Weekend Preview: ‘American Idol’ And ‘Timeless’ Return From The Dead

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American Idol (Sunday, ABC 8:00 p.m.) — The grandfather of all singing competition has clawed its way out of the grave and is back with a new panel of judges but the same Ryan Seacrest. The first part of the season is always the best as the team travels from city to city looking for talent and finds the best and hilarious worst that the country has to offer.

Once Upon A Time (Friday, ABC 8:00 p.m.) — Instead of being crowned queen, Tiana tangles with Doctor Facilier and ends up hunting a crocodile in the bayou (yes, of course, fairytale land has a bayou). Back in the “real world,” Rogers and Weaver investigate the Blind Witch, which leads them to some shocking information about the Coven.

Blindspot (Friday, NBC 8:00 p.m.) — Patterson quickly realizes that nothing is what it seems when she investigates a tattoo that results in a horrible accident.

Macgyver (Friday, CBS 8:00 p.m.) — Mac, Jack, and Riley follow a kidnapped mob boss turned informant to Chernobyl to gather incrimination evidence for the CIA.

MasterChef Junior (Friday, Fox 8:00 p.m.) — The first mystery box test of the season awaits our tiny chefs. They will also have to prove their mastery of the fruit tart.

Jane The Virgin (Friday, The CW 9:00 p.m.) — Petra continues to try to prove her innocence while Rafael and Jane reveal their relationship status to their families. Things continue to be tense with Xo and Rogelio.

Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Friday, ABC 9:00 p.m.) — Coulson finally reveals the deal that he made with Ghost Rider, which will impact the entire S.H.I.E.L.D. team. Is the fan favorite headed for the end of the line

Hawaii 5-0 (Friday, CBS 9:00 p.m.) — Adam’s attempt to take down a crime ring go awry when the deadly chlorine gas that he uses to bait big fish falls into the wrong hands. Is Jessie to blame

Taken (Friday, NBC 9:00 p.m.) — A senator’s wife goes missing and the team has to find out if this was a foreign threat or something a little closer to home.

Planet Earth: Blue Planet II (Saturday, BBC America 9:00 p.m.) — Most of the ocean is unexplored, which makes the stuff that scientists have actually uncovered even more terrifying. If these monster fish are the ones that we’ve found, what else is lurking in the deep Even with the comforting voice of David Attenborough narrating every frame, you’ll still feel a bit of a chill down your spine.

Fear Factor (Sunday, MTV 7:00 p.m.) — Parents and kids take a “road trip from hell.”

Counterpart (Sunday, Starz 8:00 p.m.) — The aftermath of the Indigo school discovering takes a toll on the whole team.

Our Cartoon President (Sunday, Showtime 8:00 p.m.) — Melania rolls her eyes, sending Trump on the offensive against the media.

The Walking Dead (Sunday, AMC 9:00 p.m.) — Daryl finds himself in bad company at the Hilltop and Maggie is forced to make a difficult decision.

Ash Vs. Evil Dead (Sunday, Starz 9:00 p.m.) — Ash struggles to deal with the new threat while also adjusting to life as a dead beating dad.

Here And Now (Sunday, HBO 9:00 p.m.) — Farid and Ramon clash over the difference between personal and professional perspectives. Ashley and Malcolm get to know the parents of Hailey’s classmates.

Homeland (Sunday, Showtime 9:00 p.m.) — While Keane makes a desperate plea, Carrie sets a plan in motion. Saul keeps it all together.

The Chi (Sunday, Showtime 10:00 p.m.) — Brandon tries to reconcile with Jerrika. Emmett weighs Jada’s offer.

Timeless (Sunday, NBC 10:00 p.m.) — Despite facing cancellation last season, Timeless is back, and it’s still a lot of fun. The team heads back to WWI to rescue Lucy from Rittenhouse and discover that she has recruited Marie Curie.

Deception (Sunday, ABC 10:00 p.m.) — A disgraced magician uses his skills to help the FBI. Yes, this is 100% a real show.

Last Week Tonight: (Sunday, HBO 11:00 p.m.) — It’s safe to say that there has been plenty happening in the news this week to fill up Oliver’s show, but honestly you could say that about every week lately.