Tuesday, March 9, 2021

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): I solemnly swear that Callie & Mariana are up to Good Trouble

Good Trouble

Happy Women's History Month! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, March 10!

This Top Pick is the Freeform drama Good Trouble, the spinoff/follow-up to The Foster. And tonight, The Fosters family is reuniting on Good Trouble! The show itself follows the life and times of young lawyer Callie and young software engineer Mariana, who are adopted sisters. They live in a diverse communal apartment, which provides plenty of drama and characters, most of whom I enjoy. This is definitely a young adult soap that can get pretty preachy, but it has a reliable sense of  humor and gives most everyone good screen time, not devoting too much to Callie (ugh) and Mariana.

Elsewhere, the COVID-19 vaccines arrives in South Park, Archie Andrews to rule the Riverdale fire station, Ewan McGregor narrates Scotland wildlife, Nancy Drew searches for a volleyball player, and the Resident Alien needs an ally.

STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME

πŸ’² Jeopardy! (Syndicated, check local listings): Katie Couric. Eh.

Last Chance U: Basketball (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. It's like Last Chance U, but with basketball!

Marriage or Mortgage (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A wedding planner and a real estate agent compete to win the hearts and budgets of spouses-to-be. Gag.

5 MORE FOR THE RECORDDesign Star: Next Gen (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); Faster with Finnegan (Motor Trend, 3 a.m.); One Week to Sell (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); πŸ’² People Puzzler (GSN, 6 p.m.); Tooning Out the News (Paramount+, 3 a.m.)

πŸ•— 8 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•– 7 P.M. CENTRAL

Chicago Med (NBC, 8 p.m.): Choi hires an old Navy colleague to join him in the ED. A final custody hearing threatens to separate Charles and his daughter. Maggie must make a difficult decision that will change Auggie's life.

Operation Awesome (BYUtv, 8 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A look at how kids are changing the world every day.

Riverdale (The CW, 8 p.m.): Following in his Grandpa Artie's footsteps, Archie wants to take over the fire station! Toni's attempt to lure Cheryl out of Thornhill and back into daily life in Riverdale leads to more tension between the two.

South Park (Comedy Central 8 p.m.): As the citizens of South Park are clamoring for the COVID-19 vaccine, a militant group tries to stop the boys from getting their teacher vaccinated.

Stormborn (Smithsonian Channel, 8 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A three-part natural history series narrated by Ewan McGregor. and features a cast of charismatic, tenacious animals trying to survive climate change and thriving in the remote, northern edges of the Atlantic Ocean over a year. But will Obara and Nymeria Sand survive? Or will this be just as much of a let down as that GOT arc?)✔️

5 MORE FOR THE RECORDAEW: Dynamite (TNT); The Challenge (MTV); Married at First Sight (Lifetime); The Masked Singer (Fox, season premiere); Tough as Nails (CBS)

πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•— 8 P.M. CENTRAL 

Chicago Fire (NBC, 9 p.m.): A call to a familiar location brings back mixed emotions for Severide. Herrmann gets away from the fire station. Casey is not thrilled with his replacement. Is it Sandy Duncan???

Game of Talents (Fox, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Wayne Brady takes over another broadcast network! Game of Talents "follows contestants attempting to guess the performers' hidden talent, based only on their first impressions and a few wily clues." Talent!✔️

Nancy Drew (The CW, 9 p.m.): Nancy is approached by a group of young girls asking for help in finding a volleyball teammate they believe was kidnapped by a ghost. Nancy better get paid for this job. Ace and Amanda share a moment.

SEAL Team (CBS, 9 p.m.): As Ray continues to lead the mission in Syria, the stakes grow higher when members of the team learn the truth about their target.

Sistas (BET, 9 p.m.): Gary comes to Andi's rescue after she gets herself into a compromising situation. Zac talks seriously to a new woman who values him in away no woman ever has. Sabrina calls Calvin to confront him.

QUICK HITS:
πŸ“Ί The Dick Cavett Show (Decades, 9 p.m.): James Woods (14 Aug 1992)
πŸ“Ί The Dick Cavett Show (Decades, 9:30 p.m.): Jackie Mason (1989?)

5 MORE FOR THE RECORDForged in Fire (History); Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network); Man's Greatest Food (Cooking Channel); The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo); To Catch a Smuggler (National Geographic)

πŸ•™ 10 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. CENTRAL

Chicago P.D. (NBC, 10 p.m.): Ruzek and Atwater are tasked with making an arrest after a high-profile shooting. The situation becomes complicated when it's clear someone doesn't want them to make it back to the station.

⭐ Good Trouble (Freeform, 10 p.m.): The Fosters and the Hunters get together for a Dutch-themed goodbye party for Brandon and Eliza, who must be going somewhere. Callie has an awkward encounter with Jamie, her ex. Mariana struggles to tell the moms the truth -- that she quit her job and/or that she is dating her (former) boss -- but she will because this is probably a single-episode guest appearance. I just want Mariana to have good storylines that don't make her come across as a bumbling flop of a person every week.

Resident Alien (Syfy, 10 p.m.): "Fearing he's facing failure, Harry enlists an unlikely ally to help find his ship." Is it the kid? *Dun dun* (I love Harry's love of Law & Order.)✔️

S.W.A.T. (CBS, 10 p.m.): Mumford returns to work and investigates a 15-year-old cold case that holds a personal connection and leads to the discovery of a dangerous drug ring. Hondo is leery of Leroy's motives.

Snowfall (FX, 10 p.m.): Franklin's missteps put Leon in the crosshairs, resulting in an unexpected reconnection. Teddy faces fallout from Tijuana. Irene's investigation has a promising new lead.

QUICK HITS:
The Con (ABC): not-Prince Khalid bin al-Saud
πŸ“Ί Johnny Carson (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): Mickey Rooney, Paul Rodriguez, Merie Earle (13 Mar 1984)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10 p.m.): Dolores Catania, Heather McMahan

5 MORE FOR THE RECORD: Beyond the Unknown (Travel Channel, season premiere); Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS, 10:30 p.m.); Marrying Millions (Lifetime); Narco Wars (National Geographic); Restoration Garage (Motor Trend)

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Baroness von Sketch Show (IFC, midnight): The problem with audio books... the dad or the date... improv at Mom's funeral.

QUICK HITS:
Conan (TBS, 11 p.m.): Chris "Ludacris" Bridges
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Kevin Bacon, Travon Free, Daya
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Trevor Noah, Grouplove
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m.): Audra McDonald, Fruit Bats
A Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Emmanuel Acho, Gina Yashere
A Little Late with Lilly Singh (NBC, 1:37 a.m.): Zach King
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): Norman Reedus, Charli & Dixie D'Amelio, Mike Vecchione

FOR THE RECORDDisrupt & Dismantle (BET, 11 p.m.); Nightly Pop (E!, 11:30 p.m.)
Resident Alien (via Tumblr)

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