The Week’s guide to what’s worth watching

Independent Lens: Don’t Stop Believin’—Everyman’s Journey

Just a city boy, born and raised in Manila, Filipino singer Arnel Pineda lucked into the gig of a lifetime several years ago. Guitarist Neal Schon of Journey was searching for a new lead singer for the ever-popular arena-rock band when he happened upon Pineda belting out Journey tunes in some YouTube videos. The rest is rock history, or at least an excuse for an affable documentary about the band’s next tour. Monday, Sept. 30, at 10 p.m., PBS; check local listings

30 for 30: Hawaiian—The Legend of

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Eddie Aikau

In surfing circles, Eddie Aikau is a demigod. A lifeguard and world-class surfer, the Maui native and big-wave champion routinely braved 30-foot waves to save imperiled swimmers and died at his peak, in 1972, while trying to rescue passengers from a capsized boat. This elegiac account of his life kicks off a new season for ESPN’s acclaimed documentary series. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m., ESPN

Super Fun Night

Plump film actress Rebel Wilson serves as creator and star of this promising new comedy series about three nerdy girlfriends who are stepping out into the dating world after years of staying in together every Friday night. The show’s humor—which crosses Girls with Bridesmaids—has divided critics. But with a little polish, Wilson’s first TV project could be a hit. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 9:30 p.m., ABC

Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight

No, the fight in question wasn’t against Joe Frazier. Denied conscientious-objector status when he refused to serve in the Army during the Vietnam War, Muhammad Ali was exiled from boxing for years while he battled a draft-evasion conviction. This dramatization of the debate that his appeal triggered inside the Supreme Court casts Christopher Plummer, Frank Langella, and Danny Glover as key justices. Saturday, Oct. 5, at 8 p.m., HBO

Masterpiece Classic: The Paradise

Victorian-era department stores aspired to be gardens of earthly delights. The fictional retail emporium at the center of this multipart costume drama is also the setting of romance and social drama, as a pretty shopgirl from the sticks (Joanna Vanderham) catches the eye of the betrothed and enigmatic owner (Emun Elliott). Adapted from an Émile Zola novel. Sunday, Oct. 6, at 9 p.m., PBS; check local listings

Other highlights

We Are Men

Tony Shalhoub, Jerry O’Connell, Kal Penn, and Chris Smith star in this new comedy as men who are letting loose after divorce or separation while living in a singles apartment complex. Like the main characters, the show needs time to mature. Monday, Sept. 30, at 8:30 p.m., CBS

Ironside

Blair Underwood effectively reprises a role made famous by Raymond Burr, playing a tough-as-nails detective who’s confined to a wheelchair. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 10 p.m., NBC

The Millers

Will Arnett co-stars in this well-cast new sitcom as a man whose divorce inspires his parents to split too. With Beau Bridges and Margo Martindale. Thursday, Oct. 3, at 8:30 p.m., CBS