What's On Tonight (Thursday): Let's Let In Leanne

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the premiere of Leanne, Chuck Lorre's latest sitcom. Comedian Leanne Morgan, a self-described "church-going grandmama from the South who is in menopause with a weak pelvic floor," stars. Now that I'm looking it up, Leanne turns 60 this year, so she would be old enough for grandkids.

While I marvel at the complexities of time, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, July 31. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING
Leanne, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "When her husband leaves her for another woman, a resilient Southern mom starts over with the support of her loving, but unfiltered family." Costarring Blake Clark, Celia Weston, Ryan Stiles, and Kristen Johnston. Sixteen episodes available.

The Sandman, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "Death: The High Cost of Living." No description available.

Twisted Metal, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Second season premiere. "PRSRPNT," "DOLF4C3," and "TCSTDRV." "While John sets out to reunite with Quiet, she's devising her own plan with Dollface." Later, "John uncovers shocking new details about his past. Quiet forms an unexpected new friendship." Next, "John attempts to rekindle an old friendship. Quiet lends a helping hand to her new ally." Three episodes available, with 10 episodes total by the scheduled season finale on Thursday, Aug. 28.

Star Wars: Strange New Worlds, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "A Space Adventure Hour." "When La'An tests a prototype holodeck with a fictional case only she can solve, the consequences of failure get greater and greater, with the Enterprise hanging in the balance."

All the Queen's Men, 3:01 a.m., BET+. "Smoke and Mirrors." "Lola and two other witnesses take the stand with damning evidence against Madam. Midnight's fantasy relationship goes south and now involves the cops."

Code of Silence, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "Alison's risky tactics identify the gang's target, but her deception and the gang's escalating violence threaten to unravel her relationship with Liam."

The Good Ship Murder, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "Cote D'Azur." "When a rock band reunion ends in murder, Jack and Kate are thrust into a case. The case is riddled with secrets and a meticulously-planned alibi, before unveiling a killer hiding in plain sight."

The Furry Detectives: Unmasking a Monster, 3:01 a.m., Sundance Now and AMC+, plus 10 p.m., Sundance. "Top of the Food Chain." "It wasn't just animals, he was hurting people too. The self-proclaimed Furvengers must battle through legal obstacles and personal attacks as they hunt for SnakeThing." Season finale next week.

Back to the Frontier, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max and 8 p.m., Magnolia. "A Harrowing Tale." "As the families struggle with the frontier's gender roles, the Lopers and Hanna-Riggs learn what 1880s life would have been like for their families."

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PRIMETIME AND BEFORE

WNBA Basketball, 7 p.m., Amazon. Golden State Valkyries vs. Washington Mystics.

Running With the Wolves, 7 p.m., ESPN. First season finale, two hours. "The Time Is Now" and "The Wolves Den." "Mark must make a tough decision after a prolonged losing streak finds Campobasso's head coach on the hot seat." Later, "Campobasso fans protest the team as the Wolves battle to avoid relegation. Mark and Kelly travel to Italy for the final game of the season." Two episodes airing.

Football Night in America, 8 p.m., NBC. The NFL Hall of Fame Game, with the Detroit Lions vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.

Big Brother, 8 p.m., CBS. "Following a live vote, a houseguest is evicted and interviewed. The remaining houseguests compete for power in the next head of household."

Celebrity Family Feud, 8 p.m., ABC. Diplo vs. Laverne Cox, then General Hospital vs. The Young and the Restless.

Bob's Burgers, 8 p.m., FOX. One hour. "The Dead Bo-ats Society" and "Dad-urday Kite Fever." "The kids explore a marine scrapyard in search of adventure, but the trip takes a dangerous turn." Later, "when Big Bob brings over a kite from Bob's childhood, Bob is determined to fly it with his kids. Teddy seeks Linda's help in rehearsing for a play."

Project Runway, 9 p.m., Freeform and Disney+. Twenty-first season premiere, two hours. "New House, New Rules" and "Feel the Burn." "Heidi Klum returns to host the competition series. Twelve hopeful new designers are divided into two competing fashion houses and must create a look inspired by Disney princesses and villains." Later, "After a shake-up in the houses, the designers are challenged to create a multipurpose athleisure look that mixes fashion and function." Two episodes airing or available, followed by one per week through Thursday, Sept. 25.

Press Your Luck, 9 p.m., ABC. "Life is Life-ing." No description available.

And Just Like That..., 9 p.m., HBO Max. No description available.

Impractical Jokers, 10 p.m., TBS. "Customer Disservice." "Joey Fatone interviews the Jokers for a fake documentary. The guys react to an overly emotional phone call for an underwhelming reason. One Joker checks out and is forced into being the world's worst grocery store employee in his punishment."

Revival, 10 p.m., Syfy. "A Rose and a Thorn." "The past collides with the present as Dana and Em piece together Revival Day's origins."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 10 p.m., Bravo. Katie Ginella and Kim Zolciak.

Movie Night!

National Lampoon's Vacation, 10 p.m., AMC.

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LATE NIGHT TALK

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. No description available.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Spike Lee, Zane Lowe, and Olivia Carter.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. NPR CEO Katherine Maher and Renée Rapp.

Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Liam Neeson.

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

LATE NIGHT PICK!

Gladiator, 11:05 p.m., Paramount.

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