8:00 The Orville (FOX) – “Old Wounds”
Series premiere. From Emmy Award-winning executive producer and creator Seth MacFarlane, The Orville is a live-action, one-hour space adventure series set 400 years in the future that follows the exploits of The U.S.S. Orville, a mid-level exploratory spaceship. Its crew, both human and alien, face the wonders and dangers of outer space, while also dealing with the problems of everyday life. In the series’ opener, it’s 2417, and the Planetary Union promotes Ed Mercer to Captain of the exploratory vessel The U.S.S. Orville. Ed’s enthusiasm for his new position is dampened when his ex-wife, Kelly Grayson, is assigned to be his First Officer. While on their first routine mission, the Orville crew is ambushed by the Krill, a vicious alien race, who are bent on stealing a device that can cause time to accelerate.
8:00 Outlander (Starz) – “The Battle Joined”
Season premiere. Season 3 begins with Jamie at the mercy of unforgiving British victors, following the Battle of Culloden, until a connection from his past provides his only hope of survival. Meanwhile, a pregnant Clarie attempts to adjust to life in 1940s Boston and life with Frank.
8:00 Teen Wolf (MTV) – “Werewolves of London”
After a shocking attack leaves the pack reeling, Scott sets out to recruit reinforcements.
9:00 Chesapeake Shores (Hallmark) – “Grand Openings”
As the nightclub opening nears, Trace spends late nights practicing with Leigh and his band. In other events, Mick fights city hall to receive a live music permit; and Abby receives a promotion at work, but it leaves her with less time to spend with the family.
9:00 The Deuce (HBO) – “Pilot”
Series premiere. Twin brothers Vincent and Frankie Martino – one a double-shifting bartender with two kids and a wayward wife in Brooklyn, the second an insouciant gambler with piling mob debts – navigate their way through the rough-and-tumble world of 1971 Times Square. While Vincent plots ways to improve his situation and pay off his brother’s debt, he crosses paths with other midtown denizens – including veteran hookers Candy and Ashley, young streetwalkers Darlene and Lori, and smooth-talking pimps C.C., Larry and Rodney – as they ply their trades under the not-so-watchful eye of the NYPD. Meanwhile, when NYU student Abby is enlisted by friends to buy amphetamines on the street, she ends up in the Times Square precinct, an unlikely starting point for making a bold change to her privileged life.
9:00 Endeavour (PBS) – “Harvest”
Season finale. Learn why the discovery of a 2,000-year-old body reveals a new lead in a missing-person case.
9:00 The Last Ship (TNT) – “Allegiance”
Nathan James is diverted from their mission when they receive a suspicious distress call from a fishing trawler.
9:00 Ray Donovan (Showtime) – “Shabos Goy”
Ray’s therapy is at odds with Sam’s high-stakes power struggle.
9:00 Top of the Lake: China Girl (SundanceTV) – “Chapters 1 & 2”
Series premiere. The Top of the Lake sequel opens with Robin back in Sydney, haunted by the baby she had as a teenager and partnered with a new recruit. When a body in a suitcase washes up on Bondi Beach, she’s determined to take the case.
9:00 Fear the Walking Dead (AMC) – “Minotaur”
Midseason premiere. In the aftermath of the Clark family’s actions, new leadership assumes control of the Ranch; and Daniel assists Lola in the distribution of water.
10:00 Fear the Walking Dead (AMC) – “The Diviner”
With the Ranch dangerously low on resources, Madison and Walker leave in search of a solution; and Nick and Alicia struggle to keep the peace.
10:00 Episodes (Showtime) – “Episode 503”
Matt leverages his newfound celebrity to get a new series guaranty from the network. Convinced that his best chance for success lies with Sean and Beverly, he tries to woo the reluctant Brits away from Tim. Meanwhile, Carol hits rock bottom but finds solace in the most unlikely of places.
10:00 The Strain (FX) – “The Traitor”
An unexpected guest brings old conflicts to the surface, dividing our heroes, threatening the group’s trust. With questionable new intel in hand, they launch a make-or-break final assault on the Master.
10:00 Survivor’s Remorse (Starz) – “Feel Free to Comment”
Cam and Allison have a run-in with some fans, Reggie advises Missy to think twice about taking on a job, and Cassie’s podcast lands on a hot topic.
10:30 Ballers (HBO) – “Alley-Oops”
Spencer gets unexpected info that leads him to reassess his priorities. Joe considers the best way to break bad news to the ASM staff. Marginalized once again by Larry, Charles decides to take matters into his own hands.
10:30 Dice (Showtime) – “No Bullsh*t”
Carmen gets arrested, leaving Dice to handle the arrival of her parents.
11:00 Insecure (HBO) – “Hella Perspective”
Season finale. Over the course of one pivotal month, Issa, Molly and Lawrence face choices affecting their work and personal lives, with each considering whether to embrace a new future or look back to the past.
11:30 Rick & Morty (Adult Swim) – “The Ricklantis Mixup”
The guys visit Atlantis.
