Anticipation Index: A Mathematical Breakdown of Why We're Excited For...

Anticipation Index

BIONIC WOMAN
NBC; premieres September 26 (9 p.m.).

60%
Because it’s from the people behind Battlestar Galactica …

28%
… and unlike the first Jamie Sommers, this one’s got bionic eyes and ears …

12%
… and she’s Lee Majors–free.

Best case: Buffy meets RoboCop.
Worst case: Manimal in drag.

DIRTY SEXY MONEY
ABC; premieres September 26 (10 p.m.).

45%
Because it’s the return of the dishy nighttime soap …

35%
... and the dishy Peter Krause …

20%
… and Donald Sutherland, which makes Kiefer the second-sexiest Sutherland on TV.

Best case: Dynasty on the UES.
Worst case: Central Park West on the UES.