What to Watch on TV This Week: Country Music, Pearson, Killjoys
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of September 15th! We’ll be sharing our picks for what to watch this week, from new specials to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to.
This week’s picks include Country Music‘s debut, Pearson‘s finale, saying farewell to Killjoys, and more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Country Music – Sunday, September 15
Ken Burns brings viewers another docu-series chronicling the origins and changes in the country music genre through the years. Country Music debuts Sunday, September 15 at 8/7c on PBS.
Episode Description: “Hillbilly music” reaches new listeners through phonographs and radio, launching the careers of country music’s first big stars — the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers.
Dancing with the Stars – Monday, September 16
A new cycle begins for the ABC dancing competition and with plenty of controversy surrounding the casting, who knows how things will play out. Will you be tuning in? Dancing with the Stars returns Monday, September 16 at 8/7c on ABC.
A Little Late with Lilly Singh – Monday, September 16
A new face gets added to the late-night scene as Lilly Singh joins in on the fun. A Little Late with Lilly Singh makes its debut Monday, September 16 at 1:35/12:35c on NBC.
Series Description: The comic, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of “How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life,” Lilly Singh brings her unique perspective to late-night as she hosts celebrity interviews, talks current events, performs musical and sketch comedy, plays games, and more. A self-proclaimed unicorn, the multi-faceted star’s debut in the late-night landscape is especially noteworthy as she’s a Canadian woman of Indian descent, combining a fresh take on the day’s events, pop culture, diversity, and life.
Bachelor in Paradise – Tuesday, September 17
It’s the final episode as the Bachelor in Paradise contestants make their final decision to see if they’re ready for more with their partners and the next Bachelor is revealed. Bachelor in Paradise airs Tuesday, September 17 at 8/7c on ABC.
Episode Description: The four remaining couples spend one last night in the fantasy suites before deciding if they are ready to take their relationships to the next level; alumni couples return; the identity of the next bachelor is revealed.
Suits – Wednesday, September 18
The final batch of episodes sees a familiar face making his return just when Harvey needs him the most. Suits airs Wednesday, September 18 at 9/8c on USA.
Episode Description: Mike helps Harvey get over a personal loss. An attempt to take down Faye becomes complicated.
Pearson – Wednesday, September 18
Just like that, the first season of Pearson has come to an end pitting Jessica’s personal and professional lives against each other and others making some choices about their futures. Pearson airs Wednesday, September 18 at 10/9c on USA.
Episode Description: Jessica is split between her personal and professional life; Keri comes to a decision about her future.
AHS: 1984 – Wednesday, September 18
American Horror Story returns and is taking viewers to the past with a season that has a slasher movie vibe, as a group of friends take on camp counselor jobs. Will everyone make it alive? AHS: 1984 debuts Wednesday, September 18 at 10/9c on FX.
Episode Description: A group of young friends set out for a summer of fun when they hit the road to Camp Redwood to work as counselors.
Two Sentence Horror Stories – Thursday, September 19
The final episode of the horror anthology brings a pair more of scares before signing off. Two Sentence Horror Stories airs Thursday, September 19 at 9/8c on The CW.
Episode Description: A mother goes to great lengths to keep her perfect daughter at home; a good Samaritan helps a stranger but begins to rethink her decision; a biohacker taps into more than just the internet.
Killjoys – Friday, September 20
It’s time to say goodbye to the Killjoys as Armageddon looms. The series finale of Killjoys airs Friday, September 20 at 10/9c on Syfy.
Episode Description: Dutch uses Khlyen to bait The Lady and finds herself in the midst of a final, epic showdown.
Between Two Ferns: The Movie – Friday, September 20
Zach Galifianakis is back and taking Between Two Ferns on the road with the film treatment of the popular talk show. Between Two Ferns: The Movie drops Friday, September 20 on Netflix.
Description: Zach Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show “Between Two Ferns” and uploaded it to Funny Or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation. Directed by Scott Aukerman, Between Two Ferns: The Movie is a laugh-out-loud comedy that gives new insight into the curmudgeonly, beloved outsider Zach Galifianakis has created over the years.
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Those are our picks for the week! Are your faves on the list? What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!
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