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Series premieres of 'Gotham,' 'Black-ish,' 'Madam Secretary' are among the highlights. 'The Good Wife,' 'Parenthood,' 'Saturday Night Live' and 'The Big Bang Theory' also return for new seasons.

SUNDAY

■ 'Madam Secretary' is a new high-stakes political drama starring Tea Leoni as a college professor who is suddenly tapped to be the nation's secretary of state. Diplomatic calamities quickly ensue. 8:30 p.m., CBS.

■ 'The Good Wife' launches its sixth season and we have questions: Will Alicia (Juliana Margulies) run for state's attorney? Will Diane (Christine Baranski) actually jump ship? Will Emmy voters ever realize how good this show is? 9:30 p.m., CBS.

MONDAY

■ No freshman series arrives lathered in more hype than the fun, visually gorgeous Batman-origin story 'Gotham.' It delivers viewers to a grimy, corrupt city where a rookie cop (Ben McKenzie) is taking the first steps toward becoming Commissioner Gordon, and a 12-year-old Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) is struggling to find his way in the world. Best of all, we see how a bunch of colorful villains - including the Penguin, Catwoman and the Riddler - got their start. 8 p.m., Fox.

■ 'The Voice' tries to continue hitting the high notes in Season 7 as two new coaches - Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams - take the hot seats. 8 p.m., NBC.

■ As Season 8 of 'The Big Bang Theory' unfolds, our favorite gang of geeks will be trying to prove they're worth those hefty pay raises. A second episode immediately follows the opener. 8 p.m., CBS.

■ Can 'Sleepy Hollow' become even more kooky in its second season? We can always dream. 9 p.m., Fox.

TUESDAY

Break out the gumbo and po-boys. 'NCIS: New Orleans' looks to extend the successful franchise with a spin-off set in the Big Easy, and a solid cast headed by Scott Bakula. 9 p.m., CBS.

WEDNESDAY

The buzzy new family sitcom 'Black-ish' is pegged to a successful businessman (Anthony Anderson) with a great wife (Tracee Ellis Ross) and adorable kids. But he worries that they've lost touch with their African-American heritage. 9:30 p.m., ABC.

Anthony Anderson plays a family man in the new comedy 'Black-ish,' premiering Wednesday on ABC.(Photo: Adam Taylor ABC)

THURSDAY

■ Viola Davis plays a charismatic attorney and law professor in the sexy, twisty new legal drama 'How to Get Away With Murder.' The opener airs right after the Season 4 premiere of 'Scandal.' 10 p.m., ABC.

■ Why are we breaking out the Kleenex? The sixth and final season of 'Parenthood' launches, and we might not see a happy ending. 10 p.m., NBC.

FRIDAY

'The Amazing Race' launches its 25th season. 8 p.m., CBS.

SATURDAY

'Saturday Night Live' turns 40 this season (Bring back Mr. Bill!). To kick things off, Chris Pratt hosts, and Ariana Grande is the musical guest. 11:30 p.m., NBC.

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