What's On Tonight (Thursday): This WOT post is Based on a True Story

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the premiere of Based on a True Story, Peacock's latest. Unlikely crimesolvers are some of my favorite characters, so I might have to actually watch this.

While I congratulate Kaley Cuoco on more than 20 years in the public eye, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, June 8. All times are EST.


STREAMING
Based on a True Story, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Premiere. "A realtor (Kaley Cuoco), a former tennis star (Chris Messina) and a plumber (Tom Bateman) seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime." Eight episodes available.

Never Have I Ever, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Fourth season premiere. Ten episodes available.

German Genius, 3:01 a.m., Max. "Confidence, Good Looks, and Einstein" and "A Sh*tstorm and Beethoven." "As Kida oscillates between the highs of the greenlight and the lows of still being in the doghouse, Marius goes to extreme lengths to get his hands on his mother's estate." Later, "The show's stunt double drama is the least of Kida's problems when he suddenly faces the possibility of being 'canceled.' Later, as Marius begins a revealing side project, Kida decides to take control of the narrative." Two episodes available, season finale next week.

Fear the Walking Dead, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. "More Time Than You Know." "The heroes fight the clock and PADRE's forces."

Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, 3:01 a.m., Max. "Always Stab or Run" and "Always Buy a God a Drink First." Two episodes available.

Clone High, 3:01 a.m., Max. "Episode 5" and "Episode 6." Two episodes available. 

iCarly, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "iMake New Memories."

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

The Other Two, 3:01 a.m., Max.

TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK

CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. Yo-Yo Ma (Our Common Nature) and Fortune Feimster (the Live Laugh Love tour, FUBAR).

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Eva Longoria, Annie Gonzalez and Jesse Garcia (Flamin' Hot) and Colton Dixon ("Build a Boat").

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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

DP World Tour Golf, 7 a.m., Golf. First round, Volvo Car Scandanvian Mixed, from Stockholm.

2023 Roland-Garros Tennis, 11 a.m., NBC. Women's semifinals, from Paris.

PGA Korn Ferry Tour Golf, 12 p.m., Golf. First round, BMW Charity Pro-Am, from Greer, South Carolina.

PGA Tour Golf, 3 p.m., Golf. First round, RBC Canadian Open.

WNBA Basketball, 7 p.m., Amazon. Las Vegas Aces vs. Connecticut Sun.

2023 Women's College World Series, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. Finals, Game 2. Florida State vs. Oklahoma.

PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES

Bodies Bodies Bodies, 7 p.m., Showtime Extreme.

Mr. Malcolm's List, 7 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme.

Welcome to Marwen, 7:04 p.m., MoreMax.

Jennifer's Body, 7:15 p.m., HBO2.

Old Henry, 7:15 p.m., Showtime.

The Greatest Showman, 7:35 p.m., FXM. Encore at 9:30 p.m.

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8 P.M.

2023 Stanley Cup Final, TBS, TNT and TruTV. Game 3, Vegas Golden Knights vs. Florida Panthers.

The Blacklist, NBC. "The Morgana Logistics Corporation." "The task force encounters a ring of fraudulent companies shipping contraband around the world. Congressman Hudson's investigation escalates when he recruits help from within the FBI."

College Track & Field, 8:30 p.m., ESPN2. NCAA Outdoor Tournament, Women's Day I, from Austin, Texas.

Movie Night!

The Rock, AMC.

Home Alone, StarzEncore.

Bumblebee, FX. Encore at 10:30 p.m.

Magic Mike's Last Dance, HBO.

Sweet Home Alabama, 8:30 p.m., Freeform.

9 P.M.

Top Chef, Bravo. 75 mins, 20th season finale. "Fin." "The final three chefs cook the meal of their lives for Padma, Tom and Gail, along with a table of culinary luminaries in Paris."

100 Days to Indy, The CW. First season finale. "The Big Dance." "Months of preparation and a grueling race schedule have finally led to 'The Big Dance,' the greatest spectacle in racing, the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500."

Celebrity Game Face, E! "People's Sexiest Man Alive Joins the Show ... and No, It's Not Kevin." "Iliza Shlesinger, Boris Kodjoe, Natasha Lyonne and Nick Thune battle it out."

CFL Football, CBS Sports Network. BC Lions vs. Calgary Stampeders.

Movie Night!

Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Nickelodeon.

The Novice, Showcase.

XXX, USA.

Knowing, 9:30 p.m., HBO Signature.

The Mod Squad, 9:31 p.m., Cinemax. 1999 movie.

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10 P.M.

Celebrity Prank Wars, E! First season finale. "Lil Duval vs. T.I." "Lil Duval uses a friendly game of axe-throwing to trick T.I. into thinking his throw went off target. T.I. gets his revenge by turning Duval's backstage pass into a backstage outbreak."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 10:15 p.m., Bravo. Amy Schumer.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Cybill Shepherd and Martin Short are the guests on this June 8, 1989 episode.

Movie Night!

Fargo, 10:15 p.m., The Movie Channel.

Fantasy Island, 10:32 p.m., Starz. 2020 movie.

Finding Forrester, 10:34 p.m., HBO Family.

Super 8, 10:35 p.m., Sho2.

Horizon Line, 10:58 p.m., Syfy.

LATE NIGHT PICK!

Conan the Barbarian, 11 p.m., BBC America. Also airing at 6 p.m.

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Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show website, IMDB, Google, Interbridge, TV Everyday.