What's On Tonight (Friday): WE STILL HAVE YOUR WOMAN, OUTLANDER!

   

OUTLANDER!

Today's Top Pick is the premier episode of the final season of OUTLANDER!  I watched the first nine episodes years ago.  I liked it, but not enough to continue.  Still, the show has a pretty rabid fan base that really, REALLY wants the two leads to have sex as often as possible.  I guess that's every fan base.

Peacock has the streaming premiere of Oscar hopeful, Hamnet.  I will likely never watch this movie.  I know what it's about and the trailer alone was enough to make me well up.  No thank you.  I'm sure the end is very uplifting or whatever but all I'll take away is "dead child."

Hey kids, do you like dinosaurs?  Netflix is willing to bet you do with and has yet another CGI animated series about animals that lived millions of years ago and is appropriately titled, The Dinosaurs. I make fun, but I'll probably end up throwing this on at some point.  Still got to finish up the CGI dead animals on Apple's Prehistoric Planet.

Netflix also has the War Machine.  The film stars Alan Ritchson (Reacher - both the man and the series) as an aspiring army ranger who encounters an alien war mech while training with his fellow soldiers.  This is basically Predator but with an unstoppable robot.  It's probably bad but at least it's under two hours.  Maybe just go re-watch Predator instead.

⭐🔔 OUTLANDER! (Starz, 8:02 PM) SEASON EIGHT PREMIERE. FINAL SEASON. 'Jamie and Claire soon find the war has followed them home to Fraser’s Ridge, now a thriving settlement that has grown and flourished in their absence. With new arrivals and changes made during their years away, the Frasers are confronted with the question of what they are willing to sacrifice for the place they call home and, more importantly, what they would sacrifice to stay together.'✔️

Elsewhere...  

 PREMIERES

The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs & Who Has Control 

💀 Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese (Hulu, 12:01 AM) LIMITED SERIES. 'When 16-year-old Skylar Neese vanishes from her West Virginia home, her family and community are thrown into turmoil. As the search for answers intensifies, attention turns toward Skylar’s closest friends – uncovering a tangled web of secrets, betrayal, and identity.'

🎥 100 Nights of Hero (AMC+/Sundance Now, 3:01 AM) STREAMING PREMIERE. 'When a charming house guest (Nicholas Galitzine) arrives at a remote castle, the delicate dynamic between a neglectful husband, his innocent bride Cherry (Maika Monroe), and their devoted maid Hero (Emma Corrin), is thrown into chaos.'✔️

🔥 Women's Hell (HBO Max, 3:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'Set in pre-WWII Poland, this drama series follows a woman's fight for justice for victims of sexual assault – and her own autonomy.'

💖 Boyfriend on Demand (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'Seo Mi-rae is worn out by work. Love? It's the last thing on her mind. But a virtual dating service sparks feelings — and maybe a real shot at romance.'

🦕 The Dinosaurs (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'From the first dinosaurs to the last, this epic documentary series examines their 165 million years on Earth and the forces that shaped their evolution.'✔️

🔔 Hello Bachhon (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. ' A physics teacher sets out to make quality education accessible to all students through online learning. Based on a true story.'

🔔 Still Shining (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart — only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.'

🎥 Strangers in the Park (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'A former communist militant and a live and let live man form an unlikely friendship on a park bench, sharing their life stories with humor and heart.'

💀 The Tiktok Killer (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'This documentary follows a family's quest for the truth when a 42-year-old woman disappears in Spain — after meeting a popular TikToker while traveling.'

🎥 War Machine (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'During the final stage of US Army Ranger selection, an elite team's training exercise turns into a fight for survival against an unimaginable threat.'✔️

🎥 The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs & Who Has Control (Paramount, 3:01 AM) 'Follows trailblazers fighting to change the system: doctors, lawyers, scientists, influencers and a pharma entrepreneur who dared to bring a so-called "female Viagra" to market.'✔️

🎥 Hamnet (Peacock, 3:01 AM) STREAMING PREMIERE. 'Tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.'✔️

🎥 Gonzaga: The Slipper Still Fits (Tubi, 3:01 AM) 'Witness the hard work, loyalty, and humility that turned a tiny basketball program into a national powerhouse with 27 straight NCAA appearances.'

🎥 A Mother-in-Law's Obsession (LMN, 8:00 PM) 'When a struggling young widow's estranged mother-in-law turns up to help with the baby and the bills, it seems like a dream come true. But her dream turns into a nightmare as it becomes clear 

RETURNING SHOWS

👽 The Proof is Out There (History, 10:03 PM) SEASON SIX PREMIERE.

War Machine

STREAMING

🔔 The Last Thing He Told Me (Apple, 12:01 AM) 

👹 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple, 12:01 AM) 

⚖️ Judy Justice (Amazon, 3:01 AM) "Cash for Claws (Part 2)" 

🔔 Banksters (HBO Max, 3:01 AM)

🔔 Fit for a Killer (HBO Max, 3:01 AM) SEASON FINALE.

🍄‍🟫 Portobello (HBO Max, 3:01 AM) 

🔔 Surviving the Jehovah's Witnesses (HBO Max, 3:01 AM) SEASON FINALE.

🔔 Dreaming Whilst Black (Paramount, 3:01 AM) 

🎥 The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs (Shudder, 9:00 PM) SEASON FINALE. 

LIVE WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL TODAY/TONIGHT

🏀2026 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament. Quarterfinal 1, Game 8 (ESPN2, 11:00 AM); 🏀Big East Women's Tournament: First Round (Peacock, 11:00 AM); 🏀Atlantic 10 Tournament - Quarterfinal 1 (USA, 11:00 AM);🏀SEC Tournament: Quarterfinals Game 1 (ESPN, 12:00 PM); 🏀Big East Women's Tournament: First Round (Peacock, 1:30 PM); 🏀A-10 Championship Quarterfinals (USA App, 1:30 PM);🏀SEC Women's Tournament Quarterfinal #2 (ESPN, 2:30 PM); 🏀Big East Women's Tournament: First Round (Peacock, 4:00 PM); 🏀2026 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament. Quarterfinal 3, Game 10 (ESPN2, 5:00 PM); 🏀Atlantic 10 Tournament - Quarterfinal 3 (USA, 5:00 PM); 🏀A-10 Championship Quarterfinals (CNBC, 7:00 PM);🏀VCU Rams at Dayton Flyers (ESPN2, 7:00 PM); 🏀Mid-American Conference Basketball (ESPN2, 9:00 PM)

LIVE SPORTSBALL TODAY/TONIGHT

🏌️ PGA Tour Golf: 2026 Puerto Rico Open - Round 2 (Golf, 10:00 AM)

🏌️ PGA Tour Golf: 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Round 2 (Golf, 2:00 PM)

🏀 College Basketball: Northern Illinois Huskies at Akron Zips (CBSSPT, 6:00 PM)

🏌️ PGA Tour Champions Golf: 2026 James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational - Round 1 (Golf, 7:00 PM)

🏀 NBA Basketball: Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics (ESPN, 7:12 PM)

🏀 College Basketball: UCF Knights at West Virginia Mountaineers  (CBSSPT, 8:00 PM)

⚾ 2026 World Baseball Classic: United States at Brazil (Fox, 8:00 PM)

🏀 NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs (ESPN, 9:35 PM)

🏀 College Basketball: UNLV Rebels at San Diego State Aztecs (CBSSPT, 10:00 PM)

🏌️ LPGA Tour Golf: 2026 Blue Bay - Round 3 (Golf, 11:00 PM)

Hamnet

🕖EARLY PRIMETIME🕖

🏠 The Loud House (Nickelodeon, 5:30 PM) 'Leni and Luna accidentally wreck Gramps' boat when their small viewing party gets out of control; Lucy struggles to come with ideas when she's given the opportunity to write an original story for the Royal Wood's Gazette.'

🔔 Wylde Pak (Nickelodeon, 6:00 PM) 'Min tries to avoid the usual Woori World chaos, but when the family splits up they all get lost in their own fiascos.Jack's mission to find the rare DVD sequel of his favorite movie leads him to the mysterious Collector.'

🕖8:00 EASTERN / 🕖 7:00 CENTRAL

👮 Sheriff County (CBS, 8:00 PM) 'When a courthouse security test ends in a shocking murder, Sheriff Mickey Fox uncovers a dangerous conspiracy reaching deep into Edgewater's justice system.'

🍺 Happy's Place (NBC, 8:00 PM) 'Bobbie tries to help Emmett and Isabella reconnect by forcing them into a darts tournament; Steve celebrates killing a spider until Takoda informs him about Iktomi, the Lakota trickster spirit.'

🔔 RuPaul's Drag Race (MTV, 8:00 PM) 'RuPaul throws a spectacular curveball at the queens with the third design challenge of the season. Legendary supermodel Iman guest judges.'

🔔 Outlander (Starz, 8:02 PM) 'After discovering a devastating truth, Jamie takes Claire home to the Ridge, where a surprise awaits them.'

🤸 Stumble (NBC, 8:30 PM) 'Courteney must cut one of her Buttons from making mat at Daytona; each of the team shares why Daytona is so important, but Courteney operates with her head over her heart and, after grueling tryouts, renders a heartbreaking decision.'

💰 Gold Rush (Discovery, 8:00 PM) 

🎥 A Mother-in-Law's Obsession (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) 

100 Days of Hero

🕗 9:00 EASTERN / 🕖 8:00 CENTRAL

🧑‍🚒 Fire Country (CBS, 9:00 PM) 'As Bode fights to prove himself during the high-stakes REMs tryouts, a shocking leak about the Zabel Ridge arsonist ignites turmoil across Edgewater.'

🔔 Neighbors (HBO, 9:00 PM) 'Nashville neighbors Joanne and Steven's friendship ruptures beyond repair; in San Antonio, Jeff obsesses over Alexa's 8-foot concrete wall.'

👽 The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd (History, 9:00 PM) 'History is full of miracle cures, far-fetched products, and astonishing feats, but not all of them are legitimate.'

🔔 Danger Decoded (NGC, 9:00 PM) 'Explore powerful industrial machines, where precision meets extreme danger.'

🔔 RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (MTV, 9:30 PM) 'The vibe in the lounge is tense as one queen struggles to make sense of how her sisters really feel about her. Bruno delivers a treat that lightens the mood. Legendary supermodel Iman shares iconic lessons from her amazing life and career.'

🔔 20/20 (ABC, 9:00 PM) 
💰 Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan (Discovery Channel, 9:00 PM) 
🍽️ Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives (Food, 9:00 PM)
🏠 My Lottery Dream Home (HGTV, 9:00 PM) 
👮 On Patrol: Live (Reelz, 9:00 PM) 
💖 Love During Lockup (WE, 9:00 PM) SEASON FINALE. 
💀 Dateline NBC (NBC, 9:01 PM) 

🕗 10:00 EASTERN / 🕖 9:00 CENTRAL

👮 Boston Blue (CBS, 10:00 PM) 'Danny and Lena race to stop a string of violent crimes before the situation spirals out of control; Sarah's plans for a family outing take an unexpected turn; Jonah and Sean chase a case with surprising twists.'

🔔 Danger Decoded (NGC, 10:00 PM) 'Natural disasters reveal Earth's fierce power and our struggle to withstand it.'

👽 The Proof is Out There (History, 10:03 PM) 'Did a US military camera reveal alien technology flying over the Persian Gulf?'

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

LATE NIGHT

🔔 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 PM) 'Actor Chris Hemsworth; YouTuber MrBeast; Lil Uzi Vert performs.'

🔔 Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:37 PM) 'Actor Joel McHale; actress Alison Oliver.'

🔔 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 Griffiths Show (Sundance, 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM); South Park (Comedy Central, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM); Living Single (TV One, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM); M*A*S*H* (TVLand, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM);  Friends (TBS, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM); Gunsmoke (TVLand, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM); Seinfeld (Comedy Central, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM): The Andy Griffiths 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);  Three's Company (Antenna, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM); Barney Miller (Antenna, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM); Everybody Loves Raymond (TVLand, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM); One Day at a Time (Antennae, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM); The Jeffersons (Antenna, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM); Sanford & Son (Antenna, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM); The Golden Girls (Hallmark, 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM); The King of Queens (TVLand, 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM); Becker (Antenna, 12:00 - 1:00 AM); Wings (Antenna, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM)

📺 Johnny Carson (Antenna, 11:00 PM) 'Actor John Ritter; Jimmy Aleck; actress Robyn Douglass.

The Dinosaurs

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

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