
What to Watch on TV: The Chicken Sisters, Emily in Paris, and Uglies
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! Our picks for the week of September 8th include some fun premieres, exciting episodes, and a few finales you don’t want to miss.
This week, we feature The Chicken Sisters, Emily in Paris, Uglies, and more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
SEAL Team – Sunday, September 8th

Ray is pulled into diplomatic negotiations just as the rest of the team works to capture Jun Yilin in Cambodia. Jason’s son takes a turn for the worse after his surgery. SEAL Team airs Sunday, September 8th on Paramount+.
Episode Description: The team prepares to capture Jun Yilin in Cambodia; Ray is pulled into diplomatic negotiations; Jason travels home to help his son recover from surgery, but it takes a turn for the worse.
Universal Basic Guys – Sunday, September 8th
Mark and Hank Hoagies lose their jobs due to automation, but never fear—they get compensated a fund each month for their troubles. Now, with their free time and free money, they find new ways to have a purpose in life. Universal Basic Guys premieres Sunday, September 8th, at 8/7c on FOX.
Series Description: Universal Basic Guys centers on two brothers, Mark and Hank Hoagies, who lose their jobs to automation and are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they’re using their free time and free money to find purpose in a world where they’re no longer needed.
61st Street – Monday, September 9th

In a stunning conclusion to Season 2, Officer Logan is given an unexpected opportunity. Meanwhile, Franklin delivers his concluding comments. 61st Street finale airs Monday, September 9th at 9/8c on the CW.
Episode Description: Franklin delivers his concluding comments; Officer Logan is presented with an unforeseen opportunity.
All American: Homecoming – Monday, September 9th
Simone and JR learn the importance of legacies, which influences the ideas they hold for their futures. Marcus holds a wellness event while Nate stumbles upon something she wasn’t supposed to. All American: Homecoming airs Monday, September 9th at 8/7c on the CW.
Episode Description: Simone and JR become inspired by the importance of legacy and have new ideas about their futures; Cam and Keisha hit a crossroad in their relationship; Nate stumbles upon something she was not meant to find; Marcus holds a wellness event.
The Chicken Sisters – Tuesday, September 10th
Two sisters, both owners of rival fried chicken restaurants, continue their generational feud over a conflict long forgotten. When the town becomes divided thanks to this conflict, the two groups realize they need to come together and unite the community through their love of fried chicken. The Chicken Sisters premieres Tuesday, September 10th on Hallmark+.
Series Description: Families feud over generational conflict between rival fried chicken restaurants Mimi’s and Frannie’s, dividing the town as loyalties are tested. Objective: resolve longstanding rift, unite community through shared love of fried chicken.
The Money Game – Tuesday, September 10th
When the NCAA removes restrictions on receiving endorsements, some of LSU’s top players find themselves on a trajectory they never expected, filled with fame, fortune, and more. The Money Game premieres Tuesday, September 10th on Prime Video.
Series Description: The docuseries examines a historic turning point in the NCAA upon policy changes on NIL rights—guaranteed to shape the trajectory of college sports forever—highlighted by the surreal experiences of LSU’s top players, coaches, and administrators. LSU, the flagship university of the state of Louisiana, is one of the most iconic brands in college athletics. LSU boasts an SEC-best 51-team national championships and placed three of the top-10 collegiate earners in NIL the past season.
Bad Monkey – Wednesday, September 11th
Yancy makes a tough decision by asking Rogelio for help as Bonnie chooses a life on the run. Nick and Eve find themselves face-to-face with The Dragon Queen. Bad Monkey airs Wednesday, September 11th on Apple TV+.
Episode Description: In need of help, Yancy turns to Rogelio and Bonnie goes on the run. The Dragon Queen confronts Nick and Eve.
MTV Video Music Awards – Wednesday, September 11th
Hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, this year’s MTV VMAs feature performances by LL Cool J, KAROL G, Shawn Mendes, Anitta, Halsey, and Lenny Kravitz. MTV Video Music Awards airs Wednesday, September 11th at 8/7c on MTV.
Event Description: The MTV Video Music Awards is an award show presented by the cable channel MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
Emily in Paris – Thursday, September 12th

The second half of the exciting, adventure-filled Season 4 shows Emily dealing with the romantic triangle she now finds herself in with Gabriel and Camille. Emily in Paris airs Thursday, September 12th on Netflix.
Season Description: After the dramatic events of Camille and Gabriel’s misbegotten wedding, Emily is reeling: She has strong feelings for two men, but now Gabriel’s expecting a baby with his ex, and Alfie’s worst fears about her and Gabriel have been confirmed. At work, Sylvie is forced to confront a thorny dilemma from her past for the sake of her marriage, and the Agence Grateau team navigates personnel shakeups. Mindy and the band prepare for Eurovision, but when funds run dry, they’re forced to get thrifty. Emily and Gabriel’s chemistry is undeniable as they work together towards a Michelin star, but two big secrets threaten to undo everything they’ve dreamed of.
The Old Man – Thursday, September 12th
On the Season 2 premiere, Dan Chase and Harold Harper find themselves in Afghanistan. In order to save Emily, they have to avoid the Taliban. The Old Man Season 2 premieres Thursday, September 12th at 10/9c on FX.
Episode Description: Dan Chase and Harold Harper are now in Afghanistan; they have to evade the Taliban in order to save Emily.
How to Die Alone – Friday, September 13th

A lost and lonely JFK airport employee named Mel learns there is more to life after a near-death accident. Now, despite being broke, she embraces the joy in just living life. How to Die Alone premieres Friday, September 13th on Hulu.
Series Description: Mel is a broke JFK airport employee who has never experienced love; a near-death accident inspires her to dream and live life again
Three Women – Friday, September 13th
Amidst her grief, writer Gia decides to write a book about women’s desires. To accomplish this, she interviews Sloane, an entrepreneur, Lina, a homemaker, and a student named Maggie. Three Women premieres Friday, September 13th on Starz.
Series Description: Writer Gia convinces three women to tell her their stories; entrepreneur Sloane, homemaker Lina and student Maggie are on a crash course to radically overturn their lives.
Uglies – Friday, September 13th

Imagine living in a future world where your beauty is your whole identity. That is exactly what Tally is dealing with when she forgoes her mandatory cosmetic surgery in order to search for her friend. Uglies premieres Friday, September 13th on Netflix.
Movie Description: In a futuristic dystopia with enforced beauty standards, a teen awaiting mandatory cosmetic surgery embarks on a journey to find her missing friend.
The Heiress and The Handyman – Saturday, September 14th
Moving to a rural farm due to the loss of her entire fortune, an heiress mistakes her neighbor for a handyman, leading to an education she never expected. She deeply desires to live up to her family’s legacy, so her neighbor teaches her a thing or two. The Heiress and The Handyman premieres Saturday, September 14th, at 8/7c on Hallmark.
Movie Description: After losing her fortune, an heiress moves to a rural farm where she mistakes her handsome neighbor for the handyman. To live up to her family’s legacy, he helps her compete.
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Those are our picks for the week! What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!
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