PATRICK DEMPSEY, GREY'S ANATOMY
(ABC, 9-10 p.m. Thursdays, returning Sept. 27)
What will happen between Dempsey's Derek and Ellen Pompeo's Meredith in season 3? Who knows — but Dempsey's just happy he'll have some contribution: ''There is more receptivity and collaborating. We're able to ask [the writers], 'What are you trying to achieve? How can I help you get there?''' (Read more about the new season)