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TV Calendar for the Week of September 11

New and returning series, finales, events, and more — what you should be watching this week.

by Debbie Day | September 11, 2017 | Comments

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Here are new and returning shows, finales, live events, and more to look forward to for the week of Monday, September 11. See how they stack up by Tomatometer so far.

Monday, Sept. 11

Monday Night Football (kicks off with New Orleans @ Minnesota), 7 p.m., ESPN

Preacher: Season 2 (2017)
91%

Adjusted Score: 91608%

Critics Consensus: Preacher's sophomore season benefits from more focused storytelling, without sacrificing any of its gorgeous, violent, insane fun.

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Starring: Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Joseph Gilgun, Lucy Griffiths

Directed By: Sam Catlin, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Michael Slovis

George Lopez: The Wall, Live from Washington D.C. (2017)
- -

Adjusted Score: -1%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

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Starring: George Lopez

Directed By: Troy Miller

Tuesday, Sept. 12

The Mindy Project: Season 6 (2017)
92%

Adjusted Score: 73957%

Critics Consensus: The Mindy Project's sixth season takes us on another fun, messy, and ultimately optimistic journey as Mindy searches for her idea of happiness.

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Starring: Mindy Kaling, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz, Beth Grant

Directed By: Mindy Kaling, Matt Warburton, Howard Klein, Charlie Grandy

Wednesday, Sept. 13

South Park: Season 21 (2017)
54%

Adjusted Score: 47033%

Critics Consensus: South Park delivers an uncharacteristically stilted season that feels timid in its satire and unsure of who or what it's lampooning.

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Starring: Trey Parker, Matt Stone

Directed By: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Anne Garefino, Trey Parker

Broad City: Season 4 (2017)
100%

Adjusted Score: 100474%

Critics Consensus: Pizza and weird are always in season for Abbi and Ilana in their fourth, wintery year of Broad City's weed-infused escapades.

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Starring: Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, Hannibal Buress, Wanda Sykes

Directed By: Amy Poehler, Dave Becky, Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer

Thursday, Sept. 14

Better Things: Season 2 (2017)
96%

Adjusted Score: 96809%

Critics Consensus: Better Things' second season plays even more adroitly to its strengths, weaving confidently between stinging humor, caustic observation, and poignant drama.

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Starring: Pamela Adlon, Hannah Riley, Olivia Edward, Celia Imrie

Directed By: Pamela Adlon, Louis C.K., Blair Breard, Dave Becky

Friday, Sept. 15

American Vandal: Season 1 (2017)
98%

Adjusted Score: 100283%

Critics Consensus: American Vandal pays satirical dividends while also working as a genuinely absorbing mystery that offers thought-provoking commentary on modern entertainment.

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Starring: Tyler Alvarez, Griffin Gluck, Jimmy Tatro, Camille Hyde

Directed By: Tony Yacenda, Dan Perrault, Dan Lagana, Joe Farrell

Sunday, Sept. 17

69th Primetime Emmy Awards, 8 p.m., ABC

The Vietnam War: Miniseries (2017)
96%

Adjusted Score: 98283%

Critics Consensus: The Vietnam War revisits a dark chapter in American history with patience, grace, and a refreshing -- and sobering -- perspective informed by those who fought.

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Starring: Peter Coyote

Directed By: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick

El Chapo: Season 2 (2017)
- -

Adjusted Score: -1%

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Starring: Marco De La O, Humberto Busto, Juan Carlos Olivas, Alejandro Aguilar

Directed By: Ernesto Contreras, Manuel Cravioto

Vice Principals: Season 2 (2017)
100%

Adjusted Score: 73689%

Critics Consensus: Danny McBride and Walton Goggins return to settle unfinished business in a Vice Principals season two that is both obscenely funny and more satisfying than its predecessor.

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Starring: Danny McBride, Walton Goggins, Georgia King, Busy Philipps

Directed By: Danny McBride, Jody Hill, David Gordon Green, Jonathan Watson