Wednesday, October 13, 2021

What’s On Tonight (Thursday): Heeere’s … Dylan, Mykal-Michelle, Olivia and Recker!

 

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Our Top Pick is The Kids Tonight Show, debuting with two episodes on Peacock. “This is the show where the kids are in charge.” Imagine if this had been launched in the Silverman era, with young analogues of Johnny Carson, Tom Snyder and Rona Barrett. On second thought …


Let’s see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Oct. 14. All times are EST.


STREAMING

The Problem With Jon Stewart, 12:01 a.m., Apple TV+. “Freedom.”


The Kids Tonight Show, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. “Will offer a unique kid’s lens on the iconic series The Tonight Show. Viewers will get next-generation interpretations of all the beloved Fallon bits, celebrity interviews and signature late-night fun for kids and the whole family.”


The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Elmo’s guests are Jenna Bush Hager and Sophie Fatu.


Little Ellen, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Return of the animated series about Ellen DeGeneres’ childhood in New Orleans, where she finds fun and adventure “with her wise and eccentric Gramsy, musical best friend Freckle, fashion-forward cousin Becky, and clever cat Charlie.”


Aquaman: King of Atlantis, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Premiere. “Chapter One: Dead Sea.” “The new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation presents a playful reimagining of the iconic DC Super Hero and tells an original tale about Aquaman’s first adventures as King of Atlantis.” A three-part series. Voice actors include Cooper Andrews, Gillian Jacobs, Thomas Lennon and Dana Snyder.


What Happened, Brittany Murphy?, 3:01 a.m, HBO Max. Premiere. an intimate, in-depth character portrait of actress Brittany Murphy, going beyond the headlines to explore the mysterious circumstances surrounding her tragic death at 32 years old. … Featuring new archival footage and interviews with those closest to her, What Happened, Brittany Murphy? goes beyond the tabloid rumors to examine the impact of Hollywood's sexism on her struggles, as well as lingering concerns about her relationship with husband Simon Monjack.”


Guilty Party, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Premiere. Follows Beth Burgess (Kate Beckinsale), a discredited journalist desperate to salvage her career by latching on to the story of a young mother, Toni Plimpton (Jules Latimer), who has been sentenced to life in prison for maiming and murdering her husband, crimes she claims she didn't commit. In trying to uncover the truth, Beth finds herself in over her head as she contends with Colorado gun-smugglers, clickbait culture, the doldrums of marriage and her own tarnished past.” Two episodes available.


Covenant, 3:01 a.m., Allblk. Premiere. Characters and stories of the bible are thrust into a vicious dystopia of present-day, real-life situations. Each episode will re-imagine a classic story as it would take place in the modern world - challenging viewers to examine how sacred lessons of faith and love fit into today's society.”


Another Life, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Second season premiere. Return of the series about a massive alien artifact landing on Earth.


The Family Business, 3:01 a.m., BET+. Third season premiere. Return of the drama about a drug empire.


Star Trek: Lower Decks, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Second season finale. The show’s already been renewed for a third season.


One of Us Is Lying, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Three episodes available.


American Ninja Warrior Junior, 3:01 a.m., Peacock.


Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol, 3:01 a.m., Peacock.


Kin, 3:01 a.m., AMC+.


Titans, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max.


Doom Patrol, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max.


The Harper House, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+.


Top Chef Family Style, 3:01 a.m., Peacock.


Tiny Food Fight, 3:01 a.m., Discovery+. “Tiny Fair Foods.”


House Haunters, 3:01 a.m., Discovery+.


Phoebe Robinson: Sorry, Harriet Tubman, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Stand up comedy.


One Night in Paris, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. “Mixing sketches with rapid-fire sets, this special brings together top comedians from France’s stand-up scene.”



TALKIN’ ‘BOUT TALK

Good Morning America, 7 a.m., ABC. Rosario Dawson (Dopesick), Heather Locklear and author Kristine Carlson (Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story), a performance by Liam Payne (“Sunshine”) and Deals and Steals with Tory Johnson.


CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. No guests listed.


Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Reba McEntire (the Reba: Live in Concert Tour) and Best Buy CEO Corie Barry. Later, producer Ava DuVernay (Home Sweet Home), Cesar Chavez’s son Paul on keeping his father’s legacy alive, “Pink Power: Kym Douglas’ Story” and a Paris rooftop farm. After that, more with Reba, including a performance, plus actress Sutton Foster (Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life) and Fix Ahead Friday with Giada De Laurentis.


The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Guest co-host Sherri Shepherd and Baker’s Dozen co-host Tamera Mowry-Housley.


The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Utkarsh Ambudkar and Rose McIver (Ghosts).


Syndicated Corner, times and stations vary:

The Rachael Ray Show. Anthony Anderson and his mom, Doris, talk about Black-ish wrapping up and House Haunters. Also, Rachael uses a store-bought rotisserie chicken to make a simple noodle dish.


Live with Kelly and Ryan. Anthony Michael Hall (Halloween Kills). “Live’s Virtual Road Trip” continues with Boston and Chef Jason Santos.


The Kelly Clarkson Show. Heather Locklear continues to plug her movie, plus J.B. Smoove (Spider-Man: No Way Home), Elaine Welteroth (Project Runway) and Becca Stevens (Practically Divine).


The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Guest Host Mario Lopez has Chandra Wilson (Grey’s Anatomy), Mike “The Miz” Mizanin (Dancing With the Stars) and 6-year-old dinosaur expert and YouTuber Sathvik Anand.


The Drew Barrymore Show. Meredith Hagner shares her favorite up cycling tips, followed by Jonah Larson and the new segment “Crochet & A,” then “Drew-Gooder” Patti Peck, who has spent more than 20 years “saving and providing food for her community.”


Dr. Phil. “Stop My Brother’s Idiocy.”



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DAYTIME SPORTS (all are LIVE)

European PGA Tour Golf, 8 a.m., Golf. The first round of the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucia Masters, from Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande, Spain.


PGA Tour Golf, 5 p.m., Golf. The first round of the CJ Cup, at the Summit Club in Las Vegas. Encore at 8:30 p.m.


MLB Baseball, 5 p.m., TBS. Atlanta at Milwaukee. Game 5 of the NL Division Series (if necessary).


College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. Navy at Memphis.



PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES

Boo! A Madea Halloween, 5:30 p.m., VH1. Encore at 10:30 p.m.

Unstoppable, 6 p.m., BBC America

Venom, 6 p.m., FX

The Perfect Catch, 6 p.m., Hallmark

Cheerleader Abduction, 6 p.m., Lifetime Movie Network

Slap Shot, 6:05 p.m., Showtime Extreme

Black and Blue, 6:09 p.m., StarzEncore

Welcome to the Punch, 6:20 p.m., The Movie Channel

The Man With the Iron Fists, 6:23 p.m., Cinemax

The Happening, 6:25 p.m., HBO2

Man on Fire, 6:30 p.m., Sho2

Apollo 13, 6:30 p.m., Showtime

House of Wax, 6:30 p.m., TCM

The Honeymooners, 6:30 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme

Detroit, 6:34 p.m., Starz

Obsessed, 6:35 p.m., BET

Matilda, 6:45 p.m., Freeform

Halloween: Resurrection, 7 p.m., AMC

The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising, 7 p.m., HBO Family

The Intern, 7 p.m., Paramount

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, 7 p.m. Syfy

Unlocked, 7:20 p.m., Showcase

A Good Day to Die Hard, 7:21 p.m., MoreMax

The Revenant, 7:30 p.m., FXM. Encore at 10:40 p.m.

The Campaign, 7:30 p.m., HBO Signature



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8 P.M.

NFL Football, Fox. LIVE. Tampa Bay at Philadelphia.


High School Football, ESPN2. LIVE. Collins Hill, Georgia, at North Gwinnett, Georgia.


High School Football, NBC Sports. LIVE. Newman at St. Charles Catholic. Location unknown.


Young Sheldon, CBS. “Snoopin’ Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism.” “Sheldon encourages Missy to question the Bible. Meemaw is determined to catch George Sr. in a lie. Mary helps Pastor Jeff search for a youth pastor.


Station 19, ABC. “Too Darn Hot.” When a heat wave hits Seattle, Station 19 becomes a cooling center. Andy deals with regret and finds a friend in Theo. Joey comes face to face with his past during a ride along with Ben and Jack.”


Coroner, The CW. “Christmas Eve.” “Jenny and Deacon are lured to a dangerous, remote location in search of the suspect in the Browning murders.”


This Old House, PBS. “Concord: Fix the Foundation.” “Cutting a doorway. Tying in the new foundation with the old. Installing a beam to remove some of the wall abutting the front staircase.”


United States of Al, 8:30 p.m., CBS. “Repo/Wapas Geri.” “Al and Riley take on second jobs as ‘repo men’ to make extra money to send to Al’s sister, but Riley’s behavior while working becomes concerning.”


Movie Night!

Edge of Tomorrow, BBC America

Stuber, FX. Premiere.

South Beach Love, Hallmark

The Secrets She Keeps, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere.

The Book of Eli, Cinemax

Too Many Girls, TCM. (“Drive faster, Girl! Girl’s gaining on us!”)

The French Connection, The Movie Channel

Beauty Shop, The Movie Channel Xtreme

We’re the Millers, TNT

Madea’s Witness Protection, VH1

High Plains Drifter, 8:10 p.m., Showtime Extreme

Moonrise Kingdom, 8:15 p.m., HBO

The Mummy, 8:39 p.m., HBO Family

Hocus Pocus, 8:50 p.m., Freeform



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9 P.M.

Project Runway, Lifetime. 19th season premiere. “A Colorful Return.” “The designers are split into two teams living and working separately to create mini-collections celebrating color. The competition comes to a head on the day of the runway show when they reunite hoping their team is victorious.” 90-minute episode.


MLB Baseball, TBS. LIVE. L.A. at San Francisco.


America’s Big Deal, USA. LIVE PREMIERE. “The Joy of the Big Deal.” “Entrepreneurs sell their products live to America on a competition show.” Encore at 10:30 p.m. on Bravo.


Ghosts, CBS. “Viking Funeral.” “When Thorfinn’s bones are discovered on the property, he asks Sam to conduct the traditional Viking funeral he’s always wanted. Sam and Jay are torn when they learn that the bones could be sold to a museum for a lot of much-needed cash.”


Legacies, The CW. Fourth season premiere. “You Have to Pick One This Time.” “After learning that Malivore has taken over Landon’s body, Hope and the squad come up with a risky plan to rescue Landon. An impromptu date with Finch brings up a subject that Josie is not ready to talk about.”


Grey’s Anatomy, ABC. “Hotter Than Hell.” “Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery returns and graces the Grey Sloan halls with her experience and expertise as she attempts to help Richard teach the newest crop of residents. Meredith has a decision to make. Link confides in Teddy.”


Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. “Fast Times @TheWheelhouse.” “The SVU faces the fury of social media fans when they arrest two popular influencer brothers.”


B Positive, 9:30 p.m., CBS. Second season premiere. “Love, Taxes and a Kidney.” “As Gina and Drew adjust to life after surgery, Drew develops romantic feelings for someone new. Gina gets surprising news about a friend’s death.


Movie Night!

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, AMC

Boyz N the Hood, BET

El cantante, HBO Signature

Beverly Hills Cop, MoreMax

The Croods, Nickelodeon

Déjà Vu, Sho2

The Mauritanian, Showcase

High Life, Showtime. Premiere.

The Misfits, Starz. From 2021, not 1961.

A Nightmare on Elm Street, Syfy. From 1984.

Mean Girls, 9:30 p.m., Paramount. Premiere.

Crisis, 9:45 p.m., The Movie Channel

Why Did I Get Married?, 9:50 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme

News of the World, 9:55 p.m., HBO2



10 P.M.

Big Sky, ABC. “You Have to Play Along.” “Jenny and Cassie sit down with Tubb, who reveals a case that goes far beyond their jurisdiction. Cassie and Jenny kick their search for Tanya into high gear.”


Bull, CBS. “Espionage.” “A client is on trial for going public with classified government documents. Bull experiences emotional turmoil following his daughter’s kidnapping.”


Law & Order: Organized Crime, NBC. “The Good, the Bad and the Lovely.” “Stabler discovers Flutura’s true role in the family business. Bell asks a favor from Kilbride to move her case forward. Bernadette and Eli adjust to their new living situation.”


Cake, FXX. “God Mode.” “The powers that be.”


What We Do in the Shadows, FX. “The Wellness Center.” “Nandor is persuaded to reject vampirism and pursue a healthier lifestyle.”


Johnny Carson, Antenna. Robin Williams and Jean Marsh are the guests in this Oct. 14, 1981 episode.


Movie Night!

Pool Boy Nightmare, Lifetime

Surrogates, Cinemax

The Long, Long Trailer, TCM

Righteous Kill, 10:01 p.m., StarzEncore

Ghost Ship, 10:30 p.m., BBC America

Couples Retreat, 10:30 p.m., TNT

Grown Ups 2, 10:38 p.m., Starz

The Mummy Returns, 10:44 p.m., HBO Family

Beverly Hills Cop II, 10:46 p.m., MoreMax

Night Catches Us, 10:50 p.m., HBO. Premiere.



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LATE NIGHT TALK

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, 11 p.m., Comedy.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Jamie Foxx, Jodie Comer and comic Tom Thakkar.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Salma Hayek and Kumali Nanjiani, plus Bleachers.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. RERUN. Bob Woodward, Robert Costa and a performance by Leon Bridges.

Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.

The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. RERUN. Cobie Smulders and Regina Hall.

Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. James Spader, Beanie Feldstein and a performance by Tate McRae.



LATE NIGHT PICK!

Nightcrawler, 12:40 a.m., Sho2.


Sources: Futon Critic, Zap2It, individual show websites.

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