THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 (ALL TIMES ET)
Please note:
The special 2021 MTV VMAS will air Sunday, September 12 (8:00-
11:00pm ET)
The season finale of BURDEN OF TRUTH, “Standing By Peaceful
Water,” will air Friday, September 17 (8:00-9:00pm ET)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
SPECIAL
“2021 MTV VMAs” — (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
THE ICONIC VMAS LIVE FROM THE BARCLAYS CENTER – The 2021 show will feature
epic performances from the biggest names in music and bring fans together from across the
globe to celebrate the return of live entertainment. Stars scheduled to appear include Chloe
Bailey, Shawn Mendes, Doja Cat, Twenty One Pilots, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Camila
Cabello, Lorde and Machine Gun Kelly. The 2021 VMAs are executive produced by Bruce
Gilmer and Jesse Ignjatovic, co-founder of Den of Thieves. Original airdate 9/12/2021.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
“Free Your Mind” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
AND THE REST WILL FOLLOW – Liz (Jeanine Mason) needs Rosa’s (Amber Midthunder)
help. Maria (Heather Hemmens) learns what Jones (Nathan Dean) wants from her. Meanwhile,
Michael (Michael Vlamis) and Alex (Tyler Blackburn) team up to help save Max. Also starring
Lily Cowles and Michael Trevino. The episode was directed by Ben Hernandez Bray and written
by Ashley Charbonnet & Joel Thompson (308). Original Airdate 9/13/2021.
PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“Deep Fake Penn” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)
WILL PENN & TELLER BE FOOLED THIS WEEK? — Aspiring magicians are invited to
perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to
see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins
the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in
Las Vegas. The live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as
they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Boris Wild,
Ramo & Alegria, Jonio and Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your
Mother”) serves as host (#710). Original airdate 10/5/2020.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
DC’S STARGIRL
“Summer School: Chapter Six” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, V) (HDTV)
THE NEW INJUSTICE SOCIETY MAKES THEIR MOVE — Cindy (Meg DeLacy) and her
new team make their move against the JSA leading to an epic showdown. Brec Bassinger, Luke
Wilson, Amy Smart, Yvette Monreal, Cameron Gellman, Anjelika Washington, Trae Romano
and Hunter Sansone also star. Walter Garcia directed the episode written by Paula Sevenbergen
(#206). Original airdate 9/14/2021. Every episode of DC’S STARGIRL will be available to
stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a
subscription, log-in or authentication required.
SUPERGIRL
“Mxy in the Middle” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV- PG, LV) (HDTV)
THOMAS LENNON RETURNS AS MR. MXYZPTLK – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and team
must stop Nyxly (Peta Sergeant) from vanquishing a familiar face from Supergirl’s past – Mr.
Mxyzptlk (guest star Thomas Lennon). Mxy returns and explains Nyxly’s dark history to the
super team in the best way he knows how – in song form. Meanwhile, Lena (Katie McGrath)
visits her mother’s birthplace in Ireland, eager to dig into her past but is shocked by the small
town’s icy reception towards her. The episode was directed by Glen Winter with story by Rob
Wright and teleplay by Elle Lipson & Chandler Smidt (#611). Original airdate 9/14/2021.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
RIVERDALE
“Chapter Ninety-Two: Band of Brothers” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14,
DLV) (HDTV)
GHOSTS FROM ARCHIE’S PAST — After hearing some unexpected news about his former
commanding officer, Archie (KJ Apa) opens up to Uncle Frank (guest star Ryan Robbins) about
his time in the Army. Veronica (Camila Mendes) comes up with a clever way to raise funds
after Chad (guest star Chris Mason) calls the SEC on her. Finally, Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch)
and Kevin (Casey Cott) attempt to take control of the ministry, and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) goes
on an apology tour. Lili Reinhart, Mädchen Amick, Mark Consuelos, Charles Melton and Erinn
Westbrook also star. Robin Givens directed the episode written by Janine Salinas Schoenberg
(#516). Original airdate 9/15/2021.
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Gary Anthony Williams 6” — (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (TV-14, D) (HDTV)
SOUNDS LIKE COMEDY — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles,
Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Gary Anthony Williams, put their
comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only
by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little
information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of
scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points
to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine
Dowd (#801). Original airdate 7/20/2020.
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Cedric the Entertainer 2” — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
ALWAYS ENTERTAINING — WITH GUEST STAR APPEARANCE BY CEDRIC THE
ENTERTAINER (“THE NEIGHBORHOOD”) — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast
members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Gary
Anthony Williams, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv
games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four
performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict
different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of
improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end
of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#707). Original airdate 5/11/2020.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
CORONER
“Back to the Future” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DV) (HDTV)
WITCH WAY TO GO – After a gruesome discovery at a body farm, Jenny (Serinda Swan) and
Donovan (Roger Cross) unearth a small town’s tragic secrets. Meanwhile, Gordon (Nicholas
Campbell) continues to court a mysterious woman and River (Kiley May) finds an admirer.
Elizabeth Farrer and Gloria Kim directed the episode written by Noelle Carbone and Leah
Cameron (#305). Original airdate 9/16/2021. Every episode of CORONER will be available to
stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a
subscription, log-in or authentication required.
THE OUTPOST
“Something to Live For” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, V) (HDTV)
A GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE – Talon (Jessica Green) and Luna (Maeve Courtier-Lilley)
return to a familiar tomb. Janzo (Anand Desai-Barochia) and Wren (Izuka Foyle) find
themselves in a precarious position. Meanwhile, Zed (Reece Ritchie), Munt (Adam Johnson)
and Nedra (guest star Tamara Radovanović) must play a deadly game against the gods. The
episode was written by Jason Faller & Kynan Griffin and directed by Milan Konjević (#3B10).
Original airdate 9/16/2021.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
SEASON FINALE
BURDEN OF TRUTH
“Standing By Peaceful Water” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
BILLY GETS UNEXPECTED HELP FROM A SURPRISING SOURCE – With her legal career
seemingly over, Joanna (Kristin Kreuk) begins to chart a new path for the future. Billy (Peter
Mooney) gets some unexpected help in his pursuit of a new client. With Dee’s legal case at a
dead end, Luna (Star Slade) is unsure where to turn. The episode was directed by Michelle
Latimer and written by Brad Simpson (#408). Original airdate 9/17/2021.
DYNASTY
“Everything Looks Wonderful, Joseph” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG)
(HDTV)
IF ONLY – Someone from Dominique’s (Michael Michele) past returns, and Jeff (Sam
Adegoke) wants answers. Blake (Grant Show) takes Amanda (Eliza Bennett) under his wing,
but she has other ideas, and he has other motives. Sam (Rafael de la Fuente) and Culhane
(Robert C. Riley) divulge a secret to the Carringtons. Meanwhile, as Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies)
and Liam (Adam Huber) think about what to do with their struggles, Fallon takes an unexpected
journey. The episode was written by Libby Wells and directed by Brandon Lott. (#419).
Original airdate 9/17/2021.
