I find the mid season (jan-feb) has become more interesting with better programing than the fall.  I think during the winter people actually watch more tv than the autumn. This fall will likely be a real mish mash because of the writers strike, especially if it continues much longer and if the actors decide to strike at the end of the month.

I don't think the fall upfronts have nearly the interest or impact as they did even seven or eight years ago. Major US networks had them about three weeks ago to little fanfare or press. 

CTV/Bell upfronts are coming up later this week, and I will be most interested in their domestic productions planned for all of their networks.