Saturday, February 8, 2020

What's On Tonight (Sunday): Power down

Power (via Giphy)
May I have the listings, please. Yes, it's Oscar night, but in WOTs eight-year history, I think the Oscars has gotten top pick on more than enough occasions. Therefore, the series finale of Starz's Power gets the honor. I watched the first season of the drama; it was really good. But then Starz was dropped from my cable package. The drama was created by Courtney A. Kemp in collaboration with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and stars Omari Hardwick as a masterful drug dealer who wants to exit the crime world to be a full-time nightclub owner. Elsewhere, Charlotte Rae is remembered, Homeland begins its final stretch, PBS' Mr. Pickles' Puppet Time is back on Showtime, and the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, the Alaska Tranigle, and shipwrecks get focus in new docu-shows. Regionals then sectionals then semis then semiregionals then regional-semis then national lower-zone semis, here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, February 9!

πŸ’» STREAMINGEARLY PRIMETIME

The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants: Epic Choice-O-Rama (Netflix, 3 a.m.): It's Captain Underpants, but this time in a choose-your-adventure format.✔️

60 Minutes (CBS, 7 p.m.): Profiles of South African gold miners working in some of the deepest mines in the world and Easter Island's statues. Eh, this one sounds kind of boring. And you can watch red carpet outfits elsewhere!

Doctor Who πŸ“Ί (Retro TV, 6 p.m.): Millions of years in the future, the Doctor, Steven, and Dodo arrive on a generation ship that Dodo names "the Ark."

The Witnesses (Oxygen, 7 p.m.): Part two of the Oxygen special about an journalist's investigation of the Jehovah's Witness. He finds a survivor whose own family hid her abuse. Another survivor reveals evidence that may trace back to a top Jehovah's Witnesses leader.

FOR THE RECORDCrash Landing on You (Netflix, 3 a.m.); Snapped (Oxygen, 6 p.m.)

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92nd Academy Awards (ABC, 8 p.m.): The Oscars!!!! What movie gets to follow The Magical Cracker as Best Pic?! A foreign film underdog? A long-shot tribute to Old Hollywood? A one-take WWI movie that many guilds loved? Our live-thread goes up at 5 p.m. for anyone who wants to talk red carpet arrivals and/or last-minute Oscar predictions. It will be a fun time, so please join me. Yes, even you lurkers. I welcome your commenting commentariat company.

Doctor Who (BBC America, 8 p.m.): From ancient Syria, to present day Sheffield and out into the wilds of space, something is stalking the Doctor and her friends.

Columbo πŸ“Ί (MeTV, 8 p.m.): A chemical plant's director gets threats and issues threats, and one of the employees plants a bomb in his car. When the car turns out to be missing, Columbo is called to find out what happened. You want guest stars? This has Roddy McDowall, Ida Lupino, and Anne Francis.

My Daughter's Been Kidnapped πŸŽ₯ (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): A single mother races against time to save her epileptic teenage daughter from sex traffickers.

Our Cartoon President (Showtime, 8:30 p.m.): Fearing massive Democratic voter turnout, Cartoon Trump, with the help of Cartoon "Moscow" Mitch, guts election security measures, leaving the door wide open for interference. Cartoon Pete Buttigieg struggles to keep his campaign viable.

⭐ Power (Starz, 8 p.m.): SERIES FINALE. When Ghost is announced as Lt. Governor it gives him a solid win and puts him one step closer to a fully legitimate world. He soon discovers one of his many enemies carrying out a plan that changes his life forever. Just when he wants to be out!!✔️

Roots: The Next Generation πŸ“Ί (Sundance TV, 8 p.m.): Don't wanna do awards? Sundance TV is airing the really good-but not that great Roots sequel all-day Sunday. In episode five, Alex Haley learns his family history from his grandfather.

Shipwreck Secrets (Science, 8 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. In the first episode of the docuseries, the disappearance of the SS Cotopaxi helped launch the legend of the Bermuda Triangle. Today, a team of experts investigate if a mysterious wreck off the coast of Florida is indeed the long-lost ship.

A Very British Romance with Lucy Worsley (PBS, 8 p.m.): Lucy Worsley's exploration of three centuries of love's rituals begins with the Georgian era, including the novels of Jane Austen.

FOR THE RECORD90 Day FiancΓ© (TLC); Air Disasters (Smithsonian Channel); The Aquarium (Animal Planet, premiere); The Circus (Showtime); Highway Through Hell (Weather Channel); The Incredible Dr. Pol (Animal Planet); Mira QuiΓ©n Baila All Stars (Univision); Naked & Afraid (Discovery Channel); The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo)

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The Alaska Triangle (Travel Channel, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Experts investigate whether an interdimensional portal led to the disappearance of an airplane in 1950, and an ape-like beast may be responsible for a string of disappearances and mutilations in the Alaskan wilderness. Ape-like beast.

Coyote Peterson: Brave the Wild (Animal Planet, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. YouTube personality and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson gets his own show. In episode one, he heads to the swamplands of Texas in search of a giant alligator snapping turtle known as Raphael, determined to prove that this turtle is the largest living creature of its kind.

Collector's Call (MeTV, 9:30 p.m.): Larry Strauss, son of the late actress Charlotte Rae, shares his mother's collection of memorabilia from her decades-long career in showbiz, including the master recording of Charlotte's 1955 solo album, Songs I Taught My Mother, as well as many valuable television props, like a wardrobe hat from Sesame Street and two set props from The Facts of Life.

Homeland (Showtime, 9 p.m.): PREMIERE. The final season arrives! "Carrie recovers in Germany. Saul negotiates. Max has a new mission." Boy, Showtime isn't one for good descriptions for the premiere.✔️

The Outsider (HBO, 9 p.m.): Holly presents her theory about the connection between two other child murders and the Frankie Peterson case. While Ralph remains skeptical, a more receptive Yunis suggests they start looking into Claude, the last person to have contact with Terry.

Sanditon (PBS, 9 p.m.): Charlotte and Sidney join forces to try and rescue Miss Lambe. Tom tries to save Sanditon and his marriage. Edward and Clara devise a plan to seize Lady Denham's legacy.

Wrong Man (Starz, 9:50 p.m.): PREMIERE. After Jessie Morrison is beaten to death, police zero in on Vonda Smith. The team explores whether Vonda may have been wrongfully convicted, based on a shoddy investigation and circumstantial evidence.

FOR THE RECORDBuilding Alaska (DIY); Disasters at Sea (Smithsonian Channel); Evil Lives Here (Investigation Discovery); Heavy Rescue: 401 (Weather Channel, premiere); La Vox (Telemundo); Murdered by Morning (Oxygen); Power Confidential (Starz, 9:20 p.m., series finale); Secrets of the Zoo (Nat Geo Wild); Shahs of Sunset (Bravo, premiere); Worst Cooks in America (Food Network)
Homeland (via Giphy)

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Avenue 5 (HBO, 10 p.m.): With Judd worried about his reputation, Iris arranges a meet-and-greet with several passengers in his luxury suite. Frustrated by a bridge crew with no answers, Ryan and Billie bond with the engineers below deck.

Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO, 10:30 p.m.): Travel plans go awry when Larry brings an impromptu date to a destination wedding. At the hotel, Larry finds himself in a sticky situation when he goes searching for a toothbrush.

Curse of the Bermuda Triangle (Science, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. The title kind of says it all. Five US Navy planes vanish without a trace in the Bermuda Triangle, fueling speculation that this strange stretch of water is cursed.

Dare Me (USA, 10 p.m.): Colette feels the pressure of Regionals looming. A chance encounter leads Will to a dark place. But Regionals! REGIONALS!

The Johnny Cash Show πŸ“Ί (getTV, 10 p.m.): In a pair of 1970 episodes, Kris Kristofferson, Mama Cass, and Lorne Greene and Loretta Lynn, Kris Kristofferson, and Ricky Nelson stop by to see Johnny and June.

Kidding (Showtime, 10 p.m.): PREMIERE. Showtime will cruise through season two of this behind-the-scenes tragicomedy set at a children's program with two episodes a week. In the premiere, Jeff realizes if he can tell a lie for the first time in his life, he'll get everything he's ever wanted. Later, while Jill, Deirdre and Seb debate over who is to blame for Jeff's recent behavior, Jeff finds himself in the real-world version of Pickle Barrel Falls.✔️

Vienna Blood (PBS, 10 p.m.): New episode description! Max and Oskar are drawn into a sphere of nationalistic groups who despise Vienna's immigrants. Max's fiancee takes daring risks before the murderer's rationale is revealed.

FOR THE RECORDBeat Bobby Flay (Food Network); The Lake Erie Murders (Investigation Discovery, premiere); Naked & Afraid: Alone (Discovery Channel); Sister Wives (TLC); Vet Exotic (Nat Geo Wild, finale)
Kidding (via Giphy)

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FOR THE RECORDLost in the Wild (Travel Channel)

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Mike Tyson Mysteries (Adult Swim, midnight): First, a grieving father tries to help his beautiful boy. Later, Mike's attorney needs Mike's help.

LATE-NIGHT TALK & SATIRE

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10 p.m.): Dr. Jackie Walters and Reza Farahan

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Note: All times are Eastern.
Key SourcesThe Futon Critic (outline); Zap2it (descriptions); TV Passport (throwbacks)
⭐: Top pick(s)
πŸ’²: Game show
πŸ“Ί: Throwback
πŸŽ₯: Movie
✔️: Midlevel video/gif

Happy watching, everyone!

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