‘Outlander’ is back with 8 episodes
IHeartRadio Music Awards, ‘Weird Loners’ also worth watching.
Don’t miss:
“Outlander” — Finally, it’s time to get back to the gorgeous Scottish Highlands and the second half of Season 1 of this lavish drama that spans the genres of science fiction, history and adventure. Over the next eight episodes, expect more moody intrigue and, of course, some steamy love scenes between time-traveling World War II battlefield nurse Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe) and her new husband, 18th-century Scottish warrior Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). 9 p.m. Saturday, Starz.
Other bets
Sunday:
The stars come out as the iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrates the year’s top hits. Sam Smith and Iggy Azalea lead the pack with five nominations each, while Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande are right behind with four. 8 p.m., NBC.
“Killing Jesus” is the latest film based on a Bill O’Reilly whodunit-style bestseller. It’s a three-hour drama that examines the “political, social and historical collusions” that led to Jesus’ crucifixion. 8 p.m., National Geographic Channel.
Sunday:
Monday:
It may not be the easiest thing to watch, but “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies” is a vital six-hour film from Ken Burns and Barak Goodman that charts the history of the disease and examines the status of cancer research and treatment. 9 p.m., PBS.
Cote de Pablo (“NCIS”) returns to prime time in “The Dovekeepers.” It’s a two-part historical romance about a group of courageous women struggling to survive during the Siege of Masada in 70 A.D. 9 p.m., CBS.
“Weird Loners” is a quirky new sitcom about four single people who are unexpectedly thrown together in a New York townhouse. 9:30 p.m., Fox.
Tuesday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Guest-star alert: Kathie Lee Gifford drops in on “The Mysteries of Laura” tonight. She plays a therapist who aids in the investigation into the murder of a sailor. 8 p.m., NBC.
Thursday:
Talk about a daunting task: The new drama series “Olympus” focuses on a group of bold men and women who challenge the ancient Greek gods as they attempt to banish them to the Underworld.
Good luck with that. 10 p.m., Syfy.
Friday:
On “Hawaii Five-0,” Grover (Chi McBride) works a highly emotional case involving a dear friend (guest star Mykelti Williamson), who might have a dark side that Grover never suspected. Could he be a killer? 9 p.m., CBS.
Saturday:
On a new installment of “Log Cabin Living,” an adventurous couple leaves behind the hustle and bustle of San Francisco to embrace the exclusive Lake Tahoe log cabin real estate. 11 p.m., HGTV.