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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, Cassadee Pope, James Bay

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, Chris Jackson, Geneva Carr

Directed By: Larry Teng, Rodrigo García, Paul Edwards, Edward Ornelas

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: Peter Werner, John Polson, Stephen Gyllenhaal, Holly Dale

Stumptown: Season 2 (2020)

#26

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

Starring:

Evil (2019)
91%

#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)

#24

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: Lieutenant Olivia Benson leads a team that finds justice for victims of the city's worst crimes. NYPD Detectives Odafin Tutuola,... [More]

Starring: Jane Kim, David Shumbris, Santo Fazio, Josh Tower

Directed By: Amanda Platt, Aaron Lipstadt, Marita Grabiak, Matt Earl Beesley

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: Howard Deutch, Michael Zinberg, Peter Lauer, Mark Cendrowski

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

black-ish (2014)
91%

#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, Laurence Fishburne, Bill Maher, Tracee Ellis Ross

Directed By: Kevin Bray, Matt Sohn, John Putch, Stuart McDonald

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, Jay Chandrasekhar, Kenny Marino, Victor Nelli Jr.

Grey's Anatomy (2005)
83%

#17

Synopsis: Doctors at a Seattle teaching hospital hone their bedside manners on and off the job in this medical drama.... [More]

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

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

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:

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, Mark Harmon, James Whitmore, 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: Bert Ring, Glen Hill, Neil Goldman, Dominic Polcino

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 4 (2020)

#13

Synopsis: Imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the... [More]

Starring:

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: Maggie Roswell, Dan Castellaneta, Matt Groening, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Directed By: Wesley M. Archer, John Swartzwelder, 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, Chuku Modu

Directed By: Larry Teng, Stephen DePaul, John Dahl, Michael Patrick Jann

Supernatural: Season 15 (2019)
100%

#10

Adjusted Score: 43.99%

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)

#8

Synopsis: A quirky family of employees at supersized megastore Cloud 9 tackle the day-to-day grind together. Stalwart employee Amy is trying... [More]

Starring:

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)

#6

Adjusted Score: -0.084%

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

Starring:

His Dark Materials: Season 2 (2020)

#5

Synopsis: An adaptation of Philip Pullman's acclaimed trilogy that follows a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman from another world whose... [More]

Starring:

The Crown: Season 4 (2020)

#4

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

Starring:

This Is Us (2016)
92%

#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, Justin Hartley, Chrissy Metz

Directed By: Dan Fogelman, Sarah Pia Anderson, John Requa, Uta Briesewitz

Fargo: Season 4 (2020)
79%

#2

Adjusted Score: 81.54%

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)

#1

Synopsis: After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. "The Mandalorian" is... [More]

Starring:

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