What To Watch Sunday: Animal Control And Fox ‘Toons Return, MTV VMAs, And More

Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot.

On TV this Sunday: “Animal Control” and “The Simpsons” are back, Snoop Dogg hosts the MTV Video Music Awards, and “President Curtis” wraps his first year in office.

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Showtimes for September 27, 2026

Kill. Bury. Print.

The true-crime documentary follows an Oklahoma newspaper whose investigation into alleged local corruption leads to a chilling secret recording.

Saturday Night Live UK

Amelia Dimoldenberg hosts; Rachel Chinouriri performs.

America’s Funniest Home Videos

Season 37 premiere: Summer sizzles into disaster with pool, boat, and BBQ fails, plus kid-fueled chaos.

MTV Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift receives the inaugural VMA Artist Director Honors and debuts her new music video for “Patient Zero”; Madonna, RAYE, Sienna Spiro, Shaboozey, Gunna, Yung Lean, and more perform; Snoop Dogg hosts.

The Marlow Murder Club

As Judith and Suzie work with the police to find the killer, tensions rise among Becks’ friends in the house.

The Simpsons

Season 38 premiere: Marge hopes to save Springfield Elementary by inviting a reclusive British children’s author (voiced by Emma Thompson) to appear at the school’s book fair, but Homer botches his assignment of picking the author up at the airport.

You’ve Gotta Help Me

When Meredith and her husband go to have dinner with their neighbor on the next farm over, he introduces them to his visiting niece. But as the evening progresses, Meredith begins to suspect that this young woman isn’t his niece, but his captive; Nicole Dionne and Mary Healy star.

Animal Control

Season 5 premiere: Frank leads the team in a work stoppage, but abandons his cause for the ultimate call — recovering the Seahawks’ missing mascot.

American Hostage

When a report from WIBC sends Tony into a deadly spiral, Fred is forced to embrace the role of hostage negotiator to prolong Dick’s life.

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam

After following Saddam’s warning, John returns from Najaf with the realization that the real threat is Iran. Now he must convince The White House.

Lanterns

An important piece of someone’s back story is revealed, and another someone shows up just when we least expect them to.

Marble Hall Murders

The murderer in Corfu claims another victim; Eliot’s condition worsens, and Susan unexpectedly finds herself a suspect in a murder case.

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th

Luann takes center stage at her Halloween bash; Gizelle grows increasingly annoyed by Luann’s need for the spotlight.

Universal Basic Guys

Season 3 premiere: Mark and Hank’s mom returns to Glantontown; Tammy pursues a new painting hobby.

Big Brother

The final three houseguests begin the last Head of Household competition. 

Grimsburg

Season 3 premiere: In this apocalyptic parody, a ruggedly handsome, well-dressed stranger passes through Grimsburg and infects the town with a Zaddy virus.

A Tale of Two Cities

As Lucie builds a new life for her father in London, Sydney and Charles face off for her affection; after a battle in the streets of Paris, vengeful Thérèse makes a discovery in La Bastille.

Trespasses

Cushla’s relationship with Michael deepens, despite growing tensions at home and school; Gina’s drinking worsens, and family pressure mounts.

Youth

At the Frankfurt Book Fair, Alex tries to keep Ruari occupied while being bombarded by the viral success of Malcom’s self-published novel.

President Curtis

Season 1 finale: When a murderous American legend resurfaces, Curtis once again rises to the challenge — but doing so proves to be the ultimate test of his public image.