What To Watch: Archer And Horror Story Return, Bob Ross And John Ritter Profiled, Netflix's Clickbait And More
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On TV this Wednesday: Archer and American Horror Story both return with back-to-back episodes, Entourage's Adrian Grenier is used as Clickbait, and Disney+ takes a Luke at The Mandalorian's Season 2 finale. Here are 12 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for August 25, 2021
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Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed
Netflix
The docu chronicles the life of the world's most famous art instructor, and delves into "a battle for his business empire that cast a shadow over his happy trees."
Clickbait
Netflix
Limited series premiere (all eight episodes): When a family man (played by Entourage's Adrian Grenier) is abducted, those closest to him seek to uncover who did it and why; Zoe Kazan (The Plot Against America) co-stars. (Watch trailer.)
Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian
Disney+
The latest installment highlights the technology used to recreate Luke Skywalker for the Season 2 finale, including Mark Hamill's involvement.
Motel Makeover
Netflix
Series premiere (all six episodes): The HGTV-style program follows besties-turned-business partners who attempt to work their design magic on a rundown motel.
Nine Perfect Strangers
Hulu
Everyone must decide whether they want to remain under Masha's care after they learn more about Tranquillum's protocols. (Premiere earned a reader grade of "B.")
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America's Got Talent
NBC
Seven acts from Tuesday's third quarterfinals showdown will advance to the semifinal round of competition. (Print Fall TV Calendar.)
MasterChef
Fox
Two episodes: First up, Dominique Crenn -- the only female chef in America to attain three Michelin Stars -- visits the kitchen. Then at 9 pm, chef Niki Nakayama gives the cooks a taste of Japan.
Riverdale
The CW
In order to help Eric, Archie must confront his own trauma; Betty and Tabitha come up with a plan to suss out the Lonely Highway killer.
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48 Hours
CBS
A forensic expert attempts to expose the anonymous author behind the Circleville letters which threatened to reveal alleged secrets about neighbors and friends in a small Ohio town for the better part of two decades.
American Horror Story
FX
Season 10 (aka Double Feature) premiere (two episodes): Struggling writer Harry moves his family to an isolated beach town for the winter. (Meet the cast.)
Archer
FXX
Season 12 premiere (two episodes): For saving the world from a nuclear disaster, Archer & Co. are rewarded with... a five-night stay at a rat-infested Moldovan hotel. Later, the Agency embarks on a team building exercise. (Watch trailer.)
Superstar
ABC
For this week's profile of the late John Ritter, talking heads include Kaley Cuoco, Jason Ritter, Suzanne Somers, Bryan Cranston and Henry Winkler.
