Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Friday, September 19, and Saturday, September 20. All times are Eastern.
Top pick
On The Run: Beyoncé and Jay Z (HBO, 9 p.m., Saturday): If the VMAs were any indication, this HBO presentation of Beyoncé and Jay Z’s On The Run Tour will likely be the must-watch, must-tweet event of the weekend. During the almost three-hour concert, Mr. and Mrs. Carter perform over 40 songs and share personal and cinematic videos. The special was filmed in Paris where the duo’s sold-out stadium tour wrapped up with a surprise appearance from Nicki Minaji (to duet with Bey on “Flawless”). The concert likely won’t stop rumors that Beyoncé and Jay Z are alternately getting a divorce, having a second baby, and/or recording another album, but it will be a solid chunk of entertainment from two musical legends. Go ahead and cancel your Saturday night plans, we won’t blame you.
Also noted
Tim & Eric’s Bedtime Stories (Adult Swim, 12:15 a.m., Friday): Tim Heidecker & Eric Wareheim—who recently chatted with The A.V. Club—debut a brand new horror-comedy anthology show. In his pre-air review, Erik Adams found Bedtime Stories disgusting and confusing in the best way possible.
The Knick (Cinemax, 10 p.m., Friday): Each week Brandon Nowalk dissects The Knick with the kind of skill and precision that would have been useful in a turn-of-the-century hospital. This week Thackery and Bertie test a new operating-room procedure.
The Roosevelts (PBS, 8 p.m., Saturday): After focusing on WWII in its penultimate segment on Friday, Ken Burns’ 14 hour documentary reaches its conclusion on Saturday. Burns ends his study of an American political dynasty by detailing the years 1944-1962. Spoiler alert: FBR wins a fourth term but dies in office; the allies win WWII; and Eleanor becomes a civil rights activist.
Regular coverage
Doctor Who (BBC America, 9 p.m., Saturday)