Wednesday, March 12, 2025

What's On Tonight (Thursday): The Proof is In The Parenting

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is The Parenting, Max's horror comedy starring Nik Dodani, Brandon Flynn, Parker Posey, Vivian Bang, and as the parents, Lisa Kudrow, Dean Norris, Brian Cox, and Edie Falco. If nothing else, it's a helluva cast.


While I reflect on how Edie Falco and Lisa Kudrow are the same age -- both turn 62 this July, and Dean Norris turns 62 in April, compared to Brian Cox turning 79 in June -- let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, March 13. All times are EST.


STREAMING
The Parenting, 3:01 a.m., Max. Special presentation. "A couple rents a countryside house for a weekend with their parents and then discover it's inhabited by a 400-year-old poltergeist." Written by Kent Sublette and directed by Craig Johnson.

Control Freak, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Special presentation. "A motivational speaker (Kelly Marie Tran) is tormented by an unrelenting itch on the back of her head." Written and directed by Shal Ngo.

Long Bright River, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Series premiere. "A suspense thriller series that tells the story of Mickey (Amanda Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case." Eight episodes available. This was the Top Pick runner-up.

Adolescence, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking: what really happened?" Four episodes available.

Douglas Is Cancelled, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. First season finale. "Madeline and Douglas's first encounter three years ago took an unexpected turn, but there are explosive consequences as a result in the present day." Later, "The practice interview is underway as Douglas is faced with a battle with a woman who understands him better than he ever suspected." Two episodes available.

The Wheel of Time, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Third season premiere. "The fate of the world rests on Moiraine and Egwene's ability to save Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, from the corrupting influence of his immense powers before he is consumed by the Dark One's taint." Three episodes available.

The Kardashians, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "Kim and Khloé Take India." "Kim and Khloé head to India for an extravagant wedding. Back in LA, Kourtney supports Travis in a 5K race. Meanwhile, Kris deals with the loss of someone close to her."

Father Brown, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "The Sisters of Aeschylus." "Lady Felicia invites a prestigious group of writers to Montague with hopes of getting her work published, but those are eclipsed when there's a murder in the vicinity."

Fallen, 3:01 a.m., Sundance Now. "Six Characters in Search of an Exit." "Miriam hunts the Outcast while Howson operates on Daniel. As residents flee, the creature attacks. Luce learns who revealed their escape plan. Daniel unconsciously recalls a past life with Luce as she races to save him."

The Z-Suite, 3:01 a.m., Tubi. "How to Get Away With Burger." "George throws a murder mystery birthday party at his mansion in Connecticut as Kriska and Monica battle each other for valuable face time with him." Season finale next week.

Harley Quinn, 3:01 a.m., Max. "Bottle Episode." Summary not available. Season finale next week.

House of David, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. "The Wolf and the Lion." Summary not available.

Reacher, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. "Smoke on the Water." Summary not available.


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks), Jack Quaid (Novocaine), and Alia and Radwa Elkaffas, co-founders of Food Dolls.

Live with Kelly and Mark, times and stations vary. Cate Blanchett (Black Bag), Amanda Seyfried (Long Bright River), and a shopping day with Steve Patterson.

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Molly Sims guest hosts on a day with Patrick Schwarzenegger (The White Lotus) and Bryan Greenberg (Suits LA).


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT/TruTV. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+. Edmonton Oilers vs. New Jersey Devils.
College Basketball, 7:30 p.m., USA. Atlantic 10 Tournament, Second Round.


8 P.M.
9-1-1, ABC. "Voices." "Following Maddie's mysterious 9-1-1 call, Chimney returns home to find his daughter alone and Maddie nowhere to be found. He then enlists Athena and Romero to help investigate."

Next Level Chef, FOX. "Grills Gone Wild." "It's time for the chefs to bring the heat as they battle it out to make the best barbeque feast. In the elimination round, two chefs go head-to-head and make an elevated dish using cauliflower as they fight for their spot to remain in the competition."

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, CBS. "A Sportsbook and a Breakup." "Mandy finds out Meemaw runs an illegal sportsbook and decides she wants in on the action. Georgie struggles to keep Mandy's new job a secret."

Ghosts, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "St. Hetty's Day." "Hetty's ghost power is revealed when Jay's cousin Sunil visits Woodstone Mansion on St. Patrick's Day."

Law & Order, NBC. "Crossing Lines." "When an up-and-coming politician is found dead, Shaw and Riley untangle the victim's personal life to identify a suspect. Baxter recuses himself to help Price make the case."

Police 24/7, The CW. "Frisky Business." "A traffic stop leads to a drug arrest with the suspect hiding drugs in an unusual place. A shattered windshield leads to a domestic violence arrest. Police are forced to subdue a man harassing and throwing laundry beads at people."

Mystery Island: Winner Takes All, Hallmark. Special presentation. "Mystery Island hosts contest winners vying to solve a fake murder for a grand prize, but the event goes awry when an employee is murdered and secrets are uncovered."

Movie Night!
Beauty and the Beast, Freeform. 1991 movie.


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9 P.M.
Animal Control, FOX. Third season finale. "Strays and Lovebirds." "On the day of the new kennel's groundbreaking ceremony, Animal Control discover that they don't have any dogs left for adoption and must scour the city to fill the kennel in time. Also, Frank is concerned when he realizes that he hasn't heard from his dad in a while."

Going Dutch, 9:30 p.m., FOX. First season finale. "Born on the Third of July." "After forgetting Captain Maggie's birthday yet again, The Colonel sets out to express his apology with a grand gesture, only to find that it may cost him the other person he loves: Katj."

Top Chef, Bravo. Twenty-second season premiere, seventy-five minutes.

The Pitt, Max. "5:00 P.M." Summary not available.

Matlock, CBS. "Game Face." "Olympia's partnership dream hangs in the balance as she and her team race against the clock to get a dangerous drink off the market."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "Undertow." "A complicated case of sex and drug use divides the squad. Carisi must convince a jury to focus on the law and not the defendant's accusations."

Crime Nation, The CW. "My Deadly Ex." "A woman's blossoming romance takes a chilling turn when her boyfriend suddenly stops responding. Unsettling evidence points to a violent event, but there is no body. The mystery deepens and investigators search for answers in the woman's past."

Doctor Odyssey, ABC. "Shark Attack! Part 2: Orca." "Amid a power outage, Max, Tristan, Avery and Brooke struggle to treat shark-inflicted wounds. As romantic tensions flare between Max and Brooke and new sparks fly between two former flames, the team must perform an emergency operation."

College Basketball, 9:30 p.m., ESPN. ACC Tournament, Fourth Quarterfinal.

College Basketball, 9:30 p.m., ESPN2. Big 12 Tournament, Fourth Quarterfinal.

Movie Night!
Plane, 9:30 p.m., USA. Encore at 12 a.m.


10 P.M.
Elsbeth, CBS. "I See... Murder." "Elsbeth matches wits with a professional psychic (Tracey Ullman) after the stepson of one of her wealthy clients is found murdered in Central Park. Kaya's dreams of becoming a detective may come true."

Found, NBC. "Missing While Seeking Asylum." "The search for missing undocumented children sheds light on secrets from decades ago as M&A uncovers clues in their disappearances. Zeke grapples with expressing his feelings to someone close to him. Sir receives unwavering support from a visitor."

Grey's Anatomy, ABC. "Jump (For My Love)." "Meredith and Nick return to Grey Sloan to treat a liver transplant patient. Meanwhile, Bailey hosts an intern retreat at her home, and Winston and Ben aid an unexpected crash victim."

How I Escaped My Cult, Freeform. "The Pilgrims." "As the oldest daughter of family-cult leader Papa Pilgrim, Elishaba is the primary target of his rage and lust. His torment escalates when the entire group moves to Alaska, where she must survive a bold escape through the frigid wilderness."

Impractical Jokers, TBS. "Off The Wheels." "Murr, Q and Sal sit alongside a stranger to participate in a documentary-style interview. They try to upcharge guests again as hotel concierge."

NBA Basketball, TNT/TruTV. Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors.

Movie Night!
Breathe, 10:35 p.m., Paramount+ With Showtime.


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LATE NIGHT TALK (The Daily Show is preempted this week.)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren, who perform from their upcoming Broadway show The Last Five Years, plus Anthony Michael Hall.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Gary Oldman.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Ellen Pompeo, David Blaine, and Saint Motel.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Paul Rudd and Natasha Rothwell.
After Midnight, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Morgan Murphy.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
The Hunger Games, 11 p.m., TBS.


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

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