 |
| X-Men '97 |
RIP Showtime Anytime! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, May 1!
Our Top Pick tonight is the animated revival X-Men '97 (Disney, 3 a.m.). This revival drops you right back in the world of the '90s Saturday morning series. It's been widely praised by X-Men fans, so take note. I'm not an X-Men fan and am much more meh on it, especially the broad character strokes -- though they're similar to Saturday morning cartoons of the '90s. That said, it contains a few really good storylines.
Elsewhere, the Bad Batch finds their ending, Chucky has demons, Acapulco is about mothers, Jeopardy! welcomes the Masters, Brittney Griner is interviewed, Dan Rather gets docuseries treatment, Sister Boniface ponders murderous dolls, Abbott has a book club, a Conner runs for office, Sean Bean is Thomas Cromwell, and a Voltaggio and Amar return to Top Chef.
Elsewhere, the Bad Batch finds their ending, Chucky has demons, Acapulco is about mothers, Jeopardy! welcomes the Masters, Brittney Griner is interviewed, Dan Rather gets docuseries treatment, Sister Boniface ponders murderous dolls, Abbott has a book club, a Conner runs for office, Sean Bean is Thomas Cromwell, and a Voltaggio and Amar return to Top Chef.
(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Zap2it.)
ON THIS SITE
🍽️ Feed Me (Afternoon): A recipe for discussion and to talk about what you're doing in your kitchen.
💲 Jeopardy! Recap (Afternoon): Jay S.'s daily recap of Jeopardy!
EARLY STREAMING & EVENING
Acapulco (Apple TV+, midnight): SEASON PREMIERE. "Maximo learns a hard lesson of how to balance being a manager and friend to the staff at Las Colinas." Later, it's Mother's Day and Maximo wrestles with an opportunity to get closer to Diane despite his promise to spend the day with his mom.
The Big Door Prize (Apple TV+, midnight): "Cass, Nat, and Hana grow closer. Dusty struggles with the repercussions of his date. Mr. Johnson confronts a painful memory."
Loot (Apple TV+, midnight): It’s LA Fashion Week — and Molly is asked to walk the runway. Sofia faces commitment issues with Isaac. Arthur asks Howard for style advice.
Palm Royale (Apple TV+, midnight): Evelyn must hide at Eddie’s place. Doug makes a pitch for the Dellacorte. Maxine and Robert make shocking discoveries.
🎥 Rather (Netflix, 3 a.m.): "For decades, Dan Rather delivered the news with authenticity, integrity and courage. Rather chronicles his rise to prominence, sudden and dramatic public downfall, and redemption and re-emergence as a voice of reason to a new generation."
Shardlake (Hulu, midnight): SERIES PREMIERE. "During the dissolution of the monasteries in the Tudor era, Matthew Shardlake (Arthur Hughes) is sent by Thomas Cromwell (Sean Bean) to investigate the death of a commissioner in a remote town of Scarnsea."✔️
Sister Boniface Mysteries (BritBox, 3 a.m.): A murder among an eccentric group of doll makers causes a panic when it appears the dolls themselves may be guilty. Felix's fiancée from Bermuda is confused by his new life.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Disney+, 3 a.m.): SERIES FINALE. The episode is titled "The Cavalry Has Arrived," and as usual, Disney offers no synopsis. May the first be with them as they save Omega.✔️
Under the Bridge (Hulu, midnight): In 1979, Suman and Manjit fall in love, setting into motion a series of events that will change their lives forever. In 1997, the Seven Oaks girls go to the Virk house for a dinner to remember, leading to the shocking revelation.
⭐ X-Men '97 (Disney+, 3 a.m.): "The X-Men must unite to face a new threat."
WHAT ELSE IS ON
🏀 2024 NBA Playoffs, Game 5 (TNT, 7:30 p.m. p.m.): Heat vs. Celtics
🏒 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Game 5 (ESPN, 7:30 p.m. p.m.): Capitals at Rangers
Behind the Music (Paramount+, 3 a.m.): Season premiere
The Challenge: All Stars (Paramount+, 3 a.m.)
The Circle (Netflix, 3 a.m.)
🇰🇷 Frankly Speaking (Netflix, 3 a.m.): Season 1
💲 Split Second (GSN, 7:30 p.m.)
💲 Switch (GSN, 7 p.m.)
🕗 8 P.M. EASTERN / 🕖 7 P.M. CENTRAL
Chicago Med (NBC / Peacock, Thursday): Maggie's budding romance takes flight. After a woman's shocking suicide attempt, Charles searches for answers. Asher works to diagnose a patient who is new to the city and appears with mysterious symptoms. Lupus!
💲 Jeopardy! Masters (ABC / Hulu, Thursday): SEASON PREMIERE. The six highest-ranked current Jeopardy! contestants compete against one another with two action-packed and high-stakes games.
Walker (The CW / The CW App, Thursday): Geri is presented with an interesting offer, and Liam jumps in to help. Stella and August help Abby and Bonham and stumble upon some interesting information.
WHAT ELSE IS ON
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (TBS)
Dance Moms (Lifetime): Season premiere
The Masked Singer (Fox / Hulu, Thursday)
My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now? (TLC & Max)
Pawn Stars Do America (History)
Survivor (CBS / Paramount+, Thursday)
Teen Mom: Family Reunion (MTV / Paramount+, Thursday)
 |
| Star Wars: The Bad Batch (via Reddit) |
🕘 9 P.M. EASTERN / 🕗 8 P.M. CENTRAL
Abbott Elementary (ABC / Hulu, Thursday): Two teachers head out on a double date, but when they run into familiar bar patrons, it proves to be an unfortunate distraction. At Ava's first book club meeting, the group ends up in a debate over who would be the best post-apocalyptic leader.✔️
Animal Control (Fox / Hulu, Thursday): Frank and Emily get a break in their exotic animal ring case. Shred and Rick bond over their romantic woes. Victoria and Patel's father accidentally kiss.
Chicago Fire (NBC / Peacock, Thursday): Severide steps in as ranking officer at 51. Kidd fights to save her Girls on Fire program. Cruz's family is threatened when drama happens.
The Conners (ABC, 9:32 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Dan gets asked to write an article for a hardware magazine, making Ben long for his days as a writer. Jackie inserts herself into Louise's run for the school board when her retirement leads to too much free time.
Sight Unseen (The CW): A murder hits close to home when one of Matt's colleagues is found dead in the college pool where Tess swims. Mia offers her unexpected skills to the case. Matt sees a new side of Tess, leading to an unexpected moment between them.
Top Chef (Bravo / Peacock, Thursday): Bryan Voltaggio joins Kristen to test the chefs' flambé and charring skills. Amar Santana heads to the kitchen with the Milwaukee Brewers racing sausages. The chefs compete at American Family Field and serve sausage-forward dishes.
WHAT ELSE IS ON
The Amazing Race (CBS, 9:30 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday)
📡 The Black Hamptons (BET)
📡 A Brief History of the Future (PBS)
💲 Supermarket Stakeout (Food Network / Max, Thursday): Season premiere
 |
| Abbott Elementary (via Giphy) |
🕙 10 P.M. EASTERN / 🕘 9 P.M. CENTRAL
Chicago P.D. (NBC / Peacock, Thursday): Upton becomes consumed with a decades-old missing persons case linked to Petrovic after a young child shows up to the district seeking help.
Chucky (Syfy & USA / Peacock, Thursday): SEASON FINALE. "Jake faces his demons and a new type of evil in the quest to find Caroline."✔️
Grown-ish (Freeform / Hulu, Thursday): Sparks fly when Andre and Kiela team up for the Cal U dance-a-thon, stirring up unresolved feelings in Annika. Zaara prepares for a difficult conversation with her parents about her undeclared future plans.
WHAT ELSE IS ON
20/20: Prisoner of Russia - The Brittney Griner Interview (ABC)
🏀 2024 NBA Playoffs, Game 5 (TNT): Mavericks at Clippers
🏒 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Game 5 (ESPN): Kings at Oilers
The Dish with Kish / Last Chance Kitchen (YouTube & Peacock, 10:15 p.m.)
Take My Tumor (TLC / Max, Thursday)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10:15 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Jim Gaffigan, Kyra Sedgwick
 |
| Chucky (via Giphy) |
💤😴 LATE NIGHT 😴💤
📺 Suddenly Susan (Rewind TV, 2 a.m.): "When Susan's ex-fiance turns off the utilities in her apartment, she vents her frustrations in her column."
WHAT ELSE IS ON
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Ryan Gosling, Jeff Ross
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Orlando Bloom, Ncuti Gatwa
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Carol Burnett, Phil Keoghan, Jacob Collier
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Doja Cat, Winston Duke
-----
Key Sources: The Futon Critic; IMDb; TV Passport; Zap2it
⭐: Top Pick
💲: Game show
📡: Linear broadcast
🇰🇷: Korean Drama
🎥: Movie
📺: Throwback
🎥: Movie
📺: Throwback
✔️: Video/gif/photo included
Happy watching, everyone!
No comments:
Post a Comment