Among the most highly anticipated: Bob’s Burgers and Glee

Associated Press

Through all the Golden Globes and Oscar talk, TV is still bringing America’s favorite shows to the small screen. Critically acclaimed returning shows, much-anticipated new shows, and the absence of canceled shows will all have an impact on what TV audiences watch this spring.

Here’s this season’s TV lineup.

The New

The Chicago Code

Synopsis: Jarek Wysocki, a local police legend in Chicago, partners up with ex-partner Teresa, who is in charge of Chicago’s police force of 10,000 officers.

Actors: Jennifer Beals, Jason Clarke, Delroy Lindo, Matt Lauria, Devin Kelley, Todd Williams and Billy Lush.

Creators: Shawn Ryan, Tim Minear and Charles McDougall

Fairly Legal

Synopsis: Kate Reed, a lawyer tired of the bureaucracy of politics and law, decides to leave a career in law to become a mediator. Constantly butting heads with her stepmom following her dad’s divorce, the changes pile on as she finds herself patching things up with her husband.

Actors: Sarah Shahi, Michael Trucco, Baron Vaughn, Virginia Williams and Tim Fellingham.

Creators: Bronwen Hughes and Michael Sardo.

The Old

American Idol

What’s changing: As most Idol fans know, Simon Cowell won’t be on the show anymore. The show’s scheduling will change too. The performance show will last 90 minutes with 30-minute results show. The main goal is to not go over the allotted time.

What’s staying the same: The glitz, the glamour and the drama.

Glee

Where they left off: After Finn and Kurt’s parents got married, Kurt transferred to a private school in a neighboring town while he falls for one of his classmates. During Glee’s Christmas episode, Sue stole Christmas Grinch-style, but with some Christmas spirit, the Glee kids manage to get it back.

What’s changing: Kristin Chenoweth, who made several appearances in Glee’s first season, is rumored to be coming back to Glee.

Bones

Where they left off: Booth and Brennan take on the case of a mysterious death involving a surgeon. They decide it was “suicide by murder” and Booth tells Brennan how he feels about Hannah.

What’s changing: The latest case for the Bones team involves a body found in a shower, with suspected ties to a counterfeit operation. Hodgins and Angela have to make decisions about where they’re going to live. Booth and Hannah have a discussion about Brennan’s feelings.