Weekend Preview: ‘Kidding’ And ‘You’ Debut, While ‘Shameless’ And ‘The Deuce’ Return

Technically, fall doesn’t arrive until September 22, but Fall TV has certainly arrived as of this weekend. Two highly anticipated debuts are here, along with the return of one beloved and one critically acclaimed series. Jim Carrey will take up a Mr. Rogers-esque role in Showtime’s Kidding, which sparkles during moments but hasn’t yet found an overall balance. And there’s Lifetime’s You, the season’s first compulsively watchable show. On the returning side, HBO’s The Deuce pushes toward a woman-fronted revolution while the Shameless Gallagher family continues their messy relatability in season nine. Here are more plentiful listings than we’ve seen in months.

Stand Up To Cancer (Friday, CBS, ABC, NBC & FOX 8:00 p.m.) — The weekend begins on a somber note with four networks coming together for a fundraising special to support cancer research and treatments. Stevie Wonder and Charlie Wilson shall perform.

What Would You Do (Friday, ABC 9:00 p.m.) — Student athletes run into trouble for kneeling during the National anthem. This leads to friction at both the New York and Kentucky-based settings for this episode.

Wynonna Earp (Friday, SyFy 9:00 p.m.) — Date night arrives in Purgatory, which leads to fighting demons as well as dressing up and hitting the sauce.

Killjoys (Friday, SYFY 10:00 p.m.) — Pillaging will happen when an awkward homecoming turns deadly, while Dutch and Zeph risk it all for science.

Kevin Hart: The Next Level (Friday, Comedy Central 11:00 p.m.) — Marvin Hunter takes the stage in season 2 as Hart’s comedy evenings hit full swing.

Rel (Sunday FOX, 8:00 p.m.) — This series premiere features a recently divorced dad looking for a fresh start on Chicago’s west side while grabbing help from his best pal, brother, and father.

Power (Sunday, Starz 8:00 p.m.) — The love story between Power’s Ghost and Angela may come to an end over a glass of wine, oddly enough.

Fear The Walking Dead (Sunday, AMC 9:00 p.m.) — Everyone ends up in danger after the group attempts to aid a stranger, possibly by the hand of Luciana. Meanwhile Strand and Dorie find themselves marooned.

Shameless (Sunday, Showtime 9:00 p.m.) — Frank’s shenanigans actually threaten the health of others, and Fiona may regret bailing Ian out of jail as his Gay Jesus persona gets out of hand. Meanwhile, Lip’s still taking care of everyone else but himself.

The Deuce (Sunday, HBO 9:00 p.m.) — The events in Times Square see a time jump to 1977, where Candy’s riding high and Vincent now runs a mob-backed disco, among many other enterprises. Also, Frank steals a ton of cash.

Ballers (Sunday, HBO 10:00 p.m.) — Spencer’s still working on elevating the SportsX TV brand while Joe fields a new offer, and Julie tells Charles that he needs more flair.

Kidding (Sunday, Showtime 10:00 p.m.) — Jim Carrey stars as Jeff Pickles, star of children’s show Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time, while discussing death with his audience. However, his executive producer firmly believes that the Mr. Pickles persona and Jeff should remain separate.

You (Sunday, Lifetime 10:00 p.m.) — This series debut introduces Joe, who trips into social media rabbit holes as he falls for Beck. Although the two have potential for real love, her ex is apparently still in the picture.

Insecure (Sunday, HBO 10:30 p.m.) — A weekend girls’ trip intends to celebrate Tiffany, but Molly’s work obsession threatens to ruin the fun for all.