Premise
The newly created Department of Homeland Security is the focus of this series focusing on an elite task force trained and equipped to counter terrorism

Familiar Faces
Jamie Denton (The Pretender),
Kelly Rutherford (Melrose Place)

Our Take
ABC failed last year in attempting to run dramas against Friends and Survivor, and there is no reason to believe that the situation will be any different in 2003/2004. Knowing that Threat Matrix will come in at #3 at best, the question is if that is good enough for ABC

Expect to Hear

"You know the drill. You get the information. You get him. And you get back here."

- Agent John Kilmer

Premise
After hearing what she believes is a dead girl seeking her help, Tru Davies learns that she has the ability to go back in time 24 hours in order to set right what once went wrong

Familiar Faces
Eliza Dushku (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Our Take
High-concept dramas are always a challenge. Combined with the time slot, Tru Calling is a long shot. On the positive side, Eliza Dushku does have a strong following from Buffy and may be able to garner a cult following

Expect to Hear

"I have this friend who’s about to have a worse day and she doesn’t even know yet."

- Tru Davies

Premise
Ryan, a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks, is thrust into the world of Orange County, California, where everything and everyone appears to be perfect. However, Ryan quickly learns that appearances are not always what they seem

Familiar Faces
Peter Gallagher (While You Were Sleeping),
Tate Donovan (Mr. Sterling)

Our Take
Premiering in August, this show will have a great opportunity to build audience with less than the usual competition. The key question is how it will survive when it eventually faces Will & Grace and C.S.I.

Expect to Hear

"Where I’m from, having a dream doesn’t make you smart…Knowing it won’t come true – that does."

- Ryan Atwood

Premise
Based on the British series of the same name, Coupling tells the story of the intertwining lives of a new couple, their exes and their best friends

Familiar Faces
Rena Sofer (General Hospital/Just Shoot Me),
Lindsey Price (Beverly Hills 90210)

Our Take
With one of the best time slots on Television, Coupling will obviously be on top of the ratings. However, with great power comes great responsibility and Coupling will also be expected to meet rather high expectations

Expect to Hear

"Your ex. My ex. Your best friend. My best friend. Every relationship has baggage. Let’s invite it all to dinner."

- Susan

Premise
Steve Harvey returns to the WB as host of a primetime talk/variety show, spotlighting everyday people with extraordinary and humorous gifts

Familiar Faces
Steve Harvey (The Steve Harvey Show)

Our Take
Steve Harvey will obviously be beaten in the ratings. Additionally, without the traditional WB teen appeal, it may not even have the advantage of doing well against a younger demo. However, WB’s options in this time slot are limited and this show may be lower in cost

Expect to Hear

"After tonight you’ll never ever look at your neighbors quite the same again."

- Host Steve Harvey (regarding
the talent of amateur stars)

Premise
After their parents are forced to move due to their father’s failing health, three twentysomething siblings find themselves jointly raising their 15-year-old sister

Familiar Faces
Joey Lawrence (American Dreams/Brotherly Love/Blossom)

Our Take
This is quite a tough time slot for launching a new program. Additionally, WB failed with a sitcom in this time slot last year. However, Joey Lawrence does have appeal among younger females

Expect to Hear

"It’s not about knowing where she is…It is about knowing where she is."

- Sally Franklin

Premise
In this as-yet-unproduced series, Stephen King will be exploring the goings-on at a haunted hospital

Familiar Faces
Andrew McCarthy (Weekend at Bernie’s),
Diane Ladd (Alice), Bruce Davison (The X-Men)

Our Take
We do know that this is running in a tough time slot. On the other hand, we do not know much about the show itself. Stephen King does have a known name; however, that does not always translate to success (such as with the short-lived 1991 series Golden Years)

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