Wednesday, November 2, 2022

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Make it a Blockbuster Night

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the premiere of Blockbuster on Netflix, which just seems cruel. It would be like if Cosmopolitan did a salute to Redbook. Anyway, be on the lookout for opportunities.


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Let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Nov. 3. All times are EST.


STREAMING
Blockbuster, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "An ensemble comedy that takes place in the last Blockbuster Video in America, that explores what it takes - and more specifically who it takes - for a small business to succeed against all odds." The cast includes Randall Park, Melissa Fumero and J.B. Smoove.

The Suspect, 3:01 a.m., Sundance Now. Series premiere. "This five-part thriller based on the bestselling novel by acclaimed crime writer Michael Robotham, stars Aidan Turner as Joseph 'Joe' O'Loughlin, who appears to have the perfect life - a beautiful wife, a loving daughter and a successful career as a clinical psychologist. But nothing can be taken for granted - even the most flawless existence is only a loose thread away from unravelling. All it takes is a murdered girl, a troubled young patient and the biggest lie of his life. Caught in an increasingly complex web of deceit, Joe risks everything as he embarks upon a search for a killer that will take him into the darkest recesses of the human mind." Five episodes available.

Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Premiere. "Hailing from a long line of powerful legal figures, Alex Murdaugh along with his wife, Maggie, and sons, Buster and Paul, enjoyed unparalleled sway over authorities, until Paul's involvement in a tragic boating accident thrust a level of scrutiny on the family's actions and legacy, revealing a bizarre and deadly chain of events. Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty questions the unchecked power of privilege - and the trail of death and destruction left in one family's wake." Three episodes available.

Chris Redd: Why Am I Like This?, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Premiere. Stand up comedy from the ex-SNLer.

Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. Stand up comedy.

The Making of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, 3:01 a.m., Disney+. Premiere. "Join the likes of Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Roth, and Benedict Wong as they reveal how Marvel Studios' She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was conceived and shaped. Discover what it took for She-Hulk's creators to pull off the show's tricky tone and deliver Marvel Studios' first truly comedic series - one that boldly breaks the fourth wall to acknowledge its own audience, no less!"

Titans, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Fourth season premiere. "Desperate to leave his mark, Jason Todd confronts the Joker once and for all. But when fatal consequences ensue, Dick Grayson is forced to step away from the Titans and return to Gotham City." Two episodes available.

A Friend of the Family, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. "Outer Darkness." "Mary Ann prepares for a high-stakes showdown. Pete works double time to find Jan, disobeying direct orders. Worn down by fear and secrecy, Jan nears a breaking point." Penultimate episode, series finale next week.

The Good Fight, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "The End of Democracy." Penultimate episode, series finale next week.

Inside Amy Schumer, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+.


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. Kelsey Asbille and Luke Grimes (Yellowstone).

The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Randall Park (Blockbuster).

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. J.B. Smoove (Blockbuster), Aimee Garcia (Christmas With You), Duff Goldman (Kids Baking Championship: All-Star Holiday Homecoming) and Courtney Marie Andrews (Loose Future).

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. "The Universal Fascination with Hair and How We Wear It."


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS (All are LIVE.)
College Football, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network. 210 mins. Texas-El Paso at Rice.
College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. 180 mins. Appalachian State at Coastal Carolina.
College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPNU. 180 mins. Alabama A&M at Mississippi Valley State.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Unlocked, 7:21 p.m., MoreMax.
The Scorpion King, 7:25 p.m., Starz.
Why Him?, 7:30 p.m., FXM. Encore at 9:45 p.m.
Deadpool 2, 7:30 p.m., FX.
Hook, 7:45 p.m., Freeform.


8 P.M.
2022 World Series, FOX. LIVE, 180 mins. Game 5, Houston Astros at Philadelphia Phillies.

Station 19, ABC. "Pick up the Pieces." "The crew works against the clock to rescue a group of employees trapped inside a malfunctioning battery recycling plant. Carina plans a special surprise in an attempt to reconnect with Maya. Travis gets caught in the crosshairs of dirty politics."

Young Sheldon, CBS. 31 mins. "An Ugly Car, an Affair and Some Kickass Football." "George Sr. is asked to help with the football team. Mandy discovers Georgie and Meemaw's secret business."

Ghosts, 8:31 p.m., CBS. "The Baby Bjorn." "Sam meets a Viking ghost at the Farnsbys' house who has an unexpected connection to Thorfinn. Trevor devises a new method for the ghosts to trade favors."

Law & Order, NBC. "Vicious Cycle." "When a fashion designer is killed on the night of his boutique opening, Cosgrove and Shaw must track down a suspect with very little evidence and no witnesses. Maroun is shocked to find her own name on the defense's witness list."

Walker, The CW. "Mum's the Word." "A misunderstanding causes Walker and Cassie to examine where they are in life and what lies ahead. August strives to roll with the cool kids to disastrous results. Trey struggles with what being a ranger means for his relationship with his mother."

This Old House, PBS. "Atlanta: Respecting the Old While Adding the New." "The old details of the home are respected. New porch columns are made to match the old. A bathroom gets a concrete-like finish. Installing a reclaimed front door. Visiting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home."

Thursday Night Football, 8:15 p.m., Amazon. LIVE, 195 mins. Philadelphia Eagles at Houston Texans.

High School Football, ESPN2. LIVE, 180 mins. Jenks (Okla.) at Bixby (Okla.).

The Bad Seed Returns, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "After her father's death, 15-year-old Emma is now living with her Aunt Angela and navigating high school. However, Angela's husband begins to suspect that Emma may not be as innocent as she appears, and a new girl at school seems to know her secrets."

Movie Night!
Pretty Woman, AMC.
Ingrid Goes West, HBO.
Dirty Dancing, Paramount. Encore at 10:30 p.m.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1, The Movie Channel.
Greenland, TNT.


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9 P.M.
So Help Me Todd, 9:01 p.m., CBS. "So Help Me Pod." "Margaret and Francey enlist the help of a popular true crime podcaster to help exonerate a client who is serving a life sentence. Todd solicits dating advice from his sister and Susan when sparks fly between him and Lea."

Grey's Anatomy, ABC. 61 mins. "When I Get to the Border." "Bailey and Addison take a road trip to volunteer at a family planning center, but a patient's ectopic pregnancy leads to complications. The interns play detective about Lucas' relationship with Amelia. Meredith and Jackson take a trip to Boston."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "Controlled Burn." "Rollins investigates an assault by a masked man at an underground party. Benson uncovers a suspect who may be valuable as a witness."

Walker Independence, The CW. "Friend of the Devil." "When an old friend rides into town, Tom Davidson finds himself in the impossible position of helping a former partner in crime while keeping up appearances as the town's new sheriff. Abby and Kate's friendship is put to the test."

MTV Cribs, MTV. "Don Benjamin & Liane/Yung Bleu/Charo" and "Michael Strahan/Adrienne Baillon & Israel Houghton." Two episodes airing.

Movie Night!
Goodfellas, BBC America.
Scream 3, StarzEncore.
Revolutionary Road, Showcase.
2012, Starz.
Promising Young Woman, 9:49 p.m., Cinemax.


10 P.M.
Law & Order: Organized Crime, NBC. "Blaze of Glory." "After the task force is caught in a shootout, Stabler is on a mission to find out how the perps are connected to the NYPD. Reyes is determined to put the aggressors of his past behind bars, even if it means going against orders."

Alaska Daily, 10:01 p.m., ABC. "I Have No Idea What You're Talking About, Eileen." "When someone from Eileen's past comes to Alaska, she goes against orders, causing a frenetic scene. Eileen and Roz gain a new lead on Gloria's case."

CSI: Vegas, CBS. "There's the Rub." "Max leads her team to investigate the death of a prestigious Michelin-starred chef found hanging in his restaurant's walk-in freezer."

Atlanta, FX. 46 mins. "Andrew Wyeth. Alfred's World." "They always making Paper Boi go through something."

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Barbara Walters and David Steinberg are the guests on this Nov. 8, 1983 episode.

Movie Night!
Kill Bill: Vol. 2, The Movie Channel.
The Wedding Singer, 10:30 p.m., AMC.
Captain Marvel, 10:30 p.m., TNT.
The Raid: Redemption, 10:39 p.m., MoreMax.
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, 10:46 p.m., HBO Family.


LATE NIGHT TALK!
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, 11 p.m., Comedy.
Hell of a Week with Charlamagne tha God, 11:30 p.m., FOX.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle and Paramore.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Rob McElhenney, Emayatzy Corinealdi and The Heavy Heavy.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Bono.
The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Kal Penn and Melissa Fumero.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Cecily Strong, Evan Rachel Wood and sitting in with the 8G Band, Dena Tauriello.
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 3:30 a.m., Bravo. Kyle Cooke and Luke Gulbranson.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
LPGA Tour Golf, 11 p.m., Golf. LIVE, 180 mins. The second round of the TOTO Japan Classic.


Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, interbridge.com, individual show websites.

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