Yep, that's our Jess (Greg Gayne/Fox)

(Television Without Pity) — "New Girl" was the first new show of this fall to get picked up for a full season, as well as the one pilot that actually merited its giant summer ad campaign. And while we were utterly charmed by Zooey Deschanel's shtick in the premiere, we were more than a little underwhelmed by the second episode. Not that it was terrible, but it just wasn't as consistently funny as the debut. That's often a problem with pilots in general -- either there is too much exposition and the pilot is dull, or the pilot is captivating but the writers struggle with how to recapture that on a weekly basis. So we watched last night's third "New Girl" with a little trepidation, and while Zooey is still Zooey (that's not going to change, so if you hate her, just quit reading now), this episode was far more enjoyable than last week's, giving us hope that this show will live up to the buzz in the long run.

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These bunnies have been put out to pasture (John Russo/NBC)

(Television Without Pity) — Now that "The Playboy Club" has been axed, we'll probably never find out if Nick Dalton wins whatever political race he was gaming for, or if that cute little lesbian bunny will ever make out with Maureen, or how long it will take before the mob boss's body turn ups. But honestly, aside from maybe the potential lesbian-smooching, we really don't care about any those things at all. In fact, the mysteries were never all that engaging, which might be one reason this show has become fall's first casualty. There are, however, a few things we will miss. Five, to be exact.

Bunny Brenda's Plucky Spirit
She was a bunny with a plan and a never-say-die attitude, and she wasn't totally annoying. We'll miss you, Bunny Brenda.

Kinfolk 9 were silenced this week (Lewis Jacobs/NBC)

(Hulu) — Twelve groups survived the first round of NBC's fierce a capella competition "The Sing-Off," and six are back to compete for the Sony Music recording contract and $200,000 prize. The stakes are high this week with two rounds of challenges: Each group must first perform one of today's most popular radio hits and then return to interpret a chart-topping tune from the 1960s.

There were high and low notes as the contestants struggled to keep their names on the marquee, but the judges ultimately sent home Hollywood's Kinfolk 9, despite their stirring and well-received performance of The Beatles' "Let It Be."

Kinfolk 9's stiff competition this week included BYU college buddies Vocal Point, girl-powered Delilah, rap-infused Urban Method, soulful Afro-Blue, and Rochester's high-achieving YellowJackets. Here are our top five songs of the week:

The TV cancellation axe has fallen for the first time this fall... and it's landed on some poor little bunnies. NBC's sexy retro drama "The Playboy Club" debuted with plenty of controversy (the Parents Television Council called it "degrading") but not a lot of viewers, and the network pulled the plug this week after airing just three episodes. But "Club" won't be alone for long: Read on to find out what other new fall shows might be next on the chopping block.

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How is your favorite new show doing? Who do you think will get canceled next? Let us know in the comments section below.

Get out of the house!: The Harmons move in on "American Horror Story" (Robert Zuckerman/FX)

We realize this is a pretty bold statement, but after watching all the new broadcast and cable TV shows, we feel confident in saying it: FX's supremely creepy horror/drama "American Horror Story" is hands down the best new show of the fall.

Not that the praise is unanimous. This latest creation from "Glee" and "Nip/Tuck" masterminds Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk has received a decidedly mixed reaction from critics: The New York Times chides the show for its "hollow theatricality" while allowing that it has "the potential to be a lot of fun"; Hitfix's Alan Sepinwall simply calls it "an overwrought mess." And some viewers are bound to be turned off by the show's copious amounts of sex and violence. But we love the way "AHS" takes a well-worn premise -- a family moves into a haunted house -- and transforms it into a mind-bending, pulse-pounding, gasp-inducing, utterly compelling piece of television.

Before "AHS" makes its much-anticipated debut this Wednesday, read on to see why we think it's well worth checking out… if you dare.

Which "Race" team will beat the others to the finish line? (Robert Voets/CBS)

(Television Without Pity) — While we're still scratching our heads at the fact that "The Amazing Race" won yet another Emmy for two mediocre seasons (guess that HD really wowed the aging voters), a new race is under way. We're grateful that former players haven't returned this season, but there are still a bunch of familiar faces thrown in the mix. How will they fare against the reality newbies? We've got our predictions.

Amani and Marcus
The Gimmick: They are a married couple, and he's a former NFL player.
First Impression: He doesn't want people to know that he's a former pro baller, so he skirts around a lie instead of just being honest. Does he realize that people don't get voted out here? It's not "Survivor." Also, he name-drops Peyton Manning so much in interviews that the truth is bound to slip out at some point.
Odds of Winning: 10 to 1. They are physically strong, seem capable, and pay attention to clues.

"A Gifted Man" is giving us "Everwood" flashbacks (Heather Wines/CBS)

(Television Without Pity) — At first glance, it might not seem that the new CBS medical drama "A Gifted Man" has much in common with The WB's family drama "Everwood." After all, "Everwood" was a small-town saga and set in the mountains, while "A Gifted Man" thrives in the hustle and bustle of New York. But if you look more closely, you'll see that these two shows are remarkably similar.

Brilliant Neurosurgeon
'Everwood': Andy was an acclaimed neurosurgeon who had no time for his family and left most of the child-rearing to his wife.
'A Gifted Man': Michael's an acclaimed neurosurgeon to the rich and famous and has no time for a family.

Dead Wife
'Everwood': Andy had multiple flashbacks to his dead wife, talked to her (out loud) for advice, and even imagined seeing her throughout the first season. Her sudden death and her hope that he'd be a better parent are the impetus for his move to Colorado and his renewed focus on his family.
'A Gifted Man': Michael has visions of his dead wife,