They are three of television's most popular shows.

So, how will Desperate Housewives, Fringe and Criminal Minds kick off their new seasons this September? TV Guide's latest Mega Buzz column sheds some light on each drama's season premiere...

• On Desperate Housewives: Bree's emotional affair with Karl will take a big step: the pair will start to "sext" each other (that's teenage lingo for sending dirty text messages back and forth); also, a character will be strangled.
• On Fringe (pictured): One character's alliances will be called into question - the answer, according to sources, will be "heartbreaking" for viewers.
• On Criminal Minds: The premiere picks up right where the May cliff-hanger left off: with Hotch at the hands of a gun-wielding Reaper.

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