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Sunday, May 31, 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026
What's On Tonight (Sunday): Not available for Emmy consideration
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| N/A |
Happy last day of 2025-26 Emmy consideration! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, May 31!
Our Top Pick tonight is N/A (Theater Close-Up) (PBS, 8 p.m.). This is a political generation gap play with the elder and first lady Speaker of the House (Holland Taylor) and the youngest woman ever elected to Congress (Ana VillafaƱe). While the assumption per physical appearance seems obvious, the playwright says there's no intention. The play is already available via Thirteen's YouTube, but tonight it airs linearly via PBS. I assume its carrying coverage is low, so online might be the way to see it.
Elsewhere, Euphoria hits a climax, giant cookies Built America, AFI celebrates Eddie Murphy, Elliot and Kat go Home, and there's news From the settlement.
Politics Corner May 30
beware of Harlan Crow
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Once more and this time with feeling! Santiago Campos is a name to watch out for! But you're not likely to see his name on CBS News. Campos, who is graduating from DC's international school, won a scholarship at the 47th annual news and documentary Emmy Awards. He used his speech to tear apart CBS and particularly CBS News. Campos, 18, had to look up Mike Wallace to know who his scholarship was named for. He didn't have to look up Bari Weiss. He ripped her to shreds and dared her to come see him and take the CBS sponsored scholarship back. I doubt Bari Weiss is dim enough to do that because the other networks and news outlets would be clamoring to sponsor Campos entire college career and make CBS look even more craven. Campos plans to use the scholarship when he enrolls at Georgetown University this fall. He has been offered an internship at a "major national newspaper" (the Guardian by any chance? Does the Guardian do blind items?) which he has turned down. What are Campos' plans for the summer? He's going to be a lifeguard. I wholeheartedly agree. [Guardian]
I wonder if this might have played out differently if the scholarship had been named for Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite or even Dan Rather.
oh yeah, he's got a face for TV
via Guardian
Friday, May 29, 2026
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., May 29
Here are today's contestants:
- Matt Patrick, a nonprofit program manager from Bloomfield, New Jersey;
- Lili Driggs, a banker from New York City; and
- Chris D'Angelo, a content manager from Washington, D.C. Chris is a seven-day champ with winnings of $174,201.
What's On Tonight (Saturday): America Craig Ferguson, fuck yeah!
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| Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose |
Nobody's perfect! Here's what's on television for tonight, Saturday, May 30!
Our Top Pick tonight is Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose (CNN, 9 p.m.). This new docuseries finds former later-night Craig Ferguson traveling America "to explore the defining ideas, and contradictions, at the heart of the United States." Like John Oliver, he's a late-night host who became naturalized.
Elsewhere, Adam Shankman picks Two, Instadocs tackles Alex Murdaugh, CBS has a Fever and the only solution is Fire, Houston still has Heart & Hustle, a ghost hunter sings Harmony, and new Wars begin on A&E.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
What's On Tonight (Friday): Allison Janey Clears the Bar for Top Pick
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| Miss You, Love You |
Today's Top Pick is the premiere of Miss You, Love You. The film follows a woman dealing with the recent death of her husband, while also dealing with her son's assistant who has been sent to help her. The film stars Allison Janey and Andrew Rannells and was written and directed by Jim Rash, which makes this feel like a must watch for the WOT community.
Runner up is the series premiere of Apple's Star City. This spin off of For All Mankind, whose season 5 finale also premieres today, goes back to the 1960s to cover the same narrative as the original series but from the Russians' point of view. I enjoyed the first two seasons of Mankind before season three lost me. Perhaps pulling a cold war Rosencrantz and Guildenstern with the earlier seasons will bring back some of what I liked.
⭐š„ Miss You, Love You (HBO, 8:00 PM) 'A blunt, grieving widow, Diane Patterson (Allison Janney) is forced to plan her husband's funeral with a total stranger: her estranged son's assistant, Jamie Simms (Andrew Rannells). As they fumble through grief and their strange, darkly funny circumstances, buried secrets and long-held resentments surface, but their partnership becomes an unlikely conduit for connection, laughter, and healing for this mother and her unexpected surrogate son. Written and directed by Jim Rash.'
Elsewhere...
Politics Corner May 28
beware of Harlan Crow
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Netanyahu will settle for nothing less than 100% of Gaza. [CNN]
via CNN
Political Discussion Welcome
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., May 28
Here are today's contestants:
- Ken Bloom, a physics professor from Lincoln, Nebraska;
- Ariel Epstein, an executive research director originally from Belle Mead, New Jersey; and
- Chris D'Angelo, a content manager from Washington, D.C. Chris is a six-day champ with winnings of $124,201.
Notable Opening Nights Catchup Post, Part IV, and Your Own Thursday Headlines
Courtesy Pinterest.
We're getting closer to a complete catchup. I am having some fun trying to fit in as many curated capsule commentaries as I can in a 90-minute span.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Politics Corner May 27
beware of Harlan Crow
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I tried to save you from clicking on the Hill. It wouldn't work. The insanity is worth it. [Hill]
via Giphy
Political Discussion Welcome
What's On Tonight (Thursday): What's the deal with female comedians?
Courtesy The Hollywood Reporter.
Tonight's Top Pick is the series finale of Hacks, premiering at 9 p.m. on HBO Max. Happy trails, Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart. Good luck at the Emmys. At the risk of jinxing Jean, it would be pretty cool if she scored her fifth near-consecutive lead actress win for a five-season series that broadcast over six years. Off the top of my head, the closest would be Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, with six straight wins for Veep, which had seven seasons broadcast over eight years.
Feed Me: Fry Bread
We just happened to go through the reservation on our way out of town Saturday, and YES!!!!!
I am now following the tribe page for these updates, but usually you just have to be lucky and be there when they set up. A holiday weekend is a good bet though, as people head out to the lake.
There's a place in Spokane called Indigenous Eats, and I loved the idea of being able to get an Indian taco whenever I want, but....this was better.
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., May 27
Here are today's contestants:
- J.R. Scott, an economist from Dana Point, California;
- Rachel Hoke, an instructional technologist from Wilmington, Delaware; and
- Chris D'Angelo, a content manager from Washington, D.C. Chris is a five-day champ with winnings of $97,000.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Pride and prejudice and Mary
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| The Other Bennet Sister |
Veni, vidi, vici! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, May 27!
Our Top Pick tonight is The Other Bennet Sister (BritBox, 3 a.m.). This Jane Austen-verse spinoff (adapted from a novel) spends the first 2 episodes recounting events from Austen's Pride and Prejudice from the POV of overlooked Bennet sister Mary (Ella Bruccoleri). The series then ventures off with the adventures of Mary Bennet in London. Richard E. Grant plays father Bennet! I'm not beyond the first 2 episodes, but I really enjoy it.
Elsewhere, the Roman Empire Rises, a jade artifact has Secrets, the final Testament is given, and O gets Ariana DeBose.
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