TV picks for Sunday, Sept. 13
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“60 Minutes” (7 p.m., CBS): Among tonight’s segments is an interview with Bob Woodward. The journalist and author says President Donald Trump’s failure to tell the public how deadly he believed the coronavirus to be is a “tragedy.” Woodward heard the president saying the coronavirus is deadlier than the flu in a taped, on-the-record interview Woodward conducted for his new book on Trump, titled “Rage.” The book was reported from interviews Woodward was allowed with the president, totaling nine hours, in which Woodward says he was permitted to record all of the on-the-record sessions. Viewers can hear the president in his own voice, and Woodward will tell Scott Pelley what he learned about Trump.
“Lucy Worsley’s Royal Palace Secrets” (7:30 p.m., PBS; Check local listings): The eccentric historian and chief curator of England’s historic royal palaces invites viewers on a private tour of three magnificent landmarks: Hampton Court Palace, the Tower of London and Kensington Palace. Going beyond the velvet ropes, she points out how each site shaped a monarchy and a nation. Lucy unravels captivating tales of the private lives of favorite historic royals. Each room and hidden treasure help unlock moments of triumph, tragedy and scandal, uncovering the dramatic events that changed the course of British history.
“Power Book II: Ghost” (8 p.m., Starz): Haunted by the legacy of his father, Tariq tries to understand who James St. Patrick was to the people in his life, how it’s shaped Tariq’s own life, and how the memories of James St. Patrick and Ghost define the man Tariq wants to become. Carrie and Jabari’s past entanglements complicate how they counsel Tariq through this pivotal moment in his life. And as Tariq gets acquainted with Zeke’s aunt, Monet, Tasha is concerned with her son’s path, questioning how he’s paying for the expensive services of her new defense attorney, Davis MacLean.
“Judgment With Ashleigh Banfield” (8 p.m., Court TV): This new weekly series takes viewers on a deep dive into the most provocative and talked-about trials of all-time. With brand new interviews and exclusive first-time reveals, installments will look to further explore everything people only thought they knew about these touchstones in judicial history. The opener focuses on “Florida vs. Casey Anthony.” Future episodes will spotlight the trials of Jodie Arias, Amber Guyger, O.J. Simpson and others.
“Our Cartoon President” (8:30 p.m., Showtime): The third season of the animated comedy resumes and sets its sights on the most consequential election in history to determine who will be the next Cartoon President. Can Cartoon Joe Biden overcome his frequent gaffes and basement isolation to unseat Cartoon President Trump, who’s struggling to win re-election?
“Modern Warriors: 9/11 Generation” (10 p.m., Fox News): In this hourlong special, Pete Hegseth hosts a conversation reflecting on the Sept. 11 terror attacks with members of the “9/11 Generation,” including current and former members of the military: Former Army Staff Sergeant Graham Allen, Lt. Col. Joe Whaley, former Navy SEAL Ryan Parrott, former Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill who killed Osama bin Laden. Conducted at the 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan, the special will highlight pivotal moments from before, during and after the day that changed America.
Also on Sunday:
NFL football: Dallas Cowboys at LA Rams (5:20 p.m. PT; 7:20 p.m. ET, NBC)
“Toy Story 3” (7:20 p.m., Freeform)
“Big Brother” (8 p.m., CBS)
“Top Gear” (8 p.m., BBC America)
“Lovecraft Country” (9 p.m., HBO)
“Van der Valk on Masterpiece” (9 p.m., PBS)
“Love Island” (9 p.m., CBS)
“Love Fraud” (9 p.m., Showtime)
“Outrageous Pumpkins” (10 p.m., Food Network)
