What To Watch: Fargo And Fox 'Toons Return, Comey Rule Night 1 And More
On TV this Sunday: Chris Rock fronts a new season of Fargo, Showtime explores The Comey Rule, and Family Guy marks a milestone. Here are 15 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for September 27, 2020
$ellebrity: The Go-To Girls – A Special Edition of 20/20
Two hours: The newsmagazine explores how Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian paved the way for a new era of celebrity in the 21st Century.
Big Brother
The new Head of Household nominates two houseguests for eviction. (Who was the last player booted from the house?)
The Circus
The legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is profiled, including what it means for the future of the Supreme Court and how it is reshaping the presidential race.
Power Book II: Ghost
Tariq, along with help from Monet, kickstarts his play to control the on-campus drug market. (Fall behind? Read Episode 3 recap; already renewed!)
The Simpsons
Season 32 premiere: When Mr. Burns goes undercover at the power plant to befriend his employees and implement new work perks, a jealous Smithers plots to bring the old Burns back. (Get recast news.)
iHeartRadio Music Festival
Night 1 of 2: Alicia Keys, Migos, Thomas Rhett, Coldplay and BTS perform; Ryan Seacrest hosts.
Bless the Harts
Season 2 premiere: Jenny and Betty follow Violet to see if she's making bad decisions; Wayne gets sued by Bobbie Nell.
Bob's Burgers
Season 11 premiere: Tina tries learning a hand-slapping song that everyone but her can do; Bob searches for a key. (Watch sneak peek; get renewal news.)
The Comey Rule
Limited series premiere: Based on James Comey's bestselling memoir A Higher Loyalty, the two-night event takes viewers behind the scenes of the former FBI director's turbulent relationship with President Trump (Mr. Mercedes' Brendan Gleeson); Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom) takes on the title role. (Watch trailer.)
Fargo
Season 4 premiere (two episodes): An untimely death disturbs the peace between two Kansas City crime syndicates; upcoming SNL host Chris Rock, and Jason Schwartzman (Mozart in the Jungle) star. (Read preview.)
Love Island
Alice is getting the apartment redecorated for free, but Ralph thinks she's two-timing him. (CBS does not provide Love Island teasers, so we're running a random MeTV synopsis each night.)
Lovecraft Country
Atticus travels to St. Louis to consult an old family friend, while Hippolyta goes on a multidimensional journey. (Read Episode 6 post mortem; who was Performer of the Week?)
Van der Valk
Season 1 finale: Piet and Dahlman confront the angry son of a cop they previously arrested; the murder of a fashion blogger is live-streamed.
Family Guy
Season 19 premiere: In Episode 350, Lois is shunned by other moms when Stewie says his first word (and it's a swear!). (Watch sneak peek; renewed!)
The Vow
Sara, Mark and Nippy contact more media outlets in attempt to provoke outrage; early defector Barbara Bouchey reflects on her time in NXIVM.