Critics' Choices: "The Nine" is Number One

The major TV critics have spoken. And if they are to be believed, “The Nine” will be the best new show of the season.

The critics from “USA Today,” “Entertainment Weekly,” and “TV Guide” also agreed on three other shows: “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” “Ugly Betty,” and “Friday Night Lights.”

Here are their top choices:

Robert LoBianco (“USA Today”)’s Top 10 new shows:
10. Shark
9. Help Me Help You
8. Justice
7. The Knights of Prosperity
6. 30 Rock
5. Friday Night Lights
4. Ugly Betty
3. The Class
2. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
1. The Nine

“Entertainment Weekly” “EW Picks”:
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
The Knights of Prosperity
Friday Night Lights
The Nine
Jericho
Ugly Betty
“EW” did not name a best drama or best comedy—maybe because they’re still smarting from naming “Joey” the best new comedy two years ago.

“TV Guide” Buzzworthy Shows
Studio 60
The Class
Friday Night Lights
Ugly Betty
“TV Guide” named “The Nine” the best new drama. Unfortunately, that title can be somewhat of a jinx, so I hope the show can shake that off because I’m looking forward to it myself. They named “30 Rock” the best new comedy. However, that was probably based on the Rachel Dratch pilot and not the re-worked Jane Krakowski one.

Just for comparison, last year’s top choices for new shows were “Threshold” and “Invasion.” We see how that turned out.

Stay tuned…