Wednesday, January 29, 2025

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Divided we fall, united we stand

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is FireAid, the two-venue concert to benefit victims of the California wildfires. Unless there's a last-minute schedule change, it's a streaming only event. Most if not all of the majors will stream at least some portion of it. I'm curious if it's intentional, having FireAid so close to the 40th anniversary of the "We Are the World" recording.


While I admit to thinking "Hands Across America" is a better song (hence tonight's headline), let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Jan. 30. All times are EST.


STREAMING
You're Cordially Invited, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Special presentation. "A woman (Reese Witherspoon) planning her sister's ideal wedding and the father (Will Ferrell) of a bride-to-be discover their destination weddings at a remote resort are double-booked. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits." Costarring Geraldine Viswanathan and Meredith Hagner. This was runner-up for the Top Pick.

The Recruit, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Second season premiere. "Owen, the CIA’s brightest new lawyer, can handle anything, right? Like, say, Nichka — Max's volatile daughter — brandishing a weapon? Or a nightclub brawl involving Jang Kyun? What about a mystery assailant armed with a blade hidden inside of a crutch?" Six episodes available.

Mo, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Second season premiere. "Mo (is) stranded across the border and desperate to get back to Houston before his family’s asylum hearing. But as a stateless refugee without a passport, he’s gonna need all the hustle and charm he can muster. Little does he know that the journey home is just the start of his troubles, and there’s a new guy in town ready to steal both his longtime love, Maria — and his falafel taco recipe." Eight episodes available. 

School Spirits, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Second season premiere. "Whatever Happened to Maddie Nears?," "Field of Screams," and "Can't Hauntly Wait." "Maddie searches for clues on how to reunite with her body. Janet goes on the run. A conflicted Simon struggles to protect his own grasp on reality." Later, "As the ghosts continue searching for Mr. Martin inside Split River High, Maddie worries about her future. Janet is haunted by her past at her family's farmhouse." Also, "The ghosts look back on Janet's Sweet Seventeen celebration in order to decode the truth of her past. Simon, Nicole and Xavier continue their search for Janet in an unlikely place." Three episodes available, followed by one per week through Thursday, March 6.

The Family Business: New Orleans, 3:01 a.m., BET+. "Mask On." "As the city enjoys Midnight Blues annual masquerade ball, little do they know, the night's events will create romances that cross the line between families in the most unusual way."

Father Brown, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "The Kembleston Players." "Father Brown investigates when rehearsals for A Most Perfect Murder are derailed by a dramatic death."

Harley Quinn, 3:01 a.m., Max. "Floronic Man."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS.  Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills, and American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown.

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. Ts Madison (RuPaul's Drag Race), Bob Mackie (Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion), the Detroit couple who bought Aretha Franklin's home, and newlyweds Trevor Farrow and Shylah May, who recently had a dream wedding in Tuscany.

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Meredith Hagner, and Geraldine Viswanathan (You're Cordially Invited).


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
2025 Pro Bowl Games: Skills Showdown, 7 p.m., ESPN. From Orlando, Florida.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT/TruTV. Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+. New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers.


8 P.M.
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, CBS. First season winter premiere. "Diet Crap." "Tensions rise when Georgie intrudes on Mandy's new sales gig. Audrey's conflicted when Jim makes it a point not to coddle Connor."

Ghosts, 8:30 p.m., CBS. Fourth season winter premiere. "The Not-So-Silent Partner." "Sam and Jay are forced to cover when Mark demands to meet the silent investor who has been holding up construction."

Law & Order, NBC. "The Hardest Thing." "When a wealthy man is executed in his home, Shaw and Riley aim to determine who was greedy enough to want him dead. Price must try a difficult case amidst his father's failing health."

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, ABC. "The Elrod Family." "The hosts aid a deserving family in Houston who lost their home, beloved grandmother, and pet cat in a devastating fire."

Hell's Kitchen, FOX. "One Hell of a Ride." "The three finalists are visited by their loved ones, receive a makeover, and visit Hell's Kitchen Foxwoods for the first time. Each of the finalists is assigned to a sous chef to help curate a personalized and showstopping five-course meal." Season finale next week.

Police 24/7, The CW. "Credit Cards With Charges." "Officers respond to a chaotic scene at a gas station where a melee breaks out involving a golf club. A shoplifter gets caught with a stash of stolen IDs and credit cards that do not belong to her. A DUI suspect recognizes one of the arresting officers."

The This Old House Hour, PBS. "Ridgewood: All Quiet on the Kitchen Front" and "Beehives 101; Step Stool." "How wood fiber insulation is made. The components of sound proofing a room." Later, "A Detroit beekeeper talks about how to start a hive. Phone apps that have made work easier. Building a step stool using a mobile CNC router."

Women's College Basketball, 8:30 p.m., ESPN. Iowa State vs. Kansas State.

Movie Night!
Sweet Home Alabama, 8:30 p.m., Freeform.


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9 P.M.
FireAid, Apple TV+/Disney+/Hulu/Netflix/Pluto TV/YouTube. Special presentation. Max and Paramount+'s streaming begins at 9:56 p.m., followed by Amazon and Peacock at 10:01 p.m.

Bookie, Max. Second season finale. "A Whale in Pomona." "A violent showdown in Costa Rica leads to a breakthrough for Danny and Ray. Back in LA, Danny and Marian have realizations of their own."

The Pitt, Max. "11:00 A.M." "Samira's cautious approach earns her praise from patients and rebuke from Robby."

The Traitors, Peacock. "As the game reaches the halfway point, the Players' suspicions get stronger, but are they focusing on the right people? With a mission which only adds fuel to the fire, many are left in a sticky situation that dominates a dramatic Round Table."

C.B. Strike, HBO. Sixty-three minutes. "The Ink Black Heart, Part II." "A startling discovery seems to confirm the story of the strangled child, but the team are forced to leave the scene before they can properly investigate. Fearing their witness is in danger, they redouble their efforts to find him." Encore at 10:03 p.m.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "Deductible." "A young boy seeks help when his sister doesn't come home from work. Benson and Carisi suspect a woman's assault was prearranged by a third party."

Scamanda, ABC. Series premiere. "Stage 1: Perfect Wife, Perfect Life" (also known as "Stage 1: Who's Afraid of Amanda Riley?"). "A beautiful young mother is given a devastating cancer diagnosis. Her community and church rally around her as she inspires thousands more with a blog, bravely chronicling her journey."

Animal Control, FOX. "Hot Dogs and Lobsters." "Trivia night turns wild for Animal Control when Frank and Emily team up. Victoria's sister visits from New Zealand. Patel finally garners attention when he subs in as bartender."

Going Dutch, 9:30 p.m., FOX. "Nazi Hunters." "The troops of Stroopsdorf participate in their quarterly war games. When an unidentified drone hovers over the base, the Colonel recruits Captain Maggie, Major Shah, and Sergeant Dana to take a trip to the owner's house to confirm he is not a spy."

Crime Nation, The CW. "Our Mom Is Missing: The Jennifer Dulos Story." "The mysterious disappearance of a mother of five exposes the dark complexities behind a seemingly perfect life. Years later, the story continues to unfold."

Matlock, CBS. First season winter premiere. "Friends." "Matty helps Olympia take on Elijah's cousin's wrongful termination case. Edwin worries that the longer Matty remains at Jacobson Moore, the more she puts herself in danger of being caught."

NBA Basketball, 9:30 p.m., TNT/TruTV. Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies.

Movie Night!
Lawrence of Arabia, HBO2.


10 P.M.
Found, NBC. "Missing While Misunderstood." "M&A races against the clock to search for a missing Black, non-neurotypical boy before he suffers from an emotional breakdown. The cat-and-mouse game between Sir and Gabi comes to a head. Margaret is approached by a familiar face."

Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini, ABC. Broadcast premiere. "It's a Wonderful Life With You." "When young mother Sherri Papini vanishes a mile from her rural California home during a morning jog, all eyes are on her husband Keith, but as the frantic search to find her makes headlines around the world, investigators are dumbfounded."

Elsbeth, CBS. Second season winter premiere. "Unalive and Well." "When a young man is found dead in his car, Elsbeth visits the holistic wellness center he'd just left, and begins to suspect its charismatic founder (Eric McCormack)."

Impractical Jokers, TBS. "Bullion Beggar." "From being overprotective parents to disclosing perplexing side effects, one Joker can't handle the challenges and will learn that all that glitters is not gold."

NHL Hockey, 10:30 p.m., ESPN. San Jose Sharks vs. Seattle Kraken.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Austen Kroll and Patricia Altschul.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Martin Short, Bonnie Hunt, and Cathy Ladman are the guests on this Jan. 31, 1990, episode.

Movie Night!
Spaceballs, 10:15 p.m., BBC America.


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LATE NIGHT TALK
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Michael Kosta and Vince Beiser.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Pete Davidson, Sadie Sink, and Olivia Tiedemann.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Nicole Kidman takes "The Colbert Questionert," plus Jacob Soboroff.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Pamela Anderson, Will Sasso, and The Weeknd.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Will Forte and Conner O'Malley.
After Midnight, 12:37 a.m., CBS. BenDeLaCreme, Jinkx, and Peaches Christ.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
Brightburn, 11:46 p.m., Starz.


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

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