What To Watch: First Trump Vs. Biden Debate, Weakest Link Reboot And More

On TV this Tuesday: Joe Biden and Donald Trump face off in the first presidential debate, Kal Penn interviews former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Jane Lynch lords over a Weakest Link reboot. Here are nine programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.

Showtimes for September 29, 2020

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Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia

Netflix

The comedian (whose myriad Netflix credits include Always Be My Maybe, Tales of the City and The Circle) delivers her first stand-up special for the streamer.

True Colors

Peacock

The docuseries chronicles the lives of Hispanic trailblazers including Alex Rodríguez, John Leguizamo, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mario Lopez.

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Cosmos: Possible Worlds

Fox

The third hour delves into the story of the man who found the first clues to life’s beginnings in a green jewel.

Love Island

CBS

Special time: After Gomer wins a boat in a contest, Sgt. Carter is left to navigate taxes and fees. (CBS does not provide Love Island teasers, so we're running a random MeTV synopsis each night.)

Trump vs. Biden: The Main Event

ABC

Leading into the first debate, this 20/20 special reports on the latest developments from the campaign trail and the stakes for each candidate.

Weakest Link

NBC

Reboot premiere: It's Hollywood Game Night host Jane Lynch's turn to declare the iconic phrase, "You are the Weakest Link. Goodbye!" 

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Presidential Debate

ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC

Fox News' Chris Wallace moderates the first debate between former VP Joe Biden and incumbent President Donald Trump, live from Cleveland.

Tell Me a Story

The CW

Season 1 broadcast finale: Hannah brings the fight to Katrina; Kayla goes rogue and attempts to save Colleen; Jordan reaches his breaking point.

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Kal Penn Approves This Message

Freeform

Penn sits down with Secretary Hillary Clinton to discuss higher education and the importance of the youth vote.

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