Hot Guys of Fall 2008 TV

The new fall season brings with it fresh shows, new drama, and some fantastic eye-candy for us to obsess over. That said, I've decided to put together a group of my favorites in the hopes of inspiring a little debate. No matter what your flavor is, we've got it all, and you may find a few unexpected treats within the group. Have at it! Agree, disagree, add to or subtract from the list. These guys (in no particular order) are my faves of the Fall 2008 TV season. Who are yours?

Joshua Jackson

The days of the Creek are with us no longer, as Joshua Jackson leaves his teenybopper days behind him and launches into full-fledged leading man mode as a paranormal investigator on the new Fox show Fringe. I had the pleasure of meeting this one at the Fox upfront party earlier this year, and, trust me, he's even better-looking in person. He's got the tall, classy, personable vibe going on, and the extent of his attractiveness isn't most easily seen through the airwaves. I expect this one to be a controversial pick.

Sendhil Ramamurthy

While Milo and Adrian get all the Heroes love, I've had my eye on this cutie for quite some time. Anybody who caught the jaw-dropping season premiere (and his first ever shirt-doffing scene) just found out what I've known for a while: this Hero is smokin' hot. Perhaps that's why he always seems to be glistening under a sheen of sweat. The best part? His Heroes accent is faked for the cameras. Imagine the possibilities...

Eric Mabius

While known to many of us as the only consolation prize that a gay man has for sitting through the first season of Showtime's The L Word, Eric Mabius broke out big time with gay fave Ugly Betty. As Betty's boss Daniel Meade, he exudes boyish charm and raw masculinity, a potent combination that drives the boys crazy. I have a friend that bought the first season of The L Word just to see him in various stages of undress with the ability to pause and rewind to his liking. Like I said. Crazy.

Blair Underwood

Blair Underwood describes his devious billionaire character on Dirty Sexy Money as "the chocolate Richard Branson", but most (OK, I) would describe him as a chocolate dream. It's hard to believe this one has been on television for over 20 years, but he's still got moves, a body, and a killer smile that puts the younger guys to shame. Here's hoping that he mixes it up on DSM a bit more this season, and perhaps loses his shirt a few times in the process.

Simon Baker

Most people got introduced to this strapping Aussie hunk in The Devil Wears Prada, but this season Simon Baker is reading minds and breaking hearts on the CBS drama The Mentalist. His sandy blond hair and piercing eyes make him a lock for one of the hottest tv hunks, but I want to hear from you. If he were to read your mind, what would he find?

Mike from Logo's Shirts and Skins

As one of the few out gay black men on television (in fact, I think they're all on his show), Mike is breaking a few barriers of his own, and I expect that his struggle to come out to his family during the course of the series will endear him to us even more. While his struggle will keep us thinking about our own coming out issues or stories, it's his athletic body, killer smile, and great skin that will keep us fully engaged below the neck.

Neil Patrick Harris

So this is a gay site of course, and while we all like to dream of the straight boys from time to time, isn't it nice to imagine one we could actually take home to mom? Far-removed from his gawky Doogie Howser period, Neil Patrick Harris has grown into a tall, sexy man. His snappy performance as a womanizer on How I Met Your Mother and his role as the face of Old Spice deodorant are redefining what being openly gay means to an actor's career. The best part? Seeing him walk down the Emmy red carpet with his main man David Burtka. This one is breaking barriers every day, and of course, there's nothing sexier than that.

Daniel Dae Kim

Technically he's more of a hot guy of midseason TV since Lost doesn't come back until early 2009, but, honestly, how could I resist? Those eyes, that bone structure, that skin! Daniel Dae Kim is without a doubt one of the hottest guys on television, even managing to steal some attention away from his more famous costars. I first noticed this one floating around with bit parts in the likes of 24 before breaking out in a big way with Lost, and I can only tell you that he's gotten better with age. When this one's on the island, HDTV is a guy's best friend.

Lance Bass
  

While not technically a lead on a fictional series like our other guys, this one will still be on your TV this fall, hoofing it on the new season of Dancing with the Stars as their first openly gay contestant. Rumors of Mr. Bass two-stepping with another guy proved to be naught, but he's still plenty worth watching, as his first dance caught everyone's attention, along with his arms in those tight tank tops he rehearses in. Skinny faux-R&B poseurs be damned, he was always my personal fave in N*Sync.

Chase Crawford and Ed Westwick

It must be hard starring on a show such as Gossip Girl with this much buzz. Yeah, right... Of course, Hollywood is littered with the bodies of hot, young stars who had one show then burned out forever.