baggage and a welcome dose of character development, Discovery continues to forge its own path and is narratively all the better for it.

Synopsis: After following Commander Burnham into the wormhole in the second season finale, season three of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY finds the... [More]

Starring: Sonequa Martin-Green, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Yeoh, Doug Jones

His Dark Materials: Season 2 (2020)
85%

#5

Adjusted Score: 86.677%

Critics Consensus: His Dark Materials' chilly emotional core and imposing complexity is unlikely to win over the unconverted, but its sophomore season rewards the faithful with impeccable production values and cerebral thrills.

Synopsis: Season two of HIS DARK MATERIALS begins after Lord Asriel has opened a bridge to a new world, and, distraught... [More]

Starring: Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson, Lin-Manuel Miranda

Directed By: Jamie Childs

The Crown: Season 4 (2020)
96%

#4

Adjusted Score: 103.843%

Critics Consensus: Whatever historical liberties The Crown takes in its fourth season are easily forgiven thanks to the sheer power of its performances - particularly Gillian Anderson's imposing take on The Iron Lady and newcomer Emma Corrin's embodiment of a young Princess Diana.

Synopsis: The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world -- Buckingham Palace and... [More]

Starring: Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, Tobias Menzies, Jason Watkins

This Is Us (2016)
93%

#3

Synopsis: The Pearson family's generational story unfolds in this emotional drama. In moments of joy and heartbreak, revelations emerge from parents... [More]

Starring: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, Sterling K. Brown

Directed By: Dan Fogelman, Sarah Pia Anderson, Uta Briesewitz, Helen Hunt

Fargo: Season 4 (2020)
84%

#2

Adjusted Score: 87.543%

Critics Consensus: Though Fargo's ambitious fourth season struggles to maintain momentum, fine performances and a change of scenery make for an engaging -- if uneven -- departure from the series' norm.

Synopsis: In 1950 Kansas City, two criminal syndicates jockey to control an alternate economy of exploitation, graft and drugs while fighting... [More]

Starring: Chris Rock, Carrie Coon, Jack Huston, Michael Stuhlbarg

The Mandalorian: Season 2 (2020)
94%

#1

Adjusted Score: 95.109%

Critics Consensus: With fan favorites and fresh faces galore both in front of and behind the camera,The Mandalorian's sophomore season solidifies its place as one of Star Wars's most engaging and exciting sagas.

Synopsis: The Mandalorian and the Child continue their journey, facing enemies and rallying allies as they make their way through a... [More]

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Giancarlo Esposito, Emily Swallow

Directed By: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Taika Waititi, Bryce Dallas Howard

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