Monday, March 25, 2024

What's On Tonight (Tuesday): I'm putting my money on the Truth

 

Via Goodreads.

Tonight's Top Pick is The Truth vs. Alex Jones, an HBO premiere. As discouraging as the speed of the wheels of justice is, it is nice to know that at least somebody can be held accountable.


While I share my thanks for something resembling fairness, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Tuesday, March 26. All times are EST.


STREAMING
Tig Notaro: Hello Again, 12:01 a.m., Amazon. Premiere. "Tig finds humour in situations ranging from the everyday to the bizarre."

Good One: A Show About Jokes, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Premiere. "Following the run of his latest Broadway show, comedian Mike Birbiglia begins an unpredictable journey developing new material from personal truths."

Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. "The old man's back — out of the clubs, onto the screen, comedian Dave Attell brings it hard in this rapid-fire, no-holds-barred performance."

Shōgun, 12:01 a.m., FX on Hulu. "Ladies of the Willow World." "Lady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order to accelerate the Regents' campaign against Toranaga. In Ajiro, Toranaga tests Mariko's loyalty to his cause." Also airing at 10 p.m. on FX.


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m./1 p.m., ABC. "Gisele Bündchen (Nourish), Dakota Fanning and Andrew Scott (Ripley), Jonathan Haidt (The Anxious Generation) and Joey Graziadei (The Bachelor). Later, "A celebration of Women’s History Month with lifestyle expert Milly Almodovar. ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on cliff erosion."

The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Lisa Ling guest co-hosts on a day with Cedric the Entertainer (The Neighborhood) and Tig Notaro (Tig Notaro: Hello Again).

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Gisele Bündchen (Nourish), Daniela Melchior (Road House), Chuck Scarborough (celebrating 50 years at WNBC) and a performance from Broadway's Back to the Future.

Sherri, times and stations vary. Ana Navarro (The View) and Carleigh Bodrug (Scrappy Cooking).


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
2024 NIT Basketball Tournament, 7 p.m., ESPN. Quarterfinal.
2024 College Basketball Invitational, 7 p.m., ESPN2. First semifinal.
2024 Miami Open Tennis, 7 p.m., Tennis. ATP Round of 16, WTA First & Second Quarterfinal.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+/Hulu. New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Varsity Blues, 7 p.m., TruTV.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, 7 p.m., FX.
Charlie's Angels, 7:35 p.m., FXM. 2019 movie. Encore at 9:55 p.m.


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8 P.M.
Night Court, NBC. Second season finale. "The Best Dan." "Roz finds herself in court after her wedding venue falls through, prompting Abby to offer up the courthouse for the big day. Dan strikes up a connection with a wedding guest who has ties to his past, only to realize that his reputation precedes him."

Extended Family, 8:30 p.m., NBC. First season finale. "The Consequences of Considering the Consequences." "Hoping to confirm their compatibility, Julia and Trey ask Jim to give them pre-marital counseling, believing him to be the most knowledgeable guy for the job."

The Cleaning Lady, FOX. "Agua, Fuego, Tierra, Viento." "Thony focuses on getting Fiona back home with the help of Jorge. Nadia continues to investigate Arman's disappearance and finds herself face-to-face with Ramona."

Crime Nation, CW. 2 hours. "Web of Shadows." "When aspiring influencer Gabby Petito goes on the road trip of a lifetime with her fiance Brian Laundrie, they appear to be to be the perfect couple. When Brian returns home without her, the mystery of her disappearance takes the nation by storm."

FBI, CBS. "Unforeseen." "After multiple people are targeted and killed with a poisonous gas in broad daylight, the team races to find the killer. Maggie continues to explore motherhood."

Will Trent, ABC. "It's Easier to Handcuff a Human Being." "Will and Faith investigate a small town haunted by the 'Boo Hag.' A suspect is quickly assumed, but connections to the past unveil unexpected surprises. Ormewood investigates a TV star's murder. Amanda senses impending danger."

WWE NXT, USA. 128 minutes. "WWE's hottest up-and-coming Superstars compete to prove they've got what it takes. More than just evolution, it's a revolution. The entertainers, the leading men and women, the WWE Superstars of tomorrow."

Movie Night!
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, AMC. 
The Departed, Paramount.
Alien, 8:35 p.m., Syfy. 1979 movie.


9 P.M.
The Truth vs. Alex Jones, HBO. Premiere. "Focuses on the aftermath of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings and the defamation lawsuit against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones."

American Experience, PBS. "The Cancer Detectives." "The fight against cervical cancer and three people whose work helped slash death rates from the disease by more than 60%."

Alert: Missing Persons Unit, FOX. "Maya." "The MPU searches for a homeless female teen that disappeared after running away from home. Jason and Nikki spar over his continued investigation into the car bombing."

FBI: International, CBS. "Fire Starter." "An American college student is arrested at a hostel in Prague for showing aggression toward local police who were dismissive of her sexual abuse claims."

The Rookie, ABC. "Training Day." "It's Officer Aaron Thorsen's first day back since the assault, and he's tasked with a series of high-stress cases to determine whether he's ready to work. The team investigates a homicide case with a potential tie to the pentagram killer."

The Voice, NBC. "The Battles, Part 4." "The battle rounds end as Chance the Rapper, Dan + Shay, John Legend and Reba McEntire prepare their artists in hopes of advancing to the knockouts. Each coach has one steal and one playoff pass, which sends an artist straight to the playoffs."

2024 NIT Basketball Tournament, ESPN. Quarterfinal.

2024 College Basketball Invitational, ESPN2. Second semifinal.

MLB Baseball, MLB. Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels.

Movie Night!
Our Idiot Brother, HBO Signature.
Necessary Roughness, 9:33 p.m., HBO Comedy.
Major League, 9:54 p.m., Cinemax. 1989 movie.


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10 P.M.
FBI: Most Wanted, CBS. "Fouled Out." "After the task force mobilizes to help apprehend an active shooter on a college campus, they find themselves in the middle of the glitzy world of college basketball. Barnes and Charlotte attempt to work on their relationship."

The Good Doctor, ABC. "Date Night." "Shaun and Lea struggle to balance their parental duties with their personal lives. Park and Morgan try to find the time and space to reignite their romance amidst the demands of parenthood and work. Lim's mother makes a surprise visit."

Password, NBC. "Jimmy Kimmel & Jimmy Fallon."

The Invisible Shield, PBS. Premiere. "The Old Playbook." "The public health system has doubled life expectancy, but now the public health sector must revisit the past to create solutions."

NBA Basketball, TNT/TruTV. Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings.

NHL Hockey, ESPN+/Hulu. Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Arizona Coyotes.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Woody Harrelson, Blake Clark and Cathy Guisewite are the guests on this March 20, 1992, episode.

Movie Night!
The Field Guide to Evil, Action Max.
The Hitman's Bodyguard, 10:08 p.m., USA.
Revenge of the Green Dragons, 10:39 p.m., MoreMax.


LATE NIGHT TALK (Jimmy Kimmel Live! has reruns this week.)
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Maya Rudolph, Pete Townsend and a performance from Broadway's The Who's Tommy.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Carol Burnett and Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:36 a.m., NBC. Cecily Strong, Nicholas Galitzine, Greg Davies & Alex Horne and Kaz Rodriguez.
After Midnight, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Shane Torres, Kyle Kinane and Amy Miller.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
Tusk, 12:05 a.m., Thriller Max.


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

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