Lopez vs. Lopez season 2 and the 5 cable and network TV shows coming to Netflix in September

Netflix is a bit quieter in terms of new stuff in September, but there’s still a good selection of cable and network shows coming to the streamer this month!

With new shows coming on networks in September, it’s little surprise Netflix is slowing its output as folks will be checking out network fare more. There are a few original series coming but not so many in major releases. Yet there are a few network and cable shows migrating to Netflix, so here’s a look at the top ones to enjoy!

Lopez vs Lopez Season 2 (September 18)

With a third season coming this fall, it’s time to catch up on the surprise NBC hit. George Lopez stars as a man who, after his company goes bankrupt, has to move in with his daughter, Mayan (Lopez’s real-life daughter of the same name). The problem is that the pair has been long estranged due to George’s former drinking problem, and trying to patch up their problems is a strain on Mayan’s family.

Season 2 has a few turns as Mayan goes to work for her dad, George tries to make amends for his past, there’s a wedding and new romances and the finale brings up family secrets. It’s a classic NBC sitcom that’s a fun binge for Netflix viewers. 

Heels Seasons 1-2 (September 15)

Sadly, cut too short, this Starz series is a must-watch for any pro wrestling fan. Stephen Amell of Arrow fame is Jack Spade, the star and promoter of a small wrestling promotion. Alexander Ludwig is Ace, his brother, and another top star. The real-life conflict between the brothers soon overwhelms their in-ring storylines, and Ace is determined to be the bigger star.

The show is marvelous, capturing the world of pro wrestling with fun action and the family conflict is a huge deal. The second season ramps it up to show how the real drama behind the scenes is putting the wrestling to shame. It’s too bad it only lasted two seasons, but at least it can now be binged on Netflix to show fans what they were missing.

Call the Midwife Season 13

The latest season of the long-running hit British drama moves the storyline to 1969 as one of the nuns faces her possible impending death as the other ladies adjust to the changing times. There’s also a quartet of new trainees showing up that sparks up the drama as they get used to this life of midwives. There are some nice character turns, and events like the moon landing are a good backdrop for another year of wonderful storytelling that shows why this series has lasted so long. 

The Hughleys

This underrated 1998-2002 ABC/UPN sitcom has D.L. Hughley as a man who moves his family from inner-city Los Angeles to the suburbs. The show got much of the comedy from the family in a predominantly white suburb and remembering their roots. It’s a standard sitcom of its time yet has some nice charm to it, and you can see how it would inspire shows like black-ish and The Neighborhood in the culture clashes. This Netflix release gives it a new life to let folks enjoy an old-fashioned comedy with some fun guest stars around. 

30 For 30

The long-running ESPN documentary series drops a pack of past films on Netflix, offering some amazing looks at stunning sports stories. Among those coming in September are:

• Catholics vs Convicts: Examining the 1988 Notre Dame-Miami game that changed the course of both teams
• Pony Excess: Spotlighting the SMU Mustangs, whose on-field success was due to illegal moves that made them the only team to earn the NCAA "death penalty."
• Rand University: A focus on Randy Moss and how his future NFL career was almost wrecked before it started.
• The U Parts 1 & 2: Two films looking at the rise, fall, revival and second fall of the University of Miami football program, whose national championship success was offset by huge scandals.