What To Watch: Chestnut Vs. Kobayashi, English Teacher Premiere And More
On TV this Monday: Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi settle their Unfinished Beef, English Teacher debuts on FX and Comedy Central hosts a Family Guy marathon. Here are 13 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for September 2, 2024
Futurama
The Professor's clothes are a fast fashion hit, but ultimately an environmental disaster.
Family Guy Marathon
Through 12 am | The iconic animated Fox series makes its Comedy Central debut with an all-day marathon.
Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef
In this live special, 16-time hot dog-eating champion Joey Chestnut takes on six-time hot dog-eating champion Takeru Kobayashi; actor/comedian Rob Riggle and WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Garcia (fka Nikki Bella) host; Cari Champion and Chris Rose call the match. (Watch trailer.)
All American: Homecoming
Simone faces an unlikely adversary on the tennis court; JR and Lando make a pitch to the board; Big Hank pays Cam a visit.
Name That Tune
A sales consultant and a college professor, and a former professional basketball player and optometrist compete for the $100,000 prize.
61st Street
Franklin calls Officer Logan's comrades to the stand; Norma discovers a crucial piece of information thanks to someone from her past; Joshua is presented with an opportunity.
BBQ Brawl
Season 5 finale (two episodes): Brawlers must impress a bride and groom to move on to the finale; a champion is declared. (Not yet renewed.)
Below Deck Mediterranean
A new stew is greeted with mixed reactions; a deckhand receives bad news from home; Aesha reaches her breaking point with the never-ending laundry room chaos.
Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior
Docuseries premiere (two episodes): Take a deep dive into the life of Hadden Clark, a lesser-known serial killer, and uncover his path of depravity.
Celebrity IOU
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk helps create the ultimate garage hangout and workspace for his friend of 10 years.
The Chicano Squad
Docuseries premiere (two episodes): Follow the groundbreaking team of bilingual patrol officers who formed the first all-Latino homicide unit in 1979.
English Teacher
Series premiere (two episodes): A teacher (played by Will & Grace's Brian Jordan Alvarez) in Texas juggles the personal, professional and political aspects of working at a high school; Stephanie Koenig (Lessons in Chemistry), Enrico Colantoni (Veronica Mars) and Carmen Christopher (The Bear) co-star. (Watch trailer; read review.)
The Wall
A pair of Nashville natives who rescued their elderly neighbors from tornado rubble compete for a chance to win millions.