The annual network Upfronts are practically here (NBC kicks things off May 11), which means the big networks will make huge decisions that will affect the rest of your life: by deciding what we'll get to watch on TV in the 2015-2016 season. Cancellations and renewals are just around the corner, and we're too nervous to even think about those right now, but the good news is that Upfronts also signal that final push in the birthing of new television shows. (One has already started.) The circle of TV life!



But which television pilots should networks choose to populate their new schedule? It's a difficult decision for any stuffy network suit, but I'm here to point them in the right direction because I have can't-miss taste and know how to pick a winner. Below I've chosen 15 pilots that I'd like to see get made and thrown on next season's television schedule, and where available, created a state-of-the-art artist's interpretation of what the show might look like.

As always, a few things before we begin:

1. I did not include shows that were already given straight-to-series orders, for obvious reasons. That includes series like NBC's Coach, CBS's Supergirl (which technically has a series commitment, but is almost a sure thing for the 2015-2016 season), and Fox's Scream Queens.

2. This is not a guide, it's a wish list. I'm going off of simple loglines, casting information, and showrunners, and that's it! It's kind of like picking a favorite song after someone describes a bunch of tunes to you, so the science is almost non-existent. As such, many of the ones I pick will end up being terrible and I will shame myself with months of self-flagellation in front of my Mario Lopez shrine. Case in point, last year, I picked Manhattan Love Story as a pilot I wanted to see as a series. My bad! We all have days.

And now, the list, divided by genre:





COMEDIES

Dr. Ken (ABC)



Genre: Chang-tastic medical multi-cam comedy

Starring: Former real-life doctor Ken Jeong (Community), Albert Tsai (Trophy Wife's scene-stealing Bert), Dave Foley (The Kids in the Hall), Suzy Nakamura (Go On)

What it's about in one sentence: Jeong plays a doctor, father, and husband, and isn't doing a great job being any of them.

Why we want to see it: All you people who have Chang fatigue from Community should Google Map the nearest lake and go jump in it. I love the guy! And the opportunity to give Jeong a character with more dimensions should show off his underrated acting skills. Trust me, the guy can do more than shoot paintballs or dress up as a Drow elf.

Why it might not make it: Oh, it's a multi-camera comedy? Hmmm. The power of Chang is best utilized in the single-camera format.









Chevy (ABC)



Genre: Last shot for an aging comedian single-camera comedy so his career isn't tarnished by recent meltdowns but instead a reflection of his once-greatness

Starring: Chevy Chase (he was FLETCH!!!), Beverly D'Angelo (Chase's co-star in the Vacation movies)

What it's about in one sentence: The lives of two baby boomers living selfishly in child-free retirement are totally effed-up when they have to raise their grandchildren.

Why we want to see it: Okay, so the premise stinks. But Chevy Chase is still Chevy Chase, and apparently I have to remind some of you that that's a good thing because he can still do this.

Why it might not make it: He's also still this Chevy Chase, which means everyone involved might quit the show instead of putting up with his difficult-to-work-with ass.









The King of 7B (ABC)



Genre: Single-camera Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt 2: The Network Re-Do

Starring: Craigy Ferguson (his first scripted project since leaving The Late Late Show), Carla Jiminez (Last Man Standing), Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Marin Hinkle (Two and a Half Men)

What it's about in one sentence: An agoraphobic recluse sees the woman of his dreams move in next door, so he leaves his apartment for the first time in 20 years to woo her and discovers a whole new world (not "A Whole New World").

Why we want to see it: We've been without Craigyferg on our TVs since he left the late-night scene in December, so anything that allows us to hear his charming accent again is a plus. If done right, this is a comedy that can contain a lot of heart and silliness.

Why it might not make it: Like all of ABC's comedies, there's really no place for ABC to put this since its Wednesday comedy block is already set with family comedies that aren't going anywhere. Instead, it'll end up on that Tuesday-night island, where fun shows go to die (Happy Endings, Don't Trust the B----, Trophy Wife). Note to everyone: Don't get emotionally invested in new ABC comedies for a while.





Superstore (NBC)

Genre: The Wal-Mart of single-cam comedies Starring: America Ferrera (Ugly Betty), Ben Feldman (A to Z), Lauren Ash (Super Fun Night), Colton Dunn (MadTV), Mark McKinney (The Kids in the Hall) What it's about in one sentence: It's a workplace comedy set in a big-box store, duh. Why we want to see it: Everyone knows the best parts of Chuck took place in the Buy More, so this is just like that minus the spy stuff. The ensemble cast already looks promising with Ferrera returning to TV and Feldman hopefully being someone other than a rom-com shmuck (or someone who cuts off their nipple and gives it as a gift). Why it might not make it: Wal-Mart lawyers could sue the show into oblivion because they control everything. Also, workplace comedies are ice cold right now.





Angel From Hell (CBS)

Genre: Touched By an Angel or Maybe a Crazy Person-ish comedy

Starring: Jane Lynch (Glee's Sue), Maggie Lawson (Psych, Back In the Game), Kevin Pollack (The Usual Suspects), Kyle Bornheimer (so many failed comedies)

What it's about in one sentence: Lynch plays someone who claims to be a guardian angel to Lawson's character, but she might just be a lunatic; they become friends anyway!

Why we want to see it: This smells a bit like Wilfred minus the doggy suit, but the neat mind-boggling "is she an angel?" concept is still strong enough to keep things interesting. Lawson deserves a break, and pairing her with the always great Lynch is what she needs to get over the hump and find a successful starring role.

Why it might not make it: This is a relatively high concept by regular broadcast standards, so it must be like a foreign language to CBS. Existential questions of madness and faith might not play well with mainstream audiences who prefer to see everyone sit around a couch at the end of an episode. Also, that show title... pee yew!





The Half of It (CBS)



Genre: Post-divorce multi-camera comedy

Starring: Jon Dore (The Jon Dore Show), Andrea Anders (Better Off Ted)

What it's about in one sentence: Fresh off a divorce, a dad is stoked he gets to keep half of his stuff because it's more than he ever had when he was married! *chortle*

Why we want to see it: In short, we really, really like Jon Dore. And we've missed Anders ever since Better Off Ted went off the air. Those are good enough reasons, right?

Why it might not make it: The last few times CBS tried a comedy about recently divorced guys we ended up with the awful The Odd Couple and even more atrocious We Are Men. Also, hardly anyone except extremely cool people seem to know who Jon Dore is.





Super Clyde (CBS)

Genre: Superhero single-camera comedy do-over Starring: Charlie McDermott (The Middle), Diane Guerrero (Orange Is the New Black, Jane the Virgin), Mark Addy (Game of Thrones' Robert Baratheon) What it's about in one sentence: A loser fast-food worker becomes a superhero. Why we want to see it: Yes, this is a repeat from 2013. CBS is giving Super Clyde a second chance after failing to develop it beyond the pilot phase a few years ago with Rupert Grint, Stephen Frye, and Tyler Labine starring. But we loved the concept, and CBS even released the pilot for all of us to see how stupid it was for not picking the pilot up. The 2015 version has the very talented McDermott at the lead, and it's about time for him to move on from The Middle. Why it might not make it: Well, it didn't make it before for some reason, so who's to say it will make it this time?





Untitled Molyneux project (ABC)



Genre: Baby Geniuses: the single-camera comedy

Starring: Melanie Griffith, James Roday (Psych), Raphael Alejandro (Once Upon a Time), Katherine Reis (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt)

What it's about in one sentence: A couple home schools their brood of kid geniuses, and finds out that raising kids with incredible IQs but little social skills poses its own challenges.

Why we want to see it: Kids say the darndest things, especially when they hold a Master's degree by age 12. Television is unnecessarily loaded with precocious children, at least this show will have an excuse. Plus: James Roday!

Why it might not make it: Shows about kids don't do too well because historically TV kids are awful. Casting will play a huge part in whether or not this is sellable.





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