Wednesday, October 16, 2024

What's On Tonight (Thursday): It was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished them well

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the series premiere of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, or the 421st episode of the Sheldonverse. To put that in perspective, the 421st episode of the Bunkerverse was "Unequal Partners," an All in the Family episode which aired on Oct. 23, 1977. The 421st episode of the Fonzieverse was "Another Night at Antoine's," a Happy Days episode which aired on Oct. 20, 1981. The Mary Richardsverse ended in 1982 with 420 episodes.


While I wonder if you can make a career researching this kinds of stuff, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Oct. 17. All times are EST.


STREAMING
The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, 12:01 a.m., Amazon. Series premiere. "Inspired by the personal experiences of Emmy-nominated creator Vijal Patel (black-ish, The Middle), The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh follows the Pradeep family and the events of their first few months after moving to America from India. As told through hilarious (and often conflicting) flashbacks from an interrogation room, the Pradeeps quickly find themselves embroiled - romantically, personally, and professionally - with a polar-opposite neighborhood family, leading to a predicament with many surprising twists." Eight episodes available.

The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV/Sundance Now. Series premiere. "Bad Things." "May 6th begins like any other day in Midwich. But as dusk falls, the lives of its residents are profoundly altered forever. As family members fight to save their loved ones from an unknown fate, a community is forged in a way nobody thought possible." New episodes weekly through Thursday, Nov. 28.

A Great Day With J Balvin, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Series premiere. "Step into the colorful world of J Balvin, as he takes you on a journey through laughter and tears in this exclusive documentary series. Join him on his personal and captivating quest to uncover the secrets of a truly fulfilling life. In each episode, J Balvin is joined by an eclectic mix of friends including Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Jimmy Butler, Anitta, Demi Lovato, Xolo Maridueña, and Saweetie. Together, they embark on an adventure, exploring dynamic, unexpected, and transformative practices that serve as anchors in cultivating inner peace and resilience. Prepare to be entertained, moved, and enlightened by never-before-heard stories and insights that will leave you inspired and uplifted." Six episodes available.

Brothers, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Special presentation. "The story of a reformed criminal (Josh Brolin) whose attempt at going straight is derailed when he reunites with his sanity-testing twin brother (Peter Dinklage) on a cross-country road trip for the score of a lifetime. Dodging bullets, the law, and an overbearing mother (Glenn Close) along the way, they must heal their severed family bond before they end up killing each other." Costarring Marisa Tomei, Taylour Paige, and Brendan Fraser.

Louder: The Soundtrack of Change, 3:01 a.m., Max. Special presentation. "A celebration of music and rallying cry that takes viewers on a journey across generations, eras, and genres, anchored by a female chorus of musical icons, whose songs, voices, and activism provided inspiration for the past and current fight for equality for all."

The Groomsmen, Part I, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. Special presentation. "Three best friends come together to celebrate their wedding days in the breathtaking destinations of Greece, Italy and Bulgaria. As they navigate complex relationships with friends, love interests and family members, this movie trilogy is filled with heart, humor and charm. Pete (B.J. Britt), a kind-hearted pediatrician with a penchant for planning; Danny (Jonathan Bennett), a baseball coach with a heart of gold; and Jackson (Tyler Hynes), a stylish and charming social media agent, lean on each other and draw strength from the bonds they share from the special brotherhood built over the years." New movies weekly through Thursday, Oct. 31.

Reasonable Doubt, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Second season finale. "Encore." "The verdict for Shanelle's case comes back. Jax and Lewis have to figure out what their future looks like."

The Lincoln Lawyer, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Third season premiere. Ten episodes available.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Second season premiere. Ten episodes available?

Teacup, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. "Quiet For No Reason" and "In the Heart of the Country." "After learning a devastating secret about his wife, Ruben joins James to seek help at the Navarro farm. Arlo reveals the terrifying reality of their situation and leads Meryl and Nicholas into the woods." Later, "James and Ruben are held captive at the Navarro farm. On their way back from the woods, Arlo, Meryl and Nicholas encounter McNab, a mysterious man who claims to help, but whose true intentions remain unclear." Two episodes available. 

Frasier, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. The 740th episode of the Cheersverse. "Cape Cod." "When Frasier sees that Eve is ready to date again, he enlists Roz's help to plan a romantic weekend for her and Freddy at a Cape Cod beach house."

The Chicken Sisters, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. "I Fall to Pieces." "Despite their differences, the town rallies around Gus, Amanda and Mae in a time of need. Sabrina starts to doubt her tactics on the Kitchen Clash."

Celebrations With Lacey Chabert, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. "Carmela's Peruvian Fiesta." "Carmela is ready to lead her first solo mission with Mending Kids, providing medical care to sick children worldwide. Lacey prepares to send her off with a surprise fiesta that brings her back to her Peruvian roots."


TALKIN 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Snoop Dogg (Still G.I.N.), Katherine Schwarzenegger on managing sibling rivalry, Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt (The Electric State), and Geoffrey Zakarian's traditional chicken Milanese. Later, the secrets to skipping long lines, more with Snoop Dogg, a report on National Get Smart About Credit Day, Jewel, and "What to Shop This Week." After, Snoop Dogg co-hosts the 10 a.m. hour, plus a look at social dilemmas, Snoop's old buddy Martha Stewart, and creative Halloween costumes.

The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Stanley Tucci (Conclave and What I Ate in One Year).

The Drew Barrymore Show, times, lengths, and stations vary. First up, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and Kathy Bates (Matlock). Later, Cooper Koch (Monsters) and Chef Robbie Felice helps Drew celebrate National Pasta Day.


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
MLB Baseball, 5 p.m., TBS/TruTV. New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians. ALCS, Game 3.
PGA Tour Golf, 5 p.m., Golf. Shriners Children's Open, first round, from Las Vegas.
College Basketball, 6:30 p.m., Big10. St. John's vs. Rutgers.
Thursday Night College Football, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Georgia State vs. Marshall.
Thursday Night Football, 7 p.m., Amazon. Denver Broncos vs. New Orleans Saints.
Women's College Soccer, 7 p.m., ESPNU. Virginia vs. Florida State.
Women's College Soccer, 7 p.m., ACC. Stanford vs. Louisville.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+/Hulu. New York Rangers vs. Detroit Red Wings.
Thursday Night College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. Boston College vs. Virginia Tech.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT. Milwaukee Bucks vs. Dallas Mavericks.


8 P.M.
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, CBS. Series premiere. "The 6:10 to Lubbock." "Georgie and Mandy get fed up staying with her parents and reconsider their living situation after a fight with Mandy's mom."

Ghosts, 8:30 p.m., CBS. Fourth season premiere. "Patience." "While Sam and the ghosts race to find him, Isaac comes face to face with Puritan ghost Patience for the first time since she was lost in the dirt."

Law & Order, NBC. "Big Brother." "Riley's personal and professional lives clash when his brother is connected to a murder investigation. Price takes a chance on a witness who can testify to a hidden motive."

9-1-1, ABC. "No Place Like Home." "When it finally looks like Hen and Karen may get their foster license back, they are hit with another obstacle. The 118 races to the aid of a cheerleader involved in an infield collision."

Hell's Kitchen, FOX. "In a Pickle." "Chef Dan Barber joins chef Ramsay to judge the chef's pickling challenge."

Scrabble, The CW. "Word Wizards."

The This Old House Hour, PBS. "Nashville: A Grand Time at the Opry" and "Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs." "Touring the Grand Ole Opry. Framing begins at the project house and HVAC plans are revealed. Plumbing penetrations on the roof are sealed and covered. A pocket door frame is installed." Later, "Restoring a bulkhead. Combination squares. Repairing crumbling mortar on brick front stairs."

MLB Baseball, FS1. Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets. NLCS, Game 4.

Women's College Soccer, 8:30 p.m., Big10. Washington vs. Iowa.

My Professor's Deadly Secret, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "With help from her daughter's tutor, a woman uncovers a shocking family betrayal while investigating the death of her sister."

Movie Night!
Smile, Paramount. 2022 movie.


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9 P.M.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. The 1,361st episode in the Law & Order verse. "Divide and Conquer." "A couple's dinner party ends with a violent home invasion and assault by masked men. Rollins suspects the crime is linked to her Intelligence investigation of an international gang of thieves."

Doctor Odyssey, ABC. "Wellness Week." "The Odyssey finds itself overwhelmed by a surge of ailing patients. Tristan's new romance sparks jealousy. Capt. Massey must bring the ship to safety in the midst of a hurricane."

Crime Scene Kitchen, FOX. "The Proof is in the Mousse." "The dessert detectives face a safety bake where they must decide whether to go sweet or savory."

Trivial Pursuit, The CW. "Battle of the Teachers."

Matlock, CBS. Timeslot premiere. "Rome, in a Day." "Olympia and the aptly nicknamed 'Team You Three' take on a lawsuit involving a developmentally delayed teenager whose family claims he's been wrongly accused of murder. Olympia and Julian disagree on a parenting matter."

Movie Night!
Days of Heaven, 9:45 p.m., Flix.


10 P.M.
Grey's Anatomy, ABC. "This One's for the Girls." "Mika struggles with a life-altering personal matter. Bailey and Ben navigate their personal and professional roles. Levi finds a connection in an unlikely place. Jo and Link get surprising news."

Elsbeth, CBS. Second season premiere. "Subscription to Murder." "When a womanizing finance executive is found stabbed to death after a night at the opera, Elsbeth suspects an obsessed opera lover (Nathan Lane) was driven to murder because of a ringing cell phone."

Found, NBC. "Missing While Lonely." "An elderly widow engaged to a murderer disappears on her wedding day. Trent reveals new findings surrounding the death of Sir's mother. Gabi baits Sir with a game of cat and mouse and navigates the fallout within her Mosely & Associates family."

The Hunt for the Chameleon Killer, Sundance. 63 minutes. "Episode 2." "A case of mistaken identity leads to the wrong woman being summoned to court. Law enforcement begins to piece together the back story of the Chameleon Killer and uncover a string of stolen identities."

The Old Man, FX. 66 minutes. "XIV." "Chase is taken captive by Suleyman Pavlovich as he risks everything to save Zoe. Harper must go to the opposite end of the earth to confront his past." Encores at 11:06 p.m., 12:12 a.m., and 1:18 a.m.

NBA Basketball, TNT. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns.

Women's College Soccer, 10:30 p.m., Big10. Penn State vs. UCLA.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Donnie Wahlberg and Gina Kirscenheiter.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Mimi Kennedy, Calvin Trillin, and Howie Mandel are the guests on this Nov. 28, 1984, episode.

Movie Night!
Three Days of the Condor, 10:05 p.m., Showtime Women.


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LATE NIGHT TALK (NBC has reruns of The Tonight Show and Late Night.)
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Desi Lydic has Kara Swisher.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Bob Woodward and Wyatt Flores.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Morgan Freeman, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Brad Paisley, sitting in with Cleto and the Cletones.
After Midnight, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Matt Mathews, Guy Branum, and Gillian Jacobs.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
Nightcrawler, 11:18 p.m., StarzEncore Action.


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

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