What To Watch: The Emmys, Ken Burns' Muhammad Ali Docu, Fantasy Island Finale, The Circus Reopens And More

On TV this Sunday: Cedric the Entertainer presides over the small screen's biggest night, Fox vacates Fantasy Island and Ken Burns unveils his Muhammad Ali retrospective. Here are 15 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.

Showtimes for September 19, 2021

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Evil

Paramount+

At last, Ben, David and Kristen investigate the ominous RSM Fertility clinic. (Fall behind? Read Ep. 9 recap.)

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Celebrity Family Feud

ABC

Season 7 finale: The Selling Sunset crew challenges Bling Empire. Later, Pentatonix go up against Wilson Philips. (The Chase and To Tell the Truth are also new.)

Chesapeake Shores

Hallmark Channel

As the O'Brien family prepares for Jess and David's wedding; Abby and Evan argue over his hotel.

The Circus

Showtime

Fall premiere: The latest cycle will focus on the COVID-19 resurgent, Afghanistan in chaos and Joe Biden's sweeping domestic agenda.

Emmys

CBS

It's TVLine's favorite day of the year! Cedric the Entertainer (The Neighborhood) serves as master of ceremonies, live from the Microsoft Theatre with a limited audience of nominees and their guests.

Fantasy Island

Fox

Season 1 finale (special night and time): An artist is reconnected with his protégé and soon realizes that he may not have been the best influence; Leslie Jordan (Call Me Kat) guest-stars. (Not yet renewed.)

Muhammad Ali

PBS

Unspooling over four consecutive nights, the Ken Burns docuseries chronicles the life of the three-time heavyweight boxing champion.

Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Starz

Marvin is determined to get revenge; Raq turns to Kanan for assistance only he can provide. (Read Episode 8 post mortem, read preview.)

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Sunday Night Football

NBC

The Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs, live from the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

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Heels

Starz

On the day of Big Jim's baby's baptism, Jack runs around town prepping and promoting the upcoming match at the fair.

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Animal Kingdom

TNT

J and Pope embark on a road trip to clean up some messy family business; Deran and Craig scout a new mark. (Fall behind? Read Episode 10 recap.)

Billions

Showtime

Axe makes a surprise announcement and rings an unexpected ally to get intel on Chuck; Wendy's divorce becomes complicated.

The Walking Dead

AMC

The Alexandrians encounter Hilltop squatters, as Eugene's group undergoes orientation at the Commonwealth. (Fall behind? Read Episode 4 recap.)

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American Rust

Showtime

Isaac skips town as Harris' investigation forges on; Billy and Lee reunite as Buell celebrates a shotgun wedding.

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Work in Progress

Showtime

Abby and her family hunker down at her father's home, where they order delivery, watch copious amounts of TV and avoid a looming question.


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