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Podcast #1218: US Network TV Fall Premiers

Release Date: 09/12/2025

Podcast #1219: Best of CEDIA 2025

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

On this week’s show we look at the CDEDIA Best of show winners for this years event. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: TWICE Best of Show Awards Winners for CEDIA 2025 - is an innovative, modular linear lighting solution designed for high-end architectural applications in both commercial and residential spaces. VENTRIX provides a scalable, customizable framework for illumination challenges, such as recessed grid ceiling installations or linear layouts in retail, restaurants, offices, or upscale homes. No pricing available. - Is a...

Podcast #1218: US Network TV Fall Premiers

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

On this week’s show we run down the US network premier dates and shows for the 2025-2026 TV season. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: 2025/2026 US Network TV Fall Premiers ABC Mon, Sept 8 8:00 PM: (Vikings-Bears) Tue, Sept 16 8:00 PM: Season 34 10:00 PM: Season 2 Wed, Sept 24 8:00 PM: Season 2 (two hours) 10:00 PM: Season 17 Fri, Sept 26 8 pm Season 6 (ABC) 9 pm Season 48 (ABC) Sun, Sept 28 7:00 PM: Season 36 8:00 PM: (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3) Wed, Oct 1 8:00 PM: Season 2 8:30 PM: Season 5 ...

Podcast #1217: The DVR is Dead

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

On this week’s show we take some time off but still give you a great show. In addition to reading your emails and the news, we do a post mortem on the DVR. News: Other: The DVR is Dead We did a show back in 2009 where we highlighted an article that discussed the end of the DVR era. We added our thoughts on the subject and I did an analysis of what it would cost to just buy the shows I watched vs recording them on the DVR. Streaming services were just coming on the scene and we had no idea what was coming down the road. In this episode I go back and discuss what we...

Podcast #1216: TV Brightness Isn't Everything

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

On this week’s show we look at an article from What Hi-Fi titled “I just tested one of 2025's best small OLEDs – and it proves most companies are focusing on the wrong thing”. And that thing is brightness. We look at what would make a perfect TV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Brightness Isn't Everything We saw an article over at titled “” and thought there is a lot of truth to what the author is saying. So today will expand on this article with the HT Guys take. The author argues that TV manufacturers like LG, Samsung, and Sony...

Podcast #1215: What Happened to DLNA Technology?

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

On this week’s show ask the question: “What Happened to DLNA Technology” We also read your emails and the week’s news. Also, say hi to Evelyne, our virtual news reader. News: What Happened to DLNA Technology? DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology, once a popular standard for sharing media like photos, videos, and music between devices on a home network, has largely faded from prominence. Here's a concise overview of what happened: Peak Popularity (2000s–Early 2010s): DLNA, introduced in 2003, enabled seamless media streaming between certified devices...

Podcast #1214: LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Satellite Internet

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

On this week’s show we take a look at the pros and cons of Low Earth Orbiting Satellites and ask if competition from them could lower your Internet bills. One of our listeners does a good analysis of what it would cost cordcutters to watch every NFL and most College football games. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Satellite Internet On a recent show we talked about High Speed internet eliminating the need for over the air broadcasting. However we understand that not everyone has access to high speed internet. We...

HDTV Rewind Episode #11: DVRs and the Netflix/Epix Deal

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to August 13 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, discuss DVRs and the Netflix/Epix deal.

HDTV Rewind Episode #11: DVRs and the Netflix/Epix Deal

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to August 13 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, discuss DVRs and the Netflix/Epix deal.

Podcast #1213: 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

On this week’s show we discuss the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: Other: Sony Crowned King of TVs for the Seventh Year Running at the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout For the seventh consecutive year, Sony has claimed the title of “King of TVs” at the , held at their Scarsdale, New York showroom. The winning model, the $3000, emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive field of flagship OLED TVs from LG, Samsung, and Panasonic. This annual event, now in its 21st year, is a benchmark for videophiles,...

Podcast # 1212: Where is the Ring Indoor Security Drone and Top 10 Streaming Shows of the First Half of 2025

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

On this week’s show we ask what ever happened to the Ring Indoor Security Drone and we take a look at the Top Ten Streaming shows for the first half of 2025. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: What Ever Happened to the Ring Indoor Security Drone? I was thinking about all the cool stuff that had been introduced at CES over the years and remembered one that I really wanted to use, the Ring Indoor Security Drone. It's perfect for those who own a home and may want to check in on parts of it without placing cameras everywhere. So what happened to it?...

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On this week’s show we run down the US network premier dates and shows for the 2025-2026 TV season. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

News:

2025/2026 US Network TV Fall Premiers

ABC

Mon, Sept 8

8:00 PM: Monday Night Football (Vikings-Bears)

Tue, Sept 16

8:00 PM: Dancing With the Stars Season 34
10:00 PM: High Potential Season 2

Wed, Sept 24

8:00 PM: The Golden Bachelor Season 2 (two hours)
10:00 PM: Shark Tank Season 17

Fri, Sept 26

8 pm Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season 6 (ABC)
9 pm 20/20 Season 48 (ABC)

Sun, Sept 28

7:00 PM: America’s Funniest Home Videos Season 36
8:00 PM: The Wonderful World of Disney (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3)

Wed, Oct 1

8:00 PM: Shifting Gears Season 2
8:30 PM: Abbott Elementary Season 5
9:00 PM: The Golden Bachelor (regular time slot premiere)

Thu, Oct 9

8:00 PM: 9-1-1 Season 9
9:00 PM: 9-1-1: Nashville - In Tennessee, dedicated emergency responders balance their high-stakes careers with the drama of a powerful local dynasty, where personal lives and professional duties collide.
10:00 PM: Grey’s Anatomy Season 22

CBS

Wed, Sept 24

8:00 PM: Survivor Season 49 (two hours)

Thu, Sept 25

9:00 PM: The Amazing Race Season 38 (90 minutes)

Sun, Sept 28

7:30 PM: 60 Minutes Season 58
8:30 PM: Big Brother Season 27 finale (two hours)

Wed, Oct 1

9:30 PM: The Amazing Race (regular time slot premiere)

Sun, Oct 12

8:30 PM: Matlock Season 2 (special night)
9:30 PM: Elsbeth Season 3 (special night)

Mon, Oct 13

8:00 PM: The Neighborhood final season
8:30 PM: DMV - Follows a workplace comedy set in the dreaded DMV office, following quirky minimum-wage employees who make the best of dealing with annoyed customers, finding solace in each other's company.
9:00 PM: FBI Season 8
10:00 PM: Watson Season 2

Tue, Oct 14

8:00 PM: NCIS Season 23
9:00 PM: NCIS: Origins Season 2
10:00 PM: NCIS: Sydney Season 3

Thu, Oct 16

8:00 PM: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Season 2
8:30 PM: Ghosts Season 5
9:00 PM: Matlock (regular time slot premiere)
10:00 PM: Elsbeth (regular time slot premiere)

Fri, Oct 17

8:00 PM: Fire Country Season 4 (special time)
9:00 PM: Sheriff Country (special time) - Mickey Fox investigates criminal activity and patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.
10:00 PM: Boston Blue - Danny Reagan joins Boston PD from NYPD and partners with Detective Lena Peters, the oldest daughter of a notable Boston law enforcement family.

Sun, Oct 19

8:00 PM: Tracker Season 3
9:00 PM: The Road - In a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, an ailing father defends his son as they slowly travel to the sea.

Fri, Oct 24

8:00 PM: Sheriff Country (regular time slot premiere)
9:00 PM: Fire Country (regular time slot premiere)

Fox

Mon, Sept 15

8:00 PM: Celebrity Name That Tune Season 5
9:00 PM: Celebrity Weakest Link

Tue, Sept 23

8:00 PM: Murder in a Small Town Season 2
9:00 PM: Doc Season 2

Wed, Sept 24

8:00 PM: The Floor Season 4
9:00 PM: 99 to Beat - 100 players compete in unique, funny games. Last-place finishers get eliminated each round. Don't finish last to stay in. Last contestant standing wins $100,000.