Tuesday, March 22, 2022

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Big TallBoyz

TallBoyz

Dammit Barry! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, March 23!

Our Top Pick tonight is the new Canadian sketch comedy series TallBoyz (Fuse, 10 p.m.). The show stars four comics: Guled Abdi, Vance Banzo, Tim Blair and Franco Nguyen, known previously as the TallBoyz II Men. The show will tackle friendship, masculinity, and race, among other topics in its sketches.

Elsewhere, Nadia Brown talks about the arts, The Flash believes in one's innocence, Astrid & Lilly stop a doppelganger monster, Clive Davis interviews, Bloods are on duty, Fairview has severe weather, and the House is still a Payne.

(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Zap2it.)

ON THIS SITE

🍽️ Occasional Cooks (5 p.m.): What have you been making in your kitchen lately? Want some inspiration? Check out our weekly food thread!

STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME

Bloods (Hulu, midnight): SEASON PREMIERE. The further adventures of the odd-duo paramedics -- tough guy Maleek and over-friendly divorcee Wendy -- in this British import.

πŸŽ₯ Cabaret (HBO Max, now): THE ACADEMY AWARDS for $100: In 1973 Bob Fosse beat out this director with "Cabaret"; in 1975 Fosse lost to his "Godfather II" (17 Jan 2000)

Clive Davis: Most Iconic Performances (Paramount+, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. "Clive Davis interviews acclaimed artists Carole King, Rod Stewart, Barry Gibb, and H.E.R. as they discuss a few of the most iconic musical performances of all time."✔️

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Disney+, 3 a.m.): After her parents forget to pick her up, Penny starts a ride-share company aimed at kids whose parents are too busy to drive them.

πŸ“Ί Sex and the City (HBO Max, now): For reasons that have nothing to do with making the television form better, HBO Max renewed the terrible revival And Just Like That... for a second season. A good improvement would be getting rid of that damn ellipses. Anyway, you can still revisit the original series about four single women (Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon) and their sex lives in the Big Apple.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
πŸ’² Jeopardy! (Syndicated, check local listings)
Parallels (Disney+, 3 a.m.): Season 1, France
Pig Royalty (Discovery+, 3 a.m.)
Nick News (Nickelodeon, 7 p.m.): Metaverse, dogs

πŸ•— 8 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•– 7 P.M. CENTRAL

Fairview (Comedy Central, 8:30 p.m.): After bizarre weather hits Fairview, the students protest climate inaction, influencing Mayor Kelly to become history's greatest activist.

The Flash (The CW): Barry trusts his instincts during a murder investigation, believing the suspect, despite the overwhelming evidence against him. Iris gives Allegra an opportunity to be a mentor.✔️

The Goldbergs (ABC): When Murray goes out of town ("out of town" lol), Jane Bales attempts to make a power grab at the Ottoman Empire, forcing Beverly to retaliate. Adam is thrilled to learn that Dave Kim also plans to attend NYU.

The Wonder Years (ABC, 8:30 p.m.): Kim is excited to start her new job as a waitress at the local diner, which Dean adopts as his local hangout. When Kim experiences drama with her friends, she finds unlikely allies in a tough co-worker and her younger brother.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
πŸ’² Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network)
The Masked Singer (Fox)
Moonshiners (Discovery Channel)
Music's Greatest Mysteries (AXS TV): Season premiere
Survivor (CBS)
The Flash (via Giphy)

πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•— 8 P.M. CENTRAL 

Assisted Living (BET, 9:30 p.m.): SEASON PREMIERE. After Lindor gets arrested, Jeremy tries to assist in getting him released.✔️

The Conners (ABC): Darlene searches for a home that she and Becky can afford. After an attempt to boost business at The Lunch Box goes awry, Jackie finds herself apologizing to Ben and rethinking her future running the place.

Home Economics (ABC, 9:30 p.m.): "Workout Leggings, $29"

House of Payne (BET): SEASON PREMIERE. With Lisa and Malik home with the new baby and Janine's plane status still unknown, tensions are very high. Ella and Miranda welcome the couple and the newborn home while Curtis, C.J., and Calvin are elsewhere.

Kung Fu (The CW): After a mishap forces her to reevaluate her plan against Russell Tan, Nicky turns her attention to finding out what Kerwin is up to after learning he's back in the fold.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Beyond the Edge (CBS)
Domino Masters (Fox)
Dr. Pimple Popper (TLC)
Home Inspector Joe (HGTV): Season finale
The Real Housewives of Orange County (Bravo)
To Catch a Smuggler (National Geographic)
Assisted Living (via Tenor)

πŸ•™ 10 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. CENTRAL

Astrid & Lilly Save the World (Syfy): A doppelganger monster arrives the day of the school play.

Good Sam (CBS): When Amy Taylor is admitted to the hospital accompanied by her sister, Gretchen, with signs of premature heart disease, Dr. Sam Griffith discovers a deeper medical mystery.

Good Trouble (Freeform): Mariana goes under cover at Revitalize Beauty. Dennis encourages Davia to try something new. Malika has her first day of work with Lucia Morales.

A Million Little Things (ABC): Maggie's radio show is a proven success, yet she faces an uphill battle when her beliefs do not align with the station owners. Old wounds are reopened when Rome visits his old prep school.

Snowfall (FX): Franklin and Gustavo look for an escape. Teddy is forced to put his trust in an old friend.

⭐ TallBoyz (Fuse): SERIES PREMIERE. Sketch comedy series starring some up-and-coming comics known as TallBoyz as they explore friendship, race, masculinity, and more through the sketches they perform across the country.✔️

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Bee Czar (Discovery Channel)
Fastest Cars in the Dirty South (Motor Trend): Season finale
Food Paradise (Cooking Channel)
Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante (Animal Planet): Season finale
Temptation Island (USA)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo): Jen Armstrong, Gina Kirschenheiter

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πŸ“Ί Caroline in the City (Rewind TV, 1 a.m.): Caroline is insulted by local cabbie and takes her case to the travel commission.

The Green Room with Nadia Brown (Ovation, 11 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A look at the issues surrounding the creative economy and the impact of arts and culture on every aspect of society, hosted by Broadway actor Nadia Brown.

πŸ“Ί Suddenly Susan (Rewind TV, 2 a.m.): Jack agrees to a poker game with his friend Cooper and Coop's millionaire buddies.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Lisa Kudrow, Michael Chiklis, Allison Russell
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Chris Laker
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): Joe Jonas, Gabriel Iglesias, Wolf Alice

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⭐: Top Pick
πŸ’²: Game show
πŸŽ₯: Movie
πŸ“Ί: Throwback
✔️: Video/gif/photo included

Happy watching, everyone!

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