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New clues: ‘The Irrational’ takes an unexpected approach to investigating crime

By Sarah Passingham

Some investigators just have the knack when it comes to seeing the missing piece in confounding investigations.

In “The Irrational,” a brand-new crime procedural premiering Monday, Sept. 25, on NBC, Prof. Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin, “The Flash”) is pulled from the world of academia to lend his highly sought-after expertise to virtually unsolvable cases.

“The Irrational” is based on the popular book “Predictably Irrational” by author Dan Ariely, about the theories behind decision-making and rational thought. The series drops Mercer into active investigations in dire need of a fresh perspective. With law enforcement and investigators at a loss for tying suspects and motives to shocking crimes, the professor joins the team to lead them down his unique path of discovery.

In its series description,

NBC notes that Mercer’s “insight and unconventional approach to understanding human behavior lead him and the team on a series of intense, unexpected journeys to solve illogical puzzles and perplexing mysteries.”

In the official trailer for the series, Mercer is seen very much at home at the front of a lecture hall, teaching one of his psychology intro courses before he meets a little bit of resistance when he encounters law enforcement. An investigator asks him if he’s the “science guy,” leading Mercer to quip, “That’s Bill Nye. I’m actually the behavioral sciences guy.” His sense of humor shows itself again when his theoretical approaches are gently questioned before he remarks, “Gravity was just a theory at one point.”

What are the methods behind Mercer’s breakthrough analysis of these high-profile, dead-end cases? Well, the trailer gives a glimpse into

the theories he uses to shed light on where investigative trails have gone cold. Mercer shoots off a few choice $10 phrases like “predictable irrationality,” “paradoxical persuasion,” “attentional blindness” and “bereavement sex” as some of the things knocking around his head as he takes a new look at tough cases.

While Mercer is increasingly pulled away from his academic work as he successfully aids federal investigations, he does make sure to keep two of his best and brightest graduate students in the loop. Molly Kunz (“Chicago Fire”) stars as Phoebe, a protégé of Mercer’s who enthusiastically follows in her professor’s footsteps, both literally and figuratively. Arash DeMaxi (“Partner Track”) is Owen, another one of Mercer’s students who gets pulled into his new side gig.

The new series also stars Maahra Hill (“Delilah”) as

FBI agent Marisa, Mercer’s main contact and partner in these investigations. Travina Springer (“Ms. Marvel”) is Kylie, Mercer’s sister and current roommate. While the pair are close siblings, Kylie is more of a free spirit than Mercer, who uses his own creativity to shake up bureaucracies. Soma Chhaya (“The Breadwinner,” 2017) stars as Jasmine and Ella Cannon (“iZombie”) is Lila.

“The Irrational” debuts following the singing competition series “The Voice” on NBC and joins the new series “Found,” the network’s second new original series premiering this fall. Another procedural, “Found” follows a crisis management team that focuses on finding missing people. With most networks relying on non-scripted series amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, NBC’s new scripted dramas will be some of the fall’s lone non-competition or reality offerings.

Jesse L. Martin in “The Irrational”

A professor is pulled from the world of academia to solve unsolvable cases in “The Irrational,” premiering Monday, Sept. 25, on NBC.

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Sunday

Premier Lacrosse

League

WKBW-7 3 p.m.

The world’s best in lacrosse – dubbed the fastest sport on two feet – gather to take part in the Premier Lacrosse League Cash App Championship, with footage from the event broadcasting live from Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. Teams are yet to be announced.

Krapopolis

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

The series premiere of this animated gem follows a dysfunctional family of humans, gods and monsters who are merely getting by as they run the world’s first cities while trying not to kill each other. Another episode immediately follows.

Big Brother

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 10 p.m.

As endless drama, antics and chores unfold, the challenge keeps heating up. Part game show, part reality television, part popularity contest, these strangers have been cut off from the outside world in order to compete, coexisting in an isolated house.

Van der Valk on Masterpiece WNED-17 WPSU-3 WXXI-21 10 p.m.

Part 2 of “Redemption in Amsterdam” airs, following as Dutch detective Piet Van der Valk (Marc Warren) navigates the case of a troubled teen who has recently been released with a completely new

identity, name and all, who is now suspected of murder.

Monday NFL Football

WKBW-7 7:15 p.m.

Swoop takes on Captain Fear when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., in another exciting game from the 23 / 24 NFL season. Footage from the match will be broadcast live for viewers at home.

Kitchen Nightmares

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

What do you do when your restaurant is at the end of its rope? In this season premiere you call world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay to come in, yell at the top of his lungs, and turn around your inedible establishment so people are willing to eat there.

The Irrational

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 10 p.m.

This series premiere follows world-renowned professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin) as he helps governments, law enforcement and corporations by solving mysteries with his unique understanding and unconventional approach to behavior.

Tuesday

My Big Fat Fabulous Life TLC 9 p.m.

Whitney wants to participate in her dad’s bucket list, but indoor skydiving has a weight limit. Glenn prefers to have his feet on the ground as he tries to build a dollhouse for his new great-granddaughter.

Whitney gets Jessica outside her comfort zone.

The Swarm

WPIX-11 9 p.m.

For viewers who love ecological thrillers about the delicate interconnectedness between mankind and our planet, this nail-biter based on Frank Schatzing’s bestselling novel will leave them rethinking their place (and role) in how the world works.

Frontline

WNED-17 WPSU-3 WXXI-21 10 p.m.

This new episode follows the story of one journalist’s battle to defend free speech in Vladimir Putin’s Russia. With amazing access, it follows Nobel prize-winner Dmitry Muratov as he fights to keep his newspaper open and his reporters safe from harm.

Wednesday

The Real Housewives of Orange County BRAVO 8 p.m.

While these women may enjoy a luxurious lifestyle in one of the wealthiest U.S. enclaves, their lives are far from flawless. Their priorities revolve around extravagance, encompassing plastic surgery, exercise, shopping, socializing, and dining out.

Survivor

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.

If you love “Survivor” but wish there was more of it, the premiere of Season 45 brings with it a new 90-minute format, giving viewers 30 more minutes of viewing pleasure each week as castaways try to survive by outwitting and outlasting their opponents.

Snake Oil

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 9 p.m.

In this new game show contestants are pitched strange products by convincing entrepreneurs — some selling real business ventures, while the others are “snake oil salesmen” whose products are fake. Celebrity advisors help figure out which is which.

The Amazing Race

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9:30 p.m.

If you prefer to watch other people struggle with carry-on items, the premiere of Season 35 will give you plenty to love as teams of two begin their globetrotting in Los Angeles before making stops in India and Europe in pursuit of $1 million.

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Thursday People’s Choice Country Awards

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8 p.m.

Music history in the making, Platinum-selling band Little

Big Town hosts the first annual iteration of this event, celebrating country music with star-studded performances and special guests, airing live from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn. The Golden Bachelor WKBW-7 8 p.m.

In this series premiere spinoff of “The Bachelor,” we meet 72-year-old Gerry Turner, a widower who wants to let love back into his life. He’ll meet age-appropriate women who long for days filled with pickle ball and shopping at Costco. Jesse Palmer hosts.

Buddy Games

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.

Six teams of four friends come together, reliving their glory days as they compete in an assortment of absurd physical and mental challenges in the outdoors, meanwhile bunking together in the same lake house. This week: …Are you ready for prom?

LEGO Masters

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 9 p.m.

Executive producer and host, Will Arnett, is back in the season premiere of this toy-brick building showcase. Teams of two must create projects that meet the parameters of each episode. Lego creative directors Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard judge.

Friday

Secret Celebrity Renovation

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.

The heartwarming nature of this series brings tears to the eyes of everyone and this season finale is no different. Celebrities in sports, music and entertainment look to give surprise home renovations to people who helped guide them to success.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

This new, live episode of “Smackdown,” features some great conversations between WWE superstars. Together, they unleash their mat mayhem, fanning the flames of long-lasting feuds with weekly, two-hour showdowns discussing strong rivalries and fighters.

The 72nd Annual Miss USA Pageant

WPIX-11 8 p.m.

From the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev.: it’s time to meet Miss USA! This 72nd iteration of the pageant will see 2022’s winner — Morgan Romano of North Carolina — returning to crown her successor. The winner goes on to 2023’s Miss Universe contest.

Blue Bloods

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 10 p.m.

Take a seat at the Regan family dinner table — no, really, there’s a spot for you. The first of many viewer-voted (and fan favorite) episodes from this family-focused police drama airs, beginning a slate of classic episodes chosen by fanatics at home.

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Saturday

Hot Dish with Franco FOOD 12 p.m.

Each episode, chef and restaurateur Franco Noriega prepares crowd-pleasing plates full of flavor — plates that reflect both his Peruvian and Italian roots. As he cooks, Noriega shares personal heartfelt stories, finishing dishes with his signature flair.

Premier League Soccer USA 12:30 p.m.

This could be one to remember as Liverpool travels to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London to take on Tottenham Hotspur in English Premier League action. The two have been tight in the standings with Liverpool holding an edge in total goals on the season.

We Need to Talk

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 1 p.m.

Women have been an afterthought in sports for too long and this groundbreaking series features a unique perspective of the sports landscape from some of the most accomplished women in sports including Lesley Visser ,Andrea Kremer, Laila Ali, and more.

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Ever thought you could be a part of Seal Team 6? A new crop of celebrities try putting themselves through tough training regimens and challenges run by seasoned drill sergeants, in the only game show where contestants aren’t eliminated – they just quit. Season 2 of “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” premieres Monday, Sept. 25, on Fox. Clips and extras from the series can be found at fox.com/ special-forces-worlds-toughest-test/

This installment follows the story of one journalist’s battle to defend free speech in Vladimir Putin’s Russia. With amazing access, it follows Nobel prize-winner Dmitry Muratov as he fights to keep his newspaper open and his reporters safe from harm. A new episode of “Frontline” airs Tuesday, Sept. 26, on PBS. Access more “Frontline” documentaries by visiting pbs. org/wgbh/frontline/

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“Loki” - Season 2 (Disney+ — Oct. 6, Season Premiere)

In the aftermath of the shocking Season 1 finale, Loki (Tom Hiddleston) finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. Along with Mobius (Owen Wilson), Hunter B-15 (Wunmi Mosaku) and a team of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous multiverse in search of Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), Judge Renslayer (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), Miss Minutes (Tara Strong) and the truth of what it means to possess free will and glorious purpose.

“Movie: Totally Killer” (Prime Video — Oct. 6, Premiere)

35 years after the shocking murder of three teens, the infamous “Sweet Sixteen Killer” returns on Halloween night to claim a fourth victim. 17-year-old Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) ignores her overprotective mom’s (Julie Bowen) warning and comes face to face with the masked maniac and, on the run for her life, accidentally time travels back to 1987, the year of the original killings. Forced to navigate the unfamiliar and outrageous culture of the 1980s, Jamie teams up with her teen mom (Olivia Holt) to take down the killer once and for all before she’s stuck in the past forever.

Ramsay reclaims fall: ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ returns for Season 8

Superstar chef Gordon Ramsay is adding an old-favorite dish to Fox’s fall menu as “Kitchen Nightmares” returns with its highly anticipated eighth season after a decade-long hiatus. New episodes premiere Monday, Sept. 25, on Fox.

The network is no stranger to Ramsay’s distinct – now practically trademarked – in-your-face, abrupt and (sometimes) devastatingly honest critiques, as Fox is currently home to four other shows hosted by the celebrity chef: “Next Level Chef,” “MasterChef,” “MasterChef Jr.” and “Hell’s Kitchen,” which is slated to return with its 22nd season – dubbed “Hell’s Kitchen: American Dream” – on Thursday, Sept. 28 (also on Fox).

His most popular (and perhaps most quoted) series – “Kitchen Nightmares” – first aired in the U.K. as “Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares” before making its debut on Fox in 2007. The series ran for nearly 100 episodes before concluding in 2014, much to viewers’ dismay.

Later, in 2017, Ramsay told the Daily News: “Yes, it was wrong to pull my own show off air. ... The biggest demand over the last four years is for ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ (to come back).” Hungry fans have been waiting since then for word of the show’s potential return.

Now, with Season 8 around the corner, Fox has shared an updated synopsis for the series: “Chef Gordon Ramsay hits the road to help struggling restaurants all over the United States turn their luck around. Ramsay examines the problems each establishment faces, from unsanitary refrigerators to lazy or inexperienced staff, and searches for resolutions. With help from his team, Ramsay redeco-

Sunday

1:30 p.m. WPSU-3 Roadfood Serbian immigrants bring the now hyper-regional dish of Barberton fried chicken to Barberton, Ohio.

2 p.m. WPSU-3 Lidia’s Kitchen Winter minestrone soup; building a sandwich; Matalota-style mixed fish stew.

2:30 p.m. WPSU-3 America’s Test Kitchen The ultimate caramel-espresso yule log; a review of mini muffin tins.

3 p.m. HIST The Food That Built America Martha Entenmann grows her late husband’s baking company into a national powerhouse.

4 p.m. HIST The Food That Built America Looking at the innovators that invented the first dog treat, the first cat food, and many more.

4:30 p.m. EWTN Savoring Our Faith Fr. Leo travels to Fatima, where three young visionaries reported apparitions.

5 p.m. HIST The Food That Built America Charles Guth buys a bankrupt cola company and goes to war with the supplier who wronged him.

6 p.m. HIST The Food That Built America Ray Kroc is ahead of the competition, but when a chain poaches his executive, Don Smith, it’s war.

7 p.m. FOOD Halloween Wars In the final qualifying round, three teams choose two monsters and meld them into one.

HIST The Food That Built America The new owners identify a rising star within the organization: Dave Thomas.

WXXI-21 Mary Berry’s Country House Secrets Mary heads to Goodwood House, where she meets members of the March family.

8 p.m. FOOD Halloween Wars

Three new teams conjure up displays inspired by “The Exorcist”; the battle between good and evil.

9 p.m. CNN José Andrés & Family in Spain José and his daughters feast on tapas and visit the world-famous El Bulli.

FOOD Halloween Wars In the final qualifying round, three teams choose two monsters and meld them into one.

10 p.m. CNN Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy Feasting on pizza in Naples; finding the freshest mozzarella and the best San Marzano tomatoes.

Monday

4:30 p.m. WNED-17 The Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy Breakfast shrimp; grillades; sugar steak.

5 p.m. FOOD Haunted Gingerbread Showdown The finalists create pieces that celebrate the 35th anniversary of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”

WNED-17 New Scandinavian Cooking The island of Skrova; a salmon dish using whole fish; waffle recipe.

6 p.m. FOOD Halloween Baking Championship John Henson welcomes 12 bakers to the Henson & Sons Carnival.

8 p.m. FOOD Kids Baking Championship Four fan-favorite kid bakers create cemetery fault line cakes inspired by candy bars.

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 Kitchen Nightmares Chef Gordon Ramsay tries to turn around restaurants in crisis.

8:30 p.m. OUT Pardon My Plate

9 p.m. FOOD Halloween Baking Championship The country’s top bakers battle it out to create Halloween’s spookiest and most

irresistible treats.

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4:30 p.m. WNED-17 Pati’s Mexican Table Edam cheese potato galette; tequila and lime flat iron steak tips.

5 p.m. FOOD Chopped An ingredient with a challenging texture; some sticky beans and a peculiar salad are shockers.

WNED-17 The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Cornmeal pound cake with glaze and lemon sugar and cornbread; caring for a cast iron skillet.

6 p.m. FOOD Chopped Alton Brown and his fans curate maniacal baskets for an epic tournament, including a Japanese dish.

7 p.m. FOOD Chopped In the wild conclusion of Alton Brown’s Maniacal Baskets tournament, Alton has a big announcement.

8 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Chef Christian Petroni and actress Kate Flannery recruit chefs Josh Gale and Christian Ortiz.

8:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Scott Conant and Damaris Phillips help contenders Hari Pulapaka and Denis Radovic.

9 p.m. FOOD Bobby’s Triple Threat

10 p.m. FOOD Chopped Chefs with personal connections to Cuba are treated to ingredient baskets filled with Cuban foods. WedneSday

4:30 p.m. WNED-17 Ciao Italia Amalfi-style gnocchi in a heavy cream sauce of asparagus tips and lemon zest.

5 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Chefs can only use 26 ingredients -- one for each letter of the alphabet -- over the two rounds. WNED-17 America’s Test Kitchen Porchetta-style turkey breast; smart ovens; roasted fennel with orange-honey dressing.

6 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four seafood masters make a shellfish feast using sample items from the store.

7 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Three returning DDD chefs who have never tasted victory in Flavortown Market seek redemption.

8 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Guy Fieri invites chef Christian Petroni to help officiate a throwdown between pizza-making pros.

9 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games 10 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Guy Fieri invites three families to show off their home cooking and shopping skills.

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5 p.m. FOOD Halloween Baking Championship The country’s top bakers battle it out to create Halloween’s spookiest and most irresistible treats.

6 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Two chefs first face each other to earn the chance to challenge the program host.

6:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Two chefs first face each other to earn the chance to challenge the program host.

7 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Two chefs first face each other to earn the chance to challenge the program host.

7:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Two chefs first face each other to earn the chance to challenge the program host.

8 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Two chefs first face each other to earn the chance to challenge the program host.

rates each eatery to give it a fresh new look and updates the menu as needed. Ramsay’s ultimate goal is to make the restaurants he visits popular and profitable, but it’s up to the restaurateurs to take his advice and turn their business nightmare into the American dream.”

In each episode, Ramsay gives himself, restaurant owners and the rest of their team one week to turn their failing restaurant into spickand-span, neatly operating (and with any luck, delicious) businesses.

Originally produced by ITV Studios (now known as ITV America), the series will now be produced by Gordon’s very own Studio Ramsay Global – and the more Gordon Ramsay, the better. With more insults, code violations and stomach-churning dishes, “Kitchen Nightmares” returns to Fox, Monday, Sept. 25.

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 Hell’s Kitchen Gordon Ramsay hosts a fiery cooking competition in which the winner receives a head chef position.

8:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Two chefs first face each other to earn the chance to challenge the program host.

9 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Two chefs first face each other to earn the chance to challenge the program host.

9:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Two chefs first face each other to earn the chance to challenge the program host.

10 p.m. FOOD Bobby’s Triple Threat One hopeful chef competes against a trio of culinary titans picked by Bobby Flay.

Friday

4:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Pizza and fresh pasta; gumbo and burgers with brisket.

5 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives In Logan, Utah, a joint serving specialties like blackened chicken pasta and a marrow butter burger.

5:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Pork belly at a funky Asian spot; duck pancakes at a diner; pints with sausages at a brewpub.

6 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Chicken and biscuits; lox; brisket burger; chicken-fried ribs; tomatillo and chickpea pizza.

6:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Dynamite burgers and a unique spin on shrimp; steak with fig preserves; chana masala tacos.

7 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives All types of tacos; polka and pierogies; fried chicken joint.

7:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Gumbo and a spicy mahi specialty; lamb ragout and an ice cream sandwich; drunken chicken.

8 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives There are chicken and steak arepas; winning wings from a food truck in Laramie, Wyo., and more.

8:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Andy Reid tackles pigskin; rocker Sammy Hagar samples a crazy burger.

9 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

9:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Short-rib burger and apple strudel; goat and tandoori chicken; chicken pie and grilled octopus.

10 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives A restaurant serving up waffles with their fried chicken; a Cuban joint serves salt cured beef dish.

Saturday

1:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Lau lau stew; Sicilian sandwiches; bananas on French toast.

WNED-17 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Umbrian flatbreads with sausage and broccoli rabe; pasta with ricotta, tomatoes and herbs.

WPSU-3 Steven Raichlen’s Planet Barbecue Tandoori cauliflower with coriander mint chutney; West Indian squash gratin; pit-roasted lamb.

WXXI-21 Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts Unique bonfire party; ancient seaport of Whitby; coastal comfort food, fish and chips and ice cream.

2 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives A mother-son team serve up dan dan noodles and

steamed buns; jerk chicken; Latin cuisine.

WNED-17 Lidia’s Kitchen Striped bass with Broccolini; shrimp, roasted pepper and olive salad; tomato tart.

WPSU-3 The Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah’s Legacy Cornbread dressing; roasted beet salad with candied pecans; corn and crab bisque.

WXXI-21 America’s Test Kitchen Struffoli; a tasting of single origin chocolate; pistachio-spice biscotti.

2:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Plantain sandwich; wings gone bananas; arancini; veal; jerk chicken penne; a curry vegetti dish.

WNED-17 A Chef’s Life Vivian, Ben, Theo and Flo plant their own Southern apple tree.

WPSU-3 Cook’s Country Smoked citrus chicken; the origins of key lime pie; making key lime pie.

WXXI-21 Cook’s Country Bacon-wrapped pork roast with peach sauce; graters; German community in Texas; potato pancakes.

3 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives A Jamaican joint dishes up curry goat and jerk chicken; a beer bar serves up wild boar sliders.

WNED-17 La Frontera With Pati Jinich Traveling the New Mexico and Chihuahua border region; architect Ronald Rael; migratory species. WPSU-3 Wine First Three wineries in distinct landscapes offer wine that reflect their region’s climate.

3:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Ramen in Florida; in Lansing, frying up everything from wings to pig skins; New Orleans smokehouse.

WPSU-3 A Taste of History Moravian garden and Burnside Plantation; recipes include “to fry beets” and rack of venison.

4 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Oxtail and big ragu; chivito club and chicken bowl; pork osso buco; vegetarian mushroom stroganoff.

WPSU-3 Mary Berry’s Love to Cook Mary proves that a frugal cook does not have to sacrifice flavor.

4:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives In Lansing, Mich., chicken is served Frenchstyle at a funky pizza-pasta place.

5 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Hawaiian specialties; a saucy sandwich and spinach dip calzone; artisan doughnuts.

5:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives In Logan, Utah, a Salvadoran spot puttin’ out pupusas and a cabeza creation.

6 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy’s digging into dishes from beef to buns and in Utah, a place is serving up worldwide flavor.

6:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Guy finds clean eats in Sioux Falls, S.D. and a 25-ingredient meatloaf in Fairbanks, Alaska.

7 p.m. FOOD Halloween Wars Teams create spooky delicious displays of Halloween haunts on a monster road trip.

8 p.m. FOOD Halloween Wars The five remaining teams are challenged to create their scariest visions of a blind date.

9 p.m. FOOD Halloween Wars

Teams are challenged to create displays showing that even the scariest monsters need friends, too.

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8 a.m. MSG Pickleball

Major League: Atlanta Championship Court, Semifinals. Action from the paddle sport. (Live)

9 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Brighton & Hove Albion vs. AFC Bournemouth. Brighton & Hove Albion contests

Bournemouth at Amex Stadium in matchround six of the Premier League. (Live)

11:30 a.m. CNBC 2023

Rugby World Cup Scotland vs. Tonga. Pool B.

(Live) USA Premier League Soccer Sheffield United vs. Newcastle United. Sheffield United contests Newcastle United at Bramall Lane in matchround six of the Premier League. (Live)

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Hovland looks to bring youthful spark at 2023 Ryder Cup

The 44th edition of the Ryder Cup returns as players tee off in Rome beginning Sept. 30 and finishing on Oct. 1, at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. USA Network and NBC will feature live coverage.

As the 2023 Ryder Cup gets underway, Team Europe aims to return to its winning ways after what was a dominant victory for Team U.S. in 2021 (19-9). While the Americans on paper look to have more talent, the Europeans have gone 7-3 in the past 10 Ryder Cups prior to the less-than-par performance at Whistling Straits.

But Team Europe, now led by four-time Ryder Cup winner Luke Donald, is going into this tournament having put together a team with a good balance of youth, talent and experience. With the likes of Rory McIlroy, Jon Rham, U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, Shane Lowry and the world No. 4-ranked Viktor Hovland of Norway, who is participating in his second Ryder Cup tournament.

Having burst onto the scene making his Ryder Cup debut in 2021, Hovland has been excellent all season, having earned three top-five finishes, including defending his title at the Hero World Challenge. His proven ability to perform in big moments and against the world’s top golfers is proven in his performances. The Norwegian has placed in the Top 20 at The Masters, U.S. Open and The Open, and was a runner-up at the PGA Championship.

Proving to be one of the best golfers all year, he’s earned his spot at the Ryder Cup, and Team Europe will surely look to absorb some of that momentum.

As the European side boasts elite talent, look for Team U.S. to come out with a strong game looking to defend its title for the first time and hoping to snap a decades-long losing streak.

Catch all your 2023 Ryder Cup action live Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 on USA Network and NBC, as Team Europe tees off against the U.S. team at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy.

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Full name: Viktor Hovland

Birthdate: Sept. 18, 1997 (25)

Birthplace: Oslo, Norway

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The Gordon Ramsay way

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1) Hosted by Gordon Ramsay, “Kitchen Nightmares” and “Hell’s Kitchen” are both returning for another season. Which of these two Fox series was the first to bring Ramsay to American audiences?

2) Where was Gordon Ramsay born?

3) What did Ramsay aspire to be before suffering a serious knee injury?

4) Ramsay’s first wholly-owned restaurant, Gordon Ramsay at Royal Hospital Road, opened in 1998. How many Michelin stars was it awarded just a few years later (and still retains today)?

5) Which series launched first: “Kitchen Nightmares” (aka “Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares”) in the U.K. or “Kitchen Nightmares” in the U.S.?

6) This former host of NBC’s “The Chopping Block” was one of Ramsay’s early mentors.

7) “Boiling Point,” “Pressure Cooker” and “The F-Word” — which of these is NOT a TV show featuring Ramsay?

8) Where was the world’s first Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen restaurant opened?

9) How many Michelin stars does Ramsay currently hold (as of 2023)?

10) Season 2 of “Hell’s Kitchen” featured one of Ramsay’s most memorable (and meme-worthy) rants — what sauce was Ramsay waiting on?

10) Lamb sauce

9) Seven

8) Las Vegas (Caesars Palace)

7) “Pressure Cooker”

6) Marco Pierre White

5) “Ramsay’s Kitchen -Night mares”

4) Three

3) A -profes sional footballer (soccer player)

2) Johnstone, Scotland

1) “Hell’s Kitchen”

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Gordon Ramsay from “Hell’s Kitchen”