What to Watch on TV: Doom Patrol, One Chicago, Midnight Mass
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of September 19th! This will be a special super-stuffed edition as fall TV looms. We’ll be sharing our picks for what to watch this week, from marathons to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to while stuck inside.
This week’s picks include the return of the fall TV avalanche including Law & Order’s big crossover, One Chicago’s return, Mike Flanagan’s latest Netflix entry Midnight Mass, and more.
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Sunday, September 19:
2021 Emmy Awards (8/7c on CBS)
It’s TV’s biggest night as the industry gathers to award some of the most celebrated television of the past year. Nominees include Lovecraft Country, Bridgerton, The Crown, Pose, and many more! The 2021 Emmy Awards airs Sunday, September 19 at 8/7c on CBS.
Muhammad Ali (8/7c on PBS)
Description: Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the best-known and most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans throughout the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.
Monday, September 20:
9-1-1 (8/7c on Fox)
The first responders are back and ready to deal with the latest threat of devastation to those living in the area when a helicopter crashes into a hospital, and trouble occurs with air traffic control. 9-1-1 returns Monday, September 20 at 8/7c on Fox.
Episode Description: A series of ransomware threats leads to emergencies for the 118, including a helicopter crash at a hospital and an air traffic control tower system failure; the case of the realtor serial rapist goes to trial.
Bob Hearts Abishola (8:30/7:30c on CBS)
Episode Description: After Bob and Abishola land in Lagos, they rush to rescue Dele from his dad’s place; Auntie Olu and Uncle Tunde explore their old stomping grounds and realize things have changed since their last visit to Nigeria.
The Big Leap (9/8c on Fox)
Episode Description: A group of diverse, down-on-their-luck characters attempt to change their lives by participating in a potentially life-ruining reality dance show that builds to a live production of “Swan Lake.”
Tuesday, September 21:
New Amsterdam (10/9c on NBC)
Sharpwin nation, it’s finally time to see the aftermath of Max’s decision and his run back to Helen’s door, culminating from seasons worth of tension as the pair find themselves navigating a new kind of normal in their relationship. New Amsterdam returns Tuesday, September 21 at 10/9c on NBC.
Episode Description: Max and Sharpe wake up to a new, more personal dynamic; Iggy calls upon an old contact to help with an explosive situation; Bloom begins a tricky dynamic with her new Emergency Department residents; Reynolds finds himself in an awkward position.
Our Kind of People (9/8c on Fox)
Series Description: A strong-willed, single mother sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary hair care line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of black women.
Wednesday, September 22:
Chicago Med (8/7c on NBC)
One Chicago is back and ready to deal with secret investigations, medical emergencies, the aftermath of cover-ups, and more. Chicago Med kicks off the night Wednesday, September 22 at 8/7c on NBC.
Episode Description: Halstead returns to Med to help Goodwin with a secret investigation; Archer and Charles deal with twins who insist on being identical inside and out; Stevie and Dylan treat a young patient with sickle cell anaemia.
The Wonder Years (8:30/7:30c on ABC)
Episode Description: Struggling to figure out where he fits in, Dean decides to pursue his calling as “The Great Uniter” and attempts to organize the first integrated baseball game between his team and his friend Brad’s team.
Chicago Fire (9/8c on NBC)
Episode Description: Firehouse 51 deals with the aftermath of the capsized boat rescue; Gallo, Ritter and Violet discuss plans for a side gig.
The Conners (9/8c on ABC)
Episode Description: Lights, Camera, Action: “The Conners” is going live for both the East and West Coast broadcasts of the season four premiere episode. This iconic TV family continues to deal with the current pandemic while navigating breakups and newfound sobriety, all while planning an upcoming wedding.
Chicago P.D. (10/9c on NBC)
Episode Description: Burgess fights for her life as the team scrambles to find her kidnapper; Dep. Supt. Sam Miller is desperate to find her son’s killer; Voight and Upton deal with the aftermath of their decision; Ruzek struggles with the pressure of the situation.
Dear White People: Season 4 (Netflix)
Season Description: Set against the backdrop of senior year at Winchester as well as a not-so-distant, post-pandemic future, Dear White People Vol. 4 finds our characters looking back at the most formative (and theatrical) year of their lives. Both an Afro-futuristic and 90s-inspired musical event, Dear White People Vol. 4 is a can’t-miss, farewell experience with one pitch-perfect promise: sometimes the only way to move forward is to throw it back.
Thursday, September 23:
Doom Patrol (HBO Max)
Michelle Gomez joins the cast for the latest season of this superhero series. Madame Rouge arrives at a time when the team finds themselves at a crossroads in the aftermath of a loss. What will the team decide and what has Madame Rouge traveled to this time for? Doom Patrol returns Thursday, September 23 on HBO Max.
Season Description: Season three opens on the culmination of Dorothy’s (Abigail Shapiro) confrontation with the Candlemaker that leads to a devastating loss. The Doom Patrol is at a difficult crossroads and each member struggles to face who they are and who they want to be. And things get a whole lot more complicated when Madame Rouge (Michelle Gomez) arrives in a time machine with a very specific mission, if only she could remember it.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (8/7c on NBC)
Episode Description: As the investigation into a sex-for-housing scheme expands, Benson’s loyalty to Garland is tested; Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witnesses on board when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect; The search for a missing witness leads Fin and Kat down a dangerous path; Chief McGrath puts pressure on Garland and Benson to get a conviction.
Law & Order: Organized Crime (10/9c on NBC)
Episode Description: After taking down Wheatley’s drug empire and discovering his wife’s killer, Det. Stabler must infiltrate a notorious crime family aiming to take over New York City’s cocaine trade; Sgt. Bell is forced to work with a rival colleague.
Friday, September 24:
Midnight Mass (Netflix)
The latest entry in the Flanagan-verse is a limited series that tells the story of a young man’s return to a small island town after being exiled; only for him to find something’s changed among the residents of the town with the arrival of a mysterious priest. What’s behind everything happening? Midnight Mass premieres Friday, September 24 on Netflix.
Series Description: From The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan, Midnight Mass tells the tale of a small, isolated island community whose existing divisions are amplified by the return of a disgraced young man (Zach Gilford) and the arrival of a charismatic priest (Hamish Linklater). When Father Paul’s appearance on Crockett Island coincides with unexplained and seemingly miraculous events, a renewed religious fervor takes hold of the community – but do these miracles come at a price?
Foundation (AppleTV+)
Series Description: A complex saga of humans scattered on planets throughout the galaxy all living under the rule of the Galactic Empire.
The Starling (Netflix)
Film Description: After Lilly (Melissa McCarthy) suffers a loss, a battle with a territorial bird (The Starling) over dominion of her garden provides an unlikely avenue for her grief and the courage to heal her relationships and rediscover her capacity for love.
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Brianna Martinez
Brianna spends her time away from briefs, legal research, and pleadings, watching TV and writing about it. She generally has a lot of feelings about TV, which you can read about here and on Twitter.