What's worth watching in the new TV season?

(CBS) If you're on a schedule like so many of us, by the time you're done with work, dinner, making sure homework is done and bills are paid, the last thing you may have time for in the evenings is TV.

That being said, there's nothing better than a little couch potato therapy once in a while. But the bar has definitely got to be set high, if you're going to deprive yourself of even more sleep.

Here are a few of the coming season's new shows that fit the bill.

"Person of Interest." One of two new CBS dramas worth checking out, it stars Michael Emerson, reuniting with "Lost" creator J.J. Abrams in what's being called a crime thriller. The series, which also stars Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson, centers on an elite former CIA agent who teams up with a billionaire to prevent crime. CBS has solid backing for the production; creative executives along with Abrams include "Lost" alum Bryan Burk and Oscar nominee Jonathan Nolan of "The Dark Knight" fame.

"A Gifted Man." Another drama being rolled out by the Tiffany network will see Patrick Wilson as a gifted surgeon whose late wife speaks to him from the grave . Set to air Friday nights ("Ghost Whisperer's" eerie shadows?) the show comes from creators Susannah Grant ("Erin Brokovich") and Jonathan Demme ("Silence of the Lamb").

"Two Broke Girls." From the executive producer of "Sex and the City" comes this fun-looking CBS comedy in the vein of "Laverne and Shirley." Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs star as Max and Caroline, two girls who form an unusual bond through a mutual commonality - they're both broke and shameless about how they go about trying to correct that little inconvenience.

. "Rules of Engagement." It's not a new show, but moving it to Saturday nights is a risky gambit by CBS to create a Saturday comedy block. It's a rare example of a network willing to bring in original scripted programming on Saturday nights. I'm intrigued to see whether it takes off. I, for one, hope it does much to end the endless channel surfing in my home when we are in on Saturday nights.

"Two and a Half Men." This isn't new either, but it's star - Ashton Kutcher - is, and much of America will probably be watching to see how he does as a replacement for Charlie Sheen's Charlie Harper. After the hit comedy went into an abrupt hiatus with Sheen's spring meltdown, the 2.0 version returns with Kutcher playing a broken-hearted Internet billionaire who buys Harpe';s house and asks his brother and nephew to stay on.. Take that, Charlie.

"Pan Am." This drama, which some are calling a "Mad Men" clone, takes you back to the days when flying was allegedly fun. Set in the '60s and starring Christina Ricci, the ABC period drama from creatorJack Orman revolves around the lives and careers of Pan Am pilots and crew.

"Whitney." Set to premiere on the peacock network Sept. 22, the sitcom stars comedienne Whitney Cummings and is loosely based on her real-life experiences and comedy sketches. The show follows the adventures of the highly opinionated modern day woman and her highly supportive live-in boyfriend. Though the two have decided not to get married, that doesn't stop the over-the-top comedienne from using unconventional means to make sure her guy sticks around.

"Ringer." Set to debut Sept. 13 on the CW Channel, this dark drama marks Sarah Michelle Gellar's return to television. She stars as a woman who, after witnessing a murder, goes on the run, assuming the life of her wealthy identical twin. She learns, however, her twin's picture-perfect life isn't as idyllic as it appears.

"Charlie's Angels." Thirty-five years to the day of the original debut, this reboot for the ages takes to the air. In this go-round, the three gorgeous girls are Kate, a former Miami police officer (Annie Ilonzeh); Eve, a street racer (Minka Kelly) and "Abby" (Rachel Taylor) a rather well-to-do thief, who are recruited by an anonymous millionaire - you guessed it - "Charlie Townsend," to solve crimes. They are aided by none other than one "John Bosley" played by Ramon Rodriguez. Watch for it Sept. 22. I'll be wearing my Farah tee.