7 Fall 2016 TV Shows You Really Shouldn't Miss

PBS, starts 11/24, best for early elementary and older

This new TV movie adaptation brings back L.M. Montgomery's classic Canadian story of Anne Shirley, a spunky orphan whose fresh start in Avonlea is filled with triumphs, tragedies, and a whole lot of adventure. Starring Martin Sheen as the shy but kind Matthew, Anne's beloved confidante, this version promises to introduce a new generation to the red-headed heroine and her friends.

Also check out: any of Anne's other incarnations: animated, 80's classic, or the book.