What's On Tonight (Thursday): Oprah sees the future and it will be

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special. I suppose if you have to have someone walk you through this, Oprah's just as good as anybody.

While I lament that Barbara Walters never recorded a special on the singularity, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Sept. 12. All times are EST.

STREAMING
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, 3:01 a.m., Max. First season finale. "Impossible Schemes, Hell Yeah!" "With time running out and Darkseid now being on their tails, Kite Man, Golden Glider and Noonan's regulars come together to find a way to destroy the Anti-Life Equation once and for all."

Emily in Paris, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Fourth season finale. "Emily and Gabriel’s chemistry is undeniable as they work together towards a Michelin star, but two big secrets threaten to undo everything they’ve dreamed of. As old patterns clash with new complications, Emily feels drawn to a potential new love interest … and a new city." Five episodes available.

The Tailor of Sin City, 3:01 a.m., AMC+/Sundance Now. Series premiere. "The Star from the Sticks." "tells the story of a 1970s fashion icon turned drug kingpin caught between his loyalties to the Mob, the Colombian cartel, the FBI, and his seven wives." Also airing at 10 p.m. on Sundance. New episodes Thursdays through Oct. 3.

Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. "A tenacious mother unravels the complex mystery surrounding the 1989 disappearance of the daughter she placed for adoption."

Trope, 3:01 a.m., BET+. Premiere. "A girls' weekend retreat at a cabin in the woods turns deadly for three BFFs and their daughters when a decades-old evil from their past awakens to hunt them down one by one."

Reasonable Doubt, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "Guilty Until Proven Innocent." "Jax confronts Shanelle on her new theory about the case while Corey reveals to the partners at the firm his frustrations with Jax. In the meantime, Terrence helps Lewis navigate a new problem."

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. 

Fifteen-Love, 3:01 a.m., Sundance Now. "Steve realises he might have made a mistake with Luisa, and attempts to put things right. Also, Justine wonders if there might be other women out there who can help them nail Glenn, as Renee prepares for the match of a lifetime." Season finale next week.

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. "Round Four: Real Policework." "A desperate Chicken Man sets out to prove his innocence as the Black Mafia doubles down on revenge. In the shadows of Ali's victory, Detective Hudson witnesses the toll the fight night heist takes on his community."

The Chicken Sisters, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. "I Walk the Line." "'Kitchen Clash' begins filming. Tensions between Frannie's and Mimi's restaurants, sisters Amanda and Mae, their mother and Gus run high."

Celebrations With Lacey Chabert, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. "Makyla's Movin' On Up Celebration." "Seventeen-year old Makayla starts non-profit 'Baila Conmigo' to offer free dance programs to children in need. Lacey and her team are ready to recognize this inspiring youth leader by throwing her a graduation party she'll never forget."

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Reminder: Starting Monday, "Talkin' 'Bout Talk" returns to this listings. For the 2024-25 season, shows will be split into three categories. Good Morning America, plus GMA3, is in a pool with Today and CBS Mornings and its afternoon edition. The View is in a pool with Live With Kelly and Mark, Tamron Hall and The Talk. The Drew Barrymore Show, The Jennifer Hudson Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show and Sherri are in the last pool. Karamo and The Steve Wilkos Show will no longer be regularly acknowledged.

PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

MLB Baseball, 7 p.m., FOX. Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees.

Thursday Night College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. Arizona State vs. Texas State.

Women's College Soccer, 7:30 p.m., Big 10. Ohio State vs. Indiana.

PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES (This is the last day for this feature.)

American Gigolo, The Movie Channel Xtra.

Jojo Rabbit, 7:05 p.m., Paramount+ With Showtime.

Shutter Island, 7:30 p.m., Showcase.

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8 P.M. (The CW has a rerun of Penn & Teller: Fool Us.)

AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special, ABC. 63 minutes. "Exploring the profound impact of artificial intelligence on people's daily lives, demystifying the technology and empowering viewers to understand and navigate the rapidly evolving AI future."

James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy, BET/BET+. "(Features) archival footage and never-before-seen interviews with the EGOT-winning actor at various stages of his legendary career. ... Highlighting his profound impact on both Broadway and Hollywood, the special will reflect on some of the defining moments of his life and include new interviews with colleagues and friends who have been part of his remarkable career." A BET News and Entertainment Tonight presentation.

Thursday Night Football, 8:15 p.m., Amazon. 18th season premiere. Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins.

America's Got Talent, NBC, and Big Brother, CBS. Reality crap that's nearly concluded.

WNBA Basketball, Amazon. New York Liberty vs. Dallas Wings.

Mommy's Stolen Memories, Lifetime Movie Network. "Mallory's life turns upside-down when her young son, Billy, is drawn to Samantha, a strange woman who whispers to him at the local climbing gym. Billy refuses to reveal Samantha's message and starts acting up."

Movie Night! (Starting Monday, only one item per hour.)

The Crying Game, ShoBET.

The Peacemaker, Showtime Extreme.

Together Together, Showtime Women.

9 P.M. (CBS has reruns of Young Sheldon and Ghosts.)

Colin Jost and Michael Che Present: New York After Dark, 9:01 p.m., Peacock. Premiere. "Colin Jost and Michael Che host a live stand-up special featuring a mix of up-and-coming and established comics hand-selected and curated by the pair."

Mr. Throwback, NBC. Special network airing. "Why Not Me." "When struggling sports memorabilia dealer Danny Grossman finds himself in a bind, he reunites with his childhood best friend, NBA superstar Stephen Curry, leading to a way bigger problem for Danny." Followed by a Lopez vs Lopez rerun.

Lucky 13, 9:03 p.m., ABC. "Doubling Down." "A physician from Cleveland and a medical device sales representative from Los Angeles play for the $1 million jackpot." Season finale next week.

Totally Funny Animals and Totally Funny Kids, The CW. "Top 10 Turkeys Who Won't Get a Presidential Pardon This Thanksgiving." Later, "Candid Kids, Fail Vids, and Heck's Kitchen."

Women's College Soccer, 9:30 p.m., Big 10. USC vs. Washington.

Movie Night!

Breathe, Sho2.

Blue Crush, Showtime Next.

Most Likely to Murder, 9:29 p.m., Starz Comedy.

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10 P.M. (CBS has a rerun of Fire Country. ABC has a rerun of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.)

The Old Man, FX. Second season premiere, 134 minutes. "VIII" and "IX." "Now in Afghanistan, Dan Chase and Harold Harper have to evade the Taliban in order to save Emily." Later, "Emily Chase learns of her true identity as the daughter of Faraz Hamzad while outside forces threaten her and her new family." Encore at 12:14 a.m. Streaming on Hulu beginning at 12 a.m. Friday. New episodes through Oct. 24.

Impractical Jokers, TBS. "Personal Be-Wrongings." "The Jokers are hiding from their boss. They try to get away with sending bizarre emails. One loser won't make it through and is caught red handed messing with women's purses."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Alexis Bellino and Katie Ginella.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Joe Garagiola, Dennis Wolfberg and Lisa Jane Persky are the guests on this Sept. 16, 1987, episode.

Movie Night!

Clueless, The Movie Channel.

Disturbia, Flix.

American Gangster, Starz.

LATE NIGHT TALK

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Cristin Milioti and Talib Kweli & J. Rawls.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Jeff Bridges and cooking with Evie McGee Colbert.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Martin Lawrence, Joey King, and Soul Coughing.

Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Kathryn Hahn and Kevin Smith.

After Midnight, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Kurt Braunohler, Tien Tran and Megan Gailey.

Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.

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LATE NIGHT PICK!

Escape from L.A., 12:30 a.m., BBC America.

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