Tonight’s Top Pick is Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals, with the Boston Celtics at the Golden State Warriors. I’ve never been much of a sports guy, but there is something about basketball that I love. It’s probably because my sister played it and my mom’s a fan.
Let’s see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, June 2. All times are EST.
STREAMING
The Orville: New Horizons, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Third season premiere. “Electric Sheep.” “The Orville crew deals with the interpersonal aftermath of the battle against the Kaylon, facing the difficult consequences.”
This is Going to Hurt, 3:01 a.m., Sundance Now and AMC+. Series premiere. “Adam (Ben Whishaw) juggles his personal life with his hectic job on the labor ward. In the chaos of day, he makes a mistake.”
The Book of Queer, 3:01 a.m., Discovery+. Series premiere. “Kings & Queens.” Debut of a five-episode series “celebrating and recognizing the incredible history of the LGBTQ+ community.” Narrators include Dominique Jackson, Leslie Jordan, Ross Mathews, Alex Newell and Margaret Cho. “The socially impactful series will be supported by an entirely queer ensemble cast, recreating some of history's most notable moments, and over a dozen scholars of queer history. Capping off each episode, an original song and music video will be performed by queer artists.”
Under the Banner of Heaven, 12:01 a.m., FX on Hulu. Season finale. “Blood Atonement.” “As the details of the murders become clear, Pyre and Taba embark on an interstate manhunt, hoping to catch the killers before they complete their list of those to be ‘blood atoned.’”
Hacks, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Season finale. “On the Market” and unknown. Two episodes available.
The Ipcress File, 3:01 a.m., Sundance Now and AMC+. “Chasing Randall to Beirut, where he holds Dawson, Harry and Jean’s relationship intensifies. Meanwhile, suspicious Americans watch Dalby — and find him in secret talks with a Russian spy. This Colonel Stok offers Dalby a tempting trade. Personal and professional lines blur as it becomes even clearer that Harry is involved in something far bigger than he’d ever imagined.”
The Offer, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. “Crossing That Line.” “It’s the bloody aftermath of the Italian-American Civil Rights League rally, and Gallo threatens The Godfather’s production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect the funding for Sicily. With Evans still spiraling after the breakup of his marriage with Ali MacGraw, Barry Lapidus capitalizes.”
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. “Spock Amok.” “It’s a comedy of manners when Spock has a personal visit in the middle of Spock and Captain Pike’s crucial negotiations with an unusual alien species.”
Girls5eva, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. “Returnity.” “With their album about to drop, Wickie takes career advice from a ’normal.’ Dawn is alarmed by mysterious symptoms. Gloria tries to ignore thoughts about other women.” Season finale next week.
The Staircase, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. “In 2001, Kathleen prepares for a Christmas to remember. Years later, Sophie continues her quest to prove Michael’s innocence.” Finale next week.
TALKIN’ ‘BOUT TALK
Good Morning America, 7 a.m., ABC. From London, coverage of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee continues.
CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. Journalist Tina Brown (The Palace Papers) and sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, traveling with one’s pet, plus Today Food and Steals and Deals. Later, a look at Queen Elizabeth II’s impact on pop culture, the cast of Queer as Folk, summer travel essentials, caregiving tips and what to watch. After that, more Today Food, summer fun for kids, stylist Law Roach and The Ton3s perform.
The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Guest co-host Tara Setmayer, plus a reunion of Joy Behar, Meredith Vieira, Star Jones and Debbie Matenopoulos at the Essex House in New York City, where they auditioned for The View back in 1997.
The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Guest co-host Jenna Dewan (Come Dance with Me) is on with guests including Simone Missick (All Rise) and Phil Rosenthal (Somebody Feed Phil).
Syndicated Corner, times and stations vary:
The Rachael Ray Show. Chef Sara Moulton has three ways to use sliced bread before it goes bad. Breegan Jane (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) has three ways to redesign a tabletop. Fashion expert Lawrence Zarian comes up with three ways to style one wardrobe essential. Finally, Rachael makes beef and broccoli.
Live with Kelly and Ryan. Jane Lynch (Broadway’s Funny Girl), Anika Noni Rose (Maid) and David Foster & Katharine McPhee (The Kat & Dave Show).
The Wendy Williams Show. Guest co-hosts Vivica A. Fox and Carson Kressley have Isaac Mizrahi and the folks from MorningSave.com.
The Kelly Clarkson Show. Seth MacFarlane (The Orville: New Horizons), Margaret Cho (The Book of Queer) and Rex Chapman (Charges).
The Drew Barrymore Show. RERUN? Martha Stewart, Sarah Terensinski (TikTok star and up-cycling expert), Drew and Ross Mathews in Washington, D.C. and a hometown spirit tour of Portland.
Dr. Phil. “We Deserve Our Kids Back, Why Won’t CPS Agree?”
PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
The Karate Kid, 5 p.m., AMC.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2, 5 p.m., FX.
Contact, 6 p.m., BBC America.
Friday Night Lights, 6:59 p.m., Starz.
The Beguiled, 7:12 p.m., StarzEncore.
PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS (all are LIVE)
2022 Roland-Garros Tennis, 11 a.m., NBC. Women’s semifinals, from Paris.
2022 Women’s College World Series, 2:30 p.m., ESPN. Game 2, Northwestern vs. Oklahoma.
2022 U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship, 3 p.m., USA. First round, from Southern Pines, North Carolina.
2022 Women’s College World Series, 7 p.m., ESPN. Game 3, Oregon State vs. Florida.
8 P.M.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! and NBA Countdown, ABC. Jimmy is joined by Adam Sandler and Boban Marjanović. Later, Mike Greenberg, Stepen A. Smith, Jalen Rose and Michael Wilbon prepare for the big game.
NHL Hockey, TNT. LIVE. Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche.
Walker, The CW. “Torn.” “Twyla is tapped to assist the Rangers on a case as she and Cordell are beginning to grow closer. Stella reevaluates her feelings for Todd and Colton. Geri extends an olive branch to Denise.”
MasterChef, FOX. “Junior Edition: Alexander in a Box.” “Previous junior edition winner Alexander Weiss guest judges. The chefs must filet as many fish as they can in 15 minutes. The three chefs who filet the least number of fish need to create a show-stopping salmon dish to make it to the final four.”
Top Chef, Bravo. Season finale, 135 minutes. “The Final Plate.”
This Old House, PBS. “Saratoga Springs: Up and Away.” “A new chimney facade is made to look old with a brick veneer. Selecting kitchen cabinets. Cleaning the exterior of the house in preparation for paint. A hot air balloon ride.”
Dying to Marry Him, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. “A psychotic wedding planner hatches a deadly scheme to marry her first love and childhood best friend.”
Movie Night!
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, AMC.
Spider-Man: Far From Home, FX.
First Blood, Cinemax.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, TCM.
August: Osage County, The Movie Channel.
9 P.M.
2022 NBA Finals, ABC. LIVE. “Golden State plays for a title for the sixth time in eight years.”
2022 Women’s College World Series, 9:30 p.m., ESPN. LIVE. Game 4. Arizona vs. Oklahoma State.
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.”
MasterChef, Fox. “Junior Edition: WWE Tag Team.” “The four remaining junior chefs pair up with WWE superstars, who are much more comfortable in the ring. The winning junior receives tickets to a WWE match. In the elimination challenge, the chefs prepare one of Gordon Ramsay's signature dishes.”
Rat in the Kitchen, TBS. “The Case of the Odious Olive Pit.” “Natasha and Ludo join the search amid a no-label challenge.”
Movie Night!
Ray, BET.
Man of Steel, HBO Signature.
The Aviator, MoreMax.
Paddington 2, Nickelodeon.
The Chronicles of Riddick, 9:30 p.m., BBC America.
10 P.M.
Her Majesty the Queen: A Gayle King Special, CBS. “The triumphs and turbulence surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, how she has moved her family and country forward and how painful events of her private life have impacted her.”
Johnny Carson, Antenna. Donald Sutherland and Martin Mull are the guests on this May 13, 1983 episode.
Movie Night!
McCabe & Mrs. Miller, TCM.
The Humans, The Movie Channel.
Fast Five, 10:15 p.m., Bravo.
Groundhog Day, 10:30 p.m., AMC.
L.A. Confidential, 10:55 p.m., StarzEncore.
LATE NIGHT TALK!
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. RERUN. Fred Armisen, Chloë Sevigny, Michelle Zauner and Måneskin.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. RERUN. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Judd Apatow.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 12:05 a.m., ABC. Queen Latifah, Danny Ramirez and Pusha T.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. RERUN. Billy Crystal, Samara Weaving and sitting in with the 8G Band, Ulf Michael Wahlgren.
The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. RERUN. LaKeith Stanfield, Ryan Tedder and OneRepublic.
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LATE NIGHT PICK!
The Firm, 12:55 a.m., Cinemax.
Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, Spoilertv, individual show websites.
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