Thursday, June 24, 2021

What's On Tonight (Friday): Time to Put the Kibosh on Bosch...

Bosch

 TOP PICK

⭐ ๐Ÿ‘ฎ‍♂️ Bosch✔️ (Amazon Prime, 12:01 AM) FINAL SEASON.  'When a ten-year-old girl dies in an arson fire, Detective Harry Bosch risks everything to bring her killer to justice despite opposition from powerful forces.  Detective Jerry Edgar falls apart as he grapples with the consequences of shooting Jacques Avril.  Maddie assists Honey Chandler on a high profile case that draws Bosch in and puts them in the crosshairs of dangerous criminals.


PREMIERES

๐ŸŽต Mary J. Blige's My Life (Amazon Prime, 12:01 AM) 'Mary J. Blige set the music world on fire with her trailblazing 1994 LP "My Life."  In Vanessa Roth's documentary, "Mary J Blige's My Life," the singer, rapper and actress reveals the demons and blessings that inspired the record and propelled her to international stardom.  She celebrates the 25th anniversary of her most influential work by performing the album live for the first time."

๐Ÿ”” September Mornings (Amazon Prime, 12:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'The life of a trans woman who has just gained her independence takes an unexpected turn when an unknown son she had with a woman ten years ago shows up out of the blue.  Starring Liniker, Gustavo Coelho and Thoman Aquino.'

๐Ÿ”” Central Park (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) SEASON 2 PREMIERE.  'In season two of "Central Park," the Tillerman family continues to navigate living in and caring for the world's most famous park. Molly experiences the trials and tribulations of adolescence, Cole is challenged by a truly embarrassing moment at school, Paige continues to chase down the mayor's corruption story, and Owen juggles managing the park, his staff and his family all with a smile on his face. Meanwhile, Bitsy inches ever closer to her sinister goal of claiming Central Park as her own; with Helen by her side, eternally wondering whether she's made it into Bitsy's will. Every step of the way, we are guided along by our friendly, fumbling, fiddler narrator, Birdie.'

๐ŸŽฅ Fathom (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) 'Two biologists set out on an undertaking as colossal as their subjects - deciphering the complex communication of whales.  Dr. Michelle Fournet and Dr. Ellen Garland journey to opposite hemispheres to uncover a culture eons older than out own.'

๐ŸŽฅ Who Are You, Charlie Brown? (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) 'Lupita Nyong'o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz.  Famous fans - including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker - share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.'

๐ŸŽฅ False Positive (Hulu, 12:01 AM) 'After months of trying and failing to get pregnant, Lucy and Adrian finally find their dream fertility doctor in Dr. Hindle (Pierce Brosnan). But after becoming pregnant with a healthy baby girl, Lucy begins to notice something sinister about Dr. Hindle.'

The Mysterious Benedict Society

๐Ÿ”” The Mysterious Benedict Society✔️(Disney +, 3:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE.  'After winning a scholarship competition, four gifted orphans are recruited by the peculiar Mr. Benedict for a dangerous mission to save the world from a global crisis known as The Emergency.  Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance must infiltrate the mysterious L.I.V.E. Institute to discover the truth behind the crisis.  When the headmaster, the sophisticated Dr. Curtain, appears to be behind this worldwide panic, the kids of The Mysterious Benedict Society must devise a plan to defeat him.'

๐ŸŽฅ Wolfgang (Disney+, 3:01 AM) 'As a teenager in Austria, Wolfgang Puck harnessed his love of cooking to escape the harsh rule of his stepfather. A local apprenticeship forged his path to train at a revered French restaurant before landing in America at age 24. In 70s Hollywood, Puck began working at Ma Maison, crafting an original menu around fresh ingredients, making the once-tacky eatery a popular, acclaimed darling. Still, the lack of acknowledgement from Ma Maison's owner pushed Puck to take the biggest risk of his career and open his first restaurant, Spago, an instant hit where famous clientele dote equally on Puck's new American cuisine and personality. Almost by accident, Puck created the concept of a "celebrity chef" with his decades-spanning television appearances, building a staggering global empire of restaurants, cafes and products for home cooks. But at home, the frenetic professional demands disrupted his family life. From director David Gelb (Jiro Dreams of Sushi), and the creators of Chef's Table, WOLFGANG is a candid, inspiring and emotional documentary that follows a legend as he reckons with the price of his dreams.'

๐Ÿ”” The A List (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON 2.  'Romance, rivalry and radical mystery collide as a group of teens attend a remote island sleepaway camp in this suspenseful, supernatural drama.  Starring Lisa Ambalavanar, Ellie Duckles and Savannah Baker.'

๐Ÿ”” Ray (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE.  'From a satire to a psychological thriller, four short stories from celebrated auteur and writer Satyajit Ray are adapted for the screen in this series.  Starring Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao and Kay Kay Menon.'

๐Ÿ”” Sex/Life (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE.  'A woman's daring sexual past collides with her married-with-kids present when the bad-boy ex she can't stop fantasizing about crashes back into her life.  Starring Sarah Shahi, Mike Vogel and Adam Devos.'

๐ŸŽฅ The Ice Road (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'To save a team of miners trapped underground, a down-on-his-luck ice road trucker joins a mission across treacherous terrain to deliver rescue equipment.  Starring Liam Neeson, Benjamin Walker and Amber Midthunder.'

๐Ÿ”” The 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (CBS, 8:00 PM) 'Festivities salute excellence in daytime television; Sheryl Underwood hosts.'

✈ Departure (Syfy, 8:00 PM) LIMITED SERIES.  "Vanished" - 'When an airplane disappears over the Atlantic, Howard Lawson of the TSIB chooses Kendra Malley to lead the investigation, even though she's still on bereavement leave; as a potential crash site is identified, Kendra discovers the pilot kept a secret.'  The second episode follows at 9:00 PM.

๐ŸŽจ The Choe Show (FX, 10:00 PM) SERIES PREMIERE. "MaPa" - 'David Choe paints portraits, literally and figuratively, of Asa Akira, Kat Von D and Rafael Reyes.'

STREAMING

๐Ÿ”” Physical (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) "Let's Get This Party Started"

๐Ÿ”” Home Before Dark (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) "Fighting His Ghost"

๐Ÿ”” Lisey's Story (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) "The Good Brother"

๐Ÿ”” Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) SEASON FINALE.  "TBD"

๐Ÿ”” Trying (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) "Lift Me Up"

๐ŸŽต High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+, 3:01 AM) "The Field Trip"

๐Ÿš€ Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Disney+, 3:01 AM) TBA

SPORTS TONIGHT*

๐Ÿƒ‍♂️ U.S. Olympic Trials: Track and Field (NBCSN, 5:00 PM) 'Men's Discus Throw Finals; Men's 3000m Steeplechase Finals. From Eugene, Ore.'

⚾ 2021 College World Series: Game 12: TBA vs. Mississippi State (ESPN, 7:00 PM) 'From TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb.'

๐ŸŒ️‍♂️ 2021 Bridgestone Senior Players Championship: Second Round (Golf, 7:00 PM) 'From Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.'

๐ŸŽณ PBA Bowling: 2020 PBA Tour Finals (CBSSN, 8:00 PM) 'Show 4 from Jupiter, Fla.'

๐Ÿคธ‍♀️ U.S. Olympic Trials: Women's Gymnastics (NBC, 8:00 PM) 'From St. Louis.'

๐Ÿ Women's College Volleyball: NCAA Tournament: Texas vs. Wisconsin (ESPNU, 8:00 PM) 'Second Semifinal.'

Matthew Barzal of the NY Islanders via Giphy

๐Ÿ’ NHL Hockey: New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning✔️(NBCSN, 8:00 PM) 'The Lightning host the Islanders in Game 7 with a berth in the Stanley Cup Final at stake. Anthony Beauvillier struck for New York just 68 seconds into overtime in Game 6, tying the semifinal set. Nikita Kucherov (TBL) left that game with an injury.'

๐Ÿ€ NBA Basketball: Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks (TNT, 8:30 PM) 'The Bucks try to draw even with the Hawks as they host Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. Trae Young shot 17-of-34 and finished with 48 points for Atlanta in a 116-113 triumph over Milwaukee in Game 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) scored 34.'

๐ŸฅŠ Bellator MMA: BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky (Showtime, 9:00 PM)  'Timothy Johnson (15-6-0) faces Valentin Moldavsky (10-1-0) in a heavyweight bout.'

๐ŸฅŠ Professional Fighters League: PFL 6: Heavyweights & Women's Lightweights - Part 2 (ESPN2, 10:00 PM) 'From Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.'

๐Ÿ Women's College Volleyball: NCAA Tournament: Texas vs. Kentucky (ESPNU, 10:00 PM) 'Final.'

๐ŸฅŠ Combate Global 10 (CBSSN, 11:00 PM) 'Muay Thai champion Claudia Diaz squares off with fellow MMA prospect Iveth Del Carmen; Michael Reyes vs. Pablo Caballero; Kaleio Romero vs. Andy Perez; Marcos Lloreda vs. Bran McDowell. From Miami.'

*Sporting Events Are Subject To COVID-Related Postponements.

EARLY PRIMETIME

๐Ÿ’ฒ Common Knowledge (Game Show Network, 5:30 PM) "Three Coaches vs. The Fredstrups" 

๐Ÿ’ฒ America Says (Game Show Network, 7:00 PM) "The Asuncions vs. Rock and Roll Crew"

๐Ÿ”” The Casagrandes (Nick, 7:00 PM) "
Do the Fruit Shake" - 'Carl's new hit song samples a singing group, but he needs to get the group's OK before it can play on the radio.'

๐Ÿ”” The Casagrandes (Nick, 7:15 PM) "Maybe-Sitter" - 'With the adults out for the night, Bobby and Carlota take turns watching the kids and going to a party..'

๐Ÿ”” The Barbarian and the Troll (Nick, 7:30 PM) SEASON FINALE.  "Come Together" - 'The true nature of the Queen's plan is revealed, forcing Brendar to come to terms with her backstory and consider a path forward that will change her life.'

๐Ÿ•— 8:00 EASTERN / ๐Ÿ•– 7:00 CENTRAL

๐Ÿ”” Emergency Call (ABC, 8:00 PM) "A Grizzly Mystery" - 'A horrified father panicks as his son threatens to kill someone; two campers are awakened by the screams and shouts of a possible bear mauling; a stolen vehicle with a 2-year-old toddler in the backseat; a young woman is assaulted.'

๐Ÿ”” Charmed (CW, 8:00 PM) "What to Expect When You're Expecting the Apocalypse" - 'The sisters must track down the Whispering Evil in the present to save the future; Harry fears his mortality journey may change him.'

๐Ÿคผ‍♂️ WWE's Friday Night Smackdown (Fox, 8:00 PM) 

๐ŸŸ River Monsters: Deadliest Man-Eaters (Animal Planet, 8:00) "Cold Water Killers" - 'Jeremy Wade sets off to Alaska to investigate the freshwater beast responsible for multiple fatal incidents and the disappearance of several anglers; in Canada, Jeremy is determined to find the shadowy predator lurking beneath the lake.'

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gold Rush (Discovery, 8:00) "Shock and Ore" - 'As Casey takes a gamble that may return to haunt him, Dave travels to a secret Montana mine stacked with piles of gold-rich ore. With the help of two expert miners and their cutting-edge technology, Dave investigates this golden opportunity.'

๐Ÿ’€ Killer Couples (Oxygen, 8:00 PM) "Alice and Gerald Uden" - 'The unexplained disappearances of a young mother and her two sons in 1980 lead investigators on a three-decade quest for justice, exposing multiple murders and a homicidal love affair that left untold suffering and carnage in its wake.'

๐Ÿ‘ฝ Strange Evidence (Science, 8:00 PM) "Strange Signals" - 'Cameras capture unsettling events as a mysterious blue glow radiates above Madrid and strange nocturnal flashes fall from the skies of Washington; experts use advanced tech to investigate what may be other-worldly signals from beyond.'

๐Ÿ•— 9:00 EASTERN / ๐Ÿ•– 8:00 CENTRAL

๐ŸŽญ  Great Performances (PBS, 9:00 PM) "Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2020" - 'The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs selections by Strauss, Wagner, Offenbach, Puccini and more from the Schonbrunn Palace Gardens; with tenor Jonas Kaufmann.'

๐Ÿ”” Dynasty (CW, 9:00 PM) "Your Sick and Self-Serving Vendetta" - 'As Fallon continues to work on expanding Fallon Unlimited, she crosses paths with an old college friend; Sam throws himself into his work to occupy his time; Culhane and Jeff support each other until they realize they both want the same thing.'

๐Ÿด Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives (Food Network, 9:00 PM) "Takeout: Shipped, Sweet & Savory" - 'Guy Fieri makes "Triple-D" style takeout with "DDD" alums who join Guy and Hunter via video chat; there's killer Cajun coming from Los Angeles, sweet and savory crepes out of Las Vegas and empanadas sent from Denver.'

๐Ÿ”” Pause with Sam Jay (HBO, 9:00 PM) SEASON FINALE.

๐Ÿ’– Ready to Love (OWN, 9:00 PM) "Unfinished Business" - 'AJ has a stunning change of heart; Kyra's feelings toward AJ build, as does her anger toward Jason; Kris reveals he's conserving his sexual energy; Joel enjoys an intimate dinner with Verneashia; Jason gives Liz a white rose.'

๐Ÿ’€ Charmed to Death (Oxygen, 9:00 PM) "Sneak Peek" - 'The true stories of manipulative and deceptively dangerous criminals who use their charm to cheat, steal and lure unsuspecting victims into romantic relationships, ultimately leaving a wake of devastation and death.'

๐Ÿ‘ป Ghost Adventures (Travel, 9:00 PM) "Spirits of the Epidemic" - 'Zak and the crew investigate whether residual energy might be responsible for strange phenomena at an amusement park in Oregon.'

Departure

✈ Departure✔️ (Syfy, 9:00 PM) "Survivor" - 'The team pursues leads as they wait to see if the surviving witness will regain consciousness; Theo examines the possibility of mechanical failure; marine expert Nadia pinpoints 716's final resting place on the ocean floor and calls the Royal Navy.'

๐Ÿ’– Love After Lockup (WE, 9:00 PM) "Sugar Daddy or Boyfriend?" - 'Josh is a reborn virgin at his release; Lisa shocks Stan with a big request; Britney's confession stuns her family; Daonte drops big bucks when he picks up his fiancรฉe, Nicolle.'

๐Ÿ”” 20/20 (ABC, 9:01 PM) "Notorious: Ghislaine Maxwell" - 'An inside look at the life of socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's alleged co-conspirator.'

๐Ÿ’ฐ Bering Sea Gold (Discovery, 9:07 PM) "Once Upon a Mine" - 'Nome's King Shawn edges closer to his goal of ultimate domination. Knight Kris tries his hand on an excavator dredge. Queen Emily has a pump crisis that could end her season.'

๐Ÿ•— 10:00 EASTERN / ๐Ÿ•– 9:00 CENTRAL

๐Ÿ”” Dateline NBC (NBC, 10:00 PM) "Somebody" - 'When Courtney Copeland is shot and killed, his mother investigates whether police detectives did enough to try to solve the case.'

๐Ÿ‘ฎ‍♂️ The First 48: Rookie Year (A&E, 10:00 PM) "Cover Story" - 'With bonus footage; in Tulsa, after a man calls 911 claiming his girlfriend shot and killed herself, detectives discover evidence of foul play.'

๐Ÿ”” Cellmate Secrets: Chris Watts (Lifetime, 10:00 PM) 'Christa Richello is convinced Chris Watts is innocent and is writing a book with him and her now-fiancรฉ, Dylan; Christa delves into her relationship with the two men, and Cheryln Cadle reveals information the FBI doesn't know.'

๐Ÿคฎ Real Time With Bill Maher (HBO, 10:00 PM) TBA

๐Ÿ’– Put a Ring on It (OWN, 10:00 PM) "No Rules, No Boundaries" - 'Three couples at a crossroad in their relationships turn to Dr. Nicole LaBeach for a nine-week experiment: to see if dating other people help bring clarity to their own situations; temptation could end one man's 14-year relationship.'

๐Ÿง›‍♂️ Van Helsing (Syfy, 10:00 PM) SERIES FINALE.  "Novissima Solis" - 'Vanessa, Violet and Jack face off with The Dark One in the ultimate battle to save humanity.'

๐ŸŽญ Beyond the CANVAS (PBS, 10:30 PM) "Making the Moment" - 'Black musicians who bridge story and sound; the musical ensemble Ranky Tanky, singer Rhiannon Giddens and others talk about the power of music.'

๐ŸŽจ The Choe Show (FX, 10:42 PM) "Just Us 3" - 'David Choe paints portraits, literally and figuratively, of Will Arnett and Denzel Curry.'

LATE NIGHT

๐Ÿ›น Betty (HBO, 11:00 PM) "Sugar We're Going Down, Swinging" - 'Kirt gains some notoriety; in exchange for a favor, Indigo helps Camille take photos; Honeybear expands her horizons; a neighbor pops into the new skate spot, while Janay struggles to keep the boys in check.'

๐ŸŽจ The Choe Show (FX, 11:17 PM) "My Shame Makes Me Shameless" - 'David Choe paints portraits, literally and figuratively, of Rainn Wilson, Neil Strauss and Erica Garza.'

๐Ÿ”” The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 PM) 'Actress Charlize Theron; musician Willie Nelson; Beabadoobee performs.'

๐Ÿ”” Nightline (ABC, 12:37 AM) TBA

๐ŸŽจ The Choe Show (FX, 11:48 PM) "Hurt People, Heard People" - 'David Choe paints portraits, literally and figuratively, of Maya Erskine and Steve-O.'

Broadcast/Cable/Satellite - RETRO

Mom via Giphy

๐Ÿ“บ The Andy Griffith Show (Sundance, 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM); ER (Pop, 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM); The Golden Girls (Hallmark, 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM); Roseanne (CMT, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM); M*A*S*H* (TVLand, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM); Living Single (TVONE, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM); Friends (TBS 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM); Hawaii Five-0 (Ion, 10:00 AM - 3:00 AM); King of Queens (CMT, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM); Law and Order (Sundance, 1:00 PM - 2:00 AM); Bones (TNT, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM); Barney Miller (Antenna, 8:00 & 8:30 PM); Mom (CMT, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM); Everybody Loves Raymond (TV Land, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM); The Jeffersons (Antenna, 9:00 & 9:30 PM); Coach (Antenna, 11:30 PM) 

๐Ÿ“บ Johnny Carson (Antenna, 10:00 PM) 'Actor Tony Randall; drummer Buddy Rich; comedian Tom Dreesen; actress Merie Earle.'

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