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John Candy: I Like Me

TOP PICK

⭐🎥 John Candy: I Like Me (Amazon, 3:01 AM) 'Showcases Candy's remarkable career, from his breakout turn on SCTV in his beloved native Canada to starring in some of the biggest comedies of all time. But it also delves deeply into Candy's life off-camera, through never-before-seen home videos and the personal recollections of those who knew him best.'

Elsewhere... 

PREMIERES

The Last Frontier

🍽️ Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars (Apple, 12:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'Takes viewers inside the emotionally charged, high-stakes world of fine dining - capturing the pressure and ambition that define the road to Michelin recognition.'

🔔 The Last Frontier (Apple, 12:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'Follows Frank Remnick, the lone U.S. marshal in charge of the rugged barrens of Alaska. Remnick's jurisdiction is turned upside down when a prison transport plane crashes in the wilderness, setting free dozens of inmates. Tasked with protecting the town, he begins to suspect the crash wasn't an accident, but the first step of a plan with far-reaching implications.'

😂 Frankie Quiñones: Damn That's Crazy (Hulu, 12:01 AM) SPECIAL PRESENTATION. 'Frankie Quiñones hits the stage to unpack love, addiction, and the high-stakes politics of the family carne asada.'

🎥 Aliens Expanded (AMC+/Shudder, 3:01 AM) 'Brimming with stories, insight, and wonderful personal detail, this four-hour documentary is the most passionate and sophisticated exploration of Aliens ever made; a love letter to the people who made it and the communities who adore it, reflecting and enhancing the incredible legacy of this beloved epic.'

🔔 Kurukshetra: The Great War of Mahabharata (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'Told through unique perspectives over 18 days of war, this animated series depicts the epic battle of Kurukshetra between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.'

🎥 My Father: The BTK Killer (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'Family man and Scout leader Dennis Rader led a double life as the BTK killer. His daughter Kerri Rawson shares her experience with her father's horrific crimes.'

💰 Old Money (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'A bold, self-made mogul faces off with an old-money diplomat. Can love find its way amidst a power struggle, where wealth and wit collide?'

🎥 Swim to Me (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'A domestic worker and the girl she cares for grow very close over a turbulent summer, until the gap between their worlds sparks a tragic turn.'

🎥 The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'While on board a luxury yacht for a travel assignment, a journalist witnesses a passenger thrown overboard late at night, only to be told that it didn't happen, as all passengers and crew are accounted for. Despite no one believing her, she continues to look for answers, putting her own life in danger. Starring Keira Knightley and Guy Pearce.'

 

🎥 Vicious (Paramount, 3:01 AM) 'When Polly (Dakota Fanning) receives a mysterious Box from an unexpected late-night visitor, it comes with a simple instruction: place three things inside: something you need, something you hate, and something you love. What begins as a strange ritual quickly unravels into a waking nightmare.'

🎥 How to Train Your Dragon (Peacock, 3:01 AM) STREAING PREMIERE. 'On the isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.'

🎥 Adopted 2 (Tubi, 3:01 AM) 'After secretly escaping a psychiatric hospital, a troubled young boy is welcomed by a grieving family until their home becomes his killing ground.'

🎵 Always, Lady London (Tubi, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'takes fans inside the defining chapter of Lady London's career: the making of her debut album, To Whom It May Concern. With a major-label release and worldwide tour on the line and while facing grief, doubt, and the relentless pressure to deliver - she is determined to prove she's more than a viral moment.'

🔔 The Alabama Solution (HBO, 8:00 PM) SPECIAL PRESENTATION. 'Inmates in an Alabama prison risk their lives to bring awareness of the brutality that occurs at the hands of the prison guards.'

🎥 The Paradise Murders (LMN, 8:00 PM) 'While staying at a beautiful resort, a woman begins to investigate the murder of a woman who had confided in her the truth about her troubled marriage.'

🎵 King of them All: The Story of King Records (PBS, 9:00 PM) SPECIAL PRESENTATION. 'Tells the story of Cincinnati's King Records, the independent label founded by Syd Nathan that transformed American popular music.'

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RETURNING SHOWS

🔔 Lu & the Bally Bunch (HBO Max, 3:01 AM) SEASON 1D. SEASON FINALE.

🔔 The Braxtons (WE, 8:00 PM) SEASON TWO PREMIERE.

🔔 Penn & Teller: Fool Us (CW, 8:00 PM) SEASON ELEVEN FALL PREMIERE.

🔔 Masters of Illusion (CW, 9:00 PM) SEASON ELEVEN FALL PREMIERE.

STREAMING

👾 Invasion (Apple, 12:01 AM) "Life in the Dead Zone" 

🌍 The Reluctant Traveler (Apple, 12:01 AM) "Trend Setting in South Korea" 

🔔 The Murky Stream (Disney+/Hulu, 3:01 AM) 

🔔 The Graft (HBO Max, 3:01 AM) 

🐈 Cat's Eye (Hulu, 3:01 AM) 

🍰 The Great British Baking Show (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 

🦸 DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast (HBO Max, 7:01 AM)

🔔 Tougen Anki (Netflix, 11:31 AM) 

👮 Cops (Fox Nation, 6:00 PM) 

💖`Love Island Games (Peacock, 9:01 PM) 

LIVE SPORTSBALL TODAY/TONIGHT

🏌️ Korn Ferry Tour Golf: 2025 Korn Ferry Tour Championship (Final 4) - Round 2 (Golf, 3:00 PM)

⚽ World Cup Qualifying Soccer: Guatemala at Suriname (CBSSN, 5:00 PM)

🏃‍♂️ Athlos NYC 2025: Track And Field (Ion, 7:00 PM)

🏈 College Football: Cornell Big Red at Harvard Crimson (ESPNU, 7:00 PM)

🏈 College Football: South Florida Bulls at North Texas Mean Green (ESPN2, 7:30 PM)

⚽ NWSL Soccer: Orlando Pride vs Portland Thorns (Amazon, 8:00 PM)

🏀 2025 WNBA Finals: Las Vegas Aces at Phoenix Mercury (ESPN, 8:00 PM)

⚽ International Friendly Soccer: Ecuador at United States (TNT, 8:30 PM)

🏈 College Football: Fresno State Bulldogs at Colorado State Rams (CBSSN, 9:00 PM)

🐂 PBR Friday Night Live (Fox Nation, 10:30 PM) SEASON FINALE. 

⚽ NWSL Soccer: Seattle Reign vs Bay FC (Paramount, 10:30 PM)

🏌️ PGA Tour Golf: 2025 Baycurrent Classic - Round 3 (Golf, 11:00 PM)

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EARLY PRIMETIME

🧽 SpongeBob SquarePants (Nickelodeon, 5:30 PM) 'Squidward Tentacles spends a day at the laundromat with his fellow Bikini Bottomites.'

⭐ The Patrick Starr Show (Nickelodeon, 6:00 PM) 'SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star travel to Viking times; Sheldon J. Plankton hosts a talk show at the Chum Bucket.'

🧙 Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (Disney Channel, 7:00 PM) 'Billie wants to secure her spot on Santa's Naughty List after learning she made the Nice List for the first time ever. / With the eighth-grade dance quickly approaching, Billie secures a date, but Justin worries that the boy may be hiding something.'

🕖 8:00 EASTERN / 🕖 7:00 CENTRAL

🦀 Deadliest Catch (Discovery Channel, 8:00 PM) 'After three years of being closed, the snow crab fishery unexpectedly reopens for the winter season; a Siberian storm is headed their way; big money threatens Sig and Rick's alliance.'

🧛 Vampirina (Disney Channel, 8:00 PM) 'Demi's ghostly secret is jeopardized when Vee asks him for help on a class presentation; Elijah receives an invitation to an underground rap cypher. / Vee looks for some Transylvanian help when faced with a Secret Santa dilemma; Elijah and Demi want to give Sophie the perfect present.'

🔔 Outlander: Blood of my Blood (Starz, 8:00 PM) SEASON FINALE. 'Ellen prepares for her wedding day, while Julia attempts her escape.'

🔔 Penn & Teller: Fool Us (CW, 8:00 PM) 
🔔 On Brand with Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 8:00 PM) 
🔔 The Alabama Solution (HBO, 8:00 PM) 

🎥 The Paradise Murders (LMN, 8:00 PM) 
🔔 Belle Collective (OWN, 8:00 PM) 

👮 On Patrol: First Shift (Reelz, 8:00 PM) 

🤼‍♂️ WWE's Friday Night Smackdown (USA, 8:00 PM) 
🔔 The Braxtons (WE, 8:00 PM) 

🕗 9:00 EASTERN / 🕖 8:00 CENTRAL

💰 Bering Sea Gold (Discovery Channel, 9:00 PM) SEASON FINALE. 'In an epic finale, the fleet risks their operations for one last big payday as Nome Harbor freezes over; Shawn battles the inland ice; Chris goes for his biggest haul yet; Vern overcomes the loss of his key diver for a big payday.'

👽 The Unexplained (History, 9:00 PM) 'Exploring theories about magical abilities and powers, including clairvoyance and more.'

🔔 The Couple Next Door (Starz, 9:30 PM) 'Upon her return from Antwerp, Charlotte throws herself into her work; Gossip about the trip spreads throughout the hospital, leading to tension; Mia tries to do a good deed for Alan.'

🔔 20/20 (ABC, 9:00 PM) 
🔔 Masters of Illusion (CW, 9:00 PM) 
💀 Dateline NBC (NBC, 9:00 PM) 
🎵 King of them All: The Story of King Records (PBS, 9:00 PM) 
🍽️ Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food, 9:00 PM) 
👻 Scariest House in America (HGTV, 9:00 PM) 
👮 On Patrol: Live (Reelz, 9:00 PM) 
🔔 90 Day Diaries (TLC, 9:00 PM) 
👻 My Haunted Hometown (Travel, 9:00 PM) 
🔔 Deb's House (WE, 9:30 PM) SEASON FINALE. 

How to Train Your Dragon

🕗 10:00 EASTERN / 🕖 9:00 CENTRAL

🌧️ The Rainmaker (USA, 10:00 PM) 'Rudy is torn between making an argument that will secure a win or reveal the truth.'

👽 The Proof is Out There (History, 10:03 PM) 'Host Tony Harris and his team investigate claims about an alien spacecraft supposedly hitting a plane over New York City, a school haunted by magical spirits and more'

LATE NIGHT

🔔 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 PM) 'Actor Jeremy Strong; actress Carrie Preston.'

🔔 Late Night with Seth Myers (NBC, 12:37 AM) 'Actress Rose Byrne; sports analysts Sean Casey and Mark DeRosa; comic Caleb Hearon.'

🔔 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 PM) 
🔔 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 PM) 
🤼 All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (TruTV, 12:30 AM)
🔔 Nightline (ABC, 12:37 AM)

📺Broadcast/Cable/Satellite - RETRO BINGE📺

The Andy Griffiths Show (Sundance, 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM); Law & Order (Pop, 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM); South Park (Comedy Central, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM); Roseanne (CMT, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM); Living Single (TV One, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM); M*A*S*H* (TVLand, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM); The Facts of Life (Logo, 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM); Gunsmoke (TVLand, 11:00 AM - 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 - 11:00 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, 12:00 - 1:00 AM); The Drew Carey Show (Antenna, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM)

📺 Johnny Carson (Antenna, 11:00 PM) 'Actor Sean Connery; actor Keenen Ivory Wayans.'

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Key Sources: The Futon Critic; Rotten Tomatoes; YouTube; TV Guide; TV Passport

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