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Human Resources

Human Resources is Top Pick.  It wasn't even close.  And it's not like there wasn't competition.  Apple has a new Tom Holland series where he tries to convince us he is capable of playing roles other that Peter Parker.  Hulu and Disney have the origin story of Flamin' Hot Cheetos from first-time director, Eva Longoria.  But I loved the first season of Human Resources and I love Big Mouth so here we are.

Top Pick

⭐🔔 Human Resources✔️(Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON TWO. 'This spin-off to Big Mouth pulls back the curtain on the daily lives of the creatures – Hormone Monsters, Depression Kitties, Shame Wizards and many more – that help humans journey through every aspect of life from puberty to parenthood to the twilight years. It quickly becomes clear that though the protagonists are creatures, they have a lot of humanity themselves.'

Elsewhere...

*Freevee has a new show from Judge Judy / Judy Justice that "expands the Justice brand."  So, how many variations on trial shows do we think we're gonna get from Judy here?  Do you think maybe we'll get a Young Judy Justice series?  Do you think we'll get a superhero cartoon or perhaps one where she travels through time?  There are so many ways to expand the Justice universe,

*Shudder continues to impress me with how they seem to have a new, interesting looking horror film every week.  This week's entry, Brooklyn 45, is about a seance gone wrong and appears to mostly take place in one room.  It looks good and the reviews are great (83% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes).  

PREMIERES

The Crowded Room

🔔 The Crowded Room✔️(Apple, 12:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'Follows 'Danny Sullivan' (Tom Holland), a man who is arrested following his involvement in a shooting in New York City in 1979. A captivating thriller told through a series of interviews with curious interrogator 'Rya Goodwin' (Amanda Seyfried), Danny's life story unfolds, revealing elements of the mysterious past that shaped him, and the twists and turns that will lead him to a life-altering revelation.'

⚖ Tribunal Justice (Freevee, 12:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'Created and executive produced by Judge Judy Sheindlin, this new series expands the Justice brand on Freevee and features a panel of three judges adjudicating real and compelling cases. It is followed by a lively and spirited deliberation, where the judges don't always see eye-to-eye, which makes for an exciting verdict!'

🎥 Flamin' Hot✔️(Hulu, 12:01 AM; Disney+, 3:01 AM) 'Follows the story of Richard Montañez, a man who went from working as a Frito-Lay janitor to becoming an author, businessman, and creator of one of the most famous snack flavors in the world.  Directed by Eva Longoria in her directorial debut.'

🔔 Hailey's On It!✔️(Disney+, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'A risk-averse but resourceful teenager is on a mission to complete every item on her long list of challenging - and sometimes impractical - tasks in order to save the world.'

🔔 First Five (Max, 3:01 AM) SPECIAL PRESENTATION. 'A documentary that focuses on former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and her core team, consisting of four female cabinet members, and the various obstacles and challenges they overcame as a unit, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russo-Ukrainian War.'

🐶 Bloodhounds✔️(Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'In order to pay off their debt, three daring youths jump into the money-lending business while confronting the rich and powerful who prey on the weak.'

🃏 The Playing Card Killer (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'A playing card left at a murder scene connects a string of killings in this docuseries tracking a notorious serial killer who terrorized Spain in 2003.'

🚗 Tex Mex Motors (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'Junkers turn into jewels when they're in the hands of these pros, who bring cars from Mexico to El Paso for radical restorations in this lively series.'

🔔 This World Can't Tear Me Down✔️(Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'When an old friend returns to the neighborhood, Zerocalcare wants to help him find his place back in the world. But what's the right thing to do?'

🎥 The Wonder Weeks (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'Three modern couples juggle relationships and demanding careers while navigating the unpredictable terrain of parenthood.'

🎥 You Do You (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'Merve chose the bohemian life, but it didn't choose her back. Faced with eviction, she starts a new job — and stumbles into a spicy setup with her boss.'

🍴 Batalla en Abuela's Kitchen (Roku, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'A cooking competition show that challenges up-and-coming Gen-Z chefs to bring new twists to traditional Latin dishes.'

💖 Match Me in Miami (Roku, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'Spotlights an elite matchmaking agency challenged with coupling up singles in the city where the party never ends, Miami. The reality series follows the high stakes world of matchmaking as matchmakers clash and sparks fly.'

🎥 Brooklyn 45✔️(Shudder, 3:01 AM) 'December 27, 1945. Five military veterans gather in the ornate parlor of a Brooklyn brownstone. Best friends since childhood, they've reunited to support their troubled host -- but when his invitation for cocktails turns into an impromptu séance, the metaphoric ghosts of their past become all-too-literal. Trapped in their host's lounge, the Greatest Generation now finds themselves put to one final test... with their only route to freedom being more bloodshed.'

🎥 Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New (HMC, 9:00 PM) 'When Sally's fiancé doesn't appear, her best friend Aurora asks Arthur to assist her looking for him. Soon a body is found, everyone assumes it is Sally's tardy groom, but when it turns out to be someone else, he becomes the main suspect.'

Brooklyn 45

RETURNING SHOWS

🔔 The Lake (Amazon, 12:01 AM) SEASON TWO.

🦆 Duck & Goose (Apple, 12:01 AM) SPECIAL PRESENTATION.

🔔 The Snoopy Show (Apple, 12:01 AM) SEASON THREE.

STREAMING

🔔 Deadloch (Amazon, 12:01 AM) 

🔥 City on Fire (Apple. 12:01 AM) "The Demon Brother" 

🔔 Silo (Apple, 12:01 AM) "The Flamekeepers" 

⚖ Judy Justice (Freevee, 12:01 AM) SEASON FINALE. 

🔔 Kendra Sells Hollywood (Max, 3:01 AM) SEASON FINALE. 

🔔 Spy / Master (Max, 3:01 AM) 

🔔 Who's Talking to Chris Wallace (Max, 3:01 AM) 

💖 Love Allways (Paramount, 3:01 AM) 

👸 Queen of the Universe (Paramount, 3:01 AM) 

🔔 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (Paramount, 3:01 AM) 

🔔 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Untucked (Paramount, 3:01 AM) 

🔔 Martha Gardens (Roku, 3:01 AM) 

👮‍♂️ Cops (Fox Nation, 6:00 PM) 

This World Can't Tear Me Down

LIVE SPORTSBALL TODAY/TONIGHT

🏌️‍♂️ PGA Tour Golf: RBC Canadian Open, Second Round (Golf, 3:00 PM)

⚾ College Baseball: NCAA Tournament: TCU vs. Indiana State (ESPNU, 5:00 PM)

⚾ College Baseball: NCAA Tournament: South Carolina vs. Florida (ESPN2, 6:00 PM)

⚾ Friday Night Baseball: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles (Apple, 7:00 PM)

🥊 One Championship Special: One Fight Night 11 (Amazon, 8:00 PM)

🥎 2023 Women's College World Series: Florida State vs. Oklahoma (ESPN, 8:00 PM)

⚾ College Baseball: NCAA Tournament: Oral Roberts vs. Oregon (ESPNU, 8:00 PM)

🏀 WNBA Basketball: Phoenix Mercury at Dallas Wings (Ion, 8:00 PM)

🏀 2023 NBA Finals: Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat (ABC, 8:30 PM)

🏃‍♂️ College Track and Field: NCAA Outdoor Tournament: Men's Day 2 (ESPN2, 9:00 PM)

🥊 Boxing: ShoBox: The New Generation (Showtime, 9:00 PM)

⚾ Friday Night Baseball: Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels (Apple, 9:30 PM)

🌽 Cornhole: American Cornhole League Teams Championship (CBSSN, 10:00 PM)

🏀 WNBA Basketball: Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks (Ion, 10:00 PM)

Bloodhounds

MIDNIGHT

🦄 Unicorn: Warriors Eternal (Adult Swim, 12:00 AM) 'Unicorn's quest to fix Copernicus leads them into a blood war for control over Edred's homeland.'

🕗 8:00 EASTERN / 🕖 7:00 CENTRAL

🤼‍♂️ WWE's Friday Night Smackdown (Fox, 8:00 PM) 
🚗 Engine Masters (Motortrend, 8:00 PM) 
🔔 Belle Collective (OWN, 8:00 PM) 
👮‍♂️ On Patrol: First Shift (Reelz, 8:00 PM) 

🕗 9:00 EASTERN / 🕖 8:00 CENTRAL

🍴 Guy's All-American Road Trip (Food, 9:00 PM) 'Guy Fieri and his caravan's Appalachian trip transforms into a campground showdown when they compete to make burgers and turn fishing into a culinary battle; there's a BBQ feast, drive-through pizza and great times on the Tennessee River.'

😂 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (CW, 9:00 PM) 
💀 Dateline NBC (NBC, 9:00 PM) 
💰 Gold Rush: White Water (Discovery Channel, 9:00 PM) 
🏠 100 Day Dream Home (HGTV, 9:00 PM) 
👽 The Unexplained (History, 9:00 PM) 
🎥 Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New (HMC, 9:00 PM) 
💀 The Real Murders of Orange County (Oxygen, 9:00 PM)
👮‍♂️ On Patrol: Live (Reelz, 9:00 PM) 
🔔 Run the World (Starz, 9:00 PM) 
🤮 Mama June: From Not to Hot (WE, 9:00 PM) 
😂 The Great American Joke Off (CW, 9:30 PM) 

Hailey's On It!

🕗 10:00 EASTERN / 🕖 9:00 CENTRAL

🤼‍♂️ All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (TNT, 10:00 PM) 
💰 Gold Rush: White Water (Discovery Channel, 10:02 PM) 
👽 The Proof is Out There (History, 10:03 PM) 

LATE NIGHT

🎨 Painting with John (HBO, 11:00 PM) 'Over a unique blend of music, animation, and painted scenery, John recounts an escape he led from summer camp.'

🔔 The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 PM) 'Actor Martin Short; actress Juno Temple; Demi Lovato performs.'

🔔 Late Night with Seth Myers (NBC, 12:37 PM) 'TV host David Letterman; Adam Duritz performs; Hayley Brownell sits in with the 8G Band.'

🔔 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 PM) 
🔔 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 PM) 
🔔 Nightline (ABC, 12:37 AM) 
🔔 The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 AM) 

📺Broadcast/Cable/Satellite - RETRO BINGE📺

The Andy Griffith Show (Sundance, 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM); Law & Order (Pop, 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM); M*A*S*H* (TVLand, 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM); Roseanne (CMT, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM); Parks and Recreation (Comedy Central, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM); Living Single (TVOne, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM); Hawaii Five-0 (Ion, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM); Gunsmoke (TVLand, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM); Law & Order (Sundance, 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM); Seinfeld (Comedy Central, 2:00 - 6:00 PM); Family Ties (Antenna, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM); One Day at a Time (Antenna, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM); The Office (Comedy Central, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM); Three's Company (Antenna, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM); The Jeffersons (Antenna, 8:00 PM -9:00 PM); Everybody Loves Raymond (TV Land, 8:00 PM - 11:05 PM); Barney Miller (Antennae, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM); King of Queens (TV Land, 11:05 PM - 2:00 AM); Designing Women (Antenna, 11:30 PM); Becker (Antenna, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM); Wings (Antennae, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM); Alice (Antenna, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM); Benson (Antenna, 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM); Mom (TV Land,3:10 AM - 4:50 AM)

📺 Johnny Carson (Antenna, 10:00 PM) 'Actress Suzanne Pleshette; Dr. Paul Ehrlich; host Tom Snyder.'

Flamin' Hot

Key Sources: The Futon Critic; Zap2it; Netflix; Wikipedia; Horrornews.net; Sysfy.com; hollywoodreporter.com

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