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One of last season's best new shows returns with a pair of episodes to kick off Season 2. New Girl airs at both 7 and 8 p.m. on Fox/Ch. 13.

I've seen the first episode, and it's hilarious. The best thing about "New Girl" is that it quickly became about more than just the "Girl" - the cast surrounding Zooey Deschanel is great.

And you can be sure I'll be watching the 8 p.m. episode that I haven't seen yet.

Elsewhere on TV ...

NCIS (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): In the aftermath of the bombing, the team hunts for Harper Dearing. (Season premiere)

Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): A pair will be eliminted.

The Voice (7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Auditions continue.

Ben and Kate (7:30 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Bad new sitcom premieres.

NCIS: Los Angeles (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Callen may be suspended; Hetty tries to adjust to retirement. (Season premiere)

Go On (8 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Ryan is asked to play in a hockey game, and he's invited to a wedding.

The Mindy Project (8:30 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Good new sitcom premieres.

Vegas (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Good new crime drama premieres.

Private Practice (9 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Addison is n love; Pete misses his court hearing; Sheldon gets together with his ex-wife. (Season premiere)

Parenthood (9 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Adan and Kristina tell the family about her cancer diagnosis.

Tosh.0 (11 p.m., Comedy Central): A new season begins.

Sons of Anarchy (11 p.m., FX): The club faces a desperate situation.

Welcome to Brickleberry (11:30 p.m., Comedy Central): This new animated show about a park ranger is executive produced by Daniel Tosh, so you know it's going to be offensive. And it's incredibly offensive and vulgar, offending anyone and everyone. Unfortunately, it's also not particularly funny. And, before long, all the offensiveness just becomes a big bore.