TV picks: What you'll want to watch this week

Cowboys vs. Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night football against the Cowboys? With apologies to the Penguins, who start their season this week, say no more. In the driver’s seat for the AFC North, Mike Tomlin and the Steelers will welcome in “America’s Team” from Dallas to the friendly confines of Acrisure Stadium. 8:15 p.m. Sunday. (NBC)

Other picks

Sunday

“American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special”: This two-hour special looks back at 50 years of the American Music Awards, including unforgettable performances, iconic moments and remarkable periods of pop culture history. Performances will feature collaborations, debuts and AMA legend appearances. 8 p.m. (CBS)

“The Franchise”: This comedy series explores the wild and unpredictable world of superhero filmmaking, going behind the scenes with a struggling movie crew battling for their place in a chaotic cinematic universe. Every epic failure has a backstory. 10 p.m. (HBO)

Monday

“Superman & Lois”: This season 4 premiere finds Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) and the boys (Alex Garfin, Michael Bishop) struggling with their grief over the death of Superman (Tyler Hoechlin). Meanwhile, Lex Luthor (Michael Cudlitz) just wants to enjoy the moment. 8 p.m. (CW)

Saints vs. Chiefs: The surprisingly competitive New Orleans Saints head to Kansas City to take on the defending Super Bowl Champions. 8:15 p.m. (ABC)

“POV”: Bound for Poland, a volunteer aid van makes its way out of Ukraine, ferrying generations of citizens looking to flee the carnage of Russian attacks. Along the way, each passenger finds the van to be everything from a shelter to a confessional. 10 p.m. (PBS)

“What Would You Do?”: Host John Quiñones returns in this season 17 premiere, using hidden cameras to examine people's reactions to various abnormal dilemmas while they're out and about. Will they take action and speak up in the moment or stay silent and let the scene play out? 10 p.m. (ABC)

Tuesday

“The Irrational”: Behavioral science expert Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin) is back in this season 2 premiere as he uses his impressive talents to understand human behavior, while helping law enforcement and anyone else in his life who needs some logic-based assistance. 10 p.m. (NBC)

“High Potential”: Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a single mother with an uncanny knack for solving crime, is knee deep in dirty rotten scoundrels as she helps Det. Karadec (Daniel Sunjata) and the police department piece together clues at a hotel murder scene. 10 p.m. (ABC)

Wednesday

Rangers vs. Penguins: Pittsburgh begins a new NHL season against the New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena in Uptown. 7:30 p.m. (TNT)

“Survivor”: Jeff Probst has the castaways on edge as they compete along the coast of Fiji's beautiful Mamanuca Islands. Hoping to build upon their alliances, several contestants look to schmooze their way into the good graces of others to avoid being voted out. 8 p.m. (CBS)

“Sullivan's Crossing”: Maggie (Morgan Kohan) has a lot of balls in the air as she tries to make sense of Sully's (Scott Patterson) poor health, as well as dealing with what she wants to do with her own future. Part of the problem is her attachment to Cal (Chad Michael Murray). 8 p.m. (CW)

“Abbott Elementary”: As season 4 of this Emmy-darling sitcom premieres, the teachers are all back at Abbott for a new school year. With Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory's (Tyler James Williams) relationship blossoming, it's sure to be another wild year. 9:30 p.m. (ABC)

Thursday

Penguins vs. Red Wings: Two hockey organizations with a whole lot of championships between them do battle on the ice in Detroit. 7 p.m. (ESPN+)

“Sweetpea”: Quiet wallflower Rhiannon Lewis (Ella Purnell) discovers that she has a dark and thrilling taste for murder. As she sheds her timid exterior, she embraces a dangerous power that transforms her completely. 8 p.m. (Starz)

“9-1-1”: The crew of the 118 are still learning how to work together under the new leadership of Gerrard (Brian Thompson). Meanwhile, Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Chimney (Kenneth Choi) are settling in. And, Buck (Oliver Stark) bends the rules. 8 p.m. (ABC)

“The Old Man”: Information is at a premium when Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) and Zoe McDonald (Amy Brenneman) head to London to locate Hamzad's (Navid Negahban) lawyer. Meanwhile, Harold Harper (John Lithgow) gets help from an unexpected source. 10 p.m. (FX)

“Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft”: The latest swing at turning an intellectual property into a successful streaming series is taken by Netflix as they dust off the successful video game franchise. (Netflix)

Friday

“Social Studies”: High schoolers in Los Angeles discuss how growing up in the digital era has reshaped childhood, including how social media and porn has shaped their view toward sex education and relationships and formed their behavior with devastating consequences. 10 p.m. (FX)

“NEXT at the Kennedy Center”: Five-time Grammy winners Snarky Puppy are joined by four of the most influential singers in the Spanish-speaking world — Silvana Estrada, Gaby Moreno, Silvia Pérez Cruz and Fuensanta — in a tribute to Susana Baca in this season premiere. 10 p.m. (PBS)

“Dragon Ball Daima”: The latest spinoff series from the wildly popular, long-running anime fighting franchise adored by millennials hits streaming. (Hulu)

Saturday

California vs. Pitt: The University of California Golden Bears head to Acrisure Stadium for a grid-iron dust-up with the Panthers. 3:30 p.m.

NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series: It'll be an entertaining free-for-all when the NASCAR Xfinity Series title contenders head to Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., to take on the 17-turn, 2.28-mile track in what’s sure to be an emotional affair considering the setting. Kaulig Racing's Shane van Gisbergen has been on fire, but it's anyone's race. 4 p.m. (CW)

Penguins vs. Maple Leafs: Pittsburgh takes on Toronto north of the border. 7 p.m. (NHL Network)

“Austin City Limits”: Grammy-nominated indie pop star Maggie Rogers takes the ACL stage to perform popular dance floor songs from her album “Don't Forget Me.” Plus, musical artist Gracie Abrams sings standout selections from “The Secret of Us,” her latest offering. 11 p.m. (PBS)