ABC was the first to announce its fall premiere dates for the 2009-10 season, slating the week of Sept. 21 as the real beginning for its roll-out of new scripted series. Additional premieres will be announced at a later date. All times listed are ET. New shows in bold.

Saturday, September 5
8:00-11:30 p.m.    “Saturday Night Football”

Friday, September 11
10:00-11:00 p.m.    “20/20”

Monday, September 21
8:00-10:00 p.m.    “Dancing With the Stars”
10:00-11:00 p.m.    “Castle”

Tuesday, September 22
8:00-10:00 p.m.    “Dancing With the Stars” (special two-hour episode)
10:00-11:00 p.m.    “The Forgotten”

Wednesday, September 23
8:00-9:00 p.m.        “Dancing With the Stars the Results Show” (special day and time)
9:00-9:30 p.m.        “Modern Family”
9:30-10:00 p.m.    “Cougar Town” (with Courtney Cox Arquette, above, right)   

Thursday, September 24
8:00-9:00 p.m.        “FlashForward”
9:00-10:00 p.m.    “Grey’s Anatomy”

Sunday, September 27
7:00-9:00 p.m.        “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (two-hour season premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m.    “Desperate Housewives”

Tuesday, September 29
8:00-9:00 p.m.   “Shark Tank”
9:00-10:00 p.m.    “Dancing With the Stars the Results Show” (regular day & time period premiere)

Wednesday, September 30
8:00-8:30 p.m.        “Hank” (with Kelsey Grammer, at right)
8:30-9:00 p.m.        “The Middle”

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