No, it’s not 1994 all over again. It just feels that way, thanks to the start of the traditional TV broadcast season with the CW’s “90210″ (season two of the 2.0 take) and a revamped version of “Melrose Place.” (left)

The CW is also throwing out the red carpet for “America’s Next Top Model” Wednesday and the one-two punch of the new “Vampire Diaries” (now shooting locally) and veteran “Supernatural” Thursday.

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Fox is the other network with a high-stakes series on the line. On Wednesday, it brings back “Glee,” which the network smartly launched in the spring after “American Idol.” The public liked the sample episode as the cast’s take on “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” rose to No. 1 on iTunes. I’ve seen a couple more episodes and the show lives up to its delightful pilot, riding strongly on charm, fun glee club performances and Jane Lynch’s hilariously droll cheerleading coach.

Otherwise, there are plenty of season finales from cable land.

First, say farewell to “Secret Life of the American Teenager” on ABC Family for the year. On Wednesday, TNT’s “Leverage” finishes its last con job this summer, along with one more trick up Criss Angel’s sleeve on A&E. On Sunday, HBO sucks one more ounce of blood from buzz-worthy “True Blood,” followed by the closing of season one of “Hung.” And HGTV crowns its fourth “Design Star” that night, too.

MONDAY
“The Secret Life of the American Teenager” 8 p.m. ABC Family (second season finale) — Now it’s Anne’s turn to have her baby.
“The Last Truck: The Closing of a GM Plant” 9 p.m. HBO — A look into the final months before a GM auto plant shuts down in Ohio.
“Manson” 9 p.m. History — Inside cult leader Charles Manson’s warped world of fear, sex and drug-induced mind control. Not targeted for the kiddies.
“Dance Your A** Off: The Reunion” 10 p.m. Oxygen — A check up on how the dancers are doing now.
“Hoarders” 10 p.m. A&E — A cat hoarder with 75 living and dead cats under one roof. Pee-yoo!
“The Rachel Zoe Project” 10 p.m. Bravo — Brad seeks redemption when Rachel makes him responsible for styling Anne Hathaway for the Oscars.
TUESDAY
“10 Things I Hate About You” 8 p.m. ABC Family (first season finale) — Kat protests school policy on uniforms and bag searches.
“90210” 8 p.m. the CW (second season debut) — Annie isolates herself after her hit-and-run accident prom night.
“America’s Got Talent” 9 p.m. NBC — One gimme: opera singer Barbara Padilla. AGT fans love opera!
“18 Kids and Counting” 9 p.m. TLC — News last week reported the Duggars are expecting a 19th because 18 is simply not enough!
“Melrose Place” 9 p.m. the CW (series debut) — Thomas Calabro (Dr. MIchael Mancini) and Laura Leighton (Sydney Andrews, back from the “dead”) return for a reboot of the ‘90s soap classic.
“Sons of Anarchy” 10 p.m. FX (second season debut) — Jax and the club deal with the fallout from Donna’s death last season.
WEDNESDAY
“America’s Next Top Model” 8 p.m. the CW (13th season debut) — This year, Tyra goes for shorter gals including one who says she’s modeling for Jesus.
“So You Think You Can Dance” 8 p.m. Fox (sixth season debut) — Fox hopes this show’s summer popularity translates into the fall.
“America’s Got Talent” 9 p.m. NBC — Favs include Lawrence Beamen and the EriAm SIsters.
“Glee” 9 p.m. Fox (season debut) — The glee club resists a disco piece and goes all Salt-n-Pepa in the school’s grill .
“Leverage” 9 p.m. TNT (second season summer finale) — The team helps a charity’s director get her rightful benefit.
“Criss Angel: Mindfreak” 10 p.m. A&E (fifth season finale) — Criss hides in five coffins. Spectators pick one for a truck to smash to smithereens.
THURSDAY
“Vampire Diaries” 8 p.m. the CW (new series) — A mysterious student who happens to be a vampire arrives. This show, based on a popular series of books, is being shot in Atlanta.

“Sunday Night Football” 8:15 p.m. NBC (23rd season debut) — It’s the Titans vs. the Steelers. And yes, we know it’s Thursday but the NFL can’t wait to start the season!
“Supernatural” 9 p.m. the CW (fifth season debut) — Dean and Sam grapple with the arrival of the Devil himself.
“Behind the Music” 10 p.m. VH1 (season debut) — VH1 brings back a classic. Tonight, it’s hip-hop star Lil Wayne.
“Project Runway” 10 p.m. Lifetime — Savannah’s Mitchell last week was finally deservedly cut two weeks too late.
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta”10 p.m. Bravo — Oh-so secure Sheree thinks Lisa is being a copycat with her fashion line.
FRIDAY
“Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” 8 p.m. Fox — Nobel Prize winner George F. Smoot III competes for $1 million.
“Ben 10: Alien Force” 8:30 p.m. Cartoon (third season debut) — Ben and his buds (and that pesky Omnitrix) return.
“Eureka” 9 p.m. SyFy— Taggart reappears and an ice core in the Arctic causes temps to plunge.
“Monk” 9 p.m. USA — Monk’s phobias prove a liability when he must testify against a killer in court.
“Say Yes to the Dress” 9 p.m. TLC (fourth season debut) — A woman’s family finds fault in her dress choices.
“Psych” 10 p.m. USA — After a police bar is shot up in an apparent robbery, Shawn realizes the shooter was targeting one of the cops.
WEEKEND
“Cops/America’s Most Wanted” 8, 9 p.m. Saturday Fox (season debuts) — These two staples have been around for two decades and aren’t going away anytime soon.
“Lightning Strikes” 9 p.m. Saturday SyFy — Kevin Sorbo stars in this film about a deadly creature riding an electric bolt to Earth.
“King of the Hill” 8 p.m. Sunday Fox (series finale) — After 13 seasons, this sturdy animated classic closes with Bobby bonding with Hank over Bobby’s uncanny ability to ID cuts of meat.
“NFL Sunday Night Football” 8:15 p.m. Sunday NBC — Chicago Bears at Green Bay
“Drop Dead Diva” 9 p.m. Sunday Lifetime — Paula Abdul guests as a dream judge who helps encourage Jane.
“There Goes the Neighborhood” 9 p.m., 10 p.m. Sunday CBS (first season finale) — Will friends the Johnstons and Upshaws gang up on the Schindlers for $250,000?
“True Blood” 9 p.m. Sunday HBO (second season finale) — Maryann prepares for her utimate bestial sacrifice.
“Hung” 10 p.m. Sunday HBO (second season finale) — Tanya battles Lenore for control of Ray.
“HGTV Design Star” 10 p.m. Sunday HBO (fourth season finale)  — Handsome Dan faces off against domineering Antonio.