What To Watch: Video Music Awards, Paul McCartney's XL Carpool And More

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On TV this Monday: Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande perform at the MTV Video Music Awards, CBS airs an extended cut of Paul McCartney's Carpool Karaoke session and Salvation uncovers another secret. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern:

Showtimes for August 20, 2018

8:00 PM ET

American Ninja Warrior

NBC

The Minneapolis City Finals featuring a new obstacle called The Hinge. (Get NBC fall premiere dates.)

Bachelor In Paradise

ABC

One of the ladies confronts the man who cheated on her; a bachelorette realizes that she still has feelings for a former suitor.

Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney - Live From Liverpool

CBS

60 minutes: This special features never-before-seen footage from Corden's Karaoke session with Paul McCartney. (Watch Ariana Grande's Carpool!)

So You Think You Can Dance

Fox

The Top 8 perform in hopes of securing their spot for another week; a dancer is eliminated. (Get Fox fall premiere dates.)

9:00 PM ET

2018 MTV Video Music Awards

MTV

135 minutes: Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Travis Scott, Post Malone and Logic feat. Ryan Tedder perform; J.Lo receives the Video Vanguard Award. (Pre-show begins at 8 pm.)

Better Call Saul

AMC

Jimmy proceeds with a risky endeavor; Nacho deals with shifting alliances. (Who received TVLine accolades?)

Salvation

CBS

Darius, Grace and Harris uncover "the darkest secret yet" (why Zoo was cancelled?); Liam reconnects with Jillian. (Get CBS fall premiere dates.)

10:00 PM ET

Elementary

CBS

Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a trailblazing zoologist; Holmes' medical records are stolen. (Psst... hear the good news?)

Lodge 49

AMC

64 minutes: Liz and Dud host a memorial for their father; Ernie and Connie get some alone time. (Which fellow AMC drama was recently renewed?)

The Proposal

ABC

Just nine weeks into its freshman run, a former suitor returns (yes, already!) for a second shot at love. 😳 (Get ABC fall premiere dates.)