What to Watch Today

Zoey's Playlist Returns, This Is Us' Unexpected Discovery, Underground on OWN and More

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Season 2, Episode 1
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On TV this Tuesday: Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist cues up Season 2, Gordon Ramsay embarks on an American Road Trip, and Nicolas Cage explores the History of Swear Words. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.

  • Netflix
    History of Swear Words

    Series premiere (all six episodes): Nicolas Cage explores the power of cussing; talking heads include Nikki Glaser, Jim Jefferies, Nick Offerman and Sarah Silverman. (Watch trailer.)

  • Fox
    Gordon Ramsay's American Road Trip

    Ramsay and friends enjoy the sights, adventures and hidden culinary gems of Las Vegas, San Francisco, Texas, Arizona and more in this two-hour special.

  • OWN
    The Haves and the Have Nots

    Hanna takes a stand against Jim.

  • ABC
    The Lion King

    Network premiere: Jon Favreau’s live-action remake boasts an all-star ensemble, including Donald Glover as Simba and Beyoncé as Nala.

  • NBC
    Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

    Season 2 premiere: Returning to the world after mourning her father, Zoey discovers a lot has changed; Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) begins a recurring role. (Get First Look; read preview.)

  • PBS
    PBS American Portrait

    The crowdfunded docuseries features self-shot stories that reveal the meaning of the American dream and what it means to pursue it today.

  • Bravo
    The Real Housewives of Dallas

    Season 5 premiere: Kameron hosts a socially distanced garage sale; Brandi looks for ways to make amends after the release of a controversial video 👀

  • NBC
    This Is Us

    Kate confronts her past; Kevin contemplates the best path forward; Randall’s viral fame results in an unexpected discovery. (Get First Look; read Chrissy Metz and Justin Harley previews.)

  • OWN
    Underground

    Network premiere: Weekly reruns of the acclaimed drama feature new cast introductions and behind-the-scenes footage. (Revisiting Underground, hosted by EP John Legend, follows at 10:30.)

  • NBC
    Nurses

    New time slot alert! In Episode 3, Grace’s patient forces her to confront her own past trauma, while Naz treats a high-maintenance opera singer.

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