What to watch
Sept. 30, 2021
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The Problem With Jon Stewart
Apple TV+ New Series
This new current-affairs series from acclaimed host, writer, producer, director and advocate Jon Stewart takes a deep dive on the issues affecting us most. The program is a multiple-season, single-issue series with Stewart in discussion with the people who are impacted by the issue — as well as those who have a hand in creating the impact. Together, they will explore tangible steps that can lead to solutions and a path forward.
The Way Down New Series
HBO Max
This five-part documentary series explores the Tennessee-based Remnant Fellowship Church and its charismatic leader, Gwen Shamblin Lara, author and founder of the Christian weight-loss program The Weigh Down Workshop. The series explores Lara’s rise to fame and power as a diet guru and church leader, revealing the truth behind her carefully curated image and detailing the controversial practices of the church, including stories of abuse and exploitation as told by former members and others who were personally impacted. The first three episodes are available today.
Unidentified With Demi Lovato
Peacock New Miniseries
This immersive, four-part docuseries follows singer/actress Demi Lovato, skeptical best friend Matthew and sister Dallas as they search for the truth about UFOs. While consulting with leading experts, the trio investigate recent eyewitness encounters, uncover secret government reports and conduct tests at known UFO hotspots. As a true believer, Lovato hopes to convince friends, family, and social fans and followers not only that extraterrestrials do exist but also that they are already on Earth. All episodes are available today.
Station 19
ABC, 7 p.m. Season Premiere
The firefighters serving Seattle return for Season 5, which is almost guaranteed to be full of twists and breathtaking rescues.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit NBC, 7 p.m.
In “I Thought You Were on My Side,” a crossover episode with Law & Order: Organized Crime, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Rollins (Kelli Giddish) must contend with the FBI and the Organized Crime bureau when a rape victim identifies a dangerous mobster as her assailant. Christopher Meloni and Danielle Mone Truitt guest star.
‘The Price Is Right’ Celebrates 50 Years CBS, 8 p.m.
This special primetime celebration of The Price Is Right’s 50th season features a look back at the biggest winners, never-beforeseen outtakes and a salute to former host Bob Barker. Plus, contestants will come on down to play iconic pricing games for extravagant luxury cars and big cash prizes.
Law & Order: Organized Crime NBC, 8 p.m.
In the two-episode installment “New World Order”/“The Outlaw Eddie Wagner,” Stabler’s (Christopher Meloni) loyalty is put to the test at work and again at home when his mother (guest star Ellen Burstyn) unexpectedly shows up. Meanwhile, as Jet (Ainsley Seiger) steps into the field to secure necessary intel for the team, Bell (Danielle Mone Truitt) considers a proposition from Congressman Kilbride (guest star Ron Cephas Jones), and Stabler and Benson (guest star Mariska Hargitay) air some longstanding grievances.