Wednesday, November 15, 2023

What's On Tonight (Thursday): A costume jewel in The Crown

 

Via Netflix.

Tonight's Top Pick is the debut of the sixth and final (they swear!) season of The Crown. You have no idea how much of an eyeroll I gave once I saw this gif.


While I continue being bitter about NBC having interrupted the rerun of the Rob Lowe/Spice Girls episode of SNL, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Nov. 16. All times are EST.


STREAMING
The Crown, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Sixth season premiere. "Persona Non Grata," "Two Photographs," "Dis-Moi-Qui" and "Aftermath." Four episodes available, final six available on Thursday, Dec. 14.

Drive With Swizz Beatz, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Series premiere. "Hip-hop legend and car collector Swizz Beatz and son Nasir Dean (also known as Note Marcato) visit car-loving destinations, where they'll examine the area's distinctive car culture and bring together two otherwise disparate car clubs over a shared love of all things automotive and an appreciation for what it's like to beat the odds through sheer drive alone." Six episodes available.

Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark Movies Now. Premiere. "Facing her first Christmas without her mother and looking to avoid loneliness, Carly (Shenae Grimes-Beech) heads to a quaint town to lead the church choir at Christmas. Once there, Carly meets Matthew (Chris Carmack), a man back in town after serving in the army. As she gets to know Matthew, the choir and towns people, she stumbles across clues that suggest she may have been brought here for a life changing reason. As the mystery unravels one thing is clear, this journey will teach Carly about true love, learning to trust, and that forgiveness is needed to finally heal."

Best. Christmas. Ever!, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. "Every year at Christmas, Jackie (Brandy Norwood) sends a cocky newsletter to her friend Charlotte (Heather Graham). Fate brings Charlotte to Jackie's doorstep. As a result, Charlotte tries to prove that her friend's life is not perfect." Costarring Matt Cedeño and Jason Biggs.

Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas, 3:01 a.m., BET+. Premiere. "A detective and her DA boyfriend are both informed that the other has been kidnapped. Ahead of the holiday, they are locked out of their computers and phones and must follow the demands of a menacing voice giving them orders."

Julia, 3:01 a.m., Max. Second season premiere. Three episodes available, then one per week through Thursday, Nov. 21.

Colin From Accounts, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "Toyota Cressida" and "Bubbly Sophie." "Gordon accidentally sends Ashley an inappropriate picture and sends her on a wild ride from garage sale to death bed as he tries to delete it." Later, "Ash and Gordon have an awkward sexual encounter that causes them to drift in different directions from each other." Two episodes available.

Frasier, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "Freddy's Birthday." "Frasier discovers that Freddy has been seeing Lilith behind his back, which sets up a battle between the two exes for their grown son's affection."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m./1 p.m., ABC. Brie Bella and Nikki Bella (Twin Love), Josh Andrés Rivera and Hunter Schafer (Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) and Deals and Steals with Tory Johnson." Later, retail expert Trae Bodge, Danny and Lucy DeVito (I Need That) and a report on the high success rate of English language learning (ELL) students.

The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Ariana Madix (Dancing With the Stars) and Pete Holmes (the Feelin' It tour).

The Drew Barrymore Show, times, lengths and stations vary. From Austin, Texas, Drew goes behind the scenes of the Formula 1 Lenovo U.S. Grand Prix. She joins the Red Bull Racing pit crew, takes a 185 mph lap with Susie Wolff and interviews eight-time Grand Prix winner Daniel "Honey Badger" Ricciardo. In the second half, an interview with Christian Horner, plus a look at the Red Bull Racing Team's garage with No. 2 driver in the world, Sergio Pérez, a.k.a Checo.

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. On a "More Blessed, Less Stressed" day, Grammy winner Erica Campbell ("Do You Believe in Love?) and the story of how a stranger helped a 10-year-old boy and his grandmother find the locket that contained the youth's late mother's ashes.


Via Tenor.


PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
College Basketball, 6:30 p.m., ESPN2. Shriners Children's Charleston Classic: Third quarterfinal, Houston vs. Towson.
College Basketball, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU. Legends Classic: First semifinal, Oklahoma State vs. St. Bonaventure.
Thursday Night College Football, 7 p.m., ESPN. Boston College vs. Pittsburgh.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., NBA TV. Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Wall Street, 7 p.m., Showtime.
Machete Kills, 7 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtra.
The Exorcism of God, 7:18 p.m., StarzEncore.
Winter's Bone, 7:20 p.m., HBO Signature.
Spider-Man 2, 7:35 p.m., FXM.


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8 P.M. (CBS has Young Sheldon and Ghosts reruns. NBC has a Law & Order rerun.)
Sisters on the Run, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "On the run from her abusive husband, Selma seeks shelter with her estranged sister, Madison. When Madison's daughter gets kidnapped by dirty cops, the two siblings must put aside their differences to ensure no further harm comes to their family."

Latin Grammy Awards, Univision/Unimas/Galavision. LIVE. "La vigésimocuarta edición de los Latin Grammy, uno de los eventos que celebra el ser y sentir latinoamericano. Esta ceremonia ha servido de plataforma, a lo largo de los años, para promover el talento local."

The Golden Bachelor, ABC. "Gerry heads to Costa Rica for overnight dates and alone time with Leslie and Theresa."

Hell's Kitchen, FOX. "Cooking for Your Life." "Tensions rise as the chefs face their most difficult challenge yet -- communication. The contestants must cook one of the top five cuisines in America, but the challenge gets turned on its head and shines the spotlight on a select few contestants."

Son of a Critch, The CW. "Beer Necessities." "Desperate to seem more mature, Mark heads off school grounds for lunch and is offered a beer."

Children Ruin Everything, 8:30 p.m., The CW. "Teamwork." "As Astrid and James prepare to celebrate a special occasion, their 'hook-up-aversary,' all that stands between them and a much-needed night together is getting their kids to bed."

This Old House Hour, PBS. "Lexington: Drop in the Gutter" and "Winter Prep; Miter Saw Station." "A walking tour of the roof reveals its various pitches. Installing a built-in gutter system. Rough-in begins on the interior. Energy-efficient windows are installed." Later, "Tools and products in a winter weather kit. A unique water heater. Homeowner-friendly masonry tools. Building a new miter saw station."

NHL Hockey, ESPN+/Hulu. Tampa Bay Lighting vs. Chicago Blackhawks.

Thursday Night Football, 8:15 p.m., Amazon. Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens.

Movie Night!
Skyfall, AMC.
Anna, HBO. 2019 movie.
Brooklyn's Finest, VH1.
Incredibles 2, 8:20 p.m., Freeform.
Salt, 8:45 p.m., BBC America.


9 P.M. (The CW has Whose Line Is It Anyway? and The Great American Joke Off reruns.)
Little Bird, PBS. Season finale. "Bineshi Kwe." "The Little Bird family comes together to mourn death and celebrate life. Esther and Golda are changed by this journey, which has strengthened their bond. Esther has finally found what she's been looking for."

Ghosts UK, CBS. American premiere. "Who Do You Think You Are?" and "Gorilla War." "Alison and Mike, a cash-strapped young couple struggling to buy their first home, think their prayers are answered when a distant relative bequeaths them a large estate, but the old house is haunted by the ghosts of its former inhabitants." Later, "Still recovering from her near-fatal accident, Alison finds herself hounded by the ghostly gaggle, who now realize that she can both see and hear them. Mike's attempts to turn the old house into a home leads to a DIY disaster."

Bachelor in Paradise, ABC. 2 hours. "A new wave of arrivals turn up the heat in Paradise. Blake's former flame Katie Thurston arrives."

Transplant, NBC. "Audition." "Bash and Amira have an argument over her future. Bash treats a diabetic woman who is overly dependent on her 18-year-old son. Mags questions herself as she adjusts to very limited parameters."

LEGO Masters, FOX. "LEGO 2K Drive." "Teams use bricks to create an off-road remote-controlled vehicle for an ultimate race."

CONCACAF Nations League Soccer, TNT. Quarterfinal, first leg: United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago.

College Basketball, ESPN2. Legends Classic: Second semifinal, Auburn vs. Notre Dame.

College Basketball, ESPNU. Shriners Children's Charleston Classic: Fourth quarterfinal, Utah vs. Wake Forest.

Movie Night!
Frank Miller's Sin City, MoreMax.
Bad Boys, USA.
Sabotage, 9:30 p.m., Showcase.
Orphan, 9:34 p.m., Cinemax.
Confess, Fletch, 9:35 p.m., Sho2.


Courtesy YouTube.


10 P.M. (CBS has a SEAL Team rerun.)
Dateline NBC, NBC.

CONCACAF Nations League Soccer, CBS Sports Network. Costa Rica vs. Panama.

NBA Basketball, NBA TV. Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors.

Boxing, 10:30 p.m., ESPN. Top Rank: Shakur Stevenson vs. Edwin De Los Santos. From Vegas.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Howie Mandel, Mimi Kennedy and Calvin Trillin are the guests on this Nov. 28, 1984, episode.

Movie Night!
John Wick, Syfy.
No Country for Old Men, The Movie Channel.
Gone in 60 Seconds, 10:30 p.m., FX. Also airing at 8 p.m.
AKA Mr. Chow, 10:30 p.m., HBO2.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods, 10:31 p.m., HBO Family.


LATE NIGHT TALK
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Leslie Jones.
The Graham Norton Show, 11 p.m., BBC America. Diddy.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Jason Momoa, Elizabeth Debicki, Drew and Jonathan Scott and Thumpasaurus.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Jonathan Karl and Maria Bamford.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, Paul Mescal and Laufey.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:35 a.m., NBC. Chris Tucker, Paul Dano and, sitting in with the 8G Band, Clementine Moss.


Courtesy YouTube.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
Warrior, 11:32 p.m., Starz.


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

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