Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Wednesday, September 14. All times are Eastern.
Top picks
South Park (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.): What’s the equivalent of “Dirty 30” for when something turns 20? According to Deadline, this season premiere (titled “Member Berries”) will “reboot the National Anthem” with the help of “an American Icon.” Dan Caffrey once tried to reboot the National Anthem. It didn’t work out. That’s why he writes South Park reviews.
Documentary Now! (IFC, 10 p.m.): Documentary Now! is back, which means Helen Mirren is back! Everyone cheer! After a solid first season, Documentary Now! returns tonight to keep the good mockumentary times rolling. Tonight’s season premiere, “The Bunker,” is a tale of perfect timing: It’s all about politics, baby. Although, in this instance, the “politics” in question are actually a parody of politics from 1993, specifically the 1993 political documentary The War Room. So, you know, still Clinton stuff. We know, we know: We had Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya at “Helen Mirren.”
Blindspot (NBC, 10 p.m.): Blindspot’s back, all right! No, the characters on Blindspot probably wouldn’t appreciate us getting our Backstreet on with the show’s title, but on the other hand: Maybe some of us don’t appreciate a certain FBI agent’s angst when it comes to Jane Doe. Just saying. It’s a new season though, Blindspot, which means it’s time for some new beginnings. So, what are you bringing to the table for your season-two premiere, show? “After escaping from CIA custody, the team recaptures Jane (Jaimie Alexander) and convinces her to become a triple agent within her old terrorist organization where she unlocks some major secrets from her past, while recent betrayals from both sides threaten to tear her and the team apart for good.” Great. That sounds both uncomplicated and like it will end very well. Your friendly neighborhood What’s On Tonight contributor is still on board. Oh, and so is Archie Panjabi. Yay! (Dylan Baker guest stars, so just when you thought those Good Wife behind-the-scenes theories were over…)
Premieres and finales
The Million Dollar Duck (Animal Planet, 9 p.m.): You need a real documentary in your life? Coincidentally, Animal Planet has you covered tonight. The Million Dollar Duck “follows six wildlife artists from different walks of life as they vie to win the Federal Duck Stamp Contest, the only art competition of its kind sponsored by the U.S. government.” There’s probably no Helen Mirren involved in this actual documentary, but honestly, it sounds kind of interesting. That’s why we’re filling you in, you know?
The Real Housewives Of New York City (Bravo, 9 p.m.): This is it. This is part three of the reunion. This is how it all ends. Right? There aren’t more parts, are there? When does it end? How much longer can these women reunite?!?
Sing It On (Pop, 9 p.m.): Sing It On ends its second season with “Finals!” No, we’re not making this up. We can’t believe we missed “Regionals!” though.