What's On Tonight (Thursday): Extra Extra! Todd Smells

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the series premiere of So Help Me Todd. I'm genuinely curious to see how this show shapes up against Grey's Anatomy and SVU. I feel like I know what'll happen with Welcome to Flatch and Call Me Kat, which are also returning tonight.

Let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Sept. 29. All times are EST.


STREAMING

The Good Fight, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "The End of Eli Gold." "Eli Gold's trial is underway, with Marissa Gold as part of his legal team. Liz and Ri'chard attempt to solidify their working relationships leading to a surprise discovery about Ri'chard's history and Liz's father. The firm attends a Democratic fundraiser."

Star Trek: Lower Decks, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "Hear All, Trust Nothing." "The Cerritos crew unexpectedly spends a day on Deep Space Nine."

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, 3:01 a.m., Disney+.

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

Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-head, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+.

TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK

Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., ABC. Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy (Hocus Pocus 2), a performance from Broadway's 1776 and Deals and Steals with Tory Johnson. Later, entreprenur Sherly Tavarez (Hause of Curls), Steve-O (A Hard Kick in the Nuts: What I've Learned From a Lifetime of Terrible Decisions), cookbook author John Kanell (Preppy Kitchen: Recipies for Seasonal Dishes and Simple Pleasures) and the Hocus Pocus 2 trio.

The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Marg Helgenberger (CSI: Vegas).

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. "Legends And Their Legacy." "Pastor Kim Burrell sits down in her first interview to address her recent apology for past controversial comments (about "broke ... ugly" people) and how she plans to use her distinctive voice to move forward. Plus, one of the pioneers of female rap, MC Lyte, shares her journey from rapper and entrepreneur to actress in the new sitcom, Partners In Rhyme."

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Jim Rash and Symone (Bros).

The Jennifer Hudson Show, times and stations vary. Chandra Wilson (Grey's Anatomy).

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PRE-PRIMETIME SPECIALS (No sports tonight.)

Before Mickey Mouse: A History of American Animation, 5:30 p.m., TCM.

Century of Animation Showcase, 6:45 p.m., TCM.

PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES

The Lost Boys, 6 p.m., BBC America. Encore at 10 p.m.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part I, 6:30 p.m., E.

Robin Hood, 7 p.m., HBO. 2018 version.

Twister, 7:30 p.m., USA.

The Mummy Returns, 7:42 p.m., Syfy.

8 P.M.

Young Sheldon, CBS. Sixth season premiere. "Four Hundred Cartons of Undeclared Cigarettes and a Niblingo." "George Sr. bails Meemaw and Georgie out of jail. Sheldon and Missy meet Mandy. Mary feels unwelcome at church."

Ghosts, CBS. Second season premiere, 31 mins. "Spies." "Sam enlists the ghosts to help secure a good review from an overly critical couple staying at the bed-and-breakfast. Isaac tries to integrate Nigel into his friend group."

Hell's Kitchen, FOX. 21st season premiere, 62 mins. "Let the Battle Begin." "A team of well-seasoned 40-somethings battle up-and-coming 20-somethings. Each chef must cook a signature dish, to be rated on a scale of 1 to 5. The team with the most amount of points wins the challenge."

Bump, The CW. Season finale. "All Happy Families" and "Matrescense." "Oly is thriving with Santi in a bubble of love at the Hernandez house, an escape from the uncertainty of her own family." After that, "The Christening day arrives. Bernardita leads the excitement in the Hernandez household. Oly's doubts escalate during the preparations." Two episodes airing.

This Old House, PBS. 44th season premiere. "Atlanta: Welcome to Atlanta." "The crew travels to Atlanta to begin work on an 1890s Victorian." Followed by Ask This Old House, beginning its 21st season.

Law & Order, NBC. "Battle Lines." "A politician's daughter is found dead after an apparent mugging. Once Cosgrove and Shaw start to unravel the details behind her trip, they realize this isn't a random act of violence. Price makes a risky move. Maroun works to salvage their case."

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, ABC. Tiki Barker, Lauren Ash and Jim Jefferies are the contestants.

College Football, ESPN. LIVE, 180 mins. Utah State at BYU.

Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "Fourteen-year-old Abby Hernandez vanishes while walking home from school in North Conway, New Hampshire. Held captive in a soundproof container, Abby endures psychological, sexual and emotional abuse while keeping hope alive that authorities will find her."

Movie Night!

Halloweentown, Disney Channel.

The Day After Tomorrow, Cinemax.

Speed, MTV2.

Everybody Wants Some!!, Showcase.

Stand By Me, 8:01 p.m., BBC America.

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9 P.M.

So Help Me Todd, 9:01 p.m., CBS. Premiere. "Pilot." "Meticulous attorney Margaret Wright (Marcia Gay Harden) hires her scruffy son (Skylar Astin) as her law firm's in-house investigator."

Welcome to Flatch, 9:02 p.m., FOX. Second season premiere. "Welcome to (Barb) Flatch." "Kelley is changing diapers. Cheryl and Joe are raising baby chickens. Shrub is courting Beth. Barb Flatch makes a triumphant return to her hometown to shake things up."

Call Me Kat, 9:30 p.m., FOX. Third season premiere. "Call Me Ken Jennings." "Kat is seated next to Jeopardy! contestant Ken Jennings on her flight home. Kat discovers some significant changes have been made to the cafe by Randi and Phil. Max has returned home from his time in Nashville."

Great Chocolate Showdown, The CW. Third season finale. "Once Upon a Baker..." "The home bakers are challenged to tell their baking story through four delectable dessert chapters. Only one baker will have the happy ending of walking away with the grand prize."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "The One You Feed." "A group of teens terrorizing tourists has the SVU squad working overtime. McGrath teams them up with the Bronx gang unit to track down a crucial lead."

Hostages, HBO. Finale, 122 mins. "The Sand Storm" and "The Transaction." "The Carter administration's attempts at diplomacy means it failed at securing the hostages. President Carter then initiates Operation Eagle Claw, but it becomes a disaster. Eight service members die, and the hostages are no closer to coming home." After that, "As the presidential election of 1980 is approaching, Iran and America are still locked in a stalemate after a year of fighting and negotiating. Ultimately, the hostages are released on President Reagan's inauguration day." Two episodes airing.

Movie Night!

Hocus Pocus, ABC.

Blue Streak, BET.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part II, E.

Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood, Starz.

Tyler Perry's Boo 2! A Madea Halloween, 9:30 p.m., VH1.

10 P.M.

CSI: Vegas, CBS. Second season premiere. "She's Gone." "Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger) persuades Maxine Roby to let her rejoin the team. A dominatrix is found murdered near her secret sex dungeon."

Law & Order: Organized Crime, NBC. "Everybody Knows the Dice Are Loaded." "As ground breaks on the city's first casino, Stabler investigates the death of a friend whose refusal to sell his home on the site has stalled construction. Jet breaks in two new detectives. Bell splits her focus between work and her looming divorce."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Kelly Ripa.

Little Demon, FXX. 32 mins. "Satan's Lot." "Chrissy gets an afterlife lesson from Satan. Laura helps Darlene with a dead ex-husband problem."

Atlanta, FX. 38 mins. "Light Skinned-ed." "My family is so crazy we need our own reality TV show. How you still got beef from the 70's? Whew. And y'all need to stop flirting with people's daddy."

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Jason Bateman, Larry Miller and hospital volunteer Florence Hodges are the guests on this Sept. 27, 1989 episode.

Movie Night!

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Showtime.

Bridesmaids, Paramount.

The Conjuring, 10:30 p.m., AMC.

American Sniper, 10:30 p.m., TNT.

The Unholy, 10:55 p.m., StarzEncore.

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LATE NIGHT TALK!

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

Hell of a Week With Charlamagne tha God, 11:30 p.m., Comedy Central.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Robert De Niro, Chloe Fineman and Arctic Monkeys.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Ben Stiller, Desus Nice and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. George Clooney and Alex G.

The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Billy Eichner, Maya Hawke and Mt. Joy.

Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Colin Jost, Paul Mescal, 5 Seconds of Summer and sitting in with the 8G Band, Tom Benko.

LATE NIGHT PICK!

9 to 5, 4:11 a.m., HBO Family.

Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites.