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Saturday, September 26, 2015

Television

The comedian Trevor Noah takes over as host on Monday.
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The comedian Trevor Noah takes over as host on Monday.

The new host of Comedy Central’s marquee news-satire series discusses his preparations, his controversial tweets and the challenges that the program will face.

For ‘Dr. Ken,’ a Comic Returns to Medicine

On Oct. 2, ABC unveils “Dr. Ken,” starring Ken Jeong, who was a doctor before he became a comic.

Critic's Notebook

‘Empire’ and ‘black-ish’ Show Why Diversity Needs to Be Deep, Not Just Broad

Several of last season’s best new network shows featured minority lead characters. The change was long overdue, and just in time.

Don Francisco Walks Us Through His Final Day on ‘Sábado Gigante’

For the host of the highly popular Spanish-language variety show, the day began with a dental emergency and ended with Champagne.

Review: In ‘Indian Summers,’ British Expatriates Misbehave

A new series on PBS “Masterpiece,” set in India in 1932, puts a full deck of sahib stereotypes into play against lush jungle and forest backdrops.

‘Empire’ Draws 16.2 Million Viewers for Season 2 Premiere

The show’s success last year caught nearly the entire industry by surprise and is providing Fox, which has struggled in the ratings, with a needed hit.

‘Heroes Reborn’: 6 Characters to Remember Before Watching

The sequel to “Heroes,” premiering Thursday on NBC, revisits characters and concepts from the original.

‘Empire’ and Cookie Are Back, and Grabbing Fashion’s Eye

Taraji P. Henson, Lee Daniels and the show’s costume designers discuss the show’s most “bombastic” fashion.

‘The Player’ on NBC: Should You Watch It?

Weighing the pros and cons of the new drama, debuting Thursday on NBC.

On Comedy

How Brian Regan, Connoisseur of Clean Jokes, Became a Comic’s Comic

Mr. Regan has been uncool so long that he’s become kind of cool. Now he’s performing in Comedy Central’s first live special on Saturday.

‘Heroes Reborn’: Should You Watch It?

Weighing the pros and cons of the superhero drama, which premieres Thursday on NBC.

Kardashian Sisters Off to Big Start With Their Own Web Channels

Internet channels offered by Whalerock Industries for Kim Kardashian West, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner have signed up more than a million fans since Sept. 14.

Brian Williams Back on Air After 7 Months

Brian Williams, removed as anchor of NBC’s “Nightly News” in February, led MSNBC’s coverage of the pope’s arrival in America.

Francis in America

Jim Gaffigan on Performing Stand-Up for Pope Francis

“What am I going to do? Am I going to talk about doughnuts while the pope’s sitting there?”

Should You Watch Fox’s ‘Rosewood’?

Weighing the pros and cons of the new drama, starting Wednesday on Fox.

‘Empire’ Returns for Its Second Season, Still Juicy With Melodrama

Cookie’s got clout, and she shows it in the season opener of this nighttime soap opera, Wednesday on Fox.

HBO, Longtime Emmy Favorite, Reigns Supreme

New rules and openings in major categories help explain the premium cable network’s dominance as it won heavily for “Game of Thrones” and “Veep.”

Emmy Awards Audience Drops to New Low

Just 11.9 million viewers tuned in to Fox Sunday night as the Emmy Awards went up against the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks on NBC.

Should You Watch Fox’s ‘Scream Queens’?

Weighing the pros and cons of the new horror comedy, premiering Tuesday on Fox.

Should You Watch ABC’s ‘The Muppets’?

Weighing the pros and cons of the new sitcom, which premieres Tuesday.

30 New Fall TV Shows in 3 Minutes

It’s fall premiere season, and there’s more TV than ever. Here’s a quick survey of what’s new out there.

Current Series Recaps
ArtsBeat
‘Empire’ Season 2 Premiere Recap: Gorilla Suits, Lesbian Financiers and Chris Rock

“Empire” picks up right where it left off, full of whiplash plotting and dizzying turns.

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‘Scream Queens’ Series Premiere Recap: Funny or Scary?

How young do you have to be to find “Scream Queens” fun?

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‘Blindspot’ Series Premiere Recap: The Show Rests on Jaimie Alexander’s Heavily Tattooed Back

Is the whole premise of the show preposterous? Yes, but the lead actress sells it.

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‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Recap: Wake Up, Travis

The military occupation intensified and people started disappearing on Sunday.

ArtsBeat
‘Masters of Sex’ Recap: The Romantic Moment That’s Not

Logan shows up on Gini’s doorstep.

Ask a Show Runner: Submit Questions for Kenya Barris of ‘Black-ish’

Mr. Barris is answering questions from Times readers this week.

11 Memorable Emmy Moments

HBO cleaned up, Jon Hamm finally won and Viola Davis made history at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night.

Fall 2015 TV Schedule

Here is a look at what shows will be where come mid-September.

Review: ABC’s ‘Blood & Oil,’ Washing Away the Past

In this new drama, a couple head to North Dakota to start a laundry and are met instead with boomtown prices and politics.

Multimedia
Excerpt: ‘Heroes Reborn’

The new NBC series is a sequel to “Heroes,” which ran from 2006-2010.

Excerpt: ‘The Player’

The new NBC show stars Wesley Snipes and Philip Winchester.

Highlights From the 2015 Emmy Awards

Best moments from the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, California.

Emmys 2015: Tracy Morgan Returns

The comedian returned to the Emmys 15 months after his serious automobile accident.

Emmys 2015: Uzo Aduba

Ms. Aduba won best supporting actress in a comedy for “Orange Is the New Black.”

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