The weekend’s best bets on TV

Among this weekend’s best bets on television:

Saturday

Ready for some time travel? Based on the wildly popular books by Diana Gabaldon, “Outlander” follows the adventures of World War II nurse Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), who somehow finds herself in 18th century Scotland and in the company of a kilt-wearing hottie (Sam Heughan). 9 p.m., Starz.

Did you miss the second season-opener of “Masters of Sex”? Enjoy some make-up “Masters of Sex” in tonight’s repeat. 7 p.m., Showtime 2

Sunday

Jeff Kurr and his team kick off Shark Week with “Air Jaws: Fin of Fury,” using new cameras and underwater gadgets to track down the missing mega-shark, Colossus. 8 p.m., Discovery

“Teen Choice 2014,” the annual awards honoring accomplishments in entertainment, fashion, the Internet and sports turns 16. Sweet! 8 p.m., Fox

“Fat Guys in the Woods” is a new reality series that delivers on its title: Bulgy dudes are pried off the couch and plopped into the wild, where they learn to build shelter, start fire and hunt with their bare hands. 10 p.m., Weather Channel.

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