What To Watch: Empire And 11 Other Marathons, Paradise Ends And More
On TV this Labor Day: FX enters the Lyons' den, April Carver chases secrets, time in Paradise comes to an end and four participants really think they Can Dance. Here are 20 programs to keep on your radar:
Showtimes for September 7, 2015
NCIS Marathon
Through 8 pm | Gibbs & Co. are kickin' it old school, with 14 episodes from the first season. (Will Gibbs survive in Season 13?)
The Simpsons Marathon
Through 2 am | FXX is practically all Simpsons, all the time, but that doesn't make this marathon any less noteworthy!
Criminal Minds Marathon
Through 3 am | Spend 18 hours with TV's most famous Behavioral Analysis Unit. (Season 11 premieres Sept. 30; watch trailer.)
The Facts of Life Marathon
Through 8:12 pm | You take the good (Ms. Garrett), you take the bad (Beverly Ann), you take them both and there you have the Diff'rent Strokes spinoff.
Last Man Standing Marathon
Through 8 pm | Unfortunately, this Tim Allen sitcom lacks in the Richard Karn department. (Season 5 premieres Sept. 25.)
Z Nation Marathon
Through 2 am | Before Friday's Season 2 premiere, familiarize yourself with all 13 episodes of the under-the-radar zombiefest.
Empire Marathon
Through 12 am | Who says you need to spend all of your nickels and quarters to enjoy the holiday? Stay at home and binge as the cabler drip-drops all 12 episodes. (Season 2 premieres Sept. 23; view photos.)
Friends Marathon
Through 6 pm | Relive the one with the birth of Frank Jr.'s triplets, the one where Chandler and Monica get married, and the one where Rachel gets off the plane (because there was no left phalange!).
The Librarians Marathon
Through 12 am | All of Season 1, followed by the movie that started it all: The Librarian: Quest For the Spear. (Season 2 bows Nov. 1.)
Elementary Marathon
Through 7 pm | Holmes and Watson are on the case! Six of them, actually. (Season 4 premieres Nov. 5, now with John Noble.)
Futurama Marathon
Through 10 pm | Devote yourself to three four-parters, including "The Beast With a Billion Backs" and "Bender's Game."
Person of Interest Marathon
Through 1 am | Don't rage against The Machine. Instead, keep it company through all six episodes. (Who's back for Season 5?)
So You Think You Can Dance
Season 12 finale (Part 1): The final four Stage and Street dancers unveil their last performances.
Switched at Birth
Travis worries about how Los Angeles has changed Emmett; Regina attempts to learn more about Will's mother.
WWE Monday Night RAW
Seth Rollins faces off against U.S. champion Sting and WWE champion John Cena as part of a night of champions.
CBS Fall Preview
Get a taste of the net's autumn roster, which includes Angel From Hell, Code Black, Life in Pieces, Limitless and, oh, Supergirl.
Bachelor In Paradise
Season 2 finale: A breakup sparks concern amongst other couples about the strength of their own relationships. (Not yet renewed.)
Chasing Life
Secrets are exposed as the Carver family gathers before a winter storm; April tries to get information from George.
Faking It
Amy and Shane assist Lauren as she plots her revenge on Theo.
Running Wild With Bear Grylls
Season 2 finale: Saints QB Drew Brees wrestles a crocodile in the jungles of Panama. (Not yet renewed, but POTUS is coming!)