What's On Tonight (Thursday): This just in ... What We Do in the Shadows is Top Pick!

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is What We Do in the Shadows, because, c'mon, the episode is entitled "Local News." What, like I wasn't going to pick something connected to my bread and butter?

While I pour one out for Alaska Daily, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Aug. 3. All listings are EST.


STREAMING
Demons and Saviors, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Premiere. "Tells the remarkable story of Christina Boyer, once infamously known as the "poltergeist girl," now a woman convicted of murdering her three-year-old daughter. Thirty years into a life sentence, Christina still proclaims her innocence. The series follows a group of amateur sleuths who have become consumed by their obsession to exonerate her. Exploring Christina's troubled upbringing, her alleged telekinetic abilities, and the questions that remain about the death of her daughter, Demons and Saviors investigates what is the conspiracy and what is the truth." Three episodes available.

The Last Hours of Mario Biondo, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. "Questions persist about the last night of Mario Biondo, the husband of Spanish TV host Raquel Sánchez Silva. This true-crime series uncovers new details."

Hart to Heart, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Third season finale. "Dwayne Johnson" and "Will Smith." "Dwayne Johnson trades barbs with Kevin while reflecting on his metamorphosis from wrestling superstar to box-office behemoth, his business mindset and the importance of giving back to his community." Later, "Will Smith opens up to Kevin about the pursuit of happiness, turning 50 and the film roles that had a profound impact on his life." Two episodes available.

Heartstopper, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Second season premiere. "Out," "Family," "Promise," "Challenge," "Heat," "Truth/Dare," "Sorry" and "Perfect." "When we last saw Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke) they’d taken their blossoming friendship to the next level, officially committing to being 'boyfriends.' Meanwhile, Tao (William Gao) and Elle (Yasmin Finney) were working their way through mutual romantic feelings." Eight episodes available.

The Lincoln Lawyer, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Second season finale. Five episodes available.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "Subspace Rhapsody." "An accident with an experimental quantum probability field causes everyone on the Enterprise to break uncontrollably into song, but the real danger is that the field is expanding and beginning to impact other ships, allies and enemies alike." Season finale next week.

Teenage Euthanasia, 12 a.m., Adult Swim. "Mother's Day." "Annie's high school impregnates students with practise robo-babies to deter teen pregnancy while Pete's thwarted Mother's Day plans land him in danger."

Harley Quinn, 3:01 a.m., Max. "Business Conference Without Chlamydia." "Ivy attends a conference on the moon, while the Bat Fam rents out Wayne Manor to Scandinavian tourists."

And Just Like That..., 3:01 a.m., Max.

PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

PGA Korn Ferry Tour Golf, 6 p.m., Golf. Utah Championship, First Round.

MLB Baseball, 7 p.m., FOX. Regional coverage. Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees or Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers.

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PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES

Anna, 7 p.m., MoreMax.

Bring It On Again, 7 p.m., MTV2.

The Addams Family, 7 p.m., Nickelodeon. 2019 movie.

Sister Act, 7:15 p.m., WE.

The Disaster Artist, 7:25 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme.

8 P.M.

NFL Hall of Fame Game, NBC. Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets.

CFL Football, 8:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network. BC Lions vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Generation Gap, ABC. "That's Right, He Still Has a Landline."

Secrets of a University, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "The head of admissions at Wilder University finds herself at odds with a senator's powerful family after she discovers his son plagiarized his entire school application."

Movie Night!

The Parent Trap, Freeform. 1998 movie.

Jaws, AMC

Mr. Popper’s Penguins, Disney

The Shining, The Movie Channel.

Kiss of the Dragon, 8:40 p.m., FXM. Encore at 10:35 p.m.

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9 P.M.

FBoy Island, The CW. Network debut, second season premiere. "Do You Like Cats?" "After judging the men's flex-ability, Mia, Louise, and Tamaris hand out VIP badges to the highly anticipated first party: Brochella. The competition is rocked by the return of a familiar face."

Project Runway, Bravo. 90 minutes. "Below Decked Out." "Fan favorites from the cast of Below Deck walk the runway in the infamous Real Client Challenge. Real Housewife Luann de Lesseps and former Below Decker Kate Chastain guest judge to help the panel decide who will sink or swim."

The Prank Panel, ABC. "Mom on Mom/Chop Shop Double Cross." "A mom is asked to watch a stranger's child. An electrician gets revenge on his friends."

Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes, 9:30 p.m., TruTV. "Anthony Davis."

Movie Night!

Moneyball, HBO Signature

The Untouchables, Showtime.

Troy, 9:30 p.m., BBC America. Also airing at 6 p.m.

The Contractor, 9:30 p.m., Showtime.

Man on Fire, 9:34 p.m., Cinemax.

10 P.M.

What We Do in the Shadows, FX. "Local News." "Coverage of a local water main break brings unwanted attention to the vampires."

Tacoma FD, TruTV. "The Penisi Way." "When a mysterious old trunk is found hidden in a wall at Station 24, Eddie discovers that its contents hold secrets that were better left buried."

WNBA Basketball, Amazon. Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 10:30 p.m., Bravo. The cast of Jersey Shore Family Vacation.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Chuck Yeager and George Carlin are the guests on this Aug. 21, 1985 episode.

Movie Night!

Mr. Malcolm’s List, Showcase.

Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser, Paramount.

Dawn of the Dead, 10:32 p.m., Starz. 2004 movie.

I Love You, Beth Cooper, 10:35 p.m., HBO Family.

X-Men: Days of Future Past, 10:55 p.m., HBO.

I'm cheating to include him, as he was on Season One, but model Charley Santos is an FBOY Island alum.

LATE NIGHT PICK!

The Mummy, 12 a.m., TNT.

Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, Google, IMDB.