13 for '13: TV We're Most Excited About in 2013

There are plenty of new shows we're looking forward to in the new year -- Kevin Bacon's "The Following," "Sex and the City" prequel "The Carrie Diaries," and Keri Russell's return to TV drama in FX's "The Americans" among them -- but returning favorites also make up a big portion of the TV events we're most looking forward to in 2013. From beloved "Family Ties" star Michael J. Fox and sitcom "Arrested Development" to a pair of canceled soaps and new episodes of one of fall 2012's biggest hits, here are 13 homecomings and other TV happenings that will have us happily ensconced on the couch in 2013. — Kimberly Potts, Yahoo! TV

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"The Walking Dead" Season 3 continues (February 10 on AMC)

Will the zombie drama continue to earn record ratings when Season 3 resumes? There's no reason to believe otherwise -- now that Rick and his crew have officially met the Governor and his people -- as the showdown between the two groups of survivors will hit a new level of brutality and desperation. The final eight episodes of Season 3 are also the final installments from showrunner Glen ... more
"The Walking Dead" Season 3 continues (February 10 on AMC)

Will the zombie drama continue to earn record ratings when Season 3 resumes? There's no reason to believe otherwise -- now that Rick and his crew have officially met the Governor and his people -- as the showdown between the two groups of survivors will hit a new level of brutality and desperation. The final eight episodes of Season 3 are also the final installments from showrunner Glen Mazzara, who will depart the series before Season 4 begins, so we plan to enjoy every moment of Mazzara-steered drama we have left. less