SEASON PREMIERE

TESSA RETURNS TO CHATSWIN AFTER SPENDING THE SUMMER IN NEW YORK, ON THE SEASON PREMIERE OF ABC'S "SUBURGATORY"

"Homecoming" - When Tessa returns to Chatswin after spending the summer in NYC with her grandmother, her burgeoning interest in her mom leaves George feeling threatened. In an effort to feel more connected to her mom's musical side, Tessa takes up the guitar and signs up to sing in the Fall Follies. Meanwhile, Noah decides he wants Carmen to come back and work for him, and he gets into an all out competition with Dallas over her, on the season premiere of "Suburgatory," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Suburgatory" stars Jeremy Sisto as George Altman, Jane Levy as Tessa Altman, Carly Chaikin as Dalia Royce, Rex Lee as Mr. Wolfe, Allie Grant as Lisa Shay, Alan Tudyk as Noah Werner, Chris Parnell as Fred Shay, Ana Gasteyer as Sheila Shay and Cheryl Hines as Dallas Royce.

Guest starring in "Homecoming" are Maestro Harrell as Malik, Ryan Shay as Parker Young, Miriam Flynn as Helen, Jack Walsh as Marty, Bunnie Rivera as Carmen, Mark Sande as train conductor, Patrick Cox as security guard, Chase Fein as waiter, Sam Lerner as Evan, Evan Arnold as Chef Alan, Joshua Erenberg as A.J., Sarah Kapp as girl, Todd Sherry as Tom and Alex Boling as Alex.

Emily Kapnek ("Hung") writes and executive-produces this bitingly ironic single-camera comedy, which is produced by Warner Bros. Television.

"Suburgatory" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,D,L parental guideline.

For more information on "Suburgatory," visit ABC.com/suburgatory