What's On Tonight (Monday): Back to life, Back to Reality

 

Courtesy Lifetime.

Tonight's Top Pick is the series premiere of The Chrisleys: Back to Reality. Because there's a whole lotta crap airing on Labor Day, but this one seemed at least not as objectionable.

While I wonder however do you want me or however do you need me, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Monday, Sept. 1. All times are EST.


STREAMING
The Runarounds, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Series premiere. "A group of recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina, come together the summer after graduation to form a rock band, united by their shared love of music and near-impossible dream of stardom. Over the course of one unforgettable summer, they throw themselves into the pursuit of their big break - falling in love, getting into trouble, and building the kind of bonds that feel like family along the way." Eight episodes available.

Irish Blood, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV. "Machine." "After Fiona and Róisín uncover Declan's hidden hard drive, Fiona questions whether his death was truly a suicide as she confronts dark family secrets. Meanwhile, Johnny McIntyre is mysteriously broken out of prison by Wylie Moles." Season finale next week.

Summertide, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV. "Animosity escalates until Martin asks the fishermen to work with him. Tristan learns the truth about Yolande. Elena arrives from Cyprus. Wilma makes an awful mistake." Next, "Martin learns there is an illegal fishing syndicate operating in the bay, and suspects Freddy is part of it. Jack struggles to forgive Wilma. Tristan makes a difficult choice." Two episodes available.

PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

2025 U.S. Open Tennis, 7 p.m., ESPN2. From Flushing, Queens.

Courtesy YouTube. Since I didn't choose The Runarounds as the top pick.

PRIMETIME (Late Night Talk is off tonight. Talkin' 'Bout Talk returns Monday, Sept. 15.)

The Chrisleys: Back to Reality, 8 p.m., Lifetime. Series premiere, two hours. "Savannah Knows Best?" and "O Brother Where Art Thou?" "With former reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley in prison, daughter Savannah fights to secure a pardon for them while balancing work, guardianship of her younger brother and sister, and navigating fractured relationships with family." Next, "Grayson's attempt to talk some sense into Chase backfires horribly. Nanny Faye struggles to accept Chase's girlfriend Jodi. The family recounts the rise of Chrisley Knows Best." Encores at 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. Two episodes airing, followed by two episodes Tuesdays through Sept. 16.

American Ninja Warrior, 8 p.m., NBC. Special presentation, two hours. "Women's Special Episode." "Sixteen elite female ninjas compete on the world's toughest obstacle course with head-to-head races deciding this year's women's champion." Season-ending filler.

Below Deck, 8 p.m., Bravo. "Nobody Puts Baby Breaks in the Corner." "Fraser takes drastic measures to deal with Solene, causing tension with the deckies. Solene takes her frustrations to the top. The deck team is under immense pressure as they Med Moor for the first time as a team." Encore at 10 p.m.

LEGO Masters Jr., 8 p.m., Fox. "Harry Potter." "The remaining teams must build uncommon common rooms for the legendary Hogwarts Houses. The teams and celebrity companions create structures that reflect the world of Harry Potter, encompassing secret passageways and whimsical house characteristics." Season finale next week.

WWE RAW, 8 p.m., Netflix. No description available.

College Football, 8 p.m., ESPN. TCU Horned Frogs vs. North Carolina Tar Heels. From Chapel Hill.

The People vs. Michael Jackson, 9 p.m., A&E. Special presentation, two hours. "Twenty years later, Michael Jackson's acquittal on child molestation charges continues to polarize, captivate, and spark new chapters. While fresh accusations cast doubt over the trial of the century, the documentary revisits and redefines it all." Concludes tomorrow.

Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence, 9 p.m., HBO Max and ID. Series premiere, two hours. "The Hildebrandt Method." "Ruby Franke gains fame for her strict parenting style, but her partnership with counselor Jodi Hildebrandt spirals into control. When Ruby's child escapes, he exposes abuse and the damaging, cult-like beliefs at the heart of their bond." Encore at 12 a.m. Concludes tomorrow.

The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys, 9 p.m., Bravo. Second season finale. "Wedding Bells and Jail Cells." "Jesse and Alli's big day has arrived. Galyna throws Jesse and Alli's wedding day into a fit of chaos when she has a troubling encounter with the police. An update to the FBI's investigation is revealed. The newest member of the McBee Family arrives." Encore at 11 p.m.

The Quiz With Balls, 9 p.m., FOX. "Battle of the Brains." "Teams test their knowledge in food, applied math, stars, shiny things and more." Season finale next week.

NWSL Soccer, 9 p.m., CBS Sports Network. Bay FC vs. Angel City FC. From Los Angeles.

Survival Mode, 10 p.m., NBC. First season finale. "The Sinking of Costa Concordia." "A luxury cruise turns into a nightmare as passengers scramble to escape a sinking ship in one of the most shocking maritime disasters of the 21st century."

POV, 10 p.m., PBS. "DRIVER." "Desiree Wood takes a second lease on life as a long-haul trucker, fighting for a life on the road alongside other women drivers within a system that denies them the safety and autonomy they desire."

Movie Night!

The Wizard of Oz, 7 p.m., AMC.

I always wanted to visit that spa! Courtesy YouTube.

LATE NIGHT PICK!

The Critic, 11:02 p.m., Starz. 2023 movie starring Sir Ian McKellen, not 1994-95 animated sitcom starring Jon Lovitz.

Courtesy YouTube.

Sources: The Futon Critic, TV Passport, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.