Every day, TVLine's What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot.
On TV this Sunday: "Animal Control" and "The Simpsons" are back, Snoop Dogg hosts the MTV Video Music Awards, and "President Curtis" wraps his first year in office.
Season 37 premiere: Summer sizzles into disaster with pool, boat, and BBQ fails, plus kid-fueled chaos.
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MTV Video Music Awards
CBS, MTV
Taylor Swift receives the inaugural VMA Artist Director Honors and debuts her new music video for "Patient Zero"; Madonna, RAYE, Sienna Spiro, Shaboozey, Gunna, Yung Lean, and more perform; Snoop Dogg hosts.
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The Marlow Murder Club
PBS
As Judith and Suzie work with the police to find the killer, tensions rise among Becks' friends in the house.
The Simpsons
Fox
Season 38 premiere: Marge hopes to save Springfield Elementary by inviting a reclusive British children’s author (voiced by Emma Thompson) to appear at the school’s book fair, but Homer botches his assignment of picking the author up at the airport.
You've Gotta Help Me
LifetimeMOVIE PREMIERE
When Meredith and her husband go to have dinner with their neighbor on the next farm over, he introduces them to his visiting niece. But as the evening progresses, Meredith begins to suspect that this young woman isn't his niece, but his captive; Nicole Dionne and Mary Healy star.
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Animal Control
Fox
Season 5 premiere: Frank leads the team in a work stoppage, but abandons his cause for the ultimate call — recovering the Seahawks’ missing mascot.
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American Hostage
MGM+
When a report from WIBC sends Tony into a deadly spiral, Fred is forced to embrace the role of hostage negotiator to prolong Dick's life.
High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam
TNT
After following Saddam’s warning, John returns from Najaf with the realization that the real threat is Iran. Now he must convince The White House.
Lanterns
HBOPENULTIMATE EPISODE
An important piece of someone's back story is revealed, and another someone shows up just when we least expect them to.
Marble Hall Murders
PBS
The murderer in Corfu claims another victim; Eliot's condition worsens, and Susan unexpectedly finds herself a suspect in a murder case.
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th
Bravo
Luann takes center stage at her Halloween bash; Gizelle grows increasingly annoyed by Luann’s need for the spotlight.
Universal Basic Guys
Fox
Season 3 premiere: Mark and Hank’s mom returns to Glantontown; Tammy pursues a new painting hobby.
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Big Brother
CBSSPECIAL TIME
The final three houseguests begin the last Head of Household competition.
Grimsburg
Fox
Season 3 premiere: In this apocalyptic parody, a ruggedly handsome, well-dressed stranger passes through Grimsburg and infects the town with a Zaddy virus.
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A Tale of Two Cities
MGM+PENULTIMATE EPISODE
As Lucie builds a new life for her father in London, Sydney and Charles face off for her affection; after a battle in the streets of Paris, vengeful Thérèse makes a discovery in La Bastille.
Trespasses
PBS
Cushla's relationship with Michael deepens, despite growing tensions at home and school; Gina's drinking worsens, and family pressure mounts.
Youth
HBO
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, Alex tries to keep Ruari occupied while being bombarded by the viral success of Malcom’s self-published novel.
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President Curtis
Adult Swim
Season 1 finale: When a murderous American legend resurfaces, Curtis once again rises to the challenge — but doing so proves to be the ultimate test of his public image.
