What To Watch: Designated Survivor And Lethal Weapon Debut, Empire And SVU Return, Mr. Robot Finale And More
On TV this Wednesday: Jack Bauer seizes control of the White House, The Goldbergs pay tribute to a John Hughes classic, Minnie Driver is left Speechless and USA samples Falling Water. Here are 15 programs to keep on your radar:
Showtimes for September 21, 2016
Blindspot
Time slot premiere: As the team tries to prevent the sale of stinger missiles by a corrupt DEA agent, Weller deals with the uncomfortable addition of Nas. (Who was Performer of the Week?)
The Goldbergs
Season 4 premiere: In this Breakfast Club homage, Beverly takes her demotion from teacher to janitor out on the kids, placing them all in Saturday detention.
Lethal Weapon
Series premiere: A cop (Rectify's Clayne Crawford) who refuses to play by the rules is partnered with a high-strung, by-the-books detective (My Wife and Kids' Damon Wayans). (Read preview.)
Survivor
Season 33 premiere: This time around, Jeff Probst pits millennials against Gen X-ers. (Meet the castaways.)
Speechless
Series premiere: A 
mother (About a Boy's Minnie Driver) moves her family to an upscale school district to do what's best for her son (Labor Day's Micah Fowler) who has CP; John Ross Bowie (Big Bang Theory) and Cedric Yarbrough (Reno 911!) star. (Read first impression.)
Empire
Season 3 premiere: Lucious clashes with Tariq as he tries to solidify his legacy; Anika and Rhonda's fates are revealed. (Read preview.)
Law & Order: SVU
Season 18 premiere: SVU teams with the joint-terrorism task force when the investigation into the death of a boy unveils the planning of a larger, mass casualty event. (Get scoop.)
Modern Family
Season 8 premiere: The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker family reunites after separate trips to New York, the Midwest and Mexico.
Big Brother
Season 18 finale: The last remaining houseguest receives the $500,000 prize. (The CBS All Access exclusive season begins Sept. 28.)
black-ish
Season 3 premiere: Corporate synergy alert! Dre takes the entire Johnson clan on vacation to Walt Disney World; Jim Rash (Community) guest-stars. (Get scoop.)
American Horror Story: Roanoke
Not only is the basic cabler unwilling to confirm the Roanoke subtitle, but it's also unwilling to provide synopses. (Let's be honest, though: You were going to watch anyway after this promo.)
Chicago P.D.
Season 4 premiere: An arson victim is discovered to have been wearing a CPD-issued wire at his time of death; Burgess gets a new partner. (Get scoop.)
Designated Survivor
Series premiere: A low-level cabinet member (24's Kiefer Sutherland) is sworn in as president after an attack on the Capitol; Natascha McElhone (Californication), Maggie Q (Nikita), Kal Penn (House), Italia Ricci (Chasing Life) co-star. (Read review.)
Mr. Robot
Season 2 finale: fsociety realizes it's in too deep as an old friend reveals everything to Elliot. (Already renewed.)
Falling Water
Sneak preview: Three unrelated people discover they're dreaming separate parts of one common dream; Lizzie Brocheré (The Strain), David Ajala (Fast & Furious 6), Will Yun Lee (Hawaii Five-0) star. (Get premiere date.)