What To Watch: Plot Against America Launches On HBO, 9-1-1, Supernatural And Roswell NM Return, And More
John Turturro in 'The Plot Against America' (Courtesy of HBO)
On TV this Monday: 9-1-1 and Supernatural resume their seasons, Roswell, New Mexico is back for Season 2, and David Simon adapts The Plot Against America. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for March 16, 2020
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9-1-1
Fox
Winter premiere: Athena and the family come to terms with Michael's decision; Chimney’s half-brother (The Librarians' John Harlan Kim) from Korea pays him an unexpected visit. (Get casting scoop!)
American Idol
ABC
Time slot premiere: Hollywood Week gets underway. First up, the Genre Challenge! (Read Sunday recap.)
As punishment for pushing their bosses too hard, Lola is assigned to arraignment court while Mark is moved to the Charge Evaluation Unit; Ryan Michelle Bathe (First Wives Club) guest-stars.
The Plot Against America
HBO
Limited series premiere: The Wire mastermind David Simon puts his spin on the Philip Roth novel, which imagines an America that elected Charles Lindbergh president, instead of Franklin D. Roosevelt, during World War II — and then took a hard turn towards fascism; John Turturro (The Night Of), Winona Ryder (Stranger Things) and Zoe Kazan (The Deuce) star. (Watch trailer.)
Prodigal Son
Fox
Malcolm runs into a former classmate while investigating a motorcycle gang robbery-turned-murder; Martin blackmails Jessica.
Roswell, New Mexico
The CW
Season 2 premiere: Liz tries to suppress her grief in order to focus on moving out of Roswell, then makes an alarming discovery. (Watch trailer, get scoop and view photos.)
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Manifest
NBC
Grace's pregnancy complicates the pursuit of a calling; Ben works with a new ally; Michaela tries to make amends with Jared.
My Brilliant Friend
HBO
Season 2 premiere: Elena struggles with school and her relationship with Antonio; a visibly bruised Lila returns from her honeymoon. (Watch trailer.)
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Dispatches From Elsewhere
AMC
Fredwynn discovers that he needs the others to move forward after a failed attempt to venture off and find the next clue on his own.
