Wednesday, March 20, 2024

What's On Tonight (Thursday): I want you to be nice until it's time to not be nice

 

Via Keith & The Movies/Courtesy Amazon.

Tonight's Top Pick is the premiere of the new Road House, because holy shit, look at Jake Gyllenhaal. That is aal.


While I marvel at how Jake usually gets a "Look at my body!" movie once a decade (pours one out each for Prince of Persia and Jarhead), let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, March 21. All times are EST.


STREAMING (Also, the series premiere of Diarra From Detroit on BET+.)
Road House, 12:01 a.m., Amazon. Premiere. "Ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems."

Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Premiere. "A celebratory exploration of the boisterous times of Freaknik, the iconic Atlanta street party that drew hundreds of thousands of people in the '80s and '90s, helping put Atlanta on the map culturally."

The Long Shadow, 3:01 a.m., Sundance Now/AMC+. Premiere. "The definitive depiction of the desperate five-year hunt for serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, better known as the 'Yorkshire Ripper.' The true crime drama takes viewers back to the 1970s and 1980s to follow the victim and survivors of the infamous serial killer, starting when mother of four, Wilma McCann, is found murdered near her home in October 1975, and a desperate cat and mouse game ensues." Two episodes available, followed by one per week through Thursday, April 25.

3 Body Problem, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. "A fateful decision in 1960s China echoes across space and time to a group of scientists in the present, forcing them to face humanity's greatest threat."

Halo, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Second season finale. "Halo."

Tokyo Vice, 3:01 a.m., Max.

The Girls on the Bus, 3:01 a.m., Max. 

Friends in Low Places, 12:01 a.m., Amazon.


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Segments on the safety of teens' apps and devices, National Downs Syndrome Day and Best Buddies Month, Kristen Wiig and Josh Lucas plugging Palm Royale and Today Food. Later, Steve Kornacki looks at March Madness, Leslie Bibb plugs The White Lotus, "Shop All Day: Spring All Stars," André De Shields (the 50th anniversary of The Wiz and/or its current Broadway revival?) and "New Beginnings with Rhea Williams." Later, tools, spring hair makeovers, spring dishes and spring cleaning.

Live With Kelly & Mark, times and stations vary. Jeremy Jordan (Broadway's The Great Gatsby), plus "Live's Cooking School" has Gail Simmons sharing "the guide to 'egg-cellent' eggs!"

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Hannah Love Lanier (Road House).

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. Nicole Eggert talks about her breast cancer diagnosis, plus Don Lemon on what's next for him and Marsha Warfield about reviving the role of Roz on Night Court.


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., CBS/TBS/TruTV/TNT. Games continue at 9:30 p.m.
NCAA Women's Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Games continue at 9 p.m.
Men's College Wrestling, 7 p.m., ESPN.
College Baseball, 7:30 p.m., ESPNU. Mississippi State vs. Texas A&M.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+/Hulu. Nashville Predators vs. Florida Panthers.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Avatar, 7 p.m., HBO Family.
Rocky, 7 p.m., HBO Signature. 1976 movie.
Office Space, 7:07 p.m., ActionMax. Uh, okay ...


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8 P.M. (CW has reruns of The Conners.)
9-1-1, ABC. "Rock the Boat." "The disastrous cruise continues when Bobby and Athena respond to the ship's explosion, racing to aid injured passengers. Hen questions her instincts in a life-taking call and grows concerned about Athena and Bobby's whereabouts."

Next Level Chef, FOX. "You Wanna Pizza Me?" "The 10 remaining contestants step into the kitchen with the goal of elevating the traditional pizza into a next-level masterpiece. The winning pizza gains immunity for the whole team and claims the top-level kitchen spot."

Law & Order, NBC. "Facade." "Shaw and Riley investigate the death of a comic after a subway altercation. When a suspect is arrested, Baxter insists they increase the charges despite Price's apprehension. At trial, a new witness comes forward to throw the case into question.

NBA Basketball, NBA TV. Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks.

Figure Skating, USA. World Championships: Pairs Free Skate. From Montreal.

My Father's Murder in Greece, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "George takes his daughter, Allie, on a celebratory trip to Greece to discover her familial roots. However, when George is murdered, Allie must uncover long-kept family secrets if she's going to bring the killer to justice."

Movie Night!
Ghostbusters, AMC. 1984 movie.
Spider-Man: No Way Home, FX. 2021 movie.
Sweet Home Alabama, 8:30 p.m., Freeform.


9 P.M.
Son of a Critch, CW. 1 hour. "Go Into the Light" and "How to Succeed in Business." "Mark has a near-death experience, and he's left questioning life, death, and the afterlife. He wonders if there is a god, if he has chosen the right one, and if this will change how Fox feels about him." Later, "When Mark starts a business venture as a school project, he quickly realizes that running a profitable company is more than having a good haircut, talking loudly, and exploiting underlings."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "Third Man Syndrome." "A brutal assault in the street leads Carisi to pursue hate crime charges. Benson must support a homebound witness who is too scared to speak up."

Grey's Anatomy, ABC. "Keep the Family Close." "Bailey tells the interns they must complete dozens of basic procedures before being allowed back in surgery. Things are awkward between Simone and Lucas. Amelia comes up with a solution to a complicated surgery."

Farmer Wants a Wife, FOX. "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" "After the farmers' decisions shake up life on the farms and shock their ladies, they head to South Carolina for a campsite mixer. Each farmer chooses which lady to take on his next solo date."

Movie Night!
The Patriot, BBC America.
The Mask, 9:01 p.m., Syfy.
Shiva Baby, 9:43 p.m., Cinemax.


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10 P.M.
Law & Order: Organized Crime, NBC. "Sins of Our Fathers." "As Bell and the squad come up with a plan to bring the Westbrook case officially into their jurisdiction, Chief Bonner struggles with unanswered questions about her past and her beloved town. Stabler learns the outcome of his IAB investigation."

Station 19, ABC. "Good Grief." "Ben and Theo respond to a challenging Crisis One call. Jack struggles with adjusting to his new reality. Maya and Carina treat a nanny with a surprising diagnosis. Travis finds a surprise at Dixon's wake. Vic joins Beckett at a family funeral."

NBA Basketball, 10:30 p.m., NBA TV. Atlanta Hawks vs. Phoenix Suns.

NHL Hockey, 10:30 p.m., ESPN. Seattle Kraken vs. Vegas Golden Knights.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Kristen Wiig and Ricky Martin.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Richard Benjamin, Garry Shandling and Jan Stephenson are the guests on this March 18, 1981, episode.

Movie Night!
A League of Their Own, USA.
The Hangover Part III, 10:01 p.m., Paramount.
The Wash, 10:30 p.m., VH1.


LATE NIGHT TALK (The CBS shows and Late Night with Seth Meyers have reruns this week.)
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Gisele Bündchen, Wayne Brady and Mary Beth Barone.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Regina King, William Shatner and Dasha.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
Dream Scenario, 12:05 a.m., HBO.


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

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