15 Shows You Can Easily Catch Up on Before Fall TV Starts

Before you get all excited about Fall's new crop of shows [1], you might want to consider taking these last precious weeks before Fall TV starts to catch up some other shows you've been meaning to get to. While you probably don't have the time to knock out six seasons of The Vampire Diaries [2] or 11 seasons of Grey's Anatomy [3], you could definitely swing one season of something, right? With that in mind, here are 15 shows that you can easily catch up on before their season two premieres.

Empire

What it's about: Now's your chance to watch Taraji P. Henson's Emmy-nominated performance as Cookie [4], the matriarch of a family with a wildly successful record label.
Where to watch it: The entire first season (only 12 episodes!) is on Hulu [5].
When it returns: Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 9 p.m., on Fox

The Affair

What it's about: The aftermath of a steamy affair between a teacher (Dominic West) and a waitress (Ruth Wilson).
Where to watch it: Hulu has all 10 episodes [6].
When it returns: Sunday, October 4, at 9 p.m., on HBO

iZombie

What it's about: Based on the comic book of the same name, iZombie follows a young medical resident/zombie (Rose McIver) who helps the police solve cases.
Where to watch it: Hulu has five episodes [7], and you can buy the DVD [8].
When it returns: Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 9 p.m., on The CW

Black-ish

What it's about: We highly recommend Anthony Anderson's sitcom [9] about what it's really like being a black American man in today's society.
Where to watch it: All 23 episodes are on Hulu [10].
When it returns: Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 9:30 p.m., on ABC

How to Get Away With Murder

What it's about: Viola Davis has been nominated for an Emmy for her role as a legal professor surrounded by scandal and murder in this Shonda Rhimes drama.
Where to watch it: The last five episodes are on Hulu [11], otherwise you can buy the DVD [12].
When it returns: Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10 p.m., on ABC

Scorpion

What it's about: A certified genius (Elyes Gabel) leads a ring of talented misfits in assisting the government.
Where to watch it: The final five episodes are on CBS [13], and the DVD is available [14].
When it returns: Monday, Sept. 21, at 9 p.m., on CBS

Fresh Off the Boat

What it's about: This comedy revolves around a family who moves to America from Taiwan in the '90s.
Where to watch it: The full season is on Hulu [15].
When it returns: Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8:30 p.m., on ABC

The Flash

What it's about: This Arrow spinoff stars Grant Gustin as the titular superhero, a young crime-scene investigator who suddenly gains the power of superspeed.
Where to watch it: There are five episodes on Hulu [16], and the DVD is out [17].
When it returns: Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m., on The CW

NCIS: New Orleans

What it's about: This is the latest NCIS spinoff, starring Scott Bakula.
Where to watch it: The last five episodes are on CBS [18], and you can buy the DVD [19].
When it returns: Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 9 p.m., on CBS

The Mysteries of Laura

What it's about: Debra Messing [20] stars as a single mother juggling her job as an NYPD detective, her ex (Josh Lucas [21]), and her kids. Oh, and it's a comedy.
Where to watch it: The five latest episodes are on Hulu [22], and all of season one will be on Netflix on Sept. 17 [23].
When it returns: Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m., on NBC

Jane the Virgin

What it's about: Gina Rodriguez won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of a woman who is accidentally artificially inseminated in this soapy comedy.
Where to watch it: Hulu has the first four episodes and the season finale [24], and the DVD is available [25].
When it returns: Monday, Oct. 12, at 9 p.m., on The CW

Madam Secretary

What it's about: Téa Leoni stars as a newly appointed secretary of state learning to balance her work and home lives.
Where to watch it: Season one is available on Netflix [26].
When it returns: Sunday, Oct. 4, at 8 p.m., on CBS

Gotham

What it's about: Fox's stylized drama is inspired by famous Batman characters but focuses on a young James Gordon (Ben McKenzie).
Where to watch it: Hulu has the last five episodes [27], the DVD is out [28], or you can wait until Sept. 21 to watch it on Netflix [29].
When it returns: Monday, Sept. 21, at 8 p.m., on Fox

CSI: Cyber

What it's about: Patricia Arquette is at the center of this CSI: Crime Scene Investigation spinoff. This time, with more Internet than ever.
Where to watch it: There are five episodes on CBS [30], and you can purchase the DVD [31].
When it returns: Sunday, Oct. 4, at 10 p.m., on CBS

The Last Man on Earth

What it's about: Will Forte is the last man on earth, and this is what happens. That's all you need to know.
Where to watch it: All 12 episodes are on Hulu [32].
When it returns: Sunday, Sept. 27, at 9:30 p.m., on Fox

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