Did you know Red Band Society is autobiographical?

We're more than honored to introduce you to Albert Espinosa, the real-life inspiration for Fox's new drama, one of our favorite freshman series of the season. It also happens to be one of TV's most uplifting and hopeful shows.

In the exclusive video below, Espinosa details his decade-long battle with cancer and explains why the "humor" of Red Band Society is so important. And we dare you not to get chills when Espinosa shows off his original red band, which he was wearing when he lost his leg. (Our chills have chills.)