Q: What has happened to "Outlander"? It's been a long time since the last new episode.
It's been so long that impatient fans have come up with a name for the long period since the end of season 2: The Droughtlander. However, the drought ends Sunday, Sept. 10, when the show returns on Starz.
Escaping Polygamy, on A&E
Jessica and Kollene try to help Suzette retrieve her daughter, Rosie, but Rosie's manipulative and potentially violent sister-wife watches her every move in this new episode. Also, Jessica speaks out against polygamy before the Utah legislature.
Late Laughs for the week of August 20 - 26, 2017
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
On Friday, Sean Spicer resigned as White House press secretary. He wanted to spend more time not answering his family's questions.
Spicer quit on Friday because Trump appointed a new communications director, former hedge fund manager and lawyer Anthony Scaramucci. Of course, when it comes to Scaramucci, there's only one question everybody's asking: "Scaramouche! Scaramouche! Will you do the fandango?"
Dice, on Showtime
When Dice (Andrew Dice Clay) is cursed by an old Rabbi, he finds out what his life would have been like if "The Diceman" never existed in this season premiere. Dice tries to win over Carmen (Natasha Leggero), but she doesn't recognize him anymore.
'Suits' up: Legal drama enjoys ratings boost this season
Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle star in "Suits"
Summer TV schedules may be flooded with lighthearted comedy and frivolous reality TV shows, but one series is proving there's still a place for legal drama in prime time.
New Releases for the week of August 20-26
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
After saving the galaxy from the villainous Ronan, the Guardians of the Galaxy -- Peter Quill (Pratt), Gamora (Saldana), Drax (Bautista), Rocket (Cooper) and Baby Groot (Diesel) -- are thrown back into cosmic action when they crash land on a planet after their ship is attacked by drones. There, Quill's mysterious father, Ego (Russell), makes contact and offers Quill the truth of his heritage. Ego reveals that he is a god-like being of incredible power and that his son holds within him the power to alter the shape of the entire cosmos.
Director: James Gunn. Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Kurt Russell, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff. 2017. 136 min. Action.
Kill Switch
When Earth's fossil fuels are exhausted, a major corporation called Alterplex builds a massive tower capable of tapping into the limitless energy of a mirror universe called "The Echo." When bizarre anomalies begin to occur on a global scale, astronaut Will Porter (Stevens) is recruited by Alterplex to travel through a portal, where he must activate a device designed to stabilize the connection between the two Earths and save both realities. However, after teaming up with Abigail (Marlohe) and Michael (Gernandt), two Alterplex employees, he begins to realize that his mission isn't exactly what he was led to believe.
Director: Tim Smit. Stars: Dan Stevens, Tygo Gernandt, Bérénice Marlohe, Mike Reus, Bas Keijzer, Gijs Scholten van Aschat, Charity Wakefield. 2017. 91 min. Sci-Fi.
Scales: Mermaids Are Real
Not long before her 12th birthday, Siren Phillips (Perry) learns a shocking truth: that she is far from an ordinary girl and will turn into a mermaid on her birthday. While she says her goodbyes to her friends, including a cute new boy at school (Grazer), a sinister group of mermaid hunters finds her trail and becomes committed to catching her before she makes her final transition to life in the sea.
Director: Kevan Peterson. Stars: Emmy Perry, Jack Dylan Grazer, Morgan Fairchild, Elisabeth Röhm, Nikki Hahn, Kimberly Hidalgo, Stephen Snedden. 2017. 92 min. Fantasy.
Fire up the engines: 'The Great Food Truck Race' is at the starting line
Tyler Florence hosts "The Great Food Truck Race"
Do you know what I love? Food trucks. They're not just old converted buses selling french fries and burgers any more (not that there's anything wrong with those!), but rather full-fledged mobile restaurants that sell everything from simple street food to high-end foodie fare.
Back to the P.D.: Jon Seda rejoins the cast of 'Chicago P.D.'
Jon Seda returns to "Chicago P.D."
Back to the P.D.: The Windy City's emergency services may be experiencing a bit of a shakeup right now, but trust Jon Seda ("Treme") to land on his feet. With roughly a month before "Chicago P.D.'s" fifth season premieres Wednesday, Sept. 27, the NBC drama welcomes back an old face.
Halt and Catch Fire, on AMC
Joe (Lee Pace), Cameron (Mackenzie Davis), Gordon (Scoot McNairy), and Donna (Kerry Bishé) enter the early days of the internet and web browsers as the fourth season of “Halt and Catch Fire” kicks off. They ponder their futures, both professionally and personally.
Recaps for the week of August 14 - 18
Nancy Lee Grahn stars in "General Hospital"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Bill devises a plan to make sure that he will obtain the Spectra building. Quinn's problems surrounding Sheila grow rapidly and are much worse than she previously thought. Sally makes one last plea to CJ to allow her one more collection to prove that Spectra Fashions will be a success. Eric and Quinn disagree entirely about what to do about Sheila's condition, which was brought on by Quinn. Though Steffy is on board with Bill's plan, she warns him that Liam may push back. Eric's ultimatum to Sheila forces her to go to extreme measures to get him to reconsider. Soon Eric gets the help of an old friend, James Warwick, to help him with Sheila. Sally appeals to Liam's emotional side during an interview by explaining why she plans to carry on the Spectra business. Brooke questions Eric's decision to help Sheila. Wyatt takes his relationship with Katie to the next level.
Days of Our Lives
Marlena pleads with John for help. Brady makes a startling discovery in Eric's room. Meanwhile, Eric interrupts Hattie and Bonnie's party. Sonny recalls a memory from the night Deimos was murdered. Kayla is shocked when Tripp apologizes for everything he's done. Abe confronts Theo about breaking the law for the DiMeras. Steve talks to Roman about how Joey needs to atone for killing Ava. Rafe and Hope make a stunning arrest. Claire sees a photo on her tablet that upsets her. Kayla tells Joey not to turn himself in for killing Ava. Lani tells JJ about the decision she made. Chloe speaks to Brady about his drinking. Bonnie is drawn to Lucas. Adrienne tries to convince everyone at the prison that she isn't Bonnie. Hattie poses as Marlena and tries to win over Roman. Brady and Nicole have a confrontation. Chloe wonders if Eric still holds a candle for Nicole. Chad and Sonny's futures are decided. John punches Roman.
General Hospital
Finn receives some terrible news. Dante gets the sense that he's been duped. Monica has a day that goes from bad to much worse. Dante has some questions for Nelle. Joss has a date with Oscar. Griffin has a surprise for Ava. Liz ends up putting her life on hold. Obrecht is consumed by her curiosity. Finn appreciates Curtis. Obrecht's gloating backfires on her. Nathan catches Amy up. Felicia's curiosity is piqued. Kiki offers up some advice. Liz has encouraging words for Griffin. Nina issues a list of demands.
The Young and the Restless
Nikki tells Victor she's moved out of the ranch and into a hotel. Victor tells Nikki that she and Nick will come to regret crossing him. Victor soon admits to Abby that he and Nikki have separated. Dina prepares for her first day at Jabot. When Dina arrives and tries to work out of Jack's office, Jack tells her he needs his privacy and to use her own office. Jack tells Dina that he and Nikki have taken their relationship to the next level. Billy gets mad when Benjamin makes a crack about Phyllis. Cane tries to make things right with Charlie. Lily tells Cane to give the kids more time. Later, Cane is shocked when he comes home to find Reed and Mattie making out on the couch. Lily accuses Hilary of stealing her commercial and ruining her marriage. Billy tells Victor that Victoria us considering accepting a loan from Benjamin and they agree to confront her about it. Billy and Victoria are enraged when they receive news that Jack is raising their rent.