Monday, June 5, 2023

What's On Tonight (Tuesday): Elliot Page just wants The Freedom to Exist, people

 

Via Giphy.

Tonight's Top Pick is The Freedom to Exist, a Soul of a Nation special about transgender people. Elliot Page is apparently going to be prominently featured, but he's not the only reason to tune in. It's a shame that stuff like this gets aired outside of the traditional broadcast season.


STREAMING
How I Met Your Father, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "Disengagement Party." "Sophie pulls in the big guns to help her get Val out of her engagement. Sid and Hannah argue about where they’ll live. Jesse helps Charlie and Ellen through a roommate faux pas."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Eva Longoria (Flamin' Hot) and Ed Sheeran ("Boat," "Eyes Closed"). Later, Sarafina El-Badry Nance (Starstruck), Melissa Joan Hart and Soleil Moon Frye (apparently talking about being best friends, I guess), Father's Day gifts with Richard Dorment, Today Food with Elena Besser ("blissful summer bowls") and more from Ed Sheeran. After, Andrew McCarthy (Walking With Sam), Nathan Turner explains how to seek design inspiration from shows like Yellowstone and Bridgerton, style expert Andrea Lavinthal ("sunglasses style") and still more from Ed Sheeran.

The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Lala Kent (Vanderpump Rules) and a performance from Broadway's & Juliet.

Sherri, times and stations vary. Tammy Townsend (Average Joe), Yolanda "Yo-Yo" Whitaker (Downright Delicious) and talk about the 50th anniversary of hip hop.


Courtesy YouTube.


PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
MLB Baseball, 7 p.m., TBS. New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
She Ball, 7:10 p.m., Starz.
Maze Runner: The Death Cure, 7:15 p.m., FXM. Encore at 10:05 p.m.
The Guilt Trip, 7:15 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme.


Courtesy YouTube.


8 P.M.
Superman & Lois, The CW. "Complications." "Clark helps Lois prepare for a procedure but must leave the boys with her to help John Henry and Gen. Lane track down the Mannheims. John Henry and Nat butt heads over her desire to help Matteo. Bruno's plans go awry. Peia's condition worsens."

30 for 30, ESPN. 2 hours. "The Luckiest Guy in the World, Parts I and II." "The life and times of the legendary and mercurial basketball player, Bill Walton." Two episodes airing, encore at 10 p.m. on ESPN2.

America's Got Talent, NBC. 2 hours. "Auditions 2." "The auditions continue as a variety of acts featuring contestants of all ages auditions for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The golden buzzer allows a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America's vote."

Beat Shazam, FOX. "Sibling Smackdown!" "Teams of siblings battle to take home the $1 million prize. Nick Cannon guest hosts."

WNBA Basketball, CBS Sports Network. Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky.

Movie Night!
U.S. Marshals, AMC.
Ratatouille, Disney.
Superbad, 8:30 p.m., E! Encore at 11:30 p.m.


9 P.M.
Burden of Proof, HBO. Premiere, 2 hours. "In 1987, Ron and Margie Pandos awake to find their daughter, Jennifer, missing from her bedroom. Jennifer's older brother, Stephen, believes their parents are responsible for her disappearance and has the investigation reopened." Later, "With the police focus on Ron and Margie, investigators scrutinize Ron's past as a Vietnam veteran and his criminal record. Margie is offered immunity in exchange for testimony against Ron. Stephen confronts his father." Concludes with two episodes tomorrow.

Gotham Knights, The CW. "Daddy Issues." "Duela's birthday reunion with her mom, Jane Doe, unearths some shocking information that will irrevocably change her. Stephanie is forced to choose between her family and the Knights, putting her at odds with Harper."

Don't Forget the Lyrics!, FOX. "Livin' on a Prayer!" "A Florida pastor competes."

Movie Night!
Grown Ups 2, Freeform.
The River Wild, StarzEncore.
Office Space, HBO2.


Courtesy YouTube.


10 P.M.
The Freedom to Exist, ABC. "An in-depth look at the transgender community includes an interview with actor Elliot Page and a report on how statewide bans across the country are impacting families and conversations in schools."

Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge, NBC. "Monster Bug vs. Buckaroo." "Superfans Sheilah Spencir and Kevin Lister face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels™ showstopper, inspired by their stories, interests and pop culture touchstones. Anthony Anderson comes along for the ride."

WNBA Basketball, CBS Sports Network. Los Angeles Sparks vs. Seattle Storm.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Rebecca Romijn.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Richard Pryor, Ally Sheedy, Rod Hull & Emu and The Mighty Carson Art Players are featured in this June 9, 1983 episode.

Movie Night!
The Novice, Sho2.
Burn After Reading, 10:20 p.m., HBO Signature.
Pimp, 10:30 p.m., Showcase.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
Designing Women, 11 p.m., Antenna. "Old Spouses Never Die, Parts I and II."


If the timestamping didn't work, go to 8:59.


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

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