Filling in. I have this.
It was a good pizza.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Lost in the Citadel
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| Citadel |
Emmy rush time! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, May 6!
Our Top Pick tonight is the return of Citadel (Amazon Prime Video, 3 a.m.). But does any still care? What was suppose to ignite an international franchise fizzled out really fast after this spy action show made little dent in the collective pop culture in 2023. International spinoffs flailed and this 3-years-in-the-making sophomore season does a soft reboot trying to salvage one of the most expensive TV shows ever made. Joining Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra, Stanley Tucci, and Lesley Manville this season are Matt Berry and Michael Trucco, among others. And probably high body counts, too.
Elsewhere, David Attenborough has an Adventure, Nancy Guthrie gets CW doc treatment, there's pride and prejudice and another Sister, Margo's got secrets, it's Widow's Bay beach season, and there's a cold case Fire.
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., May 5
Here are today's contestants:
- Shannon Crisenbery, a data annotator from St. Clair, Michigan;
- Jeremy Roberts, a technology analyst from Midhurst, Ontario; and
- Madeline Kaplan, an editor originally from Toledo, Ohio. Madeline is a one-day champ with winnings of $31,700.
Cinqo De Drinko And Other Tuesday Headlines
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| The National Bird Of The Czech Republic Is The Common Kingfisher, Via eBird |
Michael Wolff, As Sleazy As The People He Writes About [Ellie Leonard]
Oh, Shut The Fuck Up [Wonkette]
Monday, May 4, 2026
Politics Corner May 4
beware of Harlan Crow
photo mine
They say the truth hurts so I lied to you. Yes, I lied to you.
Political Discussion Welcome
What's On Tonight (Tuesday): Origins Story
Courtesy People.
Tonight's Top Pick is the second season finale of NCIS: Origins, airing at 9 p.m. It's taking a powder this early so that next week can be occupied by the season finale of NCIS and the two-hour season finale of NCIS: Sydney.
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., May 4
Here are today's contestants:
- Madeline Kaplan, an editor originally from Toledo, Ohio;
- Matt Davis, a banker from Arlington, Virginia; and
- Stephanie Perkins, a math teacher from St. Louis, Missouri. Stephanie is a one-day champ with winnings of $16,600.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
What's On Tonight (Monday): Rookie Mistake?
Courtesy Deadline.
Tonight's Top Pick is the season finale of The Rookie, airing at 10 p.m. on ABC. Yes, it's an older photo of Nathan Fillion and Eric Winter. But darn if it isn't a flattering one.
Politics Corner May 3
beware of Harlan Crow
photo mine
It feels like the first time. It feels like the very first TACO Tuesday.
Political Discussion Welcome
CBSSM: Horse Therapy
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| Via Yarn |
This week's segments can be found at the CBSSM YouTube page. Viewers in Australia/New Zealand may encounter IP geoblocking that requires a VPN to bypass.
PET SET - SAMMY & EARL
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Saturday Night Live: Olivia Rodrigo (S51E18)
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| Olivia Rodrigo |
Show #1006
Pop superstar and actress Olivia Rodrigo does double duty tonight. She has previous been musical guest on two occasions.
What's On Tonight (Sunday): Steve Carell, a one-eyed fat man?
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| Rooster |
Weekend of cock! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, May 3!
Our Top Pick tonight is Rooster (HBO & HBO Max, 10:05 p.m.). This dark comedy set within academia [*pours one out for Lucky Hank*] finds author Steve Carell going to a college to repair his relationship with his professor daughter Charly Clive. He's invited to stay and things spiral from there. This Bill Lawrence-created show has an impressive cast, including Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, and John C. McGinley as regulars and recurrers Alan Ruck, Robby Hoffman, and SNL host Olivia Rodrigo's former Disney co-star Madison Hu. I think I quite enjoy it.
Elsewhere, Watson solves the final case, Aimee Lou Wood was Live from London, Comeback talks to Dudes, a first date Calls, Eva Longoria is in Burgundy, a Guy gets engaged, and Bob's goes to the Carniapolis.
This Weekend in Pop Culture: May 1-3
Welcome to the Weekend in Pop Culture! Let's examine what's coming out in theaters this weekend.
Animal Farm
Orwell's allegory of life under Communism is made into a fart-joke-laden family film. I dread what they'll do for "1984."
The Devil Wears Prada 2
A sequel? In May? Groundbr... oh never mind.
What have you been watching?
Friday, May 1, 2026
What's On Tonight (Saturday): Fill your wing, you son of a bitch!
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| Rooster Fighter |
I'm so obsеssed with your ex! Here's what's on television for tonight, Saturday, May 2!
Our Top Pick tonight is Rooster Fighter (Adult Swim, midnight / Hulu, Sunday). This anime follows a wondering rooster as he travels Japan meeting people and fighting kaiju-esque demons, all while searching for the demon who killed his sister. Yes, this is one of the wilder story takes from Toonami. Also, while Toonami gets the television broadcast, Hulu has the streaming rights, because nothing makes sense in anime rights anymore.
Elsewhere, Olivia Rodrigo is Live from New York, Kara Swisher is lonely, love is found at the Kentucky Derby, there's danger on the One Piece horizon, Martha Carelli gets Lifetime movie treatment, and Nat Geo Wild gets Primal.
Politics Corner May 1
beware of Harlan Crow
photo mine
It's May Day again. I didn't' waste time winding ribbons around a May pole because I'm gay and have no interest in finding a village maiden to share my bed or a grassy glen.
No, I celebrate the Haymarket Riot along with most of the rest of the world. Like all riots in Chicago it was started by the police. All because workers wanted an 8 hour day and a weekend. People died. You'd think that this occasion would be marked in the US. But no. Everywhere but here. I try to give you a different source every year. This time it's Mayor Brandon Johnson in the Chicago Sun-Times.
via Chicago Sun-Tiimes
Political Discussion Welcome
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., May 1
Here are today's contestants:
- Stephanie Perkins, a math teacher from St. Louis, Missouri;
- Harsha Hebbale, a crash safety engineer originally from Troy, Michigan; and
- Kate Brody, a novelist from Los Angeles, California. Kate is a one-day champ with winnings of $17,599.
Keep It Sleazy And Other Friday Headlines
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| Ethan Hawke Via Pinterest |
Republicans Trying To Steal Elections: Louisiana Edition [Wonkette]
'The Department Of Justice Is Dead' [PopeHat]
Thursday, April 30, 2026
What's On Tonight (Friday): World Cups Don't Just Manage Themselves
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| Twenty Twenty Six |
I'm not a big soccer guy outside of the year when my younger son played goalie for his middle school team. So I'm as surprised as anyone to give today's Top Pick to the British mockumentary series Twenty Twenty Six. It's The Office but about a fictional organization that is in charge of managing the 2026 World Cup. It stars Hugh Bonneville, which is a big reason it got Top Pick. Another reason would be the premiere slate today is a little weak.
Runner-up is the Netflix animated film, Swapped. The trailer for this one didn't do much for me, but Netflix does have a good track record with animated films. The most notable element for most will be this is the first film starring Michael B Jordan, who voices one of the leads, since his Oscar win. The most notable element for me, however, is the creature designs make it look like this could be a sequel to the great sci-fi film, Annihilation.
Oh yeah, and the latest Wuthering Heights adaptation gets it's streaming premiere today. The ads claim this is the greatest love story of all time. The ads lie.
⭐⚽ Twenty Twenty Six (Britbox / Tubi, 3:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'Hugh Bonneville-led sequel to the BBC's soccer tournament satire "Twenty Twelve." After leading London 2012 and serving as BBC Head of Values, Ian Fletcher (Bonneville) joins the 2026 World Cup team as Director of Integrity, facing challenges in the largest tournament ever across North America.'
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