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Happy Juneteenth! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, June 19!
Our Top Pick tonight is Trying (Apple TV+, midnight). This British Apple TV+ comedy has been around for 4 years, and I'm assuming most people haven't heard of it. The first 3 seasons dealt with Esther Smith and Rafe Spall as a couple who struggle with conceiving a child and enter the adoption process. The current season time jumps 6 years and their 2 adopted kids are adolescents. I watched seasons 1 and 2 (because Ophelia Lovibond was in the cast). It is good and the synopsis connects with me, but objectively, I don't think it ever stood-out.
Elsewhere, The 21st Top Chef is crowned, CNN and OWN celebrate Juneteenth, Earth is Dynamic, Black Barbie gets documentary treatment, a hurricane lands on Acapulco, the Presumed sees the evidence, aquafarmers and fishers give Hope, movies get Really Loud, Discovery has Alien Encounters, and Jesse Owens Triumphs.
Elsewhere, The 21st Top Chef is crowned, CNN and OWN celebrate Juneteenth, Earth is Dynamic, Black Barbie gets documentary treatment, a hurricane lands on Acapulco, the Presumed sees the evidence, aquafarmers and fishers give Hope, movies get Really Loud, Discovery has Alien Encounters, and Jesse Owens Triumphs.
(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): Las Colinas faces a looming hurricane. While Maximo reconciles with Julia, he makes a crucial mistake in his power struggle with Memo's sister.
🎥 Black Barbie (Netflix, 3 a.m.): "Black Barbie celebrates the momentous impact three Black women at Mattel had on the evolution of the Barbie brand as we know it. Through these charismatic insiders’ stories, the documentary tells the story of how the first Black Barbie came to be in 1980, examining the importance of representation and how dolls can be crucial to the formation of identity and imagination."✔️
Dark Matter (Apple TV+, midnight): "Panicked and cornered, Jason2 tells Daniela and Charlie they need to leave town immediately."
The Loud House (Nickelodeon, 7 p.m.): When Darcy's birthday party falls on the same day as one of Lisa's hero scientist's talks, Lisa sends Todd in her place to the party.
Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+, midnight): Rusty learns of the evidence against him. Barbara looks to protect herself and her family as new secrets emerge.
The Really Loud House (Nickelodeon, 7:30 p.m.): Clincoln McCloud is back in the movie business. they have Lori's boyfriend, Bobby as a star. Lori and Bobby break up. Lincoln and Clyde still have one scene left to shoot.
Trying (Apple TV+, midnight): "Jason and Nikki's good intentions are derailed by old friends while, unbeknownst to them, their family is about to be rocked."
WHAT ELSE IS ON
💲 Beat the Bridge (GSN, 6 p.m.)
The Challenge: All Stars (Paramount+, 3 a.m.)
💲 Split Second (GSN, 7:30 p.m.)
💲 Switch (GSN, 7 p.m.)
TMZ No BS (Tubi, 3 a.m.)
🕗 8 P.M. EASTERN / 🕖 7 P.M. CENTRAL
Dynamic Planet (PBS): SERIES PREMIERE. "A 3 year journey to the extremes of all 7 continents to meet the extraordinary people and animals on the front line of climate change. They reveal how science, nature and traditional knowledge can prepare us for a fast changing future."✔️
MasterChef (Fox / Hulu, Thursday): Gen X-ers get their auditions to receive an apron. Chef Christine Ha guest judges.
Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics (History): SPECIAL. "The dramatic tale of Owens' athletic dedication, perseverance and triumph over Hitler's Aryan supremacy agenda."
Walker (The CW / The CW App, Thursday): Geri is upset with Walker for not opening up to her. Cassie, Trey, and James conduct more interviews. Bonham and Abby realize they both need to give a little with their plans for the future.
WHAT ELSE IS ON
2024 U.S. Olympic Trials (NBC): Swimming
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (TBS)
🕘 9 P.M. EASTERN / 🕗 8 P.M. CENTRAL
Hope in the Water (PBS): SERIES PREMIERE. "Stories of aquafarmers and fishers striving for a sustainable future for the globe. Innovative solutions and ground-breaking blue food technology to save fresh waterways in addition to providing food for human consumption."✔️
Sistas (BET & BET Her): Andi and Hayden make a shocking discovery on the Marie-Willis case. Danni seeks advice on how to best apologize to Tony.
Top Chef (Bravo / Peacock, Thursday): SEASON FINALE. Finalists Danny, Savannah, and Dan must create the best four-course progressive meal of their careers. The trio will present their dishes to a lineup of culinary greats. This WOT writer is Team Danny, but I could flip to Team Savannah.
WHAT ELSE IS ON
9th Black Music Honors (Bounce TV): Special
Backed by the Bros (HGTV & Max)
Expedition Unknown (Discovery Channel): Season premiere
Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars (Fox / Hulu, Thursday)
Love Island (Peacock)
United Gangs of America (Vice)
🕙 10 P.M. EASTERN / 🕘 9 P.M. CENTRAL
Reginald the Vampire (Syfy): "Sarah's bestie and also Angel turns out to be a little more murderous than anyone figured."
WHAT ELSE IS ON
Alien Encounters (Discovery Channel, 10:09 p.m.): Series premiere
Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Legacy (CNN & OWN): Special
Ms. Pat Settles It (BET & BET Her)
Royal Rules of Ohio (Freeform, 10:30 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10:15 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Abby Elliott, Craig Melvin
💤😴 LATE NIGHT 😴💤
📺 Suddenly Susan (Rewind TV, 2 a.m.): "Susan lies and tells Ian she speaks Russian, but her fib backfires when he asks her to translate rare Russian letters."
WHAT ELSE IS ON
After Midnight (CBS, 12:37 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): James Davis, Ashley Nicole Black, Laurie Kilmartin
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Dakota Johnson, Jack Quaid, Maya Hawke✔️
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Lupita Nyong'o, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Cynthia Erivo, Jamaal Bowman
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Cynthia Erivo, Jamaal Bowman
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Luke Newton, Michael Che
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Key Sources: The Futon Critic; IMDb; TV Passport; Zap2it
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Happy watching, everyone!
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