TOP PICK
⭐ π Invincible (Amazon Prime, 12:01 AM) 'From The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, and based on the Skybound/Image comic of the same name by Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible is an adult animated superhero show that revolves around seventeen-year-old Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), who's just like every other guy his age -- except that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons). But as Mark develops powers of his own, he discovers that his father's legacy may not be as heroic as it seems.' If you enjoy media that explores the dark side of superheroes (think The Boys but less nihilist) then this should be up your alley,HIGHLIGHTS
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Streaming
π The Falcon And Winter Soldier (Disney+, 3:01 AM) The first episode was mostly setup. The second episode started the ball rolling. This week it looks like the boys are going to talk to Zemo, the bad guy from Civil War. I'm onboard. ✔️
π For All Mankind (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) "Don't Be Cruel"
π For All Mankind (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) "Don't Be Cruel"
π The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (Disney+, 3:01 AM) "Dusters"
π The Serpent (Netflix, 3:01 AM) Series premiere. 'The Serpent is a crime drama serial developed by Mammoth Screen and commissioned by the BBC. The eight-part limited series is a co-production between BBC One and Netflix. It is based on the crimes of serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who murdered young tourists between 1975–1976.' You know what there's not nearly enough of? Shows about serial killers.
π₯ WeWork: Or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn (Hulu, 12:01 AM) A 2021 American documentary film, written and directed by Jed Rothstein. 'It follows WeWork, a real estate company run by Adam Neumann, who was ultimately forced out of the company.'
π Released (Netflix, 12:00 AM) Demi Lovato
π Paranormal Caught on Camera (Discovery+, 3:01 AM)
π₯ Just Say Yes (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'Incurable romantic Lotte finds her life upended when her plans for a picture-perfect wedding unravel — just as her self-absorbed sister gets engaged. Starring: Yolanthe Cabau, Noortje Herlaar, and Kim-Lian van der Meij.'
π₯ Madame Claude (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'In 1960s Paris, Madame Claude's influence extends beyond the world of sex work — until an affluent young woman threatens to change everything. Starring: Karole Rocher, Garance Marillier, and Roschdy Zem.'
π₯ Ewoks: Battle for Endor, πΊ Star Wars: Ewoks, πΊ The Story of the Faithful Wookie (Disney+, 3:01 AM)
π₯ Concrete Cowboy (Netflix, 3:01 AM) Ricky Straub writes and directs this movie that debuted at awards shows last year. The movie features Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin about a young boy who is set to live with his estranged father in Philadelphia.
Broadcast/Cable/Satellite
πΊ Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (BBC America, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM); π½Ancient Aliens (History, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM); Hawaii Five-0 (Ion, 10:00 AM - 3:00 AM); Archie Bunker's Place (Antenna, 8:00 & 8:30 PM); Mom (CMT, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM); The Jeffersons (Antenna, 9:00 & 9:30 PM); Designing Women (Antenna, 11:30 PM)
π The Blacklist (NBC, 8:00 PM) The task force's determination to identify a Russian asset in the U.S. government puts Cooper and Reddington in increasingly treacherous positions. And the name of that Russian asset? You guessed it: Frank Stallone.
π MacGyver (CBS, 8:00 PM) Mac, Desi and Russ go under cover during a royal Indian wedding to protect a princess whose policies could put her life in danger; Bozer suspects Riley is up to her old hacking ways. Wait, there's a character named "Bozer?"
π Shark Tank (ABC, 8:00 PM) An invention that helps prevent the spread of germs; a smart, refrigerated safe that makes contactless delivery more secure; an at-home probiotic maker grows on the Sharks; a spacesuit-influenced gadget guard.
I have an invention that helps prevent the spread of germs: a goddamn mask.
π WWE's Friday Night Smackdown (Fox, 8:00 PM)
π Gold Rush (Discovery, 8:00) With Dave Turin home for his father's memorial, his crew gambles on new ground to hit a lofty goal. Freddy Dodge and Juan decode a complex mining operation and discover a fix that brings in big gold before skyrocketing an Oregon claim's production. Is this the one with the Glory Hole? I'm just going to assume it is.
π Gold Rush (Discovery, 8:00) With Dave Turin home for his father's memorial, his crew gambles on new ground to hit a lofty goal. Freddy Dodge and Juan decode a complex mining operation and discover a fix that brings in big gold before skyrocketing an Oregon claim's production. Is this the one with the Glory Hole? I'm just going to assume it is.
π 20/20 (ABC, 9:00 PM)
π Dateline NBC (NBC, 9:00 PM) A man claims his young wife killed herself after she is found dead in her burning home.
π Magnum, PI (CBS, 9:00 PM) When a Marine Corps vet's SUV is stolen with her service dog inside, Magnum and Higgins must find the car, the dog and the car thief who they believe may be an escaped kidnapping victim. I'm assuming it'll turn out the dog stole the car.
π Penn & Teller: Fool Us (The CW, 9:00 PM) Featured magicians include Ryan and Johnny Hayashi, Nathaniel Segal, Jandro and Bill Goodwin. What, no Doug Henning?
ππ΄ Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives (Food Network, 9:00 PM) Guy Fieri is heading to San Francisco for Ethiopian-style flank steak and sauteed prawns; in Minneapolis, an Italian joint is still scratch-making their pasta and prosciutto; a Duluth diner is gathering ingredients straight from their planters. My prediction: Guy's goatee will be covered in grease at least a half dozen times.
π The First 48: Tracking A Killer (A&E, 9:00 PM) With bonus footage; when a bullied teen is gunned down outside a public library, Cleveland detectives are shocked to discover the motive behind this senseless attack. I find it hard to believe detectives in Cleveland are ever truly shocked by anything.
π The UnXplained (History, 9:00 PM) Examining some of the most devastating plagues in human history, as well the scientific advances to combat these diseases, including the development of Edward Jenner's vaccine for smallpox in the 1790s. Well, that's oddly timely for this type of show.
π π American Masters: Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story (PBS, 9:00 PM) The life and career of jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen, leader of the band for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," who continued a schedule of touring and performing into his 90s. Gonna add Doc to the list of celebrities I assumed were already dead. ✔️
π Blue Bloods (CBS, 10:00 PM) Frank asks Erin to help with policy reform he privately backs but can't publicly support; Danny and Baez become enmeshed in the world of competitive gaming when a high-profile video game streamer is murdered. I'm sure the show will give a very nuanced take on competitive gaming and video game streaming and won't merely be used to scare the blue hairs.
π Johnny Carson (Antenna, 10:00 PM) Comedian Joan Rivers; actor Dick Van Patten; Stephanie Faracy; comic Byron Allen.
π Real Time With Bill Maher (HBO, 10:00 PM) Guests TKTK. Week off.
π Wynonna Earp (SyFy, 10:00 PM) Wynonna and Waverly take two very different and dangerous paths in an effort to save Purgatory. If they don't save Purgatory where will all the unbaptized babies go to?
π The Graham Norton Show (BBC America, 11:00 PM) Guests Liam Neeson, MicheΓ‘l Richardson, Tahar Rahim & Cush Jumbo, Rob Brydon, Deborah Meaden and Laura Mvula.
*Sporting Events Are Subject To COVID-Related Postponements.
BLAST FROM THE PAST
π₯ Star Wars: Clone Wars - Vol I & II (Disney+, 3:01 AM) The original micro-series set in the Star Wars universe and developed and drawn by animation master Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter's Labratory, Samurai Jack, Hotel Transylvania).
BLAST FROM THE PAST
π₯ Star Wars: Clone Wars - Vol I & II (Disney+, 3:01 AM) The original micro-series set in the Star Wars universe and developed and drawn by animation master Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter's Labratory, Samurai Jack, Hotel Transylvania).
Note: All times are Eastern.
Key Sources: The Futon Critic; Zap2it; Netflix; Wikipedia
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⭐: Top Pick
π²: Game show
π₯: Movie
πΊ: Throwback
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