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September Must-Watch TV: Live Specials and Premieres You Can Watch for Free

September TV is STACKED. From football kicking off under the lights, to must-see award shows, to fresh new dramas—this month has something for everyone. And the best part? You don’t need cable or a streaming service to watch a single second. Using your Antennas Direct antenna, sit back, and enjoy it all FREE in stunning HD.

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Here is what’s airing in September (all times are EST):

9/7- 8:00pm: MTV Video Music Awards (CBS) – Live Special

9/8- 8:00pm: Monday Night Football (ABC) – Season Premiere

9/14- 8:00pm: 77th Primetime Emmy Awards – Live Special

9/15- 8:00pm: Celebrity Name That Tune (FOX) – Season 5 Premiere

9/15- 9:00pm: Celebrity Weakest Link (FOX) – Series Premiere

9/16- 8:00pm: Dancing with the Stars (ABC) – Season 34 Premiere

9/16- 10:00pm: High Potential (ABC) – Season 2 Premiere

9/17- 9:00pm: Human (PBS) – Series Premiere

9/21- 8:00pm: A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live (CBS) – Live Special

9/22- 8:00pn: The Voice (NBC) – Season 28 Premiere

9/22- 10:00pm: Brilliant Minds (NBC) – Season 2 Premiere

9/22- 12:35am: Comics Unleashed w/ Byron Allen (CBS) – Series Premiere

9/23- 8:00pm: Murder in a Small Town (FOX) – Season 2 Premiere

9/23- 9:00pm: Doc (FOX) – Season 2 Premiere

9/24- 8:00pm: The Golden Bachelor (ABC) – Season 2 Premiere

9/24- 8:00pm: Survivor (CBS) – Season 49 Premiere

9/24- 8:00pm: The Floor (FOX) – Season 4 Premiere

9/24- 8:00m: Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (The CW) – Series Premiere

9/24- 9:00pm: 99 to Beat (FOX) – Series Premiere

9/24- 9:00pm: America’s Got Talent (NBC) – Season 20 Finale

9/24- 10:00pm: Shark Tank (ABC) – Season 17 Premiere

9/25- 8:00pm: Hell’s Kitchen (FOX) – Season 24 Premiere

9/25- 8:00pm: Law & Order (NBC) – Season 25 Premiere

9/25- 9:00pm: The Amazing Race (CBS) – Season 38 Premiere

9/25- 9:00pm: Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (FOX) – Season 4 Premiere

9/25- 9:00pm: Law & Order: SVU (NBC) – Season 27 Premiere

9/25- 10:00pm: Law & Order: Organized Crime (NBC) – Season 5 Premiere

9/26- 8:00pm: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (ABC) – Season 6 Premiere

9/26- 9:00pm: 20/20 (ABC) – Season 48 Premiere

9/26- 9:00pm: Dateline (NBC) – Season 33 Premiere

9/27- 10:00pm: 48 Hours (CBS) – Season 38 Premiere

9/28- 7:00pm: America’s Funniest Home Videos (ABC) – Season 36 Premiere

9/28- 8:00pm: The Wonderful World of Disney (ABC) – Season Premiere

9/28- 8:00pm: The Simpsons (FOX) – Season 37 Premiere

9/28- 8:30pm: Big Brother 27 (CBS) – Season 27 Finale

9/28- 8:30pm: Universal Basic Guys – Season 2 Premiere

9/28- 9:00pm: Krapopolis (FOX) – Season 3 Premiere

9/28- 9:30pm: Bob’s Burgers (FOX) – Season 16 Premiere

9/30- 10:00pm: On Brand w/ Jimmy Fallon (NBC) – Series Premiere

Don’t miss a moment of the action this September. With an Antennas Direct antenna, you’ll enjoy local broadcast channels like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, and The CW for free. It’s the best way to catch these can’t-miss premieres and specials without paying for cable or a streaming subscription.

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Christine Hand

Christine Hand

Christine Hand is Vice President of Marketing for Antennas Direct and Mohu, two of the most recognized brands in the TV antenna industry. She oversees brand strategy, product marketing, digital experiences, partnerships, and customer engagement while helping lead initiatives that connect millions of viewers with free over-the-air television. A longtime advocate for cord-cutting, Christine has spent years educating consumers about broadcast TV, TV antennas, and the evolving television landscape. Her work spans product launches, retail programs, industry partnerships, and content that helps viewers discover smarter ways to watch live television without expensive cable or streaming subscriptions. Through her writing, Christine shares insights on major TV events, sports, broadcast technology, and trends shaping how people watch television today.