Tuesday, March 24, 2020

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Rapper Lil Dicky is Dave from suburbia

Dave (via Giphy)
Hello all you TV viewers! The pickings are a little slim until 10 p.m. when your options balloon. Among those options is Dave, the weird but entertaining FXX comedy about up-and-coming rapper Lil Dicky, who is playing a fictionalized version of himself. He has a girlfriend, a close circle of friends, and is a great rapper, but he is neurotic and has trouble expressing himself and being honest. Such traits make it hard to break into the music business. The show has found a good balance of Dave and the much more relatable ensemble. Elsewhere, Queens resident Nora, inspector Rabbit, and private eye Dex go into quarantine until next season, Michael Curtiz and Casablanca get movie treatment, Halsey & Kelsea Ballerini sing songs, eating old food is now a show, PBS profiles the planet's wonders, and Discovery Channel does a deep dive on COVID-19. Of all the WOTs on all the websites on all the internets, you decide to read mine, here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, March 25!

STREAMING / EARLY PRIMETIME

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution ๐ŸŽฅ (Netflix, 3 a.m.): Down the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement.

Curtiz ๐ŸŽฅ (Netflix, 3 a.m.): A black-and-white film about Hungarian film director Michael Curtiz as he grapples with political intervention and a dysfunctional relationship with his estranged daughter amid the troubled production of Casablanca.✔️

Hey Duggee (Nick Jr, 6 p.m.): Kiddos have more options! Three new episodes air tonight.

Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu, 3 a.m.): "Mia and Elena find themselves at odds, resulting in an epic showdown." Ever wonder how much of a trainwreck a family can be when no one else is around? Look no further than the Richardsons. However, Mia doesn't have a clean slate either.

The Occupant ๐ŸŽฅ (Netflix, 3 a.m.): This is a stalker thriller movie, kinda like You... maybe.

Signs (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. The crop circles and alien invaders are back! Just kidding. This is a murder mystery where the latest murder resembles a decades-old one that remains unsolved.

Yoohoo to the Rescue (Netflix, 3 a.m.): PREMIERE. Alert the kids!

FOR THE RECORD: The Circle (Netflix, 3 a.m.); Fundamental. Gender Justice. No Exceptions. (YouTube, 3 a.m.); Married at First Sight: Unfiltered (Lifetime, 7:30 p.m.)

๐Ÿ•— EASTERN / ๐Ÿ•– CENTRAL

Chicago Med (NBC, 8 p.m.): Charles and Goodwin fear Halstead is repeating his past mistakes when a patient with early onset Alzheimer's is brought in. Maggie and Ben are concerned when one of Ben's students is admitted.

Coop & Cami Ask the World (Disney Channel, 8:23 p.m.): When Cami's ongoing prank war with Pam causes Charlotte to bite her tongue and lose her ability to speak clearly, Cami must take her place at the debate team regional finals.

The Goldbergs (ABC, 8 p.m.): Beverly buys a bicycle for Adam just like the one from Pee Wee's Big Adventure. Barry and Erica turn Murray's furniture store into an after-hours lounge for college students.

Humboldt: Epic Explorer (Smithsonian Channel, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. More than 200 years ago, a scientist named Alexander von Humboldt embarked on a perilous five-year journey through the Venezuelan jungles and Andean Mountains of South America. Humboldt's groundbreaking observations and theories would not only inspire Charles Darwin, but change our understanding of nature forever.✔️

Schooled (ABC, 8:30 p.m.): Cool parent Greg distracts CB from being a good teacher to help his son Weasel receive extra credit. Principal Glascott approves the use of former Principal Ball's parking spot as a community garden.

Survivor (CBS, 8 p.m.): Some winners sprint their way to an opportunity to gain an edge over the other castaways. One tribe employs a different strategy in a rigorous immunity challenge.

Sydney to the Max (Disney Channel, 8 p.m.): After Sydney is grounded for being late for curfew, she is unable to go to the Pop-Up Cake Museum with Olive and Sophia.

FOR THE RECORDAEW: Dynamite (TNT); Black Ink Crew (VH1); Expedition Unknown (Discovery Channel); Married at First Sight (Lifetime); The Masked Singer (Fox); My 600-Lb Life (TLC); Random Acts (BYUtv); WWE NXT (USA)

๐Ÿ•˜ EASTERN / ๐Ÿ•— CENTRAL

American Housewife (ABC, 9:30 p.m.): Katie finds an old piece of furniture in the basement and sets out to re-create her and Greg's first apartment. Greg enjoys an unexpected benefit of being the victim of Lonnie's relentless practical jokes.✔️

Chicago Fire (NBC, 9 p.m.): Sleuthing takes over the fire station as they become amateur investigators following a Reddit post involving one of their own. Severide teams up with Seager and the OFI when a motel structure fire turns suspicious.

Lego Masters (Fox, 9 p.m.): Terry Crews drops by as contestants create evil lairs and fly vehicles through their Lego worlds.

Motherland: Fort Salem (Freeform, 9 p.m.): In the second episode of this not-good series (despite a solid prmeise), the unit travels to Salem Town for a celebration, but a disturbance throws the proceedings into chaos. Tally wonders if she made the right choice to embark on a military career.

SEAL Team (CBS, 9 p.m.): Clay considers a new career path while Jason faces pressure to consider the next phase of his career. Bravo Team prepares for a three month deployment in Afghanistan.

Sistas (BET, 9 p.m.): The dating game has Danni at a disadvantage when her feelings get the best of her... Andi tries to be strong for Gary... Karen stands strong on her principles... Sabrina opens up in the midst of a tragedy.

FOR THE RECORDExpedition X (Discovery Channel); Forged in Fire (History); Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network); Iron Resurrection (Motor Trend); La Doรฑa (Telemundo); Locked Up Abroad (National Geographic); Mega Machines (Science); The Murder Tapes (Investigation Discovery, finale); Paranormal Caught on Camera (Travel Channel); Property Brothers: Forever Home (HGTV); Summer House (Bravo)
American Housewife (via Disqus)

๐Ÿ•™ EASTERN / ๐Ÿ•˜ CENTRAL

Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.): FINALE. After Scrubr gets acquired by a company overseas, Nora moves to China. Back in Queens, Grandma befriends an injured pigeon. Lol. Don't you worry AwkwaMonsters, Nora will be back!

Boomerang (BET, 10:30 p.m.): The powers of influence are explored when social media influencer Tia lands a high-paying one-night gig at a strip club, while David comes under the influence of a new megachurch.

Brockmire (IFC, 10 p.m.): Jim is trying hard to enact change in the league but the owners don't seem to care or want it. At the same time, Jim's relationship with his daughter is becoming worse, with visits becoming less frequent as she pulls away and becomes an adult.

Chicago PD (NBC, 10 p.m.): Intelligence does everything they can to build a case against the elusive leader of a drug ring, but things get complicated when Rojas realizes someone she cares about might be involved.

CMT Crossroads: Halsey & Kelsea Ballerini (CMT, 10 p.m.): SPECIAL. Halsey and Kelsea Ballerini take the stage together for the first time during a performance at the Ascend Amphitheater in downtown Nashville.

⭐ Dave (FXX, 10 p.m.): Dave has an opportunity to open for a big rapper, but his nerves cause him to spiral into an identity crisis. When he asks GaTa to act as his hype man, GaTa is forced to confront memories from his past — and reveal his biggest secret. Previously, Dave almost performed at a funeral, but got bumped by Macklemore at the last second. Also, Dave has never performed outside of a music studio. His girlfriend had never heard him wrap until she dropped in on him last week. Dave is special.

Earth's Sacred Wonders (PBS, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. This co-production with the BBC explores the sacred wonders of our world. Duh. First up, a Muslim paramedic helps fasting worshippers in Jerusalem, a man attempts to save his ancestral spirits in Cambodia, and a Buddhist warrior monk in China faces a life-changing test.✔️

Eating History (History, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Eating forgotten food that is really, really old? That's entertainment! Wait, it is? In the first episodes, Josh and Old Smokey eat decades old corn chips and century-old Civil War hardtack, then "freshen up" with 100-year-old tooth powder. Later, it's the oldest cereal ever eaten, and then they examine a Vietnam-era ration and try a 40-year-old hot sauce to determine whether it gets hotter with age.✔️

It's Personal with Amy Hoggart (truTV, 10 p.m.): When a married couple consider polyamory, Amy opens her mind to help open their relationship. She learns the ins and outs of non-monogamy and goes undercover to find out whether more is truly the merrier or three's a crowd.

The Magicians (Syfy, 10 p.m.): "Margo sees a purse she hates. Alice writes a letter."

Pandemic: COVID-19 (Discovery Channel/Science, 10 p.m.): SPECIAL. The war against the COVID-19 pandemic has come to America, and using the latest information from the front lines, experts reveal why this novel form of coronavirus is so deadly and how we're fighting back.

S.W.A.T. (CBS, 10 p.m.): The team must protect a hotel full of civilians after a mission goes wrong and the city's most dangerous gang leaders scatter across the building to find an escape. Luca's brother, a freelance reporter, crosses police lines to shoot footage.

Stumptown (ABC, 10 p.m.): FINALE. It's "All Hands on Dex!" Okay, that sounds inappropriate. Dex takes matters into her own hands after finding herself the prime suspect in a murder investigation. Hoffman struggles to remain impartial, and Grey attempts to work on his budding relationship with his estranged father. Will the gang return next season? To be determined.

Twenties (BET, 10 p.m.): Earthquake!! Marie becomes wary of Chuck when a night watching porn together goes awry. Hattie grows more fond of Ida when she's tasked with sorting her old manuscripts.

Year of the Rabbit (IFC, 10:30 p.m.): FINALE. Things are not looking good for Rabbit as he is framed for murder. Even though he's on the run, Strauss and Mabel refuse to believe Rabbit is guilty. The Rabbit will return.

FOR THE RECORDBizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations (Cooking Channel); Borderforce USA (National Geographic); Bride & Prejudice (Lifetime); The Deed: Chicago (CNBC); In Pursuit with John Walsh (Investigation Discovery); Operaciรณn Pacรญfico (Telemundo); Tournament of Champions (Food Network); True Terror with Robert Englund (Travel Channel); Vintage Voltage (Motor Trend)

๐Ÿ•š EASTERN / ๐Ÿ•™ CENTRAL

FOR THE RECORDBlind Date (Bravo, 11:30 p.m.); The Funny Dance Show (E!); Off the Grid (HGTV)

Late-Night Talk & Satire

A Closer Look with Seth Meyers (YouTube)?
Conan at Home (YouTube)
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS, 10:30 p.m.)
The Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.)
The Dick Cavett Show ๐Ÿ“บ (Decades, 9 p.m.): Fred Willard (7 Jan 1991)
The Dick Cavett Show ๐Ÿ“บ (Decades, 9:30 p.m.): Jay Leno (16 Oct 1990)
Jimmy Kimmel's Quarantine Minilogues (YouTube)
Johnny Carson ๐Ÿ“บ (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): Richard Benjamin, Garry Shandling, and Jan Stephenson (18 Mar 1981)
Lights Out: Live from the Bunker (YouTube)
The Tonight Show: At Home Edition (NBC, 11:35 p.m.): Niall Horan

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Note: All times are Eastern.
Key SourcesThe Futon Critic (outline); Zap2it (descriptions); TV Passport (throwbacks)
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