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JAG (CBS, Tuesday 8pm. Premieres September 24th)

What's Happening:  Do Harmon and Mac get together? Probably not, but the show will keep viewers guessing.

Where It's Been:  NBC kicked it to the curb after two low rated seasons. CBS picked through the trash and found a treasure. Despite a "Millionaire" induced downer, ratings last season, in its sixth, came roaring back, into the top 20. Now it whallops the competition, including NBC.

Last Season's High: 18.3mil (September 25, 2001)

Premiere Prediction: 17.7mil

The Reason: CBS has a really solid Tuesday slate, and "JAG" is the most solid of them all.


The Guardian (CBS, Tuesday 9pm. Premieres September 24th)

What's Happening:  Nick does get off the murder charge, and he even starts dating. Too bad he has to run off to the bathroom every five minutes to snort coke.

Where It's Been: A breakout early last season, it took a hit opposite "NYPD Blue." But things didn't get too bad- it finished the season in the top 25.

Last Season's High: 16.6mil (September 25, 2001)

Premiere Prediction: 16.1mil

The Reason: "Blue"s out of the way, this show is young, and the star is hot (as the girls say). A winning combination.


Judging Amy (CBS, Tuesday 10pm. Premieres October 1st)

What's Happening:  Get ready for some child abduction cases! As if the real world isn't bad enough.
But Maxine provides a lighter ntoe as she prepares for her wedding, and Amy even starts dating! But she has to be home by 10pm.

Where It's Been: A hit from the start, it's anchored the Tuesday at 10pm slot for CBS for 3 seasons now. It's always ranked first or season. Last season saw an upswing.

Last Season's High: 17.2mil (November 25. 2001)

Premiere Prediction: 16.6mil

The Reason:  Will win the slot. even with "Blue" back at 10pm, this is a solid, well established show.