In the four months that I’ve been doing What’s On Tonight posts, I’ve been consistently impressed with the listings for The Rachael Ray Show. They do a great job of making each episode sound interesting. Today, she’s making comfort food. *Quiet voice* Oh yeah, and football’s back.
Let’s see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Aug. 5. All times are EST.
STREAMING
American Horror Stories, 12:01 a.m., FX on Hulu. “Ba’al.” “A wife does the unthinkable for a chance at a successful pregnancy.” Guest starring Virginia Gardner, Billie Lourd, Chad James Buchanan, Ronen Rubinstein and Dane DiLiegro as “Ba’al.”
Hart to Heart, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Series premiere. “Kevin Hart invites A-list talent to sit back, have a glass of wine, and engage in an unfiltered conversation.” Should I be worried that no guests are being named in advance? Three episodes available.
Behind the Music, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Huey Lewis (whose story was previously told as “Huey Lewis & the News” in 2001).
Departure, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Second season premiere. Archie Panjabi is back in this series about Transport Safety and Investigations Bureau investigations. This time, the focus is on an automated high-speed train crash. Features Christopher Plummer’s last work, as Archie’s mentor. Six episodes available.
FBoy Island, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Three episodes available.
The North Water, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. “The Devils of the Earth.”
The Good Fight, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. “And the Fight Had a Détente…”
Gossip Girl, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. “Hope Sinks.”
iCarly, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. “iTake a Girl’s Trip.”
Ultra City Smiths, 3:01 a.m., AMC+.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Untucked), 3:01 a.m., Paramount+.
Martha Gets Down and Dirty, 3:01 a.m., Discovery+. First season finale.
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max.
TALKIN’ ‘BOUT TALK
Good Morning America, 7 a.m., ABC. Ryan Reynolds (Free Guy), John Cena (The Suicide Squad), chef Buddy Valastro and deals and steals with Tory Johnson.
CBS This Morning, 7 a.m., CBS. Guests TBA.
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. COVID-19 news, Olympic athlete Allyson Felix, Japanese Wagyu beef, karate’s golden era and Japanese secrets to longevity and happiness with Candice Kumai. Later, Olympics news, sports reporter Lindsay Czarniak, Olympic athlete Kyle Dake, Budokan Hall and restauranteur Maiko Kyogoku. After that, Luke Wilson and Brec Bassinger (Stargirl), Olympic athletes Nelly and Jessica Korda, Trendsday Wednesday with Amber Ruffin and soufflé pancakes with Candice Kumai.
The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman. One day more for the Princess of Arizona …
The Talk, 2 p.m. CBS. Guest co-host Terrence J, plus Mary McCormack (Heels).
Syndicated Corner, times and stations vary:
The Rachael Ray Show. Rachael makes mac ’n’ cheese with dill, chives and mustard breadcrumbs. Kristen Kish (Top Chef) makes cheesy broccoli bites. Also, a man uses barbecue “to spread love and hope in his community.”
Live with Kelly and Ryan. Daveed Digs (Blindspotting), lifestyle expert Monica Mangin brings bargains and Stihl Timbersports Competition Champion Martha King.
The Wendy Williams Show. Andy Cohen.
The Kelly Clarkson Show. RERUN? Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jane Levy.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show. RERUN. Rosamund Pike (I Care a Lot), Niecy Nash (The Masked Singer) and Black Pumas (“I’m Ready”).
The Drew Barrymore Show. RERUN? Josh Groban, “Drew is joined on Zoom by the kids of her show staff and The Craft Studio founder to create a fun flower craft.” Farideh Sadeghin, VICE’s executive culinary director, teaches Drew how to make Frito pie.
Dr. Phil. An “International Investigation” concludes with Anna, a catfish victim, being given the option of walking away now or losing it all.
OLYMPICS COVERAGE (LIVE unless noted; listings are from 12 a.m. Thursday-12 a.m. Friday)
Golf:
Women’s Golf, 12 a.m. (Continuing coverage from 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, encore at 7 a.m.); Women’s Golf, 6:30 p.m.
NBC Sports:
Equestrian, 12 a.m. (Not live); Women’s Volleyball, Brazil vs. ROC, 2 a.m. (Not live); Track and Field, 3:30 a.m.; Skateboarding, 5 a.m. (Not live); Men’s Handball, 5:45 a.m. (Not live); Men’s Basketball, France vs. Slovenia, 7 a.m.; Table Tennis, 9 a.m. (Not live); Men’s Handball, 10:45 a.m. (Not live); Men’s Field Hockey, 12 p.m. (Not live); Baseball, Dominican Republic vs. U.S., 1:30 p.m. (Not live); Track and Field, 4:30 p.m.; Women’s Soccer, Australia vs. USA, 9 p.m. (Not live); Women’s Water Polo, 10 p.m. (Not live); Men’s Basketball, U.S. vs. Australia, 11 p.m. (Not live).
USA:
Track and Field, 12 a.m (Continuing coverage from 8 p.m. Wednesday); Diving, 2 a.m.; Beach Volleyball, 3:15 a.m.; Women’s Soccer, Australia vs. USA, 4 a.m.; Track Cycling, 6 a.m. (Not live); Women’s Water Polo, 6:50 a.m.; Men’s Volleyball, 8 a.m.; Beach Volleyball, 10 a.m.; Table Tennis, 12 p.m. (Not live); Karate, Boxing, Wrestling, 2:45 p.m. (Not live); Sport Climbing, 4:45 p.m. (Not live); Men’s Basketball, France vs. Slovenia, 6 p.m. (Not live); Women’s Water Polo, 7 p.m. (Not live); Canoe Sprint, 8:30 p.m.; Women’s Soccer, Sweden vs. Canada, 10 p.m.
NBC:
Men’s Volleyball, 12:05 a.m.; Beach Volleyball, Track and Field, Women’s Diving, 2 a.m. (Not live); Basketball, Track and Field, Sport Climbing, Canoe/Kayak, Water Polo, Track Cycling, 12 p.m. (Not live).
CNBC:
Canoe, 12:10 a.m. (Not live); Men’s Field Hockey, 1:30 a.m.; Women’s Water Polo, 2:30 a.m. (Not live); Table Tennis, 8 p.m.; Beach Volleyball, 9 p.m.; Rhythmic Gymnastics, Canoe Spring, 10 p.m.
PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES (to avoid pileups, I’m going to only name movies that either end or go past 8 p.m. EST)
Tombstone, 5 p.m., AMC
Logan, 5 p.m., FX
Grease, 5:30 p.m., Freeform
Unforgiven, 5:45 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme
The Brothers, 5:50 p.m., VH1
Bottled With Love, 6 p.m., Hallmark
Deceitful Dating, 6 p.m., Lifetime Movie Network
Crisis, 6 p.m., Showtime Extreme
The Nest, 6:05 p.m., The Movie Channel
How to Be Single, 6:10 p.m., HBO Signature
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, 6:11 p.m., Cinemax
Monster Hunter, 6:13 p.m., Starz
The Mouse on the Moon, 6:30 p.m., TCM
Bringing Down the House, 7 p.m., BET
Early Man, 7 p.m., HBO Family
The Last Champion, 7 p.m., MTV2
The Da Vinci Code, 7 p.m., Paramount
Fever Pitch, 7:13 p.m., StarzEncore
Fatale, 7:15 p.m., HBO
Nerve, 7:30 p.m., FXM (Encore at 9:25 p.m.)
1917, 7:30 p.m., Sho2
I, Robot, 7:30 p.m., Syfy
The Gallows, 7:39 p.m., MoreMax
The Haunting in Connecticut, 7:45 p.m., Showcase
8 P.M.
Grown-ish, Freeform. “A Boy Is a Gun.” “After an unarmed Black man is shot by police, the crew reacts in different ways to the news. Kiela and Doug butt heads when she wants to use his party to raise awareness.”
2020 Tokyo Olympics, NBC. LIVE. Skateboarding, diving, track and field and beach volleyball.
NFL Football, FOX. LIVE. Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers.
MLB Baseball, ESPN. LIVE. Atlanta Braves at St. Louis Cardinals.
Big Brother, CBS. LIVE.
Million Dollar Listing New York, Bravo. “Power Playdate.” “Steve discovers Ryan may have a potential client for one of the few available units. Ryan’s patience is tested by a virtual buyer with a long list of apartment needs and a limited knowledge of the city. KJ lands a prestigious power listing.”
Movie Night!
Damage, Unimas
Escape Plan, AMC
Fury, BBC America (Encore at 11 p.m.)
Pure Country, CMT
The Equalizer 2, FX (Encore at 10:30 p.m.)
Love, for Real, Hallmark
Deadly Mom Retreat, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere.
Dirty Dancing, Cinemax
Rio 2, Nickelodeon
Platoon, Showtime Extreme
Murder, She Said, TCM
Changing Lanes, The Movie Channel
About Last Night …, The Movie Channel Xtreme
The Hitman’s Bodyguard, TNT
Love & Basketball, VH1
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising, 8:29 p.m., HBO Family
Knocked Up, 8:30 p.m., Freeform
9 P.M.
Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union, HBO. Finale. “The challenges, triumphs and defeats Obama experienced while in the White House, such as successfully introducing the Affordable Care Act, and struggling with issues of police brutality, gun control and more.”
Love Island, CBS.
The Outpost, The CW. “Going to Meet the Gods.” “Garret leads a rebellion. Falista recruits Wren and Janzo to serve a specific purpose. Luna faces her greatest challenge yet.”
Top Chef Amateurs, Bravo. “Nothing Make Sense.” “Two amateur chefs have to identify ingredients in a blind taste test and then use them to create a scrumptious dish.”
Movie Night!
A League of Their Own, 8:48 p.m., Starz
Steel Magnolias, StarzEncore
The Watch, HBO Signature
Underwater, MoreMax
Nobody’s Fool, 9:25 p.m., BET
The Gentlemen, 9:30 p.m., Sho2
Hereditary, 9:30 p.m., Showcase
Welcome to the Punch, 9:40 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme
The Wedding Date, 9:42 p.m., Cinemax
Murder at the Gallop, 9:45 p.m., TCM
10 P.M.
Johnny Carson, Antenna TV. Chuck Yeager and George Carlin in this Aug. 21, 1985 episode.
Movie Night!
Employee of the Month, 9:50 p.m., HBO2
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Bravo
Sinfidelity, Lifetime Movie Network
Salt, MTV2
Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Paramount
Avengers: Age of Ultron, Syfy
S…house, The Movie Channel Xtreme
Battleship, 10:08 p.m., HBO Family
Total Recall, 10:30 p.m., AMC
Shaft, 10:30 p.m., TNT
Event Horizon, 10:36 p.m., MoreMax
Extract, 10:45 p.m., HBO Signature
LATE NIGHT TALK:
Watch What Happens Live, 9:30 p.m., Bravo. Fredrik Eklund, Kirsten Jordan, Tyler Whitman and Steve Gold.
Gutfeld!, 11 p.m., Fox News Channel.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. RERUN. Guest Host Nick Kroll has Seth Rogen, Winston Duke and Gucci Mane and Big Walk Dog.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. RERUN. Mindy Kaling and Wally Baram.
The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. RERUN. Max Greenfield and Alec Benjamin.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.
LATE NIGHT PICK!:
Murphy Brown, 1 a.m. Friday, Antenna TV. “TV or Not TV.” Julia St. Martin (Morgan Fairchild), preparing to play an anchorwoman on the sitcom Kelly Green, gets to know the folks at FYI, who end up going overboard to impress Julia. Special appearance by Connie Chung, simultaneously promoting her then-new CBS show and delivering a meta joke.
Sources: Futon Critic, Zap2It, individual show websites.
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