SERIES PREMIERE: I was pleasantly surprised by this CBS procedural, because if it finds a way to continue to explore and expand upon the oddball personalities of the various members of this genius crime-fighting unit, Scorpion will differentiate itself easily from the other such shows out there – and, for a while at least, be paired perfectly with Big Bang Theory. I also found myself quite taken, this time around, by Katharine McPhee from Smash and American Idol, who, in this series, without singing a note, makes the strongest impression yet. Elyes Gabel stars, with Robert Patrick as the FBI agent who corrals these brainy misfits into a workable team. For more, listen to my fall preview report for NPR on today’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross, or visit the Fresh Air website after about 4 p.m. ET this afternoon.

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