Wednesday, January 12, 2022

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Peacemaker, take your time/wait for the dark of night/soon all the suns will rise

 

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My top pick is Peacemaker, HBO Max's newest. It stars John Cena, reprising his role as my least favorite character in The Suicide Squad. As such, I'm commemorating this with lyrics from Fleetwood Mac's "Peacekeeper," because I'm a petty bastard like that.


Let's see what TV has to offer us for Thursday, Jan. 13. All times are EST.


STREAMING
Peacemaker, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Premiere. "A Whole New Whirled," "Best Friends Never" and "Better Goff Dead". "A compellingly vainglorious man ... believes in peace at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to get it." Costarring Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Robert Patrick, Chukwudi Iwuji and Danielle Brooks, among others. Today's installments were all written and directed by James Gunn. Three episodes available, followed by one a week through Thursday, Feb. 17.

Wolf Like Me, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Premiere. Isla Fisher and Josh Gad star in this romantic dramedy about a female werewolf and an emotionally devastated widower single father. Written and directed by Abe Forsythe of Australia. Six episodes available.

Station Eleven, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Season finale. "Unbroken Circle".

And Just Like That ..., 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. "Sex and the Widow". "Carrie gets an interesting proposition from her book publisher, while Miranda attempts to rekindle a spark with Steve following radio silence from Che."

Close to Me, 3:01 a.m., Sundance Now. "Rob takes center stage, as the year that Jo is missing is played out through his eyes. There are always two sides to every story. Just who was to blame for what?" Finale next week.

Brazen, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. "When her sister is killed and her double life as a webcam performer is revealed, Grace (Alyssa Milano) ignores the warnings of a cool-headed detective (Sam Page) and gets involved in the case." Based on Nora Roberts' novel Brazen Virtue.

My Mom, Your Dad, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Premiere. Yvonne Orji hosts as young adults, who are all living together, try to pair up their single parents, who are also all living together. Eight episodes available.

Diego, the Last Goodbye, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Premiere. The last year of Argentinian football great Diego Maradona's life, fall 2019-fall 2020, is recalled by friends and family in this documentary.

Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure, 3:01 a.m., Peacock.

Meddling, 3:01 a.m., Peacock.


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TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Good Morning America, 7 a.m., ABC. Jack Quaid (Scream), publishing executive and author Nita Prose (The Maid) and Deals and Steals with Tory Johnson.

CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. Former Vice President Al Gore and Dan Ackerman, editorial director at CNET.

Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Segments on 10 years after the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster, the reveal of the Frito-Lay NFL playoff ad, a surgery to help people suffering from a debilitating fainting disorder (Elegant Victorian Lady, you must see this episode!), products for dry winter skin with Dr. Michelle Henry and Today Food with Bobby Flay. Later, organizing one's digital world, Bela Gandhi on relationship mindsets, shopping with Chassie Post and travel deals with Jacqui Gifford. After that, Cecily Strong (The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe), Justin Sylvester (Daily Pop), Today Food with Kevin Curry and fixing one's finances with Tonya Rapley.

The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Cecily Strong. (I suspect a Broadway engagement of Signs is in the works.)

The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. David Arquette (Scream).

Syndicated Corner, times and stations vary
The Rachael Ray Show. RERUN? Rob Lowe (9-1-1: Lone Star), plus a one-pan chicken with greens, beans and semi-dried tomatoes and "an amazing New Yorker feeding kids with his Harlem Grown program."

Live with Kelly and Ryan. Isla Fisher (Wolf Like Me), Ginnifer Goodwin (Pivoting), and "The Korean Vegan," Joanne Molinaro, continuing "Live's New You in '22".

The Wendy Williams Show. RERUN? Guest hosts Leah Remini and Michelle Visage have Gloria and Emily Estefan (Red Table Talk: The Estefans) and the cast of Broadway's Tina.

The Kelly Clarkson Show. Neve Campbell and Melissa Barrera (Scream).

Dr. Phil. "From Honor Roll to Wannabe Gangster".

The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets) and past-life psychic Ainslie MacLeod.

The Drew Barrymore Show. The cast of Queer Eye help Drew get ready for a date, plus Melissa Barrera and in the "Drew Gooder" segment, Philadelphia history teacher/community booster Carlos Aponte.


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS (all are LIVE)
NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., ESPN. Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Ohio State at Wisconsin.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network. Southern Mississippi at Louisiana Tech.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPNU. UNC-Asheville at Winthrop.
PGA Tour Golf, 7 p.m., Golf. Sony Open in Hawaii, first round.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT. Golden State Warriors at Milwaukee Bucks.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
The Way We Were, 6 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme.
Wonder Boys, 6:05 p.m., HBO Signature.
Paper Moon, 6:10 p.m., Showcase.
The Dark Knight, 7 p.m., Paramount.
Zoolander, 7:30 p.m., MTV2.


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8 P.M.
Young Sheldon, CBS. "A Lock-In, a Weather Girl and a Disgusting Habit". "Sheldon acts as Mary's spy during a youth lock-in at church. Georgie is attracted to an older woman."

United States of Al, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "Punch/Musht". "When Hazel gets in trouble at school, Riley and Vanessa disagree on how to handle the issue."

Women of the Movement, ABC. "Let the People See" and "Manhunt". "After her son's body is recovered in Mississippi, Mamie insists on having a public wake with an open casket to ensure that he did not die in vain." Later, "Mamie must face the people responsible for her son's murder."

The Blacklist, NBC. "Dr. Razmik Maier". "The death of a professional tennis player leads the task force to a doctor who may be fixing the odds for a major sports betting syndicate. Red digs deeper into Dembe's betrayal. Ressler struggles with sobriety."

Walker, The CW. "Where Do We Go From Here". "Things are tense between Walker and Liam after Liam called in a false warrant on Dan Miller. Capt. James informs the brothers that Serano's lawyers are using Liam's mistake as a way to set the criminal free."

This Old House, PBS. "Concord: Sunshine Power". "Installing a composite deck with a clip system. Spraying the basement with an environmentally-friendly foam insulation. HVAC zoning. Installing a battery backup for the new solar system."

Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles, Bravo. "Josh and Josh: On the Waterfront". "Josh & Josh seek an elusive waterfront property for a difficult client in Newport Beach. Heather officially asks her husband and his brother Matt for partnership in The Altman Brothers."

Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer, FOX. "Admit It, You're a Gold Digger!" Well, duh. "Things get messy when the ladies go digging for gold, with the winners receiving some coveted one-on-one time with Steven and Kurt."

Movie Night!
Road House, BBC America. Encore at 10:30 p.m.
Deadly Ex Next Door, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "An author and her husband are thrilled to be the new homeowners of a cabin that overlooks a lake. However, they soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when her former friend moves in next door."
Rocky, Cinemax.
In Cold Blood, TCM.
Django Unchained, 8:05 p.m., Sho2.


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9 P.M.
Ghosts, CBS. "Jay's Sister". "When Jay's sister (Punam Patel) comes to visit after being dumped by her boyfriend, they're shocked to discover that she's communicating with someone they know on a dating app."

Call Me Kat, FOX. "Call Me By My Middle Name". "Kat struggles to find the perfect way to celebrate her anniversary. Randi and Carter continue to navigate their new relationship."

B Positive, 9:30 p.m., CBS. "S'mores, Elvis and a Cubano". "Gina gets a surprise visit from her sister, Natalie (Katie Finneran). Drew and Harry start a road trip together but have different destinations in mind."

Pivoting, 9:30 p.m., FOX. "My Friend Died!" "Survivor's guilt causes Amy to spin out, thinking that death is around every corner. Jodie's relationship with her trainer seems to take on a new light after she has a heroic moment. Sarah gets bullied for not slacking enough at her new job."

College Basketball, CBS Sports Network. LIVE. Rice at Western Kentucky.

College Basketball, ESPNU. LIVE. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Eastern Illinois.

College Basketball, ESPN2. PRE-TAPED? Georgia State at South Alabama.

College Basketball, 9:30 p.m., ESPN. LIVE. Oregon at UCLA.

Project Runway, Bravo. 90 minutes. "Haute Hair Collab". "In this one-day challenge, the designers are each teamed with an up-and-coming hairstylist for a head-to-toe fashion collaboration to create an innovative design and hair look."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "Burning With Rage Forever". "A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer. Benson suspects her son is being bullied."

Movie Night!
American Hustle, StarzEncore.
Breakdown, MoreMax.


10 P.M.
NBA Basketball, TNT. LIVE. Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets. 

Let the World See, ABC. "There He Is". "Detailing the events of the Emmett Till trial, the confession of the two accused and their reasons for killing Emmett Till and protests across the country after the jury acquitted the accused."

Bull, CBS. "Frontotemporal". "Bull and Chunk aim to prove that their client, a woman on trial for murder, committed the crime due to a lack of behavioral control caused by a brain tumor. Taylor is suspected by the FBI of committing cybercrimes."

Law & Order: Organized Crime, NBC. "As Nottingham Was to Robin Hood". "When a barrage of cyberattacks cripples the city, Stabler is convinced Wheatley is involved. Bernadette receives an unwelcome visitor."

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Tim Conway, Hal Linden and Don Stanley are the guests on this Jan. 3, 1986 episode.

Movie Night!
Trolls, FX.
Rocky II, Cinemax.
X-Men, 10:30 p.m., Paramount.
The Boston Strangler, 10:30 p.m., TCM.
She's All That, 10:36 p.m., HBO Family.


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LATE NIGHT TALK
Watch What Happens Live, 10:30 p.m., Bravo. Isla Fisher and Nicole Ari Parker.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Willem Dafoe, Ariana DeBose and The Lumineers.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Peter Dinklage, comedian Fortune Feimster and Oliver Tree.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Liev Schreiber and Allison Russell.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Tracee Ellis Ross, Stacey Abrams and sitting in with the 8G Band, Tucker Rule.
The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. RERUN. Ansel Elgort and Jane Levy.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
Batman & Robin, 1:30 a.m., AMC. Not at all a good movie, it should still be seen at least once.

Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites.

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