What To Watch: Law & Order: SVU, Organized Crime And Doom Patrol Are Back, Kenny Rogers Tribute And More

On TV this Thursday, as Fall Premiere Week forges ahead: Benson and Stabler are back on the beat, the stars pay tribute to Kenny Rogers, and the Doom Patrol gets acquainted with Madame Rouge. Here are 14 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.

Showtimes for September 23, 2021

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Robot Chicken

Adult Swim

Season 11 finale: The stop-motion sketch show wraps its latest stretch with an episode titled "Happy Russian Deathdog Dolloween U."


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Code 404

Peacock

Season 2 premiere (all six episodes): Detective Inspectors Major and Carver return to duty. (A Pitch Perfect TV show is coming to Peacock!)

Creepshow

Shudder

Season 3 premiere: Jack's life is upended when his mother is taken from him; Trenice and her friends set out to meet a beloved pop star.

The Croods: Family Tree

Hulu, Peacock

Series premiere (all six episodes): Kelly Marie Tran returns as the voice of Dawn, alongside new addition Amy Landecker (Transparent) as Ugga.

Doom Patrol

HBO Max

Season 3 premiere (first three episodes): The Doom Patrol finds itself at a crossroads upon the arrival of the time-traveling Madame Rouge (The Flight Attendant's Michelle Gomez; read preview).

The Other Two

HBO Max

Season 2 finale (last two episodes): Brooke and Cary are forced to make a gigantic decision on the day of Chase's fashion show. (Not yet renewed.)

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That Girl Lay Lay

Nickelodeon

Series premiere: Social media star Alaya "That Girl Lay Lay" High headlines this comedy about an avatar from an affirmation app that magically comes to life.

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Holey Moley

ABC

Season 3 finale: After a race to the finish through a pinball machine, water-spraying fish and fiery windmills, a new champion is crowned. (Previously renewed.)

Law & Order: SVU

NBC

Season 23 premiere (two hours; special time): As Jamie Gray Hyder and Demore Barnes near the exit door, Benson's loyalty to Garland is put to the test.

The Masked Singer

Fox

Season 6 premiere (Night 2 of 2): Group A returns alongside two Wildcard contestants. (Who was unmasked on Night 1?)

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Alter Ego

Fox

Series premiere (Night 2 of 2): The auditions continue with judges Nick Lachey, Alanis Morissette, will.i.am and Grimes. [polldaddy poll=10925527]

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The Hustler

ABC

Season 2 finale (two episodes): For the first Hustler, clues include Backstreet Boys, Tom Cruise and Richard Branson. For Hustler No. 2, clues include coffee beans, sausage and the Goo Goo Dolls. (Not yet renewed.)

Kenny Rogers: All In for the Gambler

CBS

Filmed prior to Rogers' death, the hourlong tribute features performances by Chris Stapleton, Idina Menzel, Lady A, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town and Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton and the Gambler himself.

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Law & Order: Organized Crime

NBC

Season 2 premiere: Stabler infiltrates a notorious crime family aiming to take over the city's cocaine trade. (Get scoop and first look at Stabler's mom's return; what was said in letter to Benson?)

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