Over-the-air (OTA) TV viewers always have a plethora of programming options available at their fingertips. And this fall, just like other seasons, there’s a wide variety to choose from. From scripted dramas to reality TV, comedies to feel-good family programming, this autumn, there’s a little something for everyone. We’ve put together this handy guide to help you know what to tune into so you can kick back, relax and unwind, night after night.
Professor T
Where to watch: PBS
Premier: 9/3 @ 8 p.m. ET
Weekly: Sundays @ 8 p.m. ET
Cast: Ben Miller, Emma Naomi, Barney White & Andy Gathergood
Watch as Cambridge University criminologist Jasper Tempest works to solve a series of crimes with his team as he struggles to deal with OCD. Three women are also prominent in his life: his controlling mother, lover Christina and therapist Dr. Helena.
Inside the NFL
Where to watch: The CW
Premier: 9/5 @ 8 p.m. ET
Weekly: Tuesdays @ 8 p.m. ET
Cast: Co-hosted by Phil Simms & Adam Schein plus other former players.
Now in its 47th season, this weekly show highlights football’s latest and greatest moments. The show airs from the beginning to the end of the NFL season, all the way to the Super Bowl.
Evolution Earth
Where to watch: PBS
Premier: 9/6 @ 10:00 p.m. ET
Weekly: Recurring Time TBD
This new series from PBS, ARTE, Sky Nature and Love Nature demonstrates how climate change is affecting animals, which are already evolving. Shot in various locations around the globe, the series shows us how animals are adapting to more drastic weather conditions.
America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Where to watch: PBS
Premier: 9/6 @ 10 p.m. ET
Weekly: Wednesdays @ 10 p.m. ET
Hosted by: Baratunde Thurston
Bestselling author and podcaster Baratunde Thurston shows how the diverse landscapes affect how humans correlate to the outdoors. The journey is meant to unfold a broader understanding of our relationship with nature.
NFL Kickoff Game
Where to watch: NBC
Premier: 9/7 @ 8:20 p.m. ET
Weekly: Thursdays @ 8:15 p.m. ET
Hosted by: Mike Florio and Myles Simmons
Watch as Mike Florio and Myles Simmons preview the initial start to the 2023 NFL season. The first game will be between the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Sunday Night Football
Where to watch: NBC
Premier: 9/7 @ 8:20 p.m. ET
Weekly: Thursdays @ 8:20 p.m. ET
Hosted by: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Al Michaels and Melissa Stark
This is the place to catch all 17 Sunday night football games this season. The annual kickoff game will be the Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs.
Name That Tune
Where to watch: Fox
Premier: 9/19 (Time TBD)
Weekly: Tuesdays (Time TBD)
Hosted by: Jane Krakowski with Randy Jackson as band leader
Join in on the game show fun where two players compete on their music knowledge of songs performed by a live band. In its 3rd season, celebrity players include Chris Jericho, Adam Rippon, Sheryl Swoopes and more.
I Can See Your Voice
Where to watch: Fox
Premier: 9/19 (Time TBD)
Weekly: Tuesdays (Time TBD)
Hosted by: Ken Jeong
Contestants compete for a cash prize as they decipher between good and bad singers without ever hearing them perform. The judging is done while players lip sync. A celebrity panel of comedians, experts and musical performers help drum up excitement.
Krapopolis
Where to watch: Fox
Premier: 9/24 @ 8 pm ET
Weekly: Sundays @ 8:30 pm ET
Cast: Pam Murphy, Duncan Russell, Richard Ayoade, Hannah Waddingham & Matt Berry
In this animated series, a flawed family of humans, gods and monsters join together to run one of the first cities without harming each other. Brought to you by Emmy Award-winner, creator and executive producer Dan Harmon (Rick and Morty, Community).
The Voice
Where to watch: NBC
Premier: 9/25 @ 8 p.m. ET
Weekly: Mondays @ 8 p.m. ET
Hosted by Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, and John Legend
Now in its 24th season, “The Voice” is a reality singing competition where aspiring artists audition for a panel of celebrities to win $100,000 and a record deal. Winners are selected by viewers through telephone, internet and text votes.
The Irrational
Where to watch: NBC
Premier: 9/25 @ 10 p.m. ET
Weekly: Mondays @ 10 p.m. ET
Cast: Jesse L. Martin, Maahra Hill, Travina Springer, Molly Kunz and Phoebe and Arash DeMaxi
Behavioral science professor Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin) helps solve mysterious cases with governments, law enforcement and corporations, thanks to his extensive knowledge of the complexities of human behavior.
Kitchen Nightmares
Where to watch: Fox
Premier: 9/25 (Time TBD)
Weekly: Recurring Time TBD
Hosted by: Gordon Ramsay
Watch as renowned chef Gordon Ramsay swoops in to save restaurants in turmoil and exposes viewers to the hardships of running kitchens. The show is now returning in its 8th season after a decade hiatus.
Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test
Where to watch: Fox
Premier: 9/25 (Time TBD)
Weekly: Recurring Time TBD
Do 16 celebrity recruits have what it takes to survive military training? From grueling training to brutal environments, celebrities like football wide receiver Danny Amendola, chef Tyler Florence and singer Mel B. push themselves to excel.
The Masked Singer
Where to watch: Fox
Premier: 9/27 (Time TBD)
Weekly: Recurring Time TBD
Hosted by: Nick Cannon with panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke
Celebrities compete against each other while hidden in costumes. As a singer gets eliminated each week, they reveal who they are.
Snake Oil
Where to watch: Fox
Premier: 9/27 @ 9 p.m ET
Weekly: Wednesdays @ 9 p.m. ET
Hosted by: David Spade
Polished and convincing entrepreneurs showcase products to game show contestants, where they are left to decipher which are from real businesses or “snake oil salesmen.” Guest celebrity advisors weigh in to help the decision-making process.
Hell’s Kitchen
Where to watch: Fox
Premier: 9/28 (Time TBD)
Weekly: Thursdays (Time TBD)
Hosted by: Gordon Ramsey
18 aspiring chefs, all aged 23 or younger, compete by cooking a signature dish and are rated on a scale of 1 to 5. The prize is the head chef position at Gordon Ramsey Steak in Paris Las Vegas.
Lego Masters
Where to watch: Fox
Premier: 9/28 (Time TBD)
Weekly: Thursdays (Time TBD)
Hosted by: Will Arnett
Divided into teams of two, LEGO® enthusiasts create awe-inspiring builds. The goal is to win a cash prize, a LEGO trophy and the LEGO Masters title. The show is now back for its 3rd season.
Dateline NBC
Where to watch: NBC
Premier: 9/29 @ 9 p.m. ET
Weekly: Fridays @ 9 p.m. ET
Hosted by: Lester Holt
Described as “NBC’s signature newsmagazine” and in its 32nd season, Dateline NBC showcases in-depth mysteries about real-life events that have taken place. Lester Holt is the principal anchor but is also joined by correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy.
Found
Where to watch: NBC
Premier: 10/3 @ 10 p.m. ET
Weekly: Tuesdays @ 10 p.m. ET
Cast: Shanola Hampton
This new debut drama follows a team of experts who search for missing people. Shanola Hampton stars as Gabi Mosely, who was once missing herself and is now in PR and crisis management; however, she may be hiding something from everyone around her.
Magnum P.I.
Where to watch: NBC
Premier: 10/4 @ 10 p.m. ET
Weekly: Wednesdays @ 10 p.m. ET
Cast: Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, Zachary Knighton
A modern take on the classic series, Thomas Magnum, former Navy SEAL, uses his military expertise to become a private investigator. He lives in a guest cottage on a beautiful estate. Oct. 4th will air its final chapter, kicking off the fifth season, part two premiere.
Quantum Leap
Where to watch: NBC
Premier: 10/4 @ 9 p.m. ET
Weekly: Wednesdays @ 9 p.m. ET
Cast: Raymond Lee and Caitlin Bassett
Back for its 2nd season, the show unfolds as Dr. Ben Song displays his fantastic ability to “leap” into another person’s body, which, as you can imagine, is not so cut-and-dry. The series is inspired by the ‘90s hit series of the same name.
Sullivan’s Crossing
Where to watch: The CW
Premier: 10/4 (Time TBD)
Weekly: Wednesdays (Time TBD)
Cast: Chad Michael Murray, Morgan Kohan & Scott Patterson
In this new series, star neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan may have appeared to have everything she ever wanted, until it comes crashing down when her business partner is indicted for fraud. This catapults Maggie to return to her hometown of Sullivan’s Crossing.
The Spencer Sisters
Where to watch: The CW
Premier: 10/4 (Time TBD)
Weekly: Wednesdays (Time TBD)
Cast: Lea Thompson and Stacey Farber
A mother/daughter duo joins forces to start their own private detective agency. Yet, they’re often mistaken as sisters. Other stars include Thomas Antony Olajide, Edward Ruttle, Husein Madhavji, Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves, Rodrigo Massa, Kaitlyn Leeb and Adam Hurtig.
Transplant
Where to watch: NBC
Premier: 10/5 @ 9 p.m. ET
Weekly: Thursdays @ 9 p.m. ET
Cast: Hamza Haq, Sirena Gulamgaus & John Hannah
The season premiere centers around a talented Syrian doctor who rebuilds his career in Canada. Unfortunately, he is forced to redo his residency and go through training all over again.
FBoy Island
Where to watch: The CW
Premier: 10/12 @ 8 p.m. ET
Weekly: Thursdays @ 8 p.m. ET
Hosted by: Nikki Glaser
Back for its 3rd season and airing on The CW this fall, three men are challenged with the task of determining whether 24 women are really womanizers, aka “FGirls” or looking for a serious relationship, aka “Nice Girls.”
Masterpiece: World on Fire
Where to watch: PBS
Premier: 10/15 @ 9 p.m. ET
Weekly: Sundays @ 9 p.m. ET
Cast: Lesley Manville and Jonah Hauer-King
Season two follows ordinary people in different countries dealing with the consequences of World War II. The first season originally aired in 2019, before the pandemic, so its sophomore season is long overdue.
Masterpiece: Annika
Where to watch: PBS
Premier: 10/15 @ 10 p.m. ET
Weekly: Sunday @ 10 p.m. ET
Cast: Nicola Walker, Jamie Sives, Katie Leung & Ukweli Roach
Watch as DI Annika Strandhed, head of Glasgow’s Marine Homicide Unit, unravels cases and wrangles problems with her rebellious teenager. Colleagues Jamie, Katie Leung and Ukweli Roach help along the way.
Everyone Else Burns
Where to watch: The CW
Premier: 10/16 @ 9:30 p.m. ET
Weekly: Mondays @ 9:30 p.m. ET
Cast: Simon Bird, Kate O’Flynn and Amy James-Kelly
The series premiere debuts an over-the-top religious family that is convinced the world is about to end and how the patriarch, David Tennant, starts to lose control of his family.
Children Ruin Everything
Where to watch: The CW
Premier: 10/16 @ 9 p.m. ET
Weekly: Mondays @ 9 p.m. ET
Cast: Meaghan Rath, Aaron Abrams and Logan Nicholson
As two Canadian parents attempt to raise their young children in the city and maintain a remembrance of their pre-parenthood life, struggles ensue. The drama is accented by all the amusing ways kids can bulldoze happiness.
The American Buffalo
Where to watch: PBS
Limited Series: 10/16 & 10/17 @ 8 p.m. ET
Voice actors: Adam Arkin, Tim Clark, Tokala Clifford, Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, Paul Giamatti and more
Directed and executive produced by Ken Burns, written by Dayton Duncan, the four-hour film, broken into two parts, unravels the story of the American buffalo and how humans can damage—and preserve—the environment around them.
Nature
Where to watch: PBS
Premier: 10/18 @ 8 p.m. ET
Weekly: Wednesdays @ 8 p.m. ET
Hosted by: Donald Johanson
Learn about different animals and ecosystems in this award-winning, one-hour weekly show. Shot as a documentary film series, this educational program highlights the beauty of our natural surroundings.
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
Where to watch: The CW
Premier: 10/20 @ 8 p.m. ET
Weekly: Fridays @ 8 p.m. ET
Hosted by: actress Alyson Hannigan
Can aspiring magicians trick seasoned pros like Penn and Teller? Up-and-coming magicians are invited to perform their best trick in front of a live studio audience. Winners are allowed to perform the Penn and Teller show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Native America
Where to watch: PBS
Premier: 10/24 @ 9 p.m. ET
Weekly: Tuesdays @ 9 p.m. ET
This four-part series explores “the world created by America’s First Peoples.” It questions what we’ve been taught about the Americas and the people whose culture and legacy still live on today.
Masters of Illusion
Where to watch: The CW
Premier: 10/28 @ 8 p.m. ET
Weekly: Saturdays 8 p.m. ET
Hosted by: Dean Cain
Prepare to be dazzled as world-renowned illusionists, escape artists and performers play tricks on the minds of viewers. Aired in front of a studio audience, magicians perform their latest and greatest moves to dazzle and delight.
World’s Funniest Animals
Where to watch: The CW
Premier: 10/28 @ 9 p.m. ET
Weekly: Saturdays @ 9 p.m. ET
Hosted by: Elizabeth Stanton
There’s nothing quite like watching an animal do something peculiar. Laugh along at funny animal mishaps and silly moments from viral internet clips that are displayed along with celebrity guests’ commentary.
Hotel Portofino
Where to watch: PBS
Premier: October (Time TBD)
Cast: Natascha McElhone, Oliver Dench & Louisa Binder
Taking place after World War I in the resort town of Portofino, Italy, a mystery ensues as the character Bella Ainsworth runs a British hotel in the 1920s.
The Wall
Where to watch: NBC
Premier: 11/3 @ 8 p.m. ET
Weekly: Fridays @ 8 p.m. ET
Hosted by: Chris Hardwick
The reality game show returns for its 4th season where contestants compete in teams for life-altering cash prizes. When a question is answered correctly, a green ball falls down the Wall and increases the players’ value. When a question is incorrectly answered, a red ball drops and decreased the team’s total.
57th CMA Awards
Where to watch: ABC
Event date: 11/8 @ 8 p.m. ET
Hosted by: Luke Bryan with Peyton Manning
Broadcast from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards will highlight the best of the best in country music. Watch music performances the Entertainer of the Year award presentation and awards given at this star-studded event.
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Where to watch: The CW
Premier: 11/14 @ Time TBD
Weekly: Recurring time TBD
Hosted by: comedian Aisha Tyler
Giggle along as cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie test their comedic skills as the audience suggests random topics. Guest comedian Gary Anthony Williams joins in on the fun.
