Universal Basic Guys, The Old Man

Welcome to What’s On, our weekly roundup of noteworthy shows. Find out what’s on Sunday, September 8 through Thursday, September 12. All times are Eastern Time. (Note: The weekend edition of What’s On appears on Fridays.)

The big ones

Universal Basic Boys (FOX, Sunday, 8 p.m.)

FOX’s famous Sunday night animation program has a new addition. The series co-created by Adam and Craig Malamut Universal Basic Boys flies to Jersey to tell the story of factory workers who are being paid $3,000 a month as part of a government pilot program because their jobs are being taken over by AI. Speakers include the Malamut brothers, Fred Armisen and Ally Maki. Watch The AV Club review.

The old man (FX, Thursday, 10 p.m.)

FX is solid The old manbased on the novel by Thomas Perry, returns after a two-year wait. The thriller centers on fugitive former CIA agent Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges), who is on the run after being discovered by his friend-enemy Harold Harper (John Lithgow). In the season one finale, they teamed up to save Dan’s daughter (Alia Shawkat) when she was kidnapped by her father and taken to Afghanistan. real Father. Twist! Season two picks up on the consequences of this revelation. Watch out for The AV Club‘s review on Monday.

Hidden Gems

Ahir Shah: End (Netflix, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)

Now you can watch British comedian Ahir Shah’s special, which won the Comedy Award for Best Show at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, at home. In EndIn his comedy, which was recorded at London’s Royal Court Theatre, he humorously tackles serious issues such as immigration and modern politics.

Jack Whitehall: Fatherhood with my father (Netflix, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)

After five seasons of Jack Whitehall’s Traveling with my father The British actor and comedian is getting a new four-part documentary series in 2021. This time he’s tackling the impossible: fatherhood. Oh, Jack and his father Michael also travel to different parts of the world to understand what fatherhood means in different cultures.

More good stuff

The Presidential Debate (ABC, Tuesday, 9 p.m.)

Is that particularly “good”? No. But it seems necessary to see Kamala Harris take on Donald Trump. David Muir and Linsey Davis will moderate the 90-minute debate, which will take place in Philadelphia and air live on ABC News and stream on Disney+ and Hulu. Good luck, everyone.

The VMAs 2024 (MTV, Wednesday, 8 p.m.)

It’s time for the 2024 VMAs, hosted by Megan Thee Stallion and featuring performances by artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry, Camila Cabello, Lenny Kravitz, Halsey and AV Club Darling, Chappell Roan.

Not to be missed summaries

industry (HBO, Sunday, 9 p.m.)

Only murders in the building (Hulu, Tuesday, 12:01 a.m.)

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Prime Video, Thursday, 00:01)

Arrive now

My brilliant friend (HBO, Monday, 9 p.m., premiere of the fourth season)

The circle (Netflix, Wednesday, 3:01 a.m., premiere of the seventh season)

Emily in Paris (Netflix, Thursday, 3:01 a.m., premiere of season 4, part 2)

Ends soon

Chimpanzee crazy (HBO, Sunday, 10 p.m., first season finale)

Wayne Brady: The Family Remix (Freeform, Wednesday, 10 p.m., first season finale)

Kite Man: Of course! (Max, Thursday, 03:01, season one finale)