What's On Tonight (Friday): Not to be Confused with Zootopia: Apocalypse

   

Night of the Zoopocalypse

It's between the Hulu original film Eenie Meanie and Peacock original film Night of the Zoopocalypse..  The former looks a lot like Baby Driver but with a female lead, while the latter feels like maybe it started its life as a Madagascar sequel.  It turns out Zoopocalypse is based on an unpublished Clive Barker short story.  Zoopocalypse wins!  

Also, it's getting surprisingly good reviews.

TOP PICK

⭐🎥 Night of the Zoopocalypse (Peacock, 3:01 AM) 'After a meteor unleashes a virus that turns zoo animals into zombies, a mountain lion (David Harbour) and wolf (Gabbi Kosmidis) lead a team of surviving animals to stop the virus and rescue their zoo.'

Elsewhere... 

PREMIERES

Eenie Meanie

🎥 Eenie Meanie (Hulu, 12:01 AM) 'Follows a former teenage getaway driver who is dragged back into her unsavory past when a previous employer offers her the chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend.'

🔔 The Heritage (HBO Max, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'Three siblings and their loved ones navigate a tumultuous time in their lives after an inheritance left by their father causes a rift in the family.'

🎥 Abandoned Man (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'Baran, a man whose broken soul even time itself can't repair, wants to build a new life after serving a sentence for a crime committed by his brother, a burden placed upon him by his family.'

🔔 Aema (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'This fictional comedy maps the passion and fervor behind the making of "Aema", a smash hit fueled by the 1980s film industry of the iconic Chungmuro.'

🔔 Long Story Short (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'From the creator of "BoJack Horseman" comes this animated comedy about a family over time, following siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again.'

🎥 The Truth About Jussie Smollet? (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'The shocking true story of an allegedly fake story that some now say might just be a true story. Featuring interviews with police, lawyers, journalists, investigators who claim to have uncovered new evidence about the case, and with Jussie himself.'

🎥 Tornado (Sundance Now, 3:01 AM) 'Set in the rugged landscape of 1790s Britain, Tornado is a young and determined Japanese woman who finds herself caught in a perilous situation when she and her father's travelling puppet Samurai show crosses paths with a gang of ruthless criminals led by Sugarman (Tim Roth) and his ambitious son Little Sugar.'

⚖️ Search for the Truth: The Amanda Knox Story (ABC, 8:00 PM) 'Amanda Knox discusses the yearslong battle to prove her innocence after being wrongfully convicted of her roommate's 2007 murder; interviews with K.J. Steinberg, Monica Lewinsky, Warren Littlefield and Grace Van Patten.'

🎥 The Doctor with Two Faces (LMN, 8:00 PM) 'An optimistic nurse finds romance with a dashing doctor after landing her dream job at a hospital. However, his bedside manner soon proves to be fatal as his favorite prescription is murder.'

🔔 Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special (ESPN, 9:00 PM) SPECIAL PRESENTATION. 'Before Lee Corso makes his final headgear pick on "College GameDay," ESPN honors the reputed broadcaster, who has been connected to the sport for more than 75 years.'

💖 Islam's Greatest Stories of Love (PBS, 9:00 PM) SPECIAL PRESENTATION. 'Following the loss of her father, a young woman searches for meaning in the timeless stories of love and loss from the Islamic tradition.'

RETURNING SHOWS

👾 Invasion (Apple, 12:01 AM) SEASON THREE PREMIERE.

🔔 007: Road to a Million (Amazon, 3:01 AM) SEASON TWO.

🔔 Deb's House (WE, 9:30 PM) SEASON TWO PREMIERE.

Tornado

STREAMING

🌴 Chief of War (Apple, 12:01 AM) "The Race of the Gods" 

🪐 Foundation (Apple, 12:01 AM) "Foundation's End" 

🔔 Betty La Fea, The Story Continues (Amazon, 3:01 AM) "Karmando / Not Together, Nor Close" 

👸 The Prince (HBO Max, 3:01 AM) 

🤬 Rage (Furia) (HBO Max, 3:01 AM) SEASON FINALE. 

🏉 The Winning Try (Netflix, 3:01 AM) "Episode 9" 

💀 Dexter: Resurrection (Paramount, 3:01 AM) "The Kill Room Where It Happens" 

🔔 Tougen Anki (Netflix, 11:31 AM) 

👮 Crime Cam 24/7 (Fox Nation, 6:00 PM) 

LIVE SPORTSBALL TODAY/TONIGHT

🏌️ 2025 TOUR Championship Live (Golf, 1:00 PM)

🏌️ LIV Golf: Michigan Team Championships: Quarterfinal (Fox, 2:00 PM)

⚽ Bundesliga Soccer: RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich (ESPN2, 2:25 PM)

🏉 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup (CBSSN, 2:30 PM)

⚽ Premier League Soccer: Chelsea vs. West Ham United (USA, 3:00 PM) 

🥒 Major League Pickle Ball (CBSSN, 5:00 PM)

🏈 High School Football: St. Joseph's Prep Hawks at American Heritage Patriots (ESPN2, 6:00 PM)

🐂 PBR Friday Night Live (Fox Nation, 6:00 PM) 

⚾ Little League World Series: Little League Home Run Derby (ESPN, 7:00 PM) 

🏐 Women's College Volleyball: Pittsburgh vs. Nebraska (Fox, 7:00 PM)

⚾ Savannah Bananas Baseball (TruTV, 7:00 PM)

⚾ MLB: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers (Apple, 7:10 PM)

⚾ MLB:  New York Mets at Atlanta Braves (Apple, 7:15 PM)

🏈 NFL: Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets (CBS, 7:30 PM)

🏀 WNBA: Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever (Ion, 7:30 PM)

⚽ NWSL: Chicago Stars FC vs NC Courage (Amazon, 8:00 PM)

🏐 Women's College Volleyball: Florida vs. Stanford (Fox, 9:00 PM)

🏀 WNBA: Golden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury (Ion, 10:00 PM)

Abandoned Man

🕖 8:00 EASTERN / 🕖 7:00 CENTRAL

🦀 The Deadliest Catch (Discovery Channel, 8:00 PM) 'A brutal knife injury on the Northwestern leaves Sig scrambling; after one crewman quits, tensions explode on the Confidence until even the co-captain revolts; the Wizard faces a nightmarish mechanical failure when Keith's throttle fails in the seas.'

🔔 Outlander: Blood of My Blood (Starz, 8:02 PM) 'Henry tackles a challenging assignment in his own way; Ellen learns some concerning information about the family into which she's expected to marry.'

⚖️ Search for the Truth: The Amanda Knox Story (ABC, 8:00 PM)
👮 People Magazine Presents: Crimes of the 90s (ID, 8:00 PM) 
🎥 The Doctor with Two Faces (LMN, 8:00 PM) 
💖 Ready to Love (OWN, 8:00 PM) 
👮 On Patrol: First Shift (Reelz, 8:00 PM) 

🤼‍♂️ WWE's Friday Night Smackdown (USA, 8:00 PM) 
💖 Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup (WE, 8:00 PM) 

🕗 9:00 EASTERN / 🕖 8:00 CENTRAL

👮 Border Security: Australia's Front Line (NGC, 9:00 PM) 'An influencer's bag tests positive, and a dog sniffs out trouble. / A secretive family, a bold negotiator and a wedding guest trigger concerns.'

🔔 Magic City: An American Fantasy (Starz, 9:03 PM) 'Magic City became the epicenter of entertainment, drawing legendary celebrities before and during their rise to superstardom; the secret sauce was Mr. Magic's vision; he demanded that his club have the best of everything.'

💀 Dateline NBC (NBC, 9:00 PM) 
💖 Islam's Greatest Stories of Love (PBS, 9:00 PM) 
💰 Bering Sea Gold (Discovery Channel, 9:00 PM)
🔔 Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special (ESPN, 9:00 PM) 
🍽️ Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives (Food, 9:00 PM) 
🏠 My Lottery Dream Home (HGTV, 9:00 PM) 
🔨 Lakefront Bargain Hunt: Renovation (Magnolia, 9:00 PM) 
👮 On Patrol: Live (Reelz, 9:00 PM) 
🔔 20/20 (ABC, 9:01 PM) 
🏠 Zillow Gone Wild (HGTV, 9:30 PM) 
🔔 Deb's House (WE, 9:30 PM) 

Islam's Greatest Love Stories

🕗 10:00 EASTERN / 🕖 9:00 CENTRAL

🌧️ The Rainmaker (USA, 10:00 PM) 'Rudy and Deck have a tense encounter with a witness and make a crucial discovery about their client.'

👽 The Proof is Out There (History, 10:03 PM) SEASON FINALE. 'Is a mysterious object moving through the sky a UFO disguised as a cloud? Is Lake Superior home to a massive water creature? Is a ghost haunting a young couple's bedroom? Who sent the police an anonymous letter with a terrifying bigfoot photo.'

🔔 Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO, 10:00 PM) 

LATE NIGHT

🔔 After Midnight (CBS, 12:37 AM) 'Comic Atsuko Okatsuka; comic Dylan Adler; comic Reggie Watts.'

🔔 Late Night with Seth Myers (NBC, 12:37 AM) 'Actor LL COOL J; actress Vanessa Kirby.'

🔔 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 PM) 
🔔 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 PM) 
🔔 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 PM)
🔔 Nightline (ABC, 12:37 AM)

📺Broadcast/Cable/Satellite - RETRO BINGE📺

Law & Order (Pop, 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM); The Andy Griffith Show (Sundance, 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM); Futurama (Comedy Central, 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM); Roseanne (CMT, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM); Living Single (TV One, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM); M*A*S*H* (TVLand, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM); The Facts of Life (Logo, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM); South Park (Comedy Central, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM); Gunsmoke (TVLand, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM); Parks and Recreation (Comedy Central, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM); The Andy Griffith Show (TVLand, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM); Family Ties (Antenna, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM); The Office (Comedy Central, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM); 227 (Antenna, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM); Three's Company (Logo, 6:00 PM - 1:30 AM); The Jeffersons (Antenna, 7:00 PM -9:00 PM); Everybody Loves Raymond (TVLand, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM); Barney Miller (Antennae, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM); Becker (Antenna, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM); The Golden Girls (Hallmark, 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM); The King of Queens (TVLand, 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM); Wings (Antenna, 12:30 AM); The Drew Carey Show (Antenna, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM)

📺 Johnny Carson (Antenna, 11:00 PM) 'Daniel Rosen; actor Sydney Walsh; actor Oprah Winfrey.'

Long Story Short

Key Sources: The Futon Critic; Rotten Tomatoes; YouTube

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