WINTER 2014: 'MODERN FAMILY' IS HEADING TO AUSTRALIA

The Pritchetts and Dunphys are going on another vacation this season, and this time it is the Land Down Under, Australia.

In partnership with Qantas Airlines, the ABC comedy will fly down its cast, crew, and showrunner for two weeks in February to shoot the vacation episode that will be aired later this season. Previous seasons of Modern Family has seen the complex family vacation in Hawaii and Wyoming.

No details have been given on what event spearheads this latest excursion but showrunner Steve Levitan assures that the typical Australian things like a kangaroo, koala, and boomerang, and much more will be highlighted in the episode.

FALL 2013: COMING TO TV TONIGHT (10/9)!

The CW continues to roll out its premieres tonight with the Amell cousins and FX brings out the latest chapter of American Horror Story.

Arrow returns tonight with its second season premiere with a different look. Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) returns to Starling City and finds that the city is much different from when he left. And it's definitely not for the better. Ollie finds trouble on both sides as Isabel Rochev prepares a hostile takeover of Queen Consolidated, while Laurel teams with the DA's office to bring down the vigilante. 8 pm on The CW.

The Tomorrow People premieres tonight and immediately dives into the realm of human superpowers. Stephen Jameson (Robbie Amell) believes he is going crazy with the voices in his head...until they finally lead him to the Tomorrow People. Jameson meets the team of genetically advanced superpeople and joins them in the hunt for "exceptional" creatures. 9 pm on The CW.

American Horror Story: Coven kicks off its latest chapter with witches from the south. Innocent Zoe finds out she is descended from a long line of witches and is taken to a mysterious school in New Orleans. She soon learns that the school is for girls just like her. Meanwhile, head diva witch Supreme, Jessica Lange, returns to NOLA to cause trouble...like her characters normally do. The promos have been plentiful and with previous chapters of AHS, we know Coven won't be for the faint at heart.

Also on TV Tonight

Modern Family celebrates its 100th episode with the arrival of Cam's sister, Pam. Cam tries to hide his engagement from Pam, but little does Cam know that Pam has a secret she wants to tell Cam. Whew!

Also, CSI has a mini-Cheers reunion when John Ratzenberger guest stars as a club owner smack dab in the middle of a fatal fire.

FALL 2013: COMING TO TV TONIGHT (9/25)!

Tonight sees the return of ABC's comedies, CBS' dramas, and NBC tries out a different schedule.

New & Returning Premieres

The Middle kicks off its fifth season tonight and sees young Axl Heck heading to college. The entire Heck family tags along to help the oldest son move into his college dorm. Only antics and craziness could occur when the Hecks go out in public, right? 8 pm on ABC.

Revolution picks up where it left viewers this past spring. The repercussions of turning the lights back on will be explored and the world that we knew in season one will drastically change. Allegiances and attitudes change within the core cast. NBC is apparently taking a risk and putting sophmore drama Revolution to the test with this new time slot. It will certainly face an uphill battle against ABC's comedy hour and the reality shows on FOX and CBS. Will you be tuning in? 8pm on NBC.

Back in the Game has gained the coveted time slot between The Middle and Modern Family but that isn't necessarily a good thing. The comedy will have a lot to prove to maintain the ratings between the two veteran comedies, and unfortunately first previews have been mixed. Single mom Terry and son move in with her former pro-baseball player father. After her son and a group of unworthy kids aren't considered for a little league baseball team, Terry decides to form her own team a la Bad News Bears. The jury is still out if this old formula will work this time. Surefire it's not. 8:30 pm on ABC.

Modern Family starts off its fifth season with an hour-long episode. The Pritchetts and Dunphys enjoy the final days of summer, and the families deal with Manny and Luke entering their first year of high school. Oh and Cam is teaching again. That should be a riot. 9 pm on ABC.

The 15th season of Law & Order: SVU kicks off with an amazing two-hour premiere. (15 years already, really now?). NBC has spent the latter half of the summer promoting the #SaveBenson campaign. Benson remains missing and held captive. Will the other detectives find her in time? Also, a basement full of kidnapping victims is found thus activating a bunch of cold cases. Hmmm, this sounds recently straight from the headlines. 9 pm on NBC.

Criminal Minds begins its ninth season on the hunt for a killer in Arizona. The season premiere is a two-parter so be prepared for the cliffhanger and tune in next week for the resolution. 9 pm on CBS.

The second season of Nashville focuses on the repercussions after the season ending car crash last May, which was fueled by the revelation that Deacon is Maddie's biological father. Flashforward post-accident: Rayna is in a coma while Deacon is in jail waiting for his sentence. Maddie, however, makes the ultimate mistake and confides the whole drama to the wrong person. Any guesses? 10 pm on ABC.

Season 14 of CSI finds Morgan and Ellie kidnapped by a ritualistic killer. Can D.B. Russell and team find and save them in time? 10 pm on CBS.

Also on Tonight

Survivor: Blood vs. Water and The X-Factor go head-to-head with new episodes, meanwhile South Park returns to Comedy Central for a 17th season.

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY: COMEDY, CANNIBAL, AND CARTOONS!

TV-on-DVD releases for September 24, 2013.

Comedy Pick-of-the-Week

Modern Family - The Complete Fourth Season (BD/DVD)

This year's Emmy-winning outstanding comedy releases its fourth season on Blu-ray and DVD. The Pritchett and Dunphy clan continue their ever-evolving lives as they welcome a new member into the family. The kids, both young and old, continue to grow and learn life's lessons when it comes to family. Modern Family fans will definitely want to pick up a copy for their collection.

Thriller Pick-of-the-Week

Hannibal - Season 1 (BD/DVD)

The delicious (see what we did there...) psychological thriller based on elements from the novel Red Dragon focuses on the relationship between FBI investigator Will Graham and Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Primarily a prologue before the events of the Hannibal movies, the TV tale begins the set up for Graham and Hannibal's ultimate showdown as the good doctor pushes the investigator over the edge.

Animation Domination Picks-of-the-Week

Family Guy - Volume 11

American Dad - Volume 8

FOX's animated hits from Seth MacFarlane get releases this week. The Griffin family continue all the zaniness and shenanigans in Quahog, meanwhile the Smith family lives through similar adventures in fictional Langley Falls, Virginia. Both shows are showing their age with recycled gags and stories, ultimately receiving mixed reviews for the season.

Retro Pick-of-the-Week

The Mod Squad - Season 3, Volume 1 & 2

The Mod Squad was the hippest show during the '70s. Well it was one of the hippest shows. The Aaron Spelling police drama followed former juvenile delinquents Linc, Pete, and Julie acting as undercover cops in order to avoid jail time for their crimes. The hippie threesome investigated socially relevant issues and crimes of the time. Most notably, The Mod Squad succeeded in breaking through the color lines and generation gap.

Kid (or Kid-at-Heart) Pick-of-the-Week

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers

In 1996, the Alien Rangers premiered as a 10-episode mini-series at the end of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers run. The Alien Rangers from Aquitar were called in to help the Power Rangers, who had lost their powers. The mini-series was used to bridge the new direction of the show, which was becoming Power Rangers: Zeo.

Are there any releases that you are looking forward to on New Release Tuesday?