What To Watch: American Idol Revival, Timeless Clocks Back In, NCIS Rescues Hetty, Magician Helps FBI And More
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On TV this Sunday: American Idol is resurrected on ABC, Timeless returns after cheating death and O.J. Simpson's "lost" confession sees the light of day. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern:
Showtimes for March 11, 2018
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American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. The World
NBC
Three hours: Teams from North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia compete in a punishing finals course.
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American Idol
ABC
Season 16 premiere (two hours): Auditions get underway in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville; Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan serve as judges; Ryan Seacrest returns as host.
O.J. Simspon: The Lost Confession?
Fox
Two hours: This special features footage from Simpson's 2006 sit-down with publisher Judith Regan, during which he gave a "hypothetical" account of the events that occurred on the night that ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were brutally murdered.
iHeartRadio Music Awards
TNT, TBS, truTV
Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello and Charlie Puth are among those scheduled to perform; Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled host.
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The Arrangement
E!
Season 2 premiere: Megan and Kyle struggle to reconnect following Megan's trip the the Facility. (Should you catch up on this #PeakTV Treasure?)
NCIS: Los Angeles
CBS
Callen, Sam, Kensi and Deeks embark on an off-book recuse mission to retrieve Hetty from her captors in Vietnam. (Watch an exclusive trailer, read preview.)
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Deception
ABC
Series premiere: From Chuck EP Chris Fedak comes this procedural about a disgraced magician (Cooper Barrett's Jack Cutmore-Scott) who helps the FBI solve crimes; Ilfenesh Hadera (Billions), Lenora Crichlow (Being Human), Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break), Justin Chon (Dr. Ken), Laila Robins (Homeland) and Vinnie Jones (Galavant) co-star.
Madam Secretary
CBS
Elizabeth is forced to get creative after the president of Sri Lanka's psychic (yes, you read that right!) convinces him not to proceed with a trade agreement.
The Royals
E!
Season 4 premiere: Robert embarks on his coronation tour; Jasper and Liam have damaging information; Eleanor has a decision to make.
Timeless
NBC
Season 2 premiere: Wyatt and Rufus travel back to a French battlefront during World War I to rescue Lucy from Rittenhouse. (Read preview; watch trailer.)
