What To Watch: Colbert Hosts The Emmys, The Strain Ends And More

On TV this Sunday: The Strain airs its series finale opposite the Stephen Colbert-hosted Emmy Awards, Ken Burns documents The Vietnam War and HBO's Vice Principals enter their final semester. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar:

Showtimes for September 17, 2017

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Live From the Red Carpet: The 2017 Emmy Awards

E!

Giuliana Rancic and Jason Kennedy annoy interview stars on the Red Carpet prior to television's biggest night.

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The Orville

Fox

Special night and time: Alara leads a mission to save Ed and Kelly after they are deceived by a hologram and taken prisoner. (Moves to its regular time slot this Thursday at 9/8c; read premiere recap; listen to Fall TV Picks or Passes podcast.)

Outlander

Starz

Claire and Frank's marriage is haunted by the ghost of Jamie; Lallybroch is threatened by redcoats. (Read premiere recap, post-mortem with Caitriona Balfe.)

Primetime Emmy Awards

CBS

It’s TVLine's favorite day of the year! Late-night comedian Stephen Colbert hosts the annual celebration of TV's best from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (View nominees, early winners.)

The Vietnam War

PBS

Docuseries premiere: From filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick comes this 10-part series on the titular war, featuring testimonies from both American and Vietnamese combatants.

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The Deuce

HBO

Vincent contemplates a mob offer; Candy agrees to sub in for a friend on a porn shoot; C.C. shows Lori the advantages to having a pimp. (Thoughts on Ep. 1?)

Fear the Walking Dead

AMC

A mission gets underway to replenish the Ranch's water supply. (Read premiere post-mortem with showrunner Dave Erickson.)

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Episodes

Showtime

Sean and Beverly accompany Matt to his countryside ranch — and gunplay ensues.

The Strain

FX

Series finale: Quinlan hatches a desperate plan; Eph grapples with his conscience; Fet embarks on a suicide mission; Dutch and Gus ready for battle.

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Vice Principals

HBO

Final season premiere: Gamby returns to a radically changed North Jackson High. (Watch trailer.)

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