What's On Tonight (Tuesday): Is is Real or make believe?

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the sixteenth season premiere of The Real Housewives of New York City, returning after a 19-month absence. Just a little bit longer until scripted network programming comes back.

While I wonder what The Real Housewives of Kalamazoo would look like, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Tuesday, Sept. 8. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING
Untold, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "Mr. T: I Pity The Fool." "Before the gold chains, mohawk, and Hollywood fame of The A-Team and Rocky III, there was Laurence Tureaud. This is the extraordinary origin story behind one of the most unlikely and beloved icons in entertainment — Mr. T."

Stavros Halkias: Uncle Stav, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "In this unruly set, Stavros Halkias imagines becoming a 'dirtbag' uncle, roasts the health care system and warns of the risks of living your best life."

The Good Ship Murder, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "Istanbul." "Renowned wellness guru Dr Woo comes on board to promote a new age-defying beauty treatment. He is accompanied by his latest investor - none other than the mother of Sharon Tan, the ship doctor."

The Varnell Hill Show, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. No description available.

TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK

Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Mike Tomlin (soon to coach the Washington Commanders?), Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman (Practical Magic 2), Rebecca Blumenstein and Diana Kapp (The Last Free Women), and lifestyle expert Sarah Eggenberger. Later, Jean Chatzky on finances, plus aerial yoga, Laila Ali (A Spark of Greatness: The Autobiography of a Fighter), what to do with your summer photos, and Today Food. Finally, The Scoop, Sara Bareilles (Good Grief), The Real Housewives of New York City, and a couple's fertility treatment journey.

The View, 11 p.m., ABC. Thirtieth season premiere. Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro return.

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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

MLB Baseball, 6:30 p.m., TBS and TruTV. Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies.

2026 U.S. Open Tennis, 7 p.m., ESPN. From Flushing, New York.

PRIMETIME AND AFTER (CBS and PBS have reruns tonight. Late Night With Seth Meyers has the week off.)

The Real Housewives of New York City, 8 p.m., Bravo. Sixteenth season premiere. "The Price of Perfection." "Jessel throws a Lunar New Year party to leave behind a year of loss but finds herself at odds with a friend. Sai opens up about her marriage. Hailey offers a glimpse into her unconventional life. Daisy shows a part of her world working for an icon." Encore at 9:30 p.m.

America's Got Talent, 8 p.m., NBC. Three hours. "Quarterfinals 4." "Eleven acts take the stage in the final week of live quarterfinals. The Live Show Golden Buzzer sends one act directly to the finals and America begins the vote for their three favorite acts to advance." Later, "One act advances straight to the finals with the fourth night's Golden Buzzer. America's votes reveal which three acts from the final night of quarterfinals will move on and compete in the semifinals."

Jeopardy! Masters, 8 p.m., ABC. Fourth season finale. "The Finals." "Contestants compete for the $500,000 grand prize in the finals, featuring Victoria Groce, Andrew He, and Yogesh Raut." Followed by R.J. Decker reruns.

Kitchen Nightmares, 8 p.m., FOX. Two hours. "Lyla's Family Restaurant, Parts I and II." "Gordon Ramsay steps in to help revive Lyla's Family Restaurant with a stunning transformation and a fully revamped kitchen." Season finale next week.

WWE NXT, 8 p.m., The CW. Two hours. No description available.

The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, 9 p.m., FX and Hulu. Series premiere. Eighty minutes. "Click Pop." "Wanda wants to break into L.A.'s booming rap scene. She stakes her future on her cousin, Lamar, and a rising rapper, Artillery. Leon warns Wanda of the danger of the music business." New episodes weekly through Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Assisted Living, 9 p.m., BET. Seventh season premiere. "Bedside Man." "Reginald grows uneasy when a familiar face resurfaces at Pleasant Days, while Vinny's kinky curiosity lands him in trouble with the unpredictable Deja Rey." New episodes weekly.

O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil, 9 p.m., HBO Max and ID. First season finale. Two hours. "Reckoning with Reality." "Never-before-seen footage from O.J. Simpson's prank show reveals how a volatile comeback attempt unraveled. Mounting tension, uneasy encounters, and behind-the-scenes truths test the ethical boundaries of America's media machine." Two episodes airing or available. Encore at 12 a.m.

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, 9 p.m., Bravo. Carole Radziwill and Daisy Toye.

Cocktail Wars, 10 p.m., E! "Brunch Happens." "The one and only Lauren Graham drops by to join Joey, Lance and Melissa for coffee, eggs and all things brunch." Encore at 12 a.m.

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. One hour. Guests TBA.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Sandra Bullock and Mike D as Mike D 5D.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Andrew Garfield, Joey King, and Franky Perez sitting in with The Cletones.

Movie Night!

Batman Begins, 8:30 p.m., TNT. 2005 movie.

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LATE NIGHT PICK!

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, 12:35 a.m., Flix.

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