Now that the writers’ strike is finally over, most primetime television shows are back in production and will be returning to the airwaves with new episodes in April. I’m very excited about this, as it’s felt like the summer doldrums for the past few months, what with only reruns and reality shows on every night.

Anyway, here’s a quick rundown of when my own personal faves will be coming back:

  • Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy: New eps coming in the spring
  • Bones: April 14
  • House: April 21 — Note the switch to Monday nights!
  • 24: Jan. 2009
  • Lost: started airing late, has five eps left in the can and is scheduled to film five more, making for a 13-ep season
  • CSI: April 3, with 6 new eps
  • Cold Case: March 30, with 5 new eps
  • How I Met Your Mother: March 17, with 9 new eps
  • Private Practice: won’t return until next season