Our top pick is the season finale of American Horror Stories. Nature and/or Ryan Murphy abhors a vacuum, so viewers have only six days to wait until American Horror Story: Double Feature.
Let’s see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Aug. 19. All times are EST.
STREAMING
American Horror Stories, 12:01 a.m., FX on Hulu. “Game Over.” “A couple dares to spend a night in one of the most infamous haunted houses.” Guest starring Sierra McCormick, Kaia Gerber and Paris Jackson.
Sweet Life: Los Angeles, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Series premiere. “A unique look at what it means to be young, Black, ambitious, and in constant pursuit of one’s dreams.” Executive produced by Issa Rae.
Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. “Profound exploration of the journey of Black Liberation through the actors of the movement.”
The Good Fight, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. “And the End Was Violent…”
Titans, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. “Blackfire.”
iCarly, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. “iThrow a Flawless Dinner Party.”
Star Trek: Lower Decks, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. “Kayshon, His Eyes Open.”
Five Bedrooms, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Second season premiere. Return of the series about a quintet of singles who become a family while sharing a house. Eight episodes available.
Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. A new stand-up special, “the first project to debut through Wayans’ overall deal with HBO Max.”
Hart to Heart, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. This week’s guests are Nick Cannon, Bryan Cranston and John Travolta. Three episodes available.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Untucked), 3:01 a.m., Paramount+.
Ultra City Smiths, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. Season finale.
Behind the Music, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Duran Duran (whose story was last told in 1999).
The Hype, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max.
Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco, 3:01 a.m., Discovery+.
TALKIN’ ‘BOUT TALK
Good Morning America, 7 a.m., ABC. Eugenio Derbez (CODA), a performance from the cast of Chicago and deals and steals with Tory Johnson.
CBS This Morning, 7 a.m., CBS. Mindy Kaling (The Sex Lives of College Girls) and Mark Zuckerberg.
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Hugh Jackman (Reminiscence), shopping tips with Jill Martin and a Paralympic swimmer’s adoption story. Later, Jill Martin returns, plus “Compassion Cafe” and back to school fashion with Lori Bergamotto. Finally, Chris Young (“Famous Friends”), author Megan Abbott (The Turnout), more from swimmer Jessica Long and Jill Martin and Steve Greenberg has products to make life easier.
The View, 11 a.m., ABC. RERUN. Track stars Tai, Rainn and Brooke Sheppard.
The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. RERUN. Jerry O’Connell and Justin Baldoni are guest co-hosts of an episode with Dean Norris (United States of Al).
Syndicated Corner, times and stations vary:
The Rachael Ray Show. “Rachael’s hosting a virtual supper club.” Chef Bobby Flay prepares seared scallops for the appetizer. It’s followed by Rachael’s chorizo and shrimp with cheese grits. The finale is Carla Hall’s banana pudding with vanilla wafers.
Live with Kelly and Ryan. RERUN?. Channing Tatum (The One and Only Sparkella), Shania Twain (“Let’s Go!” in Vegas), Danny Seo gives tips for outdoor decorating and Caroline Rhea (Sydney to the Max).
The Wendy Williams Show. RERUN. Michael Ealy (Fatale) and beauty expert Milly Almodovar.
The Kelly Clarkson Show. RERUN. Salma Hayek (The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard), Gabriel Chavarria (Selena: The Series) and Rauw Alejandro (“Todo de Ti”).
The Ellen DeGeneres Show. RERUN. Courteney Cox (9 Months with Courteney Cox), Julia Michaels (“Little Did I Know”) and Erika Thompson (TikTok sensation and beekeeper).
The Drew Barrymore Show. RERUN. “The Home Edit Hour,” with Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin explaining how to purge, edit and declutter. Idina Menzel helps Drew celebrate Women’s History Month (March). For “Design by Drew,” she’s got Mikel Welch to reward a special education teacher with a free bedroom makeover.
Dr. Phil. “Ronnie’s Flirting, Kim’s Jealousy: Can This Marriage Be Saved?”
DAYTIME SPORTS (all are live)
2021 AIG Women’s Open, 6 a.m., Golf. First round, from Carnoustie Golf Links in Carnoustie, Scotland.
2021 Little League World Series, 1 p.m., ESPN. Game 1, Honolulu, Hawaii, vs. Manchester, Connecticut, from South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
PGA Tour Golf, 2 p.m., Golf. First round of the Northern Trust, from Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City, New Jersey.
2021 Little League World Series, 3 p.m., ESPN. Game 2, Nolensville, Tennessee, vs. Hamilton, Ohio.
2021 Little League World Series, 5 p.m., ESPN. Game 3, Hastings, Nebraska, vs. Toms River, New Jersey.
PGA Korn Ferry Tour, 6 p.m., First round of the Albertsons Boise Open, from Hillcrest Country Club in Boise, Idaho.
2021 Little League World Series, 7 p.m., ESPN. Game 4, Hooksett, New Hampshire, vs. Torrance, California.
PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Inglourious Basterds, 3:53 p.m., MTV2
Forrest Gump, 4:45 p.m., AMC
Cloud Atlas, 5 p.m., The Movie Channel
Tokyo Twilight, 5:30 p.m., TCM
Step Brothers, 5:35 p.m., MTV
Fantastic Four, 5:50 p.m., FXM
10 Things I Hate About You, 6 p.m., Freeform
Destination Wedding, 6 p.m., Hallmark
Mahalia, 6 p.m., Lifetime
My Mom’s Darkest Secrets, 6 p.m., Lifetime Movie Network
Unforgiven, 6 p.m., Showtime Extreme
John Wick, 6 p.m., Syfy
Johnson Family Vacation, 6 p.m., VH1
Dunkirk, 6:10 p.m., HBO
Bringing Down the House, 6:30 p.m., BET
Countdown, 6:30 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme
The Campaign, 6:33 p.m., Cinemax
Proof of Life, 6:44 p.m., MoreMax
This Is 40, 6:45 p.m., HBO Signature
Greenland, 6:55 p.m., HBO2
Dallas Buyers Club, 7 p.m., StarzEncore
Ghostbusters, 7 p.m., FX (’16 remake, encore at 10 p.m.)
Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer, 7 p.m., HBO Family
Falling, 7 p.m., Showcase
Mr. & Mrs. Smith, 7 p.m., Paramount
The Kid Detective, 7:17 p.m., Starz
Raiders of the Lost Ark, 7:35 p.m., Sho2
8 P.M.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine, NBC. “Blue Flu” and “Balancing.” “Capt. Holt and Amy manage an understaffed precinct. Jake and Charles investigate.” Later, “Jake and Amy create a system to balance work and childcare. Rosa gets a new house guest.”
Grown-ish, Freeform. “A Peace of Light.” “When Zoey’s ideas are used by her boss without crediting her, she debates whether to speak up and risk her internship, or sit silently. Jazz seeks medical leave from the track team by going to therapy. Aaron tries to make a good impression.”
Beat Shazam, FOX. Fourth season finale. “Battle for Beyonce!”
Coroner, The CW. Third season premiere. “Bobby.” “In the wake of COVID-19, Jenny investigates the mysterious death of a care worker.”
Million Dollar Listing New York, Bravo. “Meltdown in Midtown.” “Steve becomes an unwilling host to a meltdown between Ryan and Fredrik. Tyler hosts a Roaring ‘20s-themed private showing. At one of Fredrik’s private showings, KJ opens up about her future career plans.”
Holey Moley, ABC. “It’s Family Night!” “Competitors face off against their own family members on Parcade, Putt-A-Saurus and Donut Hole. Rivalries heat up on Dutch Courage En Fuego and one pair takes the plunge on Holey Matrimony.”
Big Brother, CBS. LIVE.
Movie Night!
Sixteen Candles, 7:45 p.m., AMC
X-Men: Apocalypse, 7:45 p.m., FXM (Encore at 10:35 p.m.)
The Shawshank Redemption, BBC America
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, CMT
Spin, Disney
Sealed With a Kiss: Wedding March 6, Hallmark
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, HBO
The Help, Lifetime
Memories of a Murder, Lifetime Movie Network
Bad Words, Cinemax
No Country for Old Men, MTV2
Shrek 2, Nickelodeon
John Wick: Chapter 2, Syfy
Late Spring, TCM
Fences, The Movie Channel
The Blackcoat’s Daughter, The Movie Channel Xtreme
Need for Speed, TNT
Boo! A Madea Halloween, VH1
Dead in Tombstone, 8:15 p.m., Showtime Extreme
21 Jump Street, 8:30 p.m., Freeform
Save the Last Dance, 8:32 p.m., HBO Family
9 P.M.
Making It, NBC. “Take It Out Back.” “With everyone spending so much time at home lately, Nick and Amy task the makers with making another mega craft — an outdoor space that would be the perfect hangout for the entire family.”
The Outpost, The CW. “All We Do Is Say Goodbye.” “Garret and Luna set out on a rescue mission. Tobin proves his loyalty. Wren and Janzo discover what lies beneath the outpost. A quest begins to uncover Luna’s past.”
Chrisley Knows Best and Growing Up Chrisley, USA. “Snore Wars” and “Sassy Launch Party.”
Top Chef Amateurs, Bravo. “LasagnYEAH!” “Two amateur chefs work with Top Chef alums Eric Adjepong and Stephanie Cmar to reimagine the flavors of a classic comfort food.”
Professional Fighters League, ESPN. LIVE. Light heavyweights and welterweights from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
When Nature Calls With Helen Mirren, ABC.
Movie Night!
What Men Want, BET
Men In Black II, StarzEncore
Wanderlust, HBO Signature
The Peacemaker, MoreMax
Before Midnight, Showcase
City of Lies, 9:02 p.m., Starz
Lottery Ticket, 9:30 p.m., Cinemax
Red 2, 9:30 p.m., Paramount
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, 9:30 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 9:30 p.m., Sho2
10 P.M.
CFL Football, ESPN2. LIVE. Edmonton Elks at BC Lions.
The Hustler, ABC. “You’re Overcompensating!” “Larry David, magic and Katy Perry are clues to discovering the hustler.”
Johnny Carson, Antenna. George Carlin and Mark Harmon are the guests in this Aug. 24, 1988 episode.
Movie Night!
Pixels, 9:45 p.m., AMC
Monster-in-Law, Bravo
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, CMT
In the Same Breath, HBO2
Killer Advice, Lifetime Movie Network
Early Summer, TCM
Disaster Movie, 10:25 p.m., HBO Family
Transformers: The Last Knight, 10:30 p.m., Syfy
Out of Time, 10:30 p.m., The Movie Channel
Think Like a Man Too, 10:30 p.m., VH1
Men in Black 3, 10:32 p.m., StarzEncore
My Super Ex-Girlfriend, 10:40 p.m., HBO Signature
The Accountant, 10:45 p.m., TNT
LATE NIGHT TALK:
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Octavia Spencer, plus Common with Black Thought and Seun Kuti.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Guest Host Sean Hayes has Tracee Ellis Ross, Simu Liu and Yola.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Sean and Dylan Penn, plus Crowded House.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.
The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. RERUN. Heidi Klum and Ed Sheeran.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Cecily Strong, Patton Oswalt and sitting in with the 8G Band, Jeff Bowders.
LATE NIGHT PICK!
Baby Boom, 1:34 a.m., HBO Family
Sources: Futon Critic, Zap2It, individual show websites.
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