What To Watch: Only Murders Returns, The History Of Black Television And More

To help you navigate the best of broadcast, cable and streaming TV, TVLine offers curated daily, weekly and monthly What to Watch columns, along with an overview of every new TV show premiering in 2025.

On TV this Tuesday: Kelly Clarkson sits down with Lizzo, HBO Max celebrates Black representation, and Only Murders in the Building returns for Season 5.  

Showtimes for September 9, 2025

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Guts & Glory

Shudder FIRST TWO EPISODES

Series premiere: The competition blends the intensity of a horror film with the pressure of a reality show survival game, confronting the contestants’ fears, skill and intellect.

Jordan Jensen: Take Me With You

Netflix

In her debut special, the comedian delivers unapologetic takes on hooking up, failing at femininity, spiraling with ADHD and more.

Only Murders in the Building

Hulu FIRST THREE EPISODES

Season 5 premiere: While investigating Lester’s "accidental" death, the clues lure our trio out of Manhattan — and straight into dangerous territory. (Watch trailer.)

Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout.

Paramount+

In this documentary, the line between real connection and online fantasy is blurred when 21-year-old TikToker William White gains millions of followers. 

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The 1% Club

Fox

A litigation attorney and private money broker, a science teacher, and a Whitney Houston superfan are among 100 contestants competing for $100,000.

Alien: Earth

FX

Tensions rise as powerful enemies confront each other, a dangerous plan unfolds, and curiosity leads to deadly consequences.

America's Got Talent

NBC

Birmingham Youth Fellowship Choir, Chuck Adams, Cole Swensen & Judy, Crash Adams, GENDAI, Mike Munz, Team Recycled, The BoykinZ, The Funkateer, IT Boys and Zak Mirz perform.

Big Brother

CBS

The Mastermind's White Locust twist shockingly sends another houseguest packing. (Read live feed spoilers.)

The Chrisleys: Back to Reality

Lifetime TWO EPISODES

Savannah and Grayson reel from the news that the pardon will not be going through this time; Chase finally decides to let his guard down and seek therapy.

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Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

HBO Max

The documentary takes audiences on a two-part journey through the history of Black representation on TV, showcasing how Black artists and creators shaped and revolutionized the medium.

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Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

PBS

The documentary explores the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the nation’s first African American Supreme Court Justice.

Songs & Stories With Kelly Clarkson

NBC

Season 1 finale: Clarkson sings and chats with Lizzo about her life, inspirations and how she created some of her biggest hits. 

ON THIS DAY IN TV HISTORY

50 years ago, Welcome Back, Kotter premiered on ABC, starring Gabe Kaplan, Marcia Strassman, John Sylvester White, Robert Hegyes, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Ron Palillo and John Travolta.

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