On TV this Tuesday: Murder in a Small Town returns with Season 2, Alien: Earth wraps its freshman run and Ethan Hawke headlines The Lowdown.
Showtimes for September 23, 2025
ET
Bodyguard of Lies
Paramount+
The documentary explores the history of the Afghanistan war, the falsehoods told to Americans, and the secrets kept over four administrations.
Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy
Netflix
In this stand-up special, Alonzo riffs on living life to the fullest — from funding family trips and having auto-pay money to redefining the American dream and self-care.
Only Murders in the Building
Hulu
Thwarted in their investigative podcast plans, Mabel and Oliver turn to the Arconia support staff; Charles dines with another suspect. (Who voices the robot doorman?)
ET
Alien: Earth
FX
Season 1 finale: A new power dynamic emerges. (Not yet renewed.)
Clemente
History Channel
The film commemorates the life, career and impact of Major League Baseball player and humanitarian Roberto Clemente.
Dancing With the Stars
ABC
All 14 couples perform to songs from artists known for one unforgettable hit. (Read premiere recap.)
Murder in a Small Town
Fox
Season 2 premiere: Cassandra wins the final council seat; Mayor Holman (Marcia Gay Harden) tries to use Karl to interfere with Cassandra's plans. (Watch trailer.)
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
Bravo
Lisa confronts Bronwyn and Angie over the lawsuit gossip; Mary supports her son on his sobriety journey; Heather reluctantly offers Bronwyn a second chance.
The Voice
NBC
Blind Auditions continue in front of coaches Michael Bublé, Niall Horan, Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg.
ET
America's Got Talent
NBCNIGHT 1 OF 2
Season 20 finale: Steve Ray Ladson, Mama Duke, Micah Palace, Team Recycled, Chris Turner, Sirca Marea, Jessica Sanchez, Leo High School Choir, Light Wire and Jourdan Blue perform one last time for their chance to win $1 million.
The Devil Is Busy
HBO
This documentary short takes viewers behind the scenes of a women’s healthcare clinic in Atlanta, Ga.
Doc
FoxENCORE PRESENTATION
In the Season 2 premiere, Amy’s past comes back to haunt her when a father sacrifices everything to secure his daughter’s heart transplant. (Episode 2 airs Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 9/8c; get scoop!)
The Lowdown
FXFIRST TWO EPISODES
Series premiere: Ethan Hawke plays a citizen journalist — a self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble. (Read review.)
ET
High Potential
ABC
As the Major Crimes team investigates a string of unresolved crimes, Morgan suspects the Game Maker is responsible. (Premiere earned average reader grade of "A.")
ON THIS DAY IN TV HISTORY
Courtesy of Paramount+
30 years ago, JAG premiered on NBC (Seasons 2 through 10 aired on CBS). It went on to spawn the NCIS franchise, which to date has sired six spinoffs of its own. (Will NCIS mark JAG's anniversary?)
