What To Watch: Invasion Returns, Jussie Smollett Documentary And More
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On TV this Friday: Jussie Smollett tells all, Raphael Bob-Waksberg's BoJack Horseman follow-up debuts, and Invasion Season 3 begins.
Showtimes for August 22, 2025
007: Road to a Million
Season 2 premiere: Eight pairs of players take on epic missions that test their physical, psychological and strategic skills; Brian Cox returns as The Controller.
Chief of War
Kaʻiana returns with a warning, and a dangerous competition will determine his fate in Kamehameha’s council; Keōua sends a message.
Dexter: Resurrection
Batista gets closer to the truth than ever before. (Read Episode 7 recap; all 10 Dexter seasons ranked!)
Eenie Meanie
A former getaway driver (played by Samara Weaving) is dragged back into her unsavory past when a previous employer offers her the chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend.
Foundation
Chaos and destruction rain down on New Terminus; back on Trantor, Dusk and Quent unite to assess the state of the galaxy.
Invasion
Season 3 premiere: Trevante returns to an Earth that’s different than the one he left two years ago; Jamila struggles to adapt to this new world. (Watch trailer.)
Long Story Short
From the creator of BoJack Horseman comes an animated comedy about a family over time, following siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again.
Night of the Zoopocalypse
After a meteor unleashes a virus that turns zoo animals into zombies, a mountain lion (voiced by David Harbour) and wolf (Gabbi Kosmidis) lead a team of surviving animals to stop the virus and rescue their zoo.
The Truth About Jussie Smollett?
The documentary features interviews with police, lawyers, journalists and Smollett himself, unraveling conflicting narratives and new evidence.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood
Henry tackles a challenging assignment in his own way; Ellen learns some concerning information about the family she's expected to marry into.
Magic City: An American Fantasy
In Episode 2, Magic City draws legendary celebrities before and during their rise to superstardom.
Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special
The one-hour special honors the reputed broadcaster who has been connected to football for more than 75 years.
The Rainmaker
Rudy and Deck have a tense encounter with a witness and make a crucial discovery about their client. (Premiere earned reader grade of "B-.")