Up against Heroes? Oh, joy. 24 will probably hold its own pretty well, though, so that might help.

Niels van Eekelen | October 17, 13:22 CET

It will actually be an hour earlier than Heroes, assuming Heroes is still airing at 9pm Monday nights come January. SCC is debuting at 8pm Mondays, which I think puts it up against Chuck?

safetycanary | October 17, 14:17 CET

Love ya', Summer, but still not watching Fox - EVER.

mongorules | October 17, 16:18 CET

Judging by the first episode this will get off to a much better start than Bionic Woman.

And for everyone thinking "Fox will cancel it after two weeks", it depends on the writers strike. If they strike next month, and are still out in January then networks will be very reluctant to cancel shows since they will be short of material. If they have five or ten episodes already shot then they will show them, unless the show is really bad.

zz9 | October 17, 17:35 CET

She is FANTASTIC in this. She makes the show for me.
I didn't expect to like it but now I can't wait to see more of her...

TaraLivesOn | October 17, 18:03 CET

My lack of interest in the John Connor saga and my hatred of the Fox network will prevent me from tuning in. Instead, I will continue to watch Chuck at 8:00 on Monday nights.

| October 17, 18:19 CET

It's a shame that people are letting their feelings towards Fox get in the way of them seeing an amazing show. I watched the pilot and was blown away. As much as I love "Chuck", I'll be taping it after Jan 14th. This is so much more awesome.

EvilFirePixie8 | October 17, 18:31 CET

If TSCC was airing on NBC, CBS, or ABC, I still wouldn't want to watch it. I've always felt that the Terminator storyline should have ended with T2. Being able to deny Fox some additional support is just gravy.

| October 17, 18:49 CET

I presume Chuck will be canceled by then. (I know, I'm a ray of light).

gossi | October 17, 18:52 CET

I would have though so too, but the most recent episode of Chuck saw a fairly big ratings increase (from a 4.5 to a 5.0). On that basis I think both Journeyman and Life will be up for the chop before Chuck.

If the SCC is good (the original pilot was reasonable if not spectacular in my opinion) then I think it might stand a chance, even on FOX. With the Terminator name behind it, its got a pretty big hook to draw in a large audience for the pilot (something that, for example, Drive wasn't able to manage). So then it will just be a case of hanging on to as many viewers as possible.

stfletch2000 | October 17, 19:00 CET

Yes but will the poor man's Sky One Virgin One pick it up for the UK like they did for Summer's show.

Simon | October 17, 19:03 CET

Hey don't knock Virgin One, it might even be in Widescreen (gasp) by the time SCC is on!

stfletch2000 | October 17, 19:22 CET

I think Summer's inclusion on EW's list of 22 Butt-Kicking Babes deserves its own post, if for no other reason than to celebrate this gem in their description:


Ha!

lexigeek | October 17, 19:37 CET

I can't imagine someone being willing to miss this show no matter what network it is on. I think this will be the big hit of the year.

IrrationaliTV | October 17, 20:28 CET

ps. Is the FOX hating over the sing-a-long? I thought that's hanging on SAG's head right now?
Or is it just because of FOX's typical cancel-o-rama...?

TaraLivesOn | October 17, 20:41 CET

I knew Ripley would be number one. I love Ripley... Who, by the way, is a Joss character in Resurrection, so... appropriate.

FaithsTruCalling | October 17, 20:44 CET

How is it that some people have seen the pilot? Was there a preview online for regular people?

foofaraw | October 17, 20:44 CET

I despise Fox for continuing to air so many crappy programs, as well as the fact that Rupert Murdoch is the man behind it all.

I've said it before and I'll say it again - even if TSCC was being put out by another network, I still wouldn't watch it. I no longer care about John and Sarah Connor's mission to save humanity.

| October 17, 20:57 CET

"Butt-kicking Babes"-Bionic Woman's Michelle Ryan kicks more butt than Buffy Summers? I think not.

sunnydalegirl | October 17, 21:48 CET

How is it that some people have seen the pilot? Was there a preview online for regular people?

I would say the show is available on bittorrent.
But I won't. < Faith as Buffy >Because it's wrong.< /Faith >

zz9 | October 17, 22:24 CET

Bad time-slot! Put it on Tuesdays when there's nothing on!

will.bueche | October 18, 00:19 CET

Sunnydale girl I came to say the same thing. My first thought was who paid to get her on the list. What the eff ever. I mean maybe after the shows been on for a few years, I could see it. And hey the show is getting better so maybe. But as of now it's an outrage. Plus there are a few other women that should be on that list. My old stand by Naomie Harris for her seriously buttkicking (without any powers I might add) Selena in 28 Days Later. Theres more but it breaks my heart that girl doesn't get the love she deserves. And when they make the Y the Last Man movie she's got my vote for 355, best casting ever!
Also more OT good for Summer and she deserves the list fully. She kicks major ass and is so graceful and heart breaking doing it.

theMidnighter | October 18, 00:41 CET

I would say the show is available on bittorrent.
But I won't. < Faith as Buffy >Because it's wrong.< /Faith >

Though in this case that's a bit like saying it after Adam et al have made Christian shish-kebabs out of the God fearin' folk of Sunnydale ;).

(the version - allegedly ;) - available via Bittorrent is apparently going to have major scenes reshot so it remains to be seen how close to the final aired pilot it'll be - there's a big shoot-up in a school which was considered insensitive in the wake of Virginia Tech. Wasn't bad though, all in all)

Saje | October 18, 00:42 CET

Since others brought up "Bionic Woman" ... it's really getting better. Tonight, the first BW said, "See it. Want it. Take it," just like Faith.

Suzie | October 18, 07:12 CET