What's On Tonight (Wednesday): David tries to make a man out of himself

David Makes Man, "David's Sky" (via Giphy)

Welcome TV watchers! Tonight, I spotlight an OWN drama that I feel like I'm the only one watching. (It's really good!) There's also the return of Dog the Bounty Hunter, more baby animals on PBS, and the season finales of Viceland's Danny's House and TV Land's Younger. So let's press our luck! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, September 4!

💻 STREAMING

Four Weddings and a Funeral (Hulu, 3 a.m.): I couldn't find a summary so... one wedding must make a difficult decision, another takes over the fire station, the third is finally going to see E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and the last rearranges its Funko collection. The funeral is going to the ocean to ponder life and have deep thoughts.

A Student's Guide to Your First Year of College (YouTube, 3 a.m.): Michelle Obama produces this 10-episode NowThisNews series about how to survive your freshman year of college.

Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu, 3 a.m.): This new drama chronicles a fictionalized account aout the formation of the Wu-Tang clan in 1990s New York City during the height of the crack cocaine epidemic. The first three episodes drop today.

🕗 EASTERN / 🕖 CENTRAL

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective 🎥🔥 (IFC, 8 p.m.): Jim Carey stars in this lifeless comedy as a bungling gumshoe who uncovers more than just a simple kidnapping when searching for the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot.

America's Got Talent (NBC, 8 p.m.): It's time to prep for finals! But what about regionals, semis, semi-regionals, regional semis, and national lower-zone semis?!

Animal Babies: First Year on Earth (PBS, 8 p.m.): Baby animals face new challenges as they learn how to get around on their own, from searching for food to surviving in harsh environments.

Broken Blossoms 🎥 (TCM, 8 p.m.): In this wonderful D.W. Griffith-crafted silent movie that hasn't aged too well, a frail waif (Lillian Gish), abused by her brutal boxer father (Donald Crisp) in London, is befriended by a sensitive Chinese immigrant (Richard Barthelmess) with tragic consequences.

Bulletproof (The CW, 8 p.m.): Tanner orders Pike and his family into a safe house while Not-Mickey and the rest of the unit track down Bakur. Meanwhile, Arjana finds something suspect in Carmel's development.

Doctor Who 📺 (Retro TV, 8 p.m.): On the third moon of the colony Delta Magna, a methane catalysing refinery's operations in the swamp disturbs the giant squid Kroll, which grew in size after ingesting the fifth segment of the powerful Key to Time. IIRC, this is also on the scarier side for Who. However, no guest appearance by Nick Kroll.

MasterChef (Fox, 8 p.m.): The top six chefs travel to London to feed 36 diners. For two, this might be the end.

FOR THE RECORD: Basketball Wives (VH1); Big Brother (CBS); Married at First Sight (Lifetime, 8:30 p.m.)

Doctor Who, "The Power of Kroll" (via The Old Doctor Who Show)

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Behind Closed Doors (Reelz, 9 p.m.): A two-hour profile of showbiz pioneer Joan Rivers.

BH90210 (Fox, 9 p.m.): The first day of filming is halted due to a threat... and set burned down. The cast sets their eyes on a former co-star (Kathleen Robertson? Joe E. Tata?? Jamie Walters??? Two-time Academy Award-winner Hilary Swank?!?!) who may be holding a vendetta against them. Jason is not a great director, and Tori stresses over a sex scene.

Card Sharks 📺💲 (Buzzr, 9:30 p.m.): Do you find yourself missing ABC's game show slate? Well, Buzzr still has the classics, including this Card Sharks episode from 1978.

Dog's Most Wanted (WGN, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. The bounty hunter is back! No, not Boba Fett, "Dog" Chapman. After being diagnosed with terminal throat cancer, Beth decides the best way to live out her last few months is to do what she does best — huntin' fugitives.

Queen Sugar (OWN, 9 p.m.): With things are mostly fixed with Charley, Nova tries to mend fences with Ralph Angel. Violet tries to put her past behind her by revisiting her abusive ex. Romero and Charley attempt to reunite, which sounds incredibly questionable.

Songland (NBC, 9 p.m.): Hearing pitches tonight is Charlie Puth, so gear up all you Putheads!

Suits (USA, 9 p.m.): Harvey and Samantha head out on a road trip together... to Walley World (I made that last part up). Louis gets in over his head with a potential client.

Truth or Dare 🎥 (HBO, 9 p.m.): HBO drops this poorly-received horror flick on a Wednesday. In it, a harmless game of Truth or Dare among friends turns deadly when someone — or something — begins to punish those who tell a lie or refuse the dare. Lucy Hale stars... bring back Life Sentence!! (Actually don't... but I'd watch it if it did come back.)

FOR THE RECORD: Action Bronson Watches Ancient Aliens (Viceland, finale); America Says 💲 (Game Show Network); Black Ink Crew (VH1); Building Giants (Science); The Challenge (MTV); Expedition Unknown (Discovery Channel); Forged in Fire (History); Ghost Hunters (A&E); Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda (ID); Hypnotize Me (The CW); Man's Greatest Food (Cooking Channel); Mountain Monsters (Travel Channel); Property Brothers (HGTV); The Real Housewives of Dallas (Bravo, premiere)

🕙 EASTERN / 🕘 CENTRAL

Danny's House (Viceland, 10 p.m.): FINALE. The Insane Clown Posse and UFC fighter Joanne Calderwood explain the consequences of fighting to Danny. Later, former WWE-er Hacksaw Jim Duggan and comedian Zack Fox discuss style, fashion, and popular trends while Danny critiques dogs dressed in human clothes. I never got around to this show, but it sounds bizarre, yet fascinating.

⭐ David Makes Man (OWN, 10 p.m.): David (Akili McDowell) is a young child prodigy who lives in the projects, and struggles fitting in at his school, which he is learning that students' (Nathaniel Logan McIntyre) appearances aren't necessarily the real deal, his included. He easily lies to teachers (Phylicia Rashad) and his mom (Alana Arenas) as he is dragged into the drug dealing business, and he sees his dead friend (Isaiah Johnson), who himself was a dealer. Tonight, his mom's difficult day turns catastrophic when she is fired by her boss, leaving her home life in jeopardy. David's is reminded by others (Ade Chike Torbert) that he can't run away from his (dealing) responsibilities. (The first three episodes are available for free on YouTube.)

Hollywood Game Night 💲 (NBC, 10 p.m.): Gaming tonight are Derek Hough, Sherri Shepherd and Oliver Hudson face off with Kal Penn, Ester Dean, and Joel McHale.

Magical Land of Oz (PBS, 10 p.m.): Below the surface of Australia's three surrounding oceans is an abundance of unique marine wildlife, from predators in the Indian Ocean to the animals living in the Pacific and Southern Oceans.

Pearson (USA, 10 p.m.): Keri goes on a trip with Stephanie. Angela assists her neighbors. Jessica contends with Yoli's problem.

Press Your Luck 📺💲 (Buzzr, 10 p.m.): Even back in the 1980s, Press Your Luck contestants had to be careful of Whammies. I'd argue even more careful than those 2019 players.

Sherman's Showcase (IFC, 10 p.m.): An aging punk singer explores the many different white artists who have performed on Sherman's Showcase. Sherman used his show as a platform to try and bridge the racial gap — sometimes it worked, sometimes it was awkward.

Snowfall (FX, 10 p.m.): Franklin struggles with the fallout from his actions as his family prepares for the worst. Teddy scrambles to keep his operation afloat.

South Side (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.): Officer Turner's father asks her to compete in a spades tournament, and Simon learns the moves for steppin'.

Younger (TV Land, 10 p.m.): FINALE. Liza struggles to balance without Kelsey, who starts strategizing with an unlikely ally (spinoff plz!). Diana and Charles both make moves for the future. I don't see Josh in this description, even though he was the (UNNECESSARY) CLIFFHANGER last week.

FOR THE RECORD: Black Ink Crew: Compton (VH1) Contact (Discovery Channel); House Hunters/House Hunters: International (HGTV); I Was Prey (Animal Planet); Jay Leno's Garage (CNBC); Marrying Millions (Lifetime); Monster Ships (Science); The Murder Tapes (ID); Psychic Kids (A&E)

Danny's House (via Giphy)

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Barnaby Jones 📺 (MeTV, 3 a.m.): A black funeral wreath on his office door predicts Barnaby's death on Sunday. Even after he figures out who the psycho ex-convict has a vendetta against him, Barnaby is stymied until his daughter-in-law is held hostage. The show will cycle back around in late May-ish.

Cannon 📺 (MeTV, 2 a.m.): Barnaby Jones recently started its cycled... and tonight the high-priced PI Cannon starts his cycle over again. It takes about six months run through all the episodes.

FOR THE RECORD: Big Brother After Dark (Pop, midnight)

South Park, "Roger Ebert Should Lay Off the Fatty Foods" (via Giphy)

Late-Night Talk & Satire

The D.L. Hughley Show (TV One, 11 p.m.): Sheryl Underwood
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.): Bill Hader
The Dick Cavett Show 📺 (Decades, 9 p.m.): Richard Attenborough, Redd Foxx, Patty Duke, and James J. Kilpatrick (14 Jul 1969)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Phil McGraw and Method Man
Johnny Carson 📺 (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, and Park Overall (19 Sep 1991)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Marc Maron, Jillian Bell, and Keane
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:37 a.m.): Tracee Ellis Ross, Maren Morris, and Carter McLean
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Joe Biden
Lights Out with David Spade (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.): Margaret Cho, Steve Rannazzisi, and Kyle Dunnigan
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): Orlando Bloom, Constance Wu, Jack White, Brendan Benson, and The Raconteurs

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Sources: The Futon Critic; Zap2it
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Happy watching, everyone!