This week, catch Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke in The Girlfriend, plus other exciting shows.
Welcome to What’s On, our curated list of top TV picks for the week of Sunday, September 7 to Saturday, September 13. All times listed are Eastern.
The biggies
Task (HBO, Sunday, 9 p.m.)
From the mind of Mare Of Easttown creator Brad Inglesby, HBO introduces a gripping new drama featuring Mark Ruffalo as a determined FBI agent in Pennsylvania. He leads a skilled team tasked with solving a series of home invasions, which brings them head-to-head with a criminal mastermind played by Tom Pelphrey of Ozark fame. The ensemble cast includes Martha Plimpton, Fabien Frankel, Thuso Mbedu, and Alison Oliver. Expect weekly recaps from The A.V. Club.
Only Murders In The Building (Hulu, Tuesday, 12:01 a.m.)
In the fifth season of this beloved series, the trio at The Arconia—Oliver (Martin Short), Mabel (Selena Gomez), and Charles (Steve Martin)—investigate the mysterious death of their doorman. This season’s suspects range from billionaires and Staten Island mobsters to a peculiar robot. Big names like Christoph Waltz and Renée Zellweger make guest appearances. Tune in for The A.V. Club‘s review on Monday.
Also airing
The Girlfriend (Prime Video, Wednesday, 3:01 a.m.)
Robin Wright not only stars but also directs several episodes of The Girlfriend, portraying a wealthy woman consumed by paranoia over her son’s new girlfriend, Cherry (Olivia Cooke). She suspects Cherry of being a gold digger. Catch The A.V. Club‘s review when it drops on Monday.
Helluva Boss (Prime Video, Wednesday, 3:01 a.m.)
Set in the same universe as Hazbin Hotel, Vivienne Medrano’s latest animated comedy follows the antics of assassination agency workers who use an ancient book to bridge the gap between Hell and the human world.
Can’t miss recaps
Alien: Earth (FX, Tuesday, 9 p.m.)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+, Thursday, 3 a.m., season three finale)
Peacemaker (HBO Max, Thursday, 9 p.m.)
Arriving now
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (AMC, Sunday, 9 p.m., season three premiere)
Beauty In Black (Netflix, Thursday, 3:01 a.m., season two, part one)
Ending soon
Irish Blood (Acorn TV, Monday, 3:01 a.m., season one finale)
Foundation (Apple TV+, Friday, 12:01 a.m., season three finale)
