Rate Expectations: Which TV shows Will Debut With a Bang?

Just keep in mind that these rankings represent a movable meter, not a fixed set of grades. They'll go up and down, as more information and more episodes follow in this one-of-a-kind (let's hope) season. For now, though, we have to deal with what we have.

Expect more later.

Find out more about this season's new shows and get the inside scoop from USA TODAY's Robert Bianco:

'FRINGE': Flashy 'X-Files' update from J.J. Abrams

'WORST WEEK': Another Americanized version of Britcom hit

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'GARY UNMARRIED': Blue-collar family man balances life

'ELEVENTH HOUR': Scientist solves weird crimes

'LIFE ON MARS': Present-day cop wakes up in '70s

'MY OWN WORST ENEMY': Super-spy has dual identity

'THE EX-LIST': Single woman re-dates exes

'90210': Redux of '90s hit with some original stars

'PRIVILEGED': Poor tutor teaches wealthy kids

'CRUSOE': Based on classic book

'KATH & KIM': Australian import about dense mom, daughter

'DO NOT DISTURB': Comedy set in NYC hotel

'KNIGHT RIDER': Revival of campy 1982 series