2006 ABC Fall Dramas
Brothers & Sisters
Told through the viewpoint of Kitty Walker (Calista Flockhart), a group of siblings with complicated lives takes a dramatic turn on the eve of Kitty's birthday. As the series unfolds, shocking family secrets will be uncovered along the way. The series stars: Calista Flockhart, Sally Field, Ron Rifkin, Balthazar Getty, Rachel Griffiths, Dave Annable, Patricia Wettig, John Pyper-Ferguson, Sarah Jane Morris and Jimmy "Jax" Pinchak.
Men in Trees
This dramedy centers on the life of best-selling author, Marin Frist (Anne Heche), who finds herself stranded in Alaska. Upon learning her fiancé has cheated on her, she cancels the wedding and while stuck in Alaska, discovers she hasn't really lived life to the fullest. The series stars Anne Heche, James Tupper, Suleka Mathews, Derek Richardson, Emily Bergl, Abraham Benrubi, Sarah Strange, Seana Kofoed and John Amos.
The Nine
This intense drama focuses on the lives of nine strangers who are suddenly thrown together during a 52-hour bank robbery hostage situation. Sharing this ordeal forever intertwines the lives of these nine survivors. The series stars Chi McBride, Jessica Collins, Tim Daly, Kim Raver, Scott Wolf, John Billingsley, Lourdes Benedicto, Owain Yeoman and Dana Davis.
Six Degrees
We've all played the "Six degrees of Kevin Bacon" game, now is your chance to see how those six degrees can change six lives in an instant. The series is created by JJ Abrams and stars Jay Hernandez, Bridget Moynahan, Hope Davis, Campbell Scott, Dorian Missick and Erika Christensen.
2006 CBS Fall Dramas
Smith
This series revolves around a tight-knit group of criminals lead by a mysterious man named "Smith." With the FBI hot on their trail, the main character, Bobby Stevens (Ray Liotta) is determined to follow through with just a few more heists before retiring from the business in order to live a normal life with his family. The series stars Ray Liotta, Virginia Madsen, Jonny Lee Miller, Franky G. Simon Baker, Amy Smart and is produced by John Wells, the mastermind behind <i>ER</i> and <i>The West Wing</i>.
Jericho
What if you lived in a small town and suddenly the entire town is cut off from the rest of the world? When a nuclear cloud is spotted, the town of Jericho, Kansas is led to believe the worst as happened and that they may the only people alive. Complete chaos ensues and puts the entire town in danger, not from the threat of the possible nuclear explosion, but from each other. The series stars Skeet Ulrich, Gerald McRaney, Ashley Scott, Pamela Reed, Kenneth Mitchell, Lennie James, Sprague Grayden, Michael Gaston and Erik Knudsen.
Shark
A cutthroat defense attorney (James Woods) switches sides and joins the Los Angeles District Attorney's High Profile Crime Unit. His courtroom antics are legendary and at times, he goes too far, much to the chagrin of his boss, the D.A. The series stars James Woods, Jeri Ryan, Sam Page, Danielle Panabaker, Romy Rosemont and Sophina Brown.
2006 Fox Fall Dramas
Vanished
When the beautiful wife of a Senator suddenly disappears, the hunt is on to find her....if only they knew who she really is. As the search gets deeper, the reason for Sara's disappearance may very well be a part of a much larger conspiracy. The series stars Gale Harold as Kelton, John Allen Nelson as Jeffrey, Joanne Kelly as Sara, Rebecca Gayheart as Judy, Margarita Levieva as Marcy, John Patrick Amedori as Max, Chris Egan as Ben, Robert Hoffman as Adam, Ming-Na as Lin Mei.
Standoff
Part-action/part-romance, this series follows the lives of negotiators in the FBI's Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU). Two of the negotiators, Matt and Emily are involved romantically and happen to be one of the best teams at CNU. The two have decided to keep their relationship secret until a situation forces their private life into the public eye. Will CNU allow these two to continue working together? The series stars Ron Livingston as Matt, Rosemarie DeWitt as Emily, Michael Cudlitz as Frank, Gina Torres as Cheryl, Raquel Alessi as Lia.
Justice
This series follows a group of top-notch lawyers, each with formidable skills in their respective area of law expertice, while allowing viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how cases are tried in the media. The series stars Victor Garber as Ron, Kerr Smith as Tom, Eamonn Walker as Luther, Rebecca Mader as Alden.
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