Tonight’s Top Pick is the season premiere of Hacks, yet another of the shows that I really have no excuse for not having seen by now. This time around, Deborah and Ava are road warriors rather than being based in Vegas.
Let’s see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, May 12. All times are EST.
STREAMING
Hacks, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Second season premiere. Two episodes available.
Candy, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. “Cover Girl.” Part IV of the Jessica Biel-Melanie Lynskey miniseries about lust and murder in 1980s Texas.
Under the Banner of Heaven, 12:01 a.m., FX on Hulu. “Church and State.” “The investigation intensifies after Pyre (Andrew Garfield) uncovers details of the Lafferty family’s fundamentalist beliefs, sparking a search for missing Lafferty brothers, Ron (Sam Worthington) and Dan (Wyatt Russell), and putting Pyre at odds with his own church leaders.”
The Offer, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. “Kiss the Ring.” “Ruddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching. As the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise between Colombo and notorious hothead Crazy Joe Gallo.”
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. “Children of the Comet.” “While on a survey mission, the U.S.S. Enterprise discovers a comet is going to strike an inhabited planet. They try to re-route the comet, only to find that an ancient alien relic buried on the comet’s icy surface is somehow stopping them. As the away team try to unlock the relic’s secrets, Pike and Number One deal with a group of zealots who want to prevent the U.S.S. Enterprise from interfering.”
Girls5Eva, 3:01 a.m., Peacock.
Made for Love, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Two episodes available.
The Staircase, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. “Common Sense.”
The Flight Attendant, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. “Brothers & Sisters.”
TALKIN’ ‘BOUT TALK
Good Morning America, ABC. Chandra Wilson (Grey’s Anatomy), YouTubers Kim and Penn Holderness (The Amazing Race) and Deals and Steals with Tory Johnson.
CBS Mornings, CBS. Nancy Armstrong, executive producer of The Disruptors, plus Julissa Prado, founder and CEO of Rizos Curls.
Today, NBC. “A new trend in travel subscriptions,” plus pool safety tips and Shop All Day with Jill Martin. Later, how to find a therapist, celebrating nurses, more Shop All Day with Chassie Post and “What to Read.” After that, sprucing up outdoor space, celebrating nurses and the “jumping workout trend.”
The View, ABC. Guest co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin, plus the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.
The Talk, CBS. Race car driver Samantha Tan.
Syndicated Corner, times and stations vary:
The Rachael Ray Show. Jessica Alba celebrates 10 years of The Honest Company and shares eye-brightening tips and products she loves. Also, Jeremy Parsons (PeopleTV) promotes upcoming summer blockbusters. Finally, Rachael makes her club panzanella.
Live with Kelly and Ryan. The duo are in Charleston, South Carolina, or maybe not, because it’s part of “Live’s Virtual Road Trip.” Also, Jean Smart (Hacks) and Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent).
The Wendy Williams Show. Guest co-hosts Leah Remini and Michelle Visage, plus “Petty Court” and Brittney Levine, who will offer exclusive savings on Amazon products that went viral.
The Kelly Clarkson Show. Tiffany Haddish (Layla, the Last Black Unicorn) and Samson Kayo (Bloods).
The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Rebel Wilson (Senior Year), John Paul Dejoria (Paul Mitchell, Patron Spirits, philanthropy) and for old time’s sake, Sophia Grace and Rosie.
The Drew Barrymore Show. Jennifer Grey (Out of the Corner), Zosia Mamet (The Flight Attendant) and chef Kwame Onwuachi.
Dr. Phil. “The Happy Hoarder.”
PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
The Man in the Iron Mask, 5:45 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme. Former Thoughts On entry!
The Fugitive, 6 p.m., BBC America.
Click, 6 p.m., MTV2.
Desk Set, 6 p.m., TCM.
Dirty Dancing, 7 p.m., E.
PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS (all are LIVE)
NBA Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN. Possible Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, with Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPNU. Georgia at Tennessee.
NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., TNT. Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., TBS. Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning.
8 P.M.
Young Sheldon, CBS. “White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People.” “As the church congregation gossips about Georgie, Missy stands up for her brother. Sheldon is distracted by the family drama.”
United States of Al, 8:31 p.m., CBS. “Desire/Khwast.” “The family grows concerned when Al starts skipping classes to spend more time with Cindy. Riley questions how much longer he and Vanessa can keep hiding their relationship.”
Station 19, ABC. “The Road You Didn’t Take.” “Vic and Theo respond to a domestic disturbance between the parents of a transgender teenager. Jack learns shocking new details about his childhood. Ben and Travis help a clinic patient that’s long overdue for medical treatment.”
Law & Order, NBC. “The Great Pretender.” “Bernard and Cosgrove must sift through fact and fiction to find the killer of a young Manhattan socialite. The murder trial takes a turn that becomes personal for Price and puts Maroun in a compromising situation.”
MasterChef, FOX. “Junior Edition: The Big Bake Sale.” “The eight remaining junior chefs split into teams for a bake sale challenge. One member of the losing team goes home.”
This Old House, PBS. “Saratoga Springs: Old Woes.” “A visit to the Saratoga Race Course. Addressing electrical issues. Updates to framing and living plans. A temporary buttress wall supports the old foundation.”
Top Chef, Bravo. 75 mins. “Family Vacation.” “The chefs head to the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston, Texas. Chef Shota Nakajima is here to present them with their next Quickfire Challenge, using the freshest gulf shellfish to create a seafood tower with one hot and one cold dish.”
Killer Cheer Mom, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. “After moving to a new town, Riley hopes to make some friends by trying out for the high school cheer squad. However, when other students get expelled or injured under mysterious circumstances, Riley starts to suspect her stepmother (Denise Richards) is involved.”
Movie Night!
Tombstone, AMC.
Bringing Out the Dead, Cinemax.
The Wolf of Wall Street, Showcase.
Piccadilly, TCM.
Road Trip, 8:30 p.m., MTV2.
9 P.M.
How We Roll, CBS. “The Big Secret” and “The Houseguest.” “Helen unexpectedly ghosts Archie. Tom discovers that Archie’s been keeping a huge secret.” Later, “When Tom’s bowling idol falls on hard times, Tom invites him to stay at his home until he’s back on his feet. Tom and his family quickly learn that Rick is the worst houseguest to have around.” Two episodes available.
NHL Hockey, 9:30 p.m., TNT. LIVE. Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues.
NBA Basketball, 9:30 p.m., ESPN. LIVE. Possible Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, with Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks.
Grey’s Anatomy, ABC. “I’ll Cover You.” “A former patient of Link’s, Simon, is in in the emergency room with his pregnant wife. Bailey receives an offer from Nick.”
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. “Confess Your Sins to Be Free.” “When the only evidence in a crime is a church confession, Carisi must find another way to prove his suspect guilty. Benson agrees to meet with an old friend seeking to make amends for past transgressions.”
Welcome to Flatch, Fox. “The Devil’s Backbone” and “On the Hooky.” “To increase their social media following, Kelly and Shrub plan to record a surprise reunion with Father Joe and another former member of his religious boy band.” Later, “Shrub gets a new job detailing cars. Cheryl and Mandy bond over a day of playing hooky.” Two episodes available.
Legacies, The CW. “By the End of This, You’ll Know Who You Were Meant to Be.” “Alaric briefs the squad on what comes next. Hope has a heart-to-heart with Lizzie. Cleo continues to test her new powers and figure out her purpose. Landon takes on a new role.”
Watch What Happens Live, 9:15 p.m., Bravo. Desus Nice and The Kid Mero.
Top Chef Family Style, 9:45 p.m., Bravo. “Science Fair.” “The remaining duos get a crash course in molecular gastronomy from Top Chef alum Richard Blais before putting on a science fair for Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, John Michael Higgins and the cast of (the now-cancelled) Saved By the Bell.”
Movie Night!
Coyote Ugly, E.
Sommersby, StarzEncore.
The Survivor, HBO Signature.
Cinderella Man, MoreMax.
Jojo Rabbit, 9:40 p.m., FXM.
10 P.M.
NHL Hockey, TBS. LIVE. Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings.
College Baseball ESPNU. LIVE. Pacific at BYU.
Big Sky, ABC. “Family Matters.” “A concerned Jenny searches for Travis. Scarlett, desperate to protect her daughter, makes an unexpected phone call that could change the course of more than one life. Jag finds out the truth about his father.”
Bull, CBS. “The Envelope, Please.” “Bull breaks from the stress he’s been under for months when a mysterious delivery causes him to black out for hours, leaving him with no memory of his movements.”
Law & Order: Organized Crime, NBC. “Streets Is Watching.” “When the task force discovers a threat to Stabler’s life, the pressure is on to gather all the evidence to put Webb away for good. Donnelly gives the Brotherhood surprising news. Nova is forced to take a drastic step to keep her brother safe.”
Atlanta, FX. “Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga.” “Black and White episode? Yawn. Emmy Bait. Why do they hate black women so much? Written and directed by Donald Glover.”
Johnny Carson, Antenna. Judge Reinhold, Rondell Sheridan and Rita Rudner are the guests on this May 4, 1990 episode.
Movie Night!
Blue Streak, BET.
Shanghai Express, TCM.
Aftermath, 10:05 p.m., Cinemax.
Enough Said, 10:30 p.m., HBO2.
Big Daddy, 10:45 p.m., Bravo.
LATE NIGHT TALK!
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, 11 p.m., Comedy.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Post Malone, Howie Mandel and Arcade Fire.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Jerrod Carmichael, James Hong and The Black Keys.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. RERUN.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Amy Sedaris, playwright-composer Michael R. Jackson and the cast of A Strange Loop and sitting in with the 8G Band, Derrick Wright.
The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Niecy Nash and Smashing Pumpkins.
LATE NIGHT PICK!
9 to 5, 1:15 a.m., TCM.
Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, Spoilertv, individual show websites.
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