Now with Chris Rock, 'Fargo' finally returns, on FX
Don’tmiss: “Fargo”: The long waitisover. Afterathree-yearhiatus, the critically acclaimedMidwestern anthology finally returns. This one starsChrisRock, whoplaysLoyCannon, the head of anAfrican American crime family that, for now, has struck a fragile truce with an Italian syndicate in 1950 Kansas City. The period and setting may keep changing, but “Fargo” remains a thrilling saga packed with visual verve, dark humor, surprise twists and oddball characters. Speaking of the latter, keep an eye on Jessie Buckley, who steals scenes as the deceptively sweet-natured nurse OraettaMayflower. (10 p.m. today, FX).
Other bets
Today: Fall TV gains some semblance of normalcy as the “Animation Domination” lineup returns to action. As usual, “The Simpsons” leads thingsoffwithanepisode that has Mr. Burns going undercover as “Fred” at the nuclear power plant and becoming friends withHomer and the gang. (8 p.m., Fox).
Today: JeffDaniels portrays controversialformerFBIdirectorJames Comey in “The Comey Rule.” The two-night miniseries is touted as a behind-the-headlinesaccountofthe turbulent events surrounding the divisive 2016 presidential election andits aftermath. BrendanGleeson plays President Donald Trump. (9 p.m., Showtime).
Monday: “Emergency Call” is a new unscripted series that documents the first few crucial minutes of real-life emergencies as conveyed by America's 911 call takers. Actor LukeWilson is our host. (10 p.m., ABC).
Tuesday: Are they ready to rumble? Donald Trump and Joe Biden meet in the fall's first U.S. presidential debate. Chris Wallace of Fox News serves as moderator of the 90-minute event, with topics including the Supreme Court, the coronavirus pandemic and unrest over racial issues. (9 p.m., various networksandcablenewschannels).
Wednesday: Need a few laughs? “South Park” returns with an hourlong “Pandemic Special,” which has Randy coming to terms with his role in the COVID-19 outbreak. Also, the kids return to school, but nothing resembles the normal they once knew— not their teachers, not theirhomeroom, notevenEricCartman. (8 p.m., Comedy Central).
Wednesday: After spending many long weeks inside the DisneyWorld “bubble,” hoop dreams remainalivefortworesilientsquads as the NBA Finals get under way. And for once, therewill be no such thing as a home-court advantage. (9 p.m., ABC).
Thursday: “Let's Be Real” is the election-themed puppet special no one asked for, but got anyway. We're told that it will cover politics, pop culture and the 2020 election through topical sketches featuring celebrities and, yes, puppets. (9 p.m., Fox).
Friday: Lily Collins plays the charming title character in the sparkly romantic comedy “Emily in Paris.” She's an ambitious young Chicago marketing exec who is thrilled when she lands a job in the City of Light. But it comes with major challenges, including boyfriend hassles, a language barrier and stunningly rude co-workers. (Netflix).
Friday: The 10th season of “Undercover Boss” debuts with the first of five new episodes, all shot before the pandemic. In the opener, the chief executive officer of TGI Fridays finds out if he can stand the heat in the kitchen and behind the bar. (9 p.m., CBS).
Saturday: Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell star in the dark comedy “Downhill.” They play a couple forced to reevaluate their marriage after a near-death experience during a family ski outing in the Alps. (8 p.m., HBO).