7 Reboots Coming to TV in the New Season

What was old is new again! That seems to be the mantra for this year's Fall TV lineup, which features several shows that are more than a little bit familiar. Fox, CBS, and The CW are all reviving old shows and movies, but thankfully, they're all putting their own new spins on the properties. Take a look, and make sure you have the scoop on all the new series hitting the small screen this Fall!

01
The Exorcist
Fox

The Exorcist

  • Based on: The classic 1973 horror film
  • The new premise: Two very different priests (Alfonso Herrera and Ben Daniels) have no choice but to come together to fight the mysterious evil plaguing the Rance family.
  • When you can watch it: Fridays at 9 p.m. on Fox
02
Frequency
The CW

Frequency

  • Based on: The 2000 thriller starring Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel
  • The new premise: A talented detective (Peyton List) is shocked when she begins to communicate with her long-dead father (Riley Smith) using his ham radio.
  • When you can watch it: Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on The CW
03
Lethal Weapon
Fox

Lethal Weapon

  • Based on: The hit '80s and '90s action franchise starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover
  • The new premise: Clayne Crawford and Damon Wayans, Sr. are taking over the parts of trigger-happy Martin Riggs and family man Robert Murtaugh in this reboot. Get ready for lots of high-speed chases and off-the-cuff humor in this buddy-cop action-comedy.
  • When you can watch it: Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on Fox
04
MacGyver
CBS

MacGyver

  • Reboot of: The popular '80s series about a creative secret agent
  • The new premise: CBS is presenting the origin story of Angus "Mac" MacGyver, now played by Lucas Till. George Eads (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) is costarring as a former CIA agent who joins Mac's team.
  • When you can watch it: Fridays at 8 p.m. on CBS
05
24: Legacy
Fox

24: Legacy

  • Reboot of: Fox's action-packed TV series that ran from 2001 to 2010
  • The new premise: Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton) is playing Sergeant Eric Carter, a badass who is tasked with saving the world from terrorists, Jack Bauer style.
  • When you can watch it: Midseason on Fox
06
Training Day
CBS

Training Day

  • Based on: Antoine Fuqua's 2001 cop drama starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke
  • The new premise: This reimagining takes place 15 years after the movie, when the LAPD assigns a young cop (Justin Cornwell) to train with a seasoned detective (Bill Paxton) who they believe may be crooked.
  • When you can watch it: Midseason on CBS
07
Prison Break
Fox

Prison Break

  • Reboot of: The popular TV series that ran on Fox from 2005 to 2009
  • The new premise: The same core actors are returning in this continuation of the hit show. This time around, Lincoln (Dominic Purcell) is the one breaking Michael (Wentworth Miller) out of prison.
  • When you can watch it: Midseason on Fox