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After 170 episodes (with only less than 50 directed by James Widdoes!), some decidedly loose interpretation of how Alcoholics Anonymous works, one woman's Oscar win, the end of a supposed Hollywood marriage to last forever and plenty of opportunities for actresses of a certain age, tonight's top pick, Mom, is wrapping it up. I remember being at the A.V. Club when the show was greenlit nearly a decade ago. My thought was, "Damn, this would be a great comeback role for Beverly D'Angelo ..." I was quite vindicated when she guest-starred as "Dad's" ex-wife. Anyway ...
STREAMING
Hacks, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Series premiere. Speaking of opportunities for older actresses ... Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder headline this new series (a sitcom, apparently) about the "dark mentorship" between "a legendary Las Vegas comedian and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old." I'm certainly intrigued. Two episodes available.
Intergalactic, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Series premiere. Disgraced (but framed) cop and space pilot Ash Harper (Savannah Steyn) is forced to captain a prison ship led by Tula Quik (Sharon Duncan-Brewster) after a fatal mutiny occurs. Their goal is to reach a free world in a distant galaxy.
Homemade Astronauts, 3:01 a.m., Discovery+. Series premiere. TIL the "D.I.Y. space race" is a thing.
From Cradle to Stage, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "Pharrell and Dr. Carolyn Williams."
Restaurant Recovery, 3:01 a.m., Discovery+. Season finale. Two episodes available.
The Rich and the Ruthless, 3:01 a.m, BET+. Fourth season premiere. The sitcom about production of a Black-owned soap opera returns.
Sesame Street, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. "Karli's Life Box."
The Challenge: All Stars, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+.
The Big Shot with Bethenny, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Two episodes available.
Ellen's Next Great Designer, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max.
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Castlevania, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Fourth season premiere.
Younger, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+/Hulu. "The Baroness."
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TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Good Morning America, 7 a.m., ABC. Podcast host Glennon Doyle (promoting We Can Do Hard Things), deals and steals with Tory Johnson.
CBS This Morning, 7 a.m., CBS. Director Barry Jenkins (promoting The Underground Railroad, premiering Friday).
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. COVID-19 information, actress Sonia Manzano (Alma's Way), tax filing tips and Today Food with Valerie Bertinelli. Later, singer-songwriter Ashe is interviewed before performing with Finneas, Kate the Chemist, autism in the arts, Carrie Underwood, Women's Health Month with Dr. Natalie Azar and clothing tips with Orly Shani.
The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Jerry O'Connell and Justin Baldoni continue as guest panelists. Barbara Corcoran.
Syndicated Corner (times and channels vary):
Live with Kelly and Ryan: Chris Rock (Spiral), a workout with Jillian Michaels.
The Rachael Ray Show: Self-taught DIY pros test home renovation tools. Rachael makes swordfish cutlets with garlic spaghetti.
The Kelly Clarkson Show: Lauren Graham (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers), racecar driver Jimmie Johnson, Luna Blaise (Manifest) and singer-songwriter Noga Erez.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Oprah (What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing) and P!ink, who'll sing "All I Know So Far."
The Drew Barrymore Show: Julianna Margulies (Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life), Chase Stokes (Outer Bank) and Eitan Bernath prepares a watermelon feta arugula salad.
Dr. Phil: "Terrorized By My Teenager." (What a weak batch! Kelly and Ryan, I guess.)
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NON-PRIMETIME BROADCAST/CABLE SELECTIONS
The Golden Girls, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 a.m., Hallmark. "The Days and Nights of Sophia Petrillo." In one of my favorite episodes, Sophia fulfills her usual daily activities (including cheering up a little boy with AIDS) while Dorothy, Rose and Blanche have a sustained version of their cheesecake chatter.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT. Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat.
Titanic, 7:30 p.m., Starz.
The Bourne Supremacy, 7:30, Syfy. Second in the Jason Bourne series. (Identity is at 5 p.m.)
Wonder, 7:30 p.m., Freeform. A boy with facial deformities (Jacob Tremblay) enrolls in his local fifth grade. Costarring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.
Logan, 7:40 p.m., FXM. I'm still waiting for the "Y-Men" teased by this movie.
8 P.M.
Grey's Anatomy, ABC. "It's the End of the World; As We Know It." Two hours. RERUN from 2006. "Meredith's premonition of having a bad day is realized when a medical case arrives threatening the lives of everyone in the OR; despite the best efforts of the Seattle Grace staff, the code-black situation escalates."
Young Sheldon, CBS. "The Wild and Wooly World of Nonlinear Dynamics." Season finale. "Missy's first heartbreak triggers a series of events that lead the Cooper family to the brink."
Manifest, NBC. "Bogey." "Ben reunites with a duplicitous foe; Michaela and Zeke's dinner party with Jared and his new girlfriend is halted by a calling that ignites the Stone siblings to save the life of one of their own; Olive's friendship with Levi blossoms but is tested."
Name That Tune, FOX. RERUN.
Walker, The CW. "Freedom." "Walker and Geri are both unsure of their feelings for each other after their kiss; things get very complicated when Hoyt comes home from prison; the welcome home party is interrupted when Micki and Walker get word that Clint West is on the run."
Top Chef, Bravo. "Feeding the Frontlines." "Chef José Andrés calls in to recruit the chefs to join World Central Kitchen, tasking the chefs with delivering over 500 meals to frontline workers at three local hospitals in Portland."
Keeping Up With the Kardashians, E. "Season of Change." "Khloé runs into obstacles while exploring surrogacy; Scott worries that the family will drift apart."
Movie Night!
O Brother, Where Art Thou?, AMC
Terminator 2: Judgement Day, BBC America
Night at the Museum, CMT
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, FX
Kill Bill: Vol. 1, HBO
Desperate Widows, LMN Premiere.
Equilibrium, Cinemax
Gidget, TCM
While We're Young, The Movie Channel
8:30 P.M.
United States of Al, CBS. "Car/Motar." "After Al and Riley negotiate a deal for Al's new car, they learn the hard way that they are not adept at finances and contracts."
Movie Night!
San Andreas, USA
9 P.M.
Mom, CBS. "My Kinda People and the Big To-Do." Series finale. "Bonnie gains a new outlook on her sobriety after dealing with difficult news" (Gee, I wonder what that could be?) "Jill and Andy take a big step in their relationship."
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "Trick-Rolled at the Moulin." "The SVU searches for three women suspected of drugging and robbing wealthy men; the case leads to personal connections for both Benson and Kat."
Last Man Standing, FOX. "Murder, She Wanted." Oh, she spent time with Tim Allen? "Mandy gets jealous after Mike spends time with Ryan at a marketing retreat; Ed attempts to get Chuck and Joe to see a musical." Egad, not a musical! Think of the poor testicles!
Legacies, The CW. "I Was Made to Love You." "Hope's suspicion is piqued after Wade shares some startling news with her; to uncover the secrets of a mysterious artifact, Alaric must work with an enemy from his past; MG is forced to make a difficult decision."
144, ESPN. Premiere. "In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 WNBA season was played in Bradenton, Florida; 144 players from 12 teams spent the summer in a bubble. This is the inside story of what unfolded on and off the court over the two-and-a-half-month season."
Baseball, PBS. "A Whole New Ball Game." "The popularity of football and the union organization transform baseball in the 1960s."
Million Dollar Listing New York, Bravo, "Freddy's Back!" "Fredrik catwalks his way to a potential deal with a former supermodel; Ryan hopes to make a splash at his open house; Tyler battles to sell the biggest listing of his career; KJ hosts a sparkling aperitivo to court interest from expats."
Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump, E. "Go Greek." "Lisa transforms her olive grove for a trip to Greece, complete with a 10-dish feast and an Olympic game; fearless guests Steve-O and Margaret Cho serve up unexpected moments, like highly inappropriate temporary tattoos."
Movie Night!
Friday After Next, BET (Friday is at 5, Next Friday at 7)
Into the Blue, StarzEncore
Queen & Slim, Moremax
The Gentleman, Showtime
Brimstone, Showtime2
Step Brothers, Paramount
9:30 P.M.
B Positive, CBS. "Life Expectancy." Season finale. "Before their surgeries, Gina looks for a new apartment while Drew celebrates his last day of dialysis." I'm gonna laugh if they attempt a cliffhanger.
Let's Be Real, FOX. One more week, folks, one more week ...
Movie Night!
Blade Runner 2049, HBO2
Boyz N the Hood, MTV2
Silver Linings Playbook, Showcase
Reality Bites, The Movie Channel (9:45 p.m.)
Last Holiday, VH1
In lieu of Notable Opening Nights, let's watch a clip from Allison Janney's performance in the short-lived Broadway musical version of 9 to 5.
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10 P.M.
Rebel, ABC. "Heart Burned." "Rebel goes to great lengths to help save Helen's life after being denied her surgery and continues to push Cruz to negotiate the recall and study of the heart valve; Cassidy and Lana try to help Luke when his personal life jeopardizes his career."
Clarice, CBS. "Silence is Purgatory." "The River Murders are linked to a pharmaceutical company, so Clarice seeks help from their corporate accountant; Catherine goes outside for the first time since her rescue from Buffalo Bill."
Law & Order: Organized Crime, NBC. "An Inferior Product." "Stabler faces the consequences of a failed drug bust; Bell is forced to choose between the job and her family; Gina gets an unexpected visitor."
Everything's Gonna Be Okay, Freeform. "Wooly Bear Caterpillar." "They could never have known that what Toby thinks would matter; Alex makes dinner; Matilda asks a question; Nicholas wants Genevieve to put Barb in the bin."
NBA Basketball, TNT. Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns.
Johnny Carson, Antenna TV. Richard and Rain Pryor in this May 11, 1989 episode.
Movie Night!
Adventures in Babysitting, HBO Family
The Bourne Ultimatum, Syfy
Shampoo, TCM
Deep Impact, AMC (10:30 p.m.)
LATE NIGHT TALK
Watch What Happens Live, 10:15 p.m., Bravo. Busy Phillipps (Girls5eva) and Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show).
Conan, 11 p.m., TBS. Andy Cohen. I doubt Conan's going to miss interviewing fluffheads like Andy.
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, 11 p.m., Comedy Central
Gutfeld!, 11 p.m., Fox News
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Keegan-Michael Key (this week's Saturday Night Live), Zoey Deutch (The Outfit) and Conway the Machine, J.I.D. and Ludacris (La Maquina).
Jimmy Kimmel Live!,11:35 p.m., ABC. Chris Rock, Samira Wiley, rapper-singer Morray
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Seth Rogen (Invincible), Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall (The Marfa Tapes)
Late Night with Seth Meyers, 12:36 a.m., NBC. Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), Jean Smart (Hacks)
The Late Late Show with James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Ben Platt (Broken Diamonds?)
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC
A Little Late With Lilly Singh, 1:36 a.m., NBC. YouTuber Natalie Wynn.
LATE NIGHT PICK!
Murphy Brown, 1 a.m., Antenna TV. "Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?" "The FYI crew gets caught up in the media frenzy when an astronaut (voice of Lane Smith) takes off after being charged with murder." Worth it for Murphy's heartbreaking final narration.
Sources: Zap2It, The Futon Critic.
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