Wednesday, March 27, 2024

What's On Tonight (Thursday): It's March! It's Madness! It's March Madness!

 

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Hi! I'm Franko, and it's March! Turn on CBS tonight for March Madness! It's March! It's madness! March Madness! On CBS now! Just basketball! It's madness! Madness now! *Joanna Lumley's voice* Starting at 7 p.m. EST.


While I wonder how much longer is 9-1-1 going to milk the story of Athena and Bobby's honeymoon from hell, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, March 28. All times are EST.


STREAMING
The Baxters, 12:01 a.m., Amazon. Premiere. "Based on the worldwide #1 New York Times Best-selling book series by Karen Kingsbury, The Baxters is a riveting family drama that follows Elizabeth (Roma Downey) and John Baxter (Ted McGinley) and their five adult children. Season One of The Baxters centers on Elizabeth and John's daughter, Kari (Ali Cobrin), who learns the shocking truth that her professor husband, Tim (Brandon Hirsch), has been secretly having an affair with one of his college students. As her relationship is tested, Kari must seek comfort in her faith and family to discover if love is truly a choice and if her marriage can be redeemed. In this deeply moving faith-based journey, The Baxters must come together as a family to work through the challenges of life." Ten episodes available.

We Were the Lucky Ones, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Premiere. "Based on Georgia Hunter’s New York Times bestselling novel, the television adaptation of We Were the Lucky Ones is a limited series inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of WWII. The series follows them across continents as they do everything in their power to survive, and to reunite. We Were the Lucky Ones demonstrates how in the face of the twentieth century’s darkest moment, the human spirit can endure and even thrive. The series is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds." Three episodes available, followed by one per week through Thursday, May 2.

Hope on the Street, 12:01 a.m., Amazon. Premiere. "j-hope is a member of the 21st century pop icon group BTS. Hope on the Street is a six-episode docuseries that highlights j-hope's story and love for dancing as he begins a new journey in his 12th year since debut, returning to his dancer roots. Accompanied by his former instructor, the popping champion Boogaloo Kin, j-hope explores the streets of Osaka, Seoul, Paris, New York, and Gwangju, meeting inspiring street dancers along the way. Follow j-hope as he pursues a dream connecting his past, present, and future. The documentary will also feature songs from j-hope's special album Hope on the Street Vol.1." One episode each on Thursdays and Fridays through Friday, April 12.

Cult Justice, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Premiere. "Cult Justice explores the magnetic power of criminal cult leaders — and the dramatic investigations that finally brought them to justice. Through the lens of the criminal justice system, every episode takes viewers deep inside a different modern-day cult. And — from sex trafficking and forced labour, to extortion, polygamy, and even murder — introduces the journalists, law enforcement agents, and prosecutors who gradually built the case against them. Meanwhile, brave survivors share first-hand accounts of how they were born or lured into the fold by twisted ideologies and false promises—and how they ultimately helped bring down these false prophets who thought they were above the law."

American Rust: Broken Justice, 12:01 a.m., Amazon. Second season premiere. "(We're back in) the fictional small town of Buell, Pennsylvania. Del Harris (Jeff Daniels) and Grace Poe (Maura Tierney) try to rebuild their lives after the harrowing events of Season One. Season Two picks up with a string of seemingly unrelated murders, hinting at a much larger conspiracy that threatens everyone in this small, tight-knit town." Ten episodes available.

Diarra From Detroit, 3:01 a.m., BET+. "All In." "When evidence from Chris's apartment links a former pro basketball player to Deonte in the 1990s, Diarra uses the last of her savings to buy into an exclusive poker game to confront him."

The Long Shadow, 3:01 a.m., AMC+/Sundance Now. "The investigation spreads to Bradford with the murder of another young woman, and a female police officer is tasked with dangerous undercover work whose risk is ever present for the real sex workers."

Justice, USA, 3:01 a.m., Max. Season finale. Two episodes available.

Tokyo Vice, 3:01 a.m., Max. Season finale next week.

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

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


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK (Karamo has a rerun today. I'm considering dropping it from the rotation.)
CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. Zoe Saldaña and director Marco Perego (The Absence of Eden), plus author Minda Dentler (The Girl Who Figured It Out).

The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Zoe Saldaña and Marco Perego continue to plug The Absence of Eden.

The Drew Barrymore Show, times, stations and lengths vary. Mel B (Brutally Honest) and in the second half, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz discusses sexual health and wellness with Drew.


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., CBS. Arizona vs. Clemson.
College Baseball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. LSU vs. Arkansas.
Women's College Lacrosse, 7 p.m., Big10. Penn State vs. Ohio State.
LPGA Tour Golf, 7 p.m., Golf. Ford Championship, First Round. From Gilbert, Arizona.
2024 Miami Open Tennis, 7 p.m., Tennis. ATP Fourth Quarterfinal, WTA Second Semifinal.
MLB Baseball, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+/Hulu.  Detroit Red Wings vs. Carolina Hurricanes.
NCAA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TBS/TruTV. UConn vs. San Diego State.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
S.W.A.T., 7 p.m., Syfy. 2003 movie.
Pirates of the Carribean, 7 p.m., USA. 2003 movie.
Fast & Furious 6, 7 p.m., E! 2013 movie.


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8 P.M. (NBC has reruns tonight. CW has reruns of The Conners this hour.)
9-1-1, ABC. "Capsized." "With each moment becoming critical as the ship flips upside down, Athena and Bobby take charge, seeking methods for rescue while navigating efforts to guide survivors to safety. Hen defies protocols in her search for Bobby and Athena."

Next Level Chef, FOX. "It's All Greek to Me." "Using a bounty of fresh ingredients from the platform, the chef who prepares the best Greek entree wins immunity for their team."

The This Old House Hour, PBS. "Glen Ridge: Multi-Generational" and "Shade Sail; Concrete Walkway." "The crew heads to New Jersey for the renovation of an 1897 Victorian in Glen Ridge, N.J." Later, "Installing a shade sail for a sunny pool area, repairing a walking and the brothers of a fourth-generation landscaping company in Atlanta."

NHL Hockey, Bally. San Jose Sharks vs. Minnesota Wild.

NBA Basketball, NBA TV. Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans.

College Hockey, 8:30 p.m., ESPNU. Omaha vs. Minnesota.

Movie Night!
Once Upon a Time in America, Paramount+ With Showtime.
Terms of Endearment, Flix.
Toys, Starz Comedy.


9 P.M.
NCAA Basketball, 9:30 p.m., CBS. North Carolina vs. Alabama.

Grey's Anatomy, ABC. "Walk on the Ocean." "Meredith and Amelia work to secure funds for their research. Amelia finds herself at odds with a new attending. Levi runs into someone from his past. Owen gives Winston advice."

Farmer Wants a Wife, 9:02 p.m., 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."

Son of a Critch, CW. 1 hour. "Airing Out" and "Cabaret." "The Critches are doing their annual airing-out-the-house ritual, but when some family secrets are uncovered, it turns out they've got some dirty laundry that needs to be aired too." Later, "When Mark finally gets the chance to take the stage as a stand-up comedian, he realizes he doesn't have his own distinct voice. Mark draws inspiration from those who matter the most to him."

Movie Night!
Old School, MTV.
Highlander, 9:30 p.m., BBC America. 1986 movie.
Salt, 9:45 p.m., FXM. 2010 movie, also airing at 7:50 p.m.


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10 P.M.
NCAA Basketball, 10 p.m., TBS/TruTV. Iowa State vs. Illinois.

My Name is Dany Garcia, ESPN2. "An intimate and captivating documentary that spotlights the extraordinary journey of visionary businesswoman Dany Garcia, founder, CEO and chairwoman of The Garcia Companies and co-owner of the United Football League."

Station 19, ABC. "True Colors." "The Station 19 crew struts their stuff at the FABruary Winter Pride parade, where Maya encounters someone important from her past. Carina looks to Bailey for support. Travis and Eli arrive at a crossroads."

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Candice Bergen, George Carl and Tim Reid are the guests on this March 21, 1985, episode.

Movie Night!
Moneyball, AMC.
Top Gun, 10:30 p.m., Paramount. 1986 movie.
Red, 10:30 p.m., VH1. 2010 movie.


LATE NIGHT TALK (Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Taylor Tomlinson have reruns.)
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Zoe Saldaña yet again, plus Neal Brennan.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:36 p.m., NBC. Liam Neeson, Sheryl Crow and Kaz Rodriguez.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
American Gigolo, 12 a.m., Showcase.


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

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