TV's 5 most promising fall shows: A video roundup

It's that time when the big four networks preview the umpteen new series they'll be unleashing next season. Here's a shortlist of the five best bets

Mindy Kaling
(Image credit: Autumn De Wilde/FOX)

The four major networks — ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC — all unveiled their new schedules for the 2012-13 TV season this week, offering the first previews of the dozens of freshman series they're set to launch. From a charming new sitcom featuring The Office's Mindy Kaling to a pulse-pounding thriller starring Kevin Bacon, here's a look at the five shows that critics are most excited about:

1. The Mindy Project (Fox)

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