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Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin (Luke Newton) cosy up in “Bridgerton” Season 3, Part 1, dropping Thursday, May 16, on Netflix. Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan star in season 3 of “Bridgerton”

“Evil” - Season 4 (Paramount+ — May 23, Season Premiere)

This crime drama’s fourth and final season sees Kristen (Katja Herbers), David (Mike Colter) and Ben (Aasif Mandvi) continuing to assess cases that involve wayward technology, possessed pigs, demonic oppression and infestation, a dance muse conjured by alleged witches and an evil relic. However, all three realize they only have a few weeks left to assess cases because the parish has decided to disband the team due to a lack of funds. This culminates in one last confrontation with Leland and the 60 families that make up Evil in the modern world.

“Atlas” (Netflix — May 24, Movie Premiere) Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she

shares a mysterious past. But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it. Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Gregory J. Cohan, Abraham Popoola, Lana Parrilla and Mark Strong make up the ensemble cast.

“The Blue Angels” (Prime Video — May 23, Movie Premiere)

The Blue Angels have been enthralling people both across the country and around the globe for more than 75 years. Now, Amazon MGM Studios and IMAX present a brand-new documentary that takes audiences soaring with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron as never before. Filmed for IMAX, the immersive footage puts you in the cockpit for a firsthand view of the Blue Angels’ precision flying, while the aerial shots deliver a spectacular showcase of the breathtaking maneuvers that have made them the world’s premier jet team.

sports this week

AUTO RACING

Sunday

2 p.m. WEEK WMAQ IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship Motul Course de Monterey. From WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. (L)

Thursday

4 p.m. NBCSCH IndyCar Racing

7 p.m. NBCSCH IndyCar Racing Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. From Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala.

Friday

6 a.m. NBCSCH IndyCar Racing Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. From Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala.

Saturday

8:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Qualifying. (L)

BASEBALL

Sunday

11 a.m. ESPN2 College Baseball Clemson at Wake Forest. From David F. Couch Ballpark in Winston Salem, N.C. (L)

12:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)

1 p.m. NBCSCH Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. (L)

2 p.m. ESPN2 College Baseball Tennessee at Vanderbilt. From Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn. (L)

4 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)

5 p.m. ESPN Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown (L)

6 p.m. ESPN Atlanta Braves at New York Mets. From Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y. (L) ESPN2 NCAA Softball Selection Show (L)

7 p.m. ESPN2 7Innings Live (L)

9:30 p.m. WYZZ Cardinals Insider

11 p.m. NBCSCH Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

12:30 a.m. ESPN2 Atlanta Braves at New York Mets. From Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y.

Monday

6 a.m. NBCSCH Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

1 p.m. NBCSCH Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

6 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)

6:30 p.m. NBCSCH Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. (L)

9:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)

11 p.m. NBCSCH Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

Tuesday

6 a.m. NBCSCH Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

1 p.m. NBCSCH Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

6 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)

TBS MLB on TBS: Leadoff (L)

6:30 p.m. NBCSCH Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. (L)

TBS New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins. From Target Field in Minneapolis. (L)

9:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)

TBS MLB on TBS: Closer (L)

11 p.m. NBCSCH Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

Wednesday

6 a.m. NBCSCH Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

12:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)

1 p.m. NBCSCH Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. (L)

4 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)

7 p.m. NBCSCH Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

11 p.m. NBCSCH Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

Thursday

6 a.m. NBCSCH Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

1 p.m. NBCSCH Washington Nationals at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

6 p.m. ESPN2 College Baseball Teams TBA. (L)

Friday

2 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA. (L)

4 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA. (L)

5:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)

6 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA. (L)

NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. (L)

8 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA. (L)

9 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)

10 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA. (L)

11 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.

Saturday

10 a.m. ESPN2 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA. (L)

11:30 a.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)

12 p.m.

ESPN College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA. (L)

ESPN2 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA. (L)

NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. (L)

2 p.m. ESPN 7Innings Live

ESPN2 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA. (L)

3 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)

4 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA. (L)

6 p.m. ESPN2 7Innings Live WFLD WYZZ MLB Baseball (L)

6:30 p.m. ESPN College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA. (L)

7 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.

8:30 p.m. ESPN 7Innings Live

10 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Regional: Teams TBA. (L)

11 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.

BASKETBALL

Sunday

7 a.m. ESPN2 Full Court Press

8 a.m. ESPN2 Full Court Press

12:30 p.m. WLS Full Court Press

1:30 p.m. WLS NBA Countdown (L)

2 p.m. WLS 2024 NBA Draft Lottery From Chicago. (L)

2:30 p.m. WLS Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. (L)

5 p.m. ESPN2 Full Court Press

5:30 p.m. TNT NBA Tip-Off (L)

6 p.m. TNT Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. (L)

8:30 p.m. TNT Inside the NBA (L)

11:30 p.m. TNT Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA.

2:30 a.m. ESPN Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA.

Monday

1 p.m. ESPN2 The Hoop Collective

2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)

6 p.m. ESPN2 Full Court Press

TNT NBA Tip-Off (L)

6:30 p.m. TNT Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. (L)

7 p.m. ESPN2 Full Court Press

8 p.m. ESPN2 Full Court Press

9 p.m. ESPN2 Full Court Press

TNT Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. (L)

11:30 p.m. TNT Inside the NBA (L)

12:30 a.m. TNT Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA.

Tuesday

12 p.m. ESPN2 Pre-Draft Camps: NBA Draft Combine 2024 (L)

2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)

6 p.m. ESPN2 WNBA Countdown (L) TNT NBA Tip-Off (L)

6:30 p.m. ESPN2 WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun. From the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (L)

TNT Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. (L)

8:30 p.m. ESPN2 WNBA Studio (L)

9 p.m. ESPN2 WNBA Basketball Phoenix Mercury at Las Vegas Aces. From Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. (L)

TNT Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. (L) 11:30 p.m. TNT Inside the NBA (L)

12:30 a.m. TNT Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA.

Wednesday

12 p.m. ESPN2 Pre-Draft Camps: NBA Draft Combine 2024 (L)

2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)

6 p.m. TNT NBA Tip-Off (L)

6:30 p.m. TNT Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. (L)

7 p.m. WCIU WNBA Basketball Chicago Sky at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex. (L)

9 p.m. TNT Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. (L)

11:30 p.m. TNT Inside the NBA (L)

12:30 a.m. TNT Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA.

Thursday

2 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today (L)

6 p.m. ESPN NBA Countdown (L)

6:30 p.m. ESPN NBA Courtside (L)

6:40 p.m. ESPN Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. (L)

9 p.m. ESPN Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. (L)

1 a.m. ESPN2 Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA.

Friday

6 p.m. ESPN NBA Countdown (L) WCPX WNBA On ION Pregame Show

6:30 p.m. ESPN NBA Courtside (L) WCPX WNBA Basketball Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun. From the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (L)

6:40 p.m. ESPN Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA. (L)

8:30 p.m. WCPX WNBA Basketball Seattle Storm at Minnesota Lynx. From the Target Center in Minneapolis. (L)

9 p.m. ESPN Conference Final: Teams TBA. (L)

10:30 p.m. WCPX WNBA On ION Postgame Show

1 a.m. ESPN2 Conference Semifinal: Teams TBA.

Saturday

11:30 a.m. WLS WNBA Countdown (L)

12 p.m. WLS WNBA Basketball Teams TBA. (L)

2 p.m. WLS WNBA Basketball Teams TBA. (L) BOXING

Saturday

9 p.m. ESPN Boxing Top Rank Boxing. (L) EXTREME

Friday

12 a.m. ESPN2 Cornhole ACL Cornhole Mania 2: Superhole V. From The Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas. (L)

Saturday

12 a.m. ESPN2 Cornhole ACL Cornhole Mania 2: Superhole V. From The Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas. (L)

FOOTBALL

Sunday

11 a.m. ESPN United Football League Michigan Panthers at D.C. Defenders. From Audi Field in Washington, D.C. (L)

2 p.m. ESPN United Football League San Antonio Brahmas at Houston Roughnecks. From Rice Stadium in Houston. (L)

Monday

3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)

11 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live

Tuesday

3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)

12 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live

Wednesday

3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)

5:30 p.m. NBCSCH Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast

6 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live

NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago (L)

7 p.m. ESPN2 Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL

7:30 p.m. ESPN2 Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL

8 p.m. ESPN2 Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL

8:30 p.m. ESPN2 Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL

9 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live

10 p.m. NBCSCH Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast

10:30 p.m. NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago Thursday

12 p.m. NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago

3 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live (L)

6 p.m. NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago (L)

10 p.m. NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago

12 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live Friday

12 p.m. NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago

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9:30 p.m. NBCSCH Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast

Saturday

3 p.m. WFLD WYZZ United Football League Memphis Showboats at Michigan Panthers. From Ford Field in Detroit. (L)

7 p.m. ESPN2 United Football League Houston Roughnecks at Birmingham Stallions. From Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. (L) GOLF

Sunday

2 p.m. WBBM WMBD PGA Tour Golf Wells Fargo Championship, Final Round. From Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C. (L)

Thursday

10 a.m. ESPN2 2024 PGA Championship First Round, Alternate Telecast. From Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. (L)

11 a.m. ESPN 2024 PGA Championship First Round. From Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. (L)

12 p.m. ESPN2 2024 PGA Championship First Round, Alternate Telecast. From Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.

Friday

10 a.m. ESPN2 2024 PGA Championship Second Round, Alternate Telecast. From Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. (L)

11 a.m. ESPN 2024 PGA Championship Second Round. From Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. (L)

BY ROBERTO JOZEF

New York Mets, Alonso take on top division rivals Atlanta Braves

Get your popcorn ready, folks! Pete Alonso and the New York Mets get set to wrap up their second season series against the red-hot Atlanta Braves on Sunday, May 12, at Truist Park in Atlanta, with all of the action broadcast live on ESPN.

The Mets are ready to put last season behind them with their 2024 campaign off to a much better start. With 12 wins and 11 losses (at the time of writing) so far this season, the team, currently sitting in third, is looking to fight its way to the top spot in the National League East Division.

Entering free agency this off-season, 28-year-old first baseman — and face of the New York Mets — Pete Alonso is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, having put up 46 home runs, 118 RBIs and 92 runs in 154 games, proving his value to the Mets organization.

The Braves, meanwhile, are looking to build off a fantastic 2023 campaign. As the Braves owned one of the best offenses in MLB history, they slugged a total of 307 home runs, with exceptional play from the likes of Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson.

Last season, the Mets struggled to muster any type of game, going 3-10 on the year against the elite offense of the Braves. But, with the team off to a better start this season and sitting two games behind the top spot in the NL East, look for Alonso and the Mets to come out swinging early against a hungry Atlanta Braves squad.

Full name: Pete Morgan Alonso

Birthdate: Dec. 7, 1994 (29)

Birthplace: Tampa, Florida Height/weight: 6-3/245 pounds

Team(s): New York Mets (2019-present) Honors and achievements: 3x All-Star (2019, 2022, 2023), All-MLB First Team (2019), NL Rookie of the Year (2019), MLB home run leader (2019), NL RBI leader (2022)

12 p.m. ESPN2 2024 PGA Championship Second Round, Alternate Telecast. From Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.

Saturday

9 a.m.

ESPN 2024 PGA Championship Third Round. From Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. (L)

12 p.m. WBBM WMBD 2024 PGA Championship Third Round. From Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. (L)

HOCKEY

Sunday

5 p.m. TBS NHL Pregame On TBS (L)

5:30 p.m. TBS Eastern Conference Second Round, Game 4: Teams TBA. (L)

8 p.m. TBS Western Conference Second Round, Game 4: Teams TBA. (L)

Monday

5 p.m. ESPN2 The Point (L)

6 p.m. ESPN Second Round: Teams TBA. (L)

8:30 p.m. ESPN Second Round: Teams TBA. (L)

1 a.m. ESPN2 Second Round: Teams TBA.

Tuesday

5 p.m. ESPN2 The Point (L)

6:30 p.m. ESPN Second Round: Teams TBA. (L)

9 p.m. ESPN Second Round: Teams TBA. (L)

1 a.m. ESPN2 Second Round: Teams TBA.

Wednesday

5 p.m. ESPN2 The Point (L)

6 p.m. ESPN Second Round: Teams TBA. (L)

8:30 p.m. ESPN Second Round: Teams TBA. (L)

Thursday

6 p.m. TNT NHL on TNT Face Off (L)

6:30 p.m. TNT Second Round: Teams TBA. (L)

9 p.m. TNT Second Round: Teams TBA. (L)

12 a.m. TNT NHL Post-Game on TNT (L)

Friday

6 p.m. TNT NHL on TNT Face Off (L)

6:30 p.m. TNT Second Round: Teams TBA. (L)

9 p.m. TNT Second Round: Teams TBA. (L)

12 a.m. TNT NHL Post-Game on TNT (L)

Saturday

3:30 p.m. ESPN The Point (L)

4 p.m. ESPN Second Round: Teams TBA. (L)

7 p.m. WLS Second Round: Teams TBA. (L)

2 a.m. ESPN2 Second Round: Teams TBA.

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HORSE RACING

Saturday

3:30 p.m. WEEK WMAQ 149th Preakness Stakes (L)

MOTORCYCLE RACING

Sunday

1 p.m. WEEK WMAQ AMA Supercross Series Round 17. From Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

RACKET SPORTS

Sunday

9 a.m. ESPN2 APP Tour Pickleball Vlasic Classic in Cincinnati. From Sawyer Point Pickleball Facility in Cincinnati. (L)

SOCCER

Sunday

3:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ MLS Soccer Seattle Sounders FC at Portland Timbers. From Providence Park in Portland, Ore. (L)

6:30 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer NJ/NY Gotham FC at San Diego Wave FC. From Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

Monday

2 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Aston Villa vs. Liverpool. From Villa Park in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. (L)

Tuesday

2 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester City. From Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (L)

Wednesday

2 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Manchester United vs. Newcastle United. From Old Trafford in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. (L)

Friday

1 p.m. NBCSCH Premier League Soccer Aston Villa vs. Liverpool. From Villa Park in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.

Saturday

12:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ MLS Soccer Atlanta United FC at Nashville SC. From GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tenn. (L)

4 p.m. NBCSCH Premier League Soccer Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester City. From Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

6:30 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Angel City FC at Washington Spirit. From Audi Field in Washington, D.C. (L)

8:30 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Racing Louisville FC at Kansas City Current. From CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (L)

WATER SPORTS

Sunday

10 p.m. ESPN2 Surfing WSL: Margaret River Pro.

BY ALEX HENDRY

1) Which career first basemen made Major League Baseball (MLB)

by becoming the first player to have his uniform number retired? 2) Who is the only first basemen to hit over 700 career home runs and 600 or more doubles?

3) Which first baseman hit 521 career home runs (all in the American League)? 4) Who is the National League record holder for career double plays as a first baseman?

5) The first player to do so in 45 years - which first basemen hit for the Triple Crown in 2012?

6) Who is the all-time leader in games played at the position of first base?

Albert Pujols

Frank Thomas

Todd Helton (2,028 doube plays)

Miguel Cabrera

Eddie Murray (2,413 games played)

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Below Deck "Fire!" Below Deck "What Took You So Long?"

Deck Below Deck "Dirty Laundry" Below Deck "Loose Lips Sink Ships" 33 122 244 SYFY <+++ How to Train Your Dragon ('10) Voices of Gerard Butler, Ja y Baruchel. <+++ Willow ('88) Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer. (:35) < Bleeding Steel ('17) Nana Ou-Yang, Erica XiaHou, Jackie Chan. <+ The Last Airbender ('10)Dev Patel, Nicola Peltz Beckham,Noah Ringer. <+++ Jurassic Park ('93) Sam Neill.

Crashers ('05) Vince Vaughn, Christopher Walken, Owen Wilson. <++ Just Go With It ('11) Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler.

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BY DANA SIMPSON

Friends and lovers: Penelope, Colin cosy up for Season 3 of ‘Bridgerton’

Dearest gentle readers, it is with a happy heart and hopeful intentions that we make the following proclamation. After two drawn-out years of wistful longing, “Bridgerton” fans — not unlike their divisive Lady Whistledown — have a date. Don your best outfit and make haste, for your carriage awaits: Season 3 of the highly anticipated Shondaland series releases its first of two parts Thursday, May 16, on Netflix.

The series follows the Bridgerton family’s eight siblings, many of whom are now of marriageable age, as they each seek their perfect life partner. Set in Regency-era (1811-1820) England, the siblings and their friends attend various balls, garden parties and other society events with the hopes of getting their names into the best, most desirable circles and securing a spouse by the end of courting season.

The first season of the show, based on author Julia Quinn’s first book “The Duke & I,” followed Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor, “Younger”), the family’s eldest

daughter, as she found love with her sworn nemesis, the pedantic-but-charming Simon Bassett (Regé-Jean Page, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” 2023), Duke of Hastings. The second season, meanwhile, took source material notes from Quinn’s “The Viscount Who Loved Me,” heading backward through the siblings to the eldest Bridgerton, Anthony (Jonathan Bailey, “Broadchurch”), as he, too, overcame prejudice and wed strong-willed summer visitor and debutante Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley, “Sex Education”).

The third season requires a slight shift with respect to the established reading order. Season 3 is based not on Quinn’s third book, but on her fourth, “Romancing Mr. Bridgerton.”

According to the novel’s official description on JuliaQuinn.com, “Romancing Mr. Bridgerton” follows Colin (Luke Newton, “The Lodge”), who has grown “tired of being thought nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the never-ending sameness of his life, and, most of all, tired of everyone’s preoccupation with the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can’t seem to publish an edition without mentioning him in the first paragraph.

“But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad,” the synopsis continues, “he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same — especially Penelope Featherington [Nicola Coughlan, ‘Derry Girls’]! The girl who was always simply … there is suddenly the girl haunting his dreams. But when he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide ... is she his biggest threat or his promise of a happy ending?”

Penelope, meanwhile, has all but given up on Colin after overhearing last season’s cutting claims that he would “never court” her.

She may have read all the literary classics, but no amount of Agatha Christie or Arthur Conan Doyle can prepare literary professor Harriet “Harry” Wild (Jane Seymour) for her latest endeavor, utilizing her knack for mysteries in an effort to help her son (Kevin Ryan), an actual police detective, solve complicated cases. Season 3 of “Harry Wild” premieres with two brand-new, back-to-back episodes, airing Monday, May 13, on BBC America and Acorn TV. For a sneak peek of what’s to come, check out youtube. com/watch?v=EG2ktO_XTVI

From Anne Rice’s 1976 novel, to 1910’s New Orleans, to the screens of today, this ghoulish tale continues with an all-new season. Joining vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) as he recounts his life story to journalist Daniel

celebrity q&a

Molloy (Eric Bogosian), including his many attempts to kill Lestat (Sam Reid), Season 2 of “Interview With the Vampire” premieres Sunday, May 12, on AMC and AMC+. Refresh yourself on the “laws of being a vampire” with these tips: youtube.com/watch?v=VjdSdv51pJw

Decades before the arrival of Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), there was another girl in another game. In this prequel, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) must try to secure his fading lineage as the 10th Hunger Games approaches. Assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), the two discover they’re adept at picking the winners. 2023’s “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” airs Tuesday, May 14, on Starz, with a trailer for the film available to watch at youtube.com/watch?v=RDE6Uz73A7g

BY JAY BOBBIN

Wendell Pierce OF ELSBETH ON CBS/PARAMOUNT+ WITH SHOWTIME

Q: It’s nice to see Wendell Pierce back on TV regularly in “Elsbeth.” I also enjoyed him on “The Wire,” but hasn’t he done other series as well?

A: He certainly has. Most recently before CBS’s and Paramount+’s “Elsbeth,” the actor was a regular on Prime Video’s “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” and BBC America’s “The Watch,” and he also had a recurring part in the third season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” on Starz. Prior to that, he also was a recurring player on USA Network’s “Suits” and “Unsolved,” NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” and “Third Watch,” Showtime’s “Ray Donovan,” the syndicated “Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne,”

Earlier, Pierce had regular roles on several other series … and some of them were sitcoms, though he has been known primarily for dramatic work in recent times. The comedies included CBS’s “The Odd Couple” remake, “The Brian Benben Show” and “The Gregory Hines Show,” and NBC’s “The Michael J. Fox Show” and “The Weber Show.” HBO’s “Treme” – for which Pierce received particular notice from television critics – also featured him regularly, as did CBS’s “Numb3rs” and “Moloney,” and ABC’s “Capital News.”

Additionally, Pierce has done prominent parts in made-for-TV movies. He played Clarence Thomas in HBO’s “Confirmation” and Coach Calhoun in the Fox staging of “Grease Live!,” and he has scores of one-shot guest roles in other series to his credit. On stage in recent years, Pierce had major critical and popular success as Willy Loman in a revival of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” both on Broadway and in London, earning award nominations in both places for his performance. (He won a Tony Award in 2012 for the play “Clybourne Park.”)

Nicola Coughlan in “Bridgerton”

2024 NBA Draft Lottery WLS 2 p.m.

Being one of the worst teams in the NBA gives you the best chance to land the most talented young basketball players on the planet. Mock drafts have 18-year-old French star Alexandre Sarr as the top pick, possibly going to the hapless Detroit Pistons.

Naked and Afraid XL DISC 7 p.m.

Season 10 begins, and to celebrate, 12 survivalists are dropped in the Colombian Badlands with no food, water or clothing, left to brave the elements — and each other — for the next 40 days, in which they’re tasked with traveling 40 miles to escape.

24 in 24: Last Chef Standing FOOD 7 p.m.

It’s the last shift of this 24-hour competition and hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi bring back a challenge where the competitors must cook the best dishes of their lives for a shot at $50,000 and a trip to Hawaii. But exhaustion is kicking in.

Blood, Sweat and Cheer LIFE 7 p.m.

Renee (Tammin Sursok), a single mother, decides to relive her glory days by posing as her teenage daughter, Cherie (Monroe Cline), in order to try out for the dance squad. But her quest to be popular in school sends her over the edge and leads to murder.

Interview With the Vampire AMC 8 p.m.

Interviews drag on when you’re chatting with the undead. And in this Season 2 premiere, the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) tells his story to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian), including his attempts to kill Lestat (Sam Reid).

American Ninja Warrior

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WMAQ 8 p.m.

Before Season 16 premieres in June, “American Ninja Warrior” returns for two specials in the month of May. The first special sees 13 women compete for $50,000. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila host, while Zuri Hall serves as the sideline reporter.

Michael Symon co-hosts “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing”

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Intervention A&E 7 p.m.

Devoted animal rescuer Shannon is prepared to help everyone but herself. Meanwhile, her nervous family attempts to convince her that a life filled with abuse, assault and addiction is a dead end, and will destroy her relationship with her three-year-old.

Harry Wild BBCA 8 p.m.

She may have read all the literary classics, but retired literature professor Harry “Harriett” Wild (Jane Seymour) is back in this Season 3 premiere, utilizing her knack for mysteries in an effort to help her son (Kevin Ryan), an actual police detective.

Next Baking Master: Paris FOOD 8 p.m.

This time, the bakers utilize sugar, spice and everything nice, as they create iconic petit fours (small cakes). After a lesson in caramel from “Monsieur Caramel” himself, the bakers apply what they’ve learned to a twist on a classic, ooey-gooey treat.

Seeking Sister Wife TLC 8 p.m.

“The more the merrier” is a common theme when various polygamous relationships look to add a charming new member to the family. And with each new “interview,” the couples, throuples and multiples get closer to happiness — and covering the rent.

It’s been a fast-paced season of gameplay, deal-making and bare-bones island living. After all the other contestants have been kicked from the island, only one player remains, leaving watchers to ask the question: Who is the banker behind it all?

Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story WTTW 9 p.m.

Famed Chinese American photographer Corky Lee has an archive of about 1 million photos, spanning his career as an activist and chronicler of life in the Asian American community. From celebrations to the challenges of daily life, his camera caught it all.

April, Vera, Nick, Danielle and Jennifer Davis star in “Seeking Sister Wife”

Hostage Rescue WCIU 8 p.m.

Check your surroundings, people, because being grabbed off the streets or surprised in your home and then held hostage by a criminal with unknown demands happens more often than you’d think. This series premiere follows the real-life stories of hostages.

Alert: Missing Persons Unit WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.

When someone goes missing, time is often the most important factor in finding them successfully. This procedural follows Philadelphia PD’s Missing Persons Unit as each new episode explores a heart-pounding missing persons’ case from start to finish.

The Express Way With Dulé Hill WTTW 8 p.m.

In this season finale, Dulé Hill visits Chicago to explore the life-changing power of the arts. There, he participates in a casting session at the Andre Theatre Collective before speaking with the director of Red Clay Dance Company, Vershawn Sanders-Ward.

Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise FREEFRM 8:30 p.m.

This time, every-bunny celebrates Cayman’s Easter extravaganza, but things take a turn at Julian’s big bash. At the party, Chelsea boldly confronts Dillon, and tensions are heightened when Julian confronts Elizabeth, turning Easter into a fiery showdown.

Lap of Legends AMC BBCA 9 p.m.

During this hour-long special, Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant faces off in a race against virtual avatars of Williams Racing legends, including Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Jacques Villeneuve and more, in a one-of-a-kind, half-real, half-virtual race.

7 Little Johnstons TLC 9:05 p.m.

Tax deductions are always welcomed as Liz tells the family some news that leaves jaws agape. But are the siblings OK with her keeping this secret for so long? And how will Trent and Amber deal with the information that will change things forever?

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Dulé Hill in “The Express Way With Dulé Hill”

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“Outer Range” - Season 2 (May 16)

This series centers on Royal Abbott (Josh Brolin), a rancher fighting for his land and family, who discovers an unfathomable phenomenon at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness. The mystery surrounding the enigmatic dark void on the west pasture of the Abbott family ranch deepens in Season 2, as Royal and his wife Cecelia (Lili Taylor) struggle to keep their family together in the aftermath of their granddaughter’s sudden disappearance. The stakes have never been higher for the Abbotts, who now face threats on multiple fronts.

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BY ADAM THOMLISON

“Where the Crawdads Sing” (May 12)

Abandoned at the age of 7 by her family, Kya Clark (Daisy Edgar-Jones) raises herself in the marshes of North Carolina during the 1950s.

In her formative years, Kya falls for town quarterback Chase Andrews (Harris Dickinson), but when his suspected murder rocks the small, tight-knit Barkley Cove community, the reclusive and misunderstood Kya soon becomes the prime suspect.

Where all the top choices can be found in one place!

“Queen Rock Montreal” (May 15)

“Archer” - Seasons 1-13 (May 13)

This FX animated comedy follows Sterling Archer (H. Jon Benjamin) — the world’s greatest spy — and his Agency coworkers as they navigate the changing landscape of the spy world. Aisha Tyler, Judy Greer, Chris Parnell, Amber Nash, Adam Reed and Lucky Yates also voice star.

Tom Hiddleston

Q: What’s Tom Hiddleston up to post-”Loki,” and is it more “Night Manager”?

A: After years of saying maybe, Tom Hiddleston (“The Avengers,” 2012) is finally saying yes: there will be another season of “The Night Manager.” There will be two, in fact.

BBC, which produced and aired the show in the U.K. (it aired on AMC in North America) officially announced in April that it would be producing two more seasons.

A few days later, Hiddleston confirmed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that it was happening, he would be involved, and they would be working from a whole new story.

That latter bit is necessary because the first season — orig -

Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release ever, “Queen Rock Montreal” presents Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon at their most exciting and exhilarating. The original concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, 1981, were arranged specifically to be filmed for a full-length concert film to document their live show.

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inally intended as a miniseries — was based on the novel of the same name by the great spy novelist John le Carré, and it told the whole story. The next seasons will need to come up with new exploits for Hiddleston’s character, the hotel manager of the show’s title, who in the first season became a reluctant spy to take down a genteel arms dealer (Hugh Laurie, “House”).

The lack of source material was one obstacle to getting more seasons made, but the other was Hiddleston’s schedule. Because as popular as “The Night Manager” was — and it was, earning huge ratings and numerous awards — Hiddleston was committed at the same time to an even more popular screen phenomenon: the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

His villainous character, Loki, who first appeared in the megahit 2011 film “Thor,” had become a central player in the MCU, including the Avengers films and, eventually, his own show, “Loki,” on Disney+.

Though you can never say never with fantasy properties, the second season of “Loki,” released last November, seems to have been the end. Hiddleston, at least, seems to think so. He said on “The Tonight Show” that it was “the conclusion to six films, and 12 episodes, and 14 years of my life.”

That seems to have freed him up, eight years later, to do more “Night Manager.” The BBC promised that the show will take the time gap into account, setting the story eight years later as well.

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Q: What’s Jim Rash been “Dean”-ing since “Community”?

A: I see what you did there. Dean Pelton, Jim Rash’s character on NBC’s cultishly beloved sitcom “Community,” had a recurring joke where he made a lot of puns out of the word “dean” — at one point he says being dean of the school is his “whole i-DEAN-tity.” It’s by far Rash’s most famous role, but he’s been quite busy in the years since the show’s 2015 finale.

This includes developing a whole new i-DEAN-tity (sorry) as a voice actor. He’s starred as The Marquess of Queensbury in the bizarro “Mike Tyson Mysteries,” and he took on a recurring role as Mayor Dave in HBO Max’s “Scooby-Doo” spinoff series, “Velma,” last year.

He also voiced multiple characters on Disney XD’s late-2010s reboot of “DuckTales,” which reunited Rash with his “Community” co-star Danny Pudi (who played Abed).

If you’re hoping to actually see Rash on screen, he had a recurring role on the fifth season of ABC’s “American Housewife,” and had another on the short-lived 2017 Netflix sitcom “Girlboss.”

He even took on a rare dramatic role, playing real-life Pentagon functionary Ken Bacon on the third season of FX’s “American Crime Story” about the

scandal.

Jim Rash

The Masked Singer WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.

Season 11 continues with a special two-hour episode. With only one episode left until the finale, which singers will stave off being unmasked? Nick Cannon hosts, while Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Rita Ora and Robin Thicke serve as panelists.

The Amazing Race WBBM WMBD 8:30 p.m.

After what has felt like a million miles and a number of overhead bin issues, it’s the final leg for the remaining racers. From Argentina to Uruguay, Chile to Colombia, the teams have worked hard to keep pace and find Phil, hoping for $1 million.

In the Kitchen With Harry Hamlin IFC 9 p.m.

If you’ve ever wondered how Harry Hamlin would make chicken marsala, then you’re in luck with this series premiere. The handsome actor and his niece, classically trained chef Renee Guilbault, offer practical knowledge for a variety of kitchen situations.

Botched Bariatrics

TLC 9 p.m.

Each new episode of this documentary series follows the journey of a patient whose world has been turned upside down after a failed bariatric surgery. Desperate for help, the individuals meet with doctors who can help them get their lives back.

Walker WCIU 9 p.m.

This time, Detective Luna (Justin Johnson Cortez) joins Trey (Jeff Pierre), Cassie (Ashley Reyes) and Walker (Jared Padalecki) as they explore more leads in the case, and Walker finds himself becoming more and more invested in what’s to come.

Pompeii: The New Dig WTTW 9 p.m.

It was a fateful day back in 79 A.D. when Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering the Italian city of Pompeii in volcanic ash. This series premiere follows as an entire city block is excavated by experts, revealing stunning frescos, artworks, bodies and pizza.

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Phil Keoghan hosts “The Amazing Race”

Young Sheldon WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.

This two-part series finale ends the tale of Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage), a young genius in advanced mathematics and science living in a Texas town more interested in football and church. Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik reprise their roles for the finale.

Accused: Guilty or Innocent?

A&E 8 p.m.

When a former NFL player and his wife are shot dead in their sleep and no signs of an intruder are found, suspicion quickly falls on the couple’s 16-year-old son. Charged with capital murder and facing a life in prison, the son begins his legal battle.

Beat Bobby Flay FOOD 8 p.m.

Saying “Ciao, Bobby!” is goal number one for Alex Guarnaschelli as she rejoins her “Ciao House” co-host Gabriele Bertaccini to root on chefs Rachelle Murphy and Jackson Kalb. The duo fights for the right to take on the indomitable Bobby Flay with pasta.

Swamp People: Serpent Invasion HISTORY 8 p.m.

Invasive Burmese pythons are eating everything in sight in Florida’s Everglades, leaving little more than the huge number of equally hungry alligators looking for lunch. Troy and Tes’ instincts are put in check while hunting pythons.

Lovers and Liars WCIU 8 p.m.

Don’t believe everything you hear, because all’s fair in love and war. As the game plays on, the liars bring their “A-game,” leaving everyone else to turn defensive. Meanwhile, in the midst of a million twisting lies, the men struggle to choose dates.

Farmer Wants a Wife WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.

From milking cows, to shearing sheep, to sowing seeds, the ladies have tried their best to acclimate from their big city lives to life on the farm, so they can attract a hunky farmer in this season finale. Who will decide to walk down the hayfield?

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Iain Armitage stars in “Young Sheldon”

The Never Ever Mets OWN 7 p.m.

It doesn’t even matter what the question is when the answer is “Japanese bondage.” The remaining couples go to a group activity session to learn the ancient art of asanawa. Then, a relationship expert helps Sandia and Chris, while Aaron H. defends Dymond.

S.W.A.T.

WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.

Hondo (Shemar Moore), Deacon (Jay Harrington), Victor (David Lim) and the team face their deadliest adversary yet when a cell of extremists look to make a mark by blowing up half of Los Angeles, potentially killing tens of thousands in this season finale.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.

Live from the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., the King and Queen of the Ring single-elimination tournaments continue as the superstars of Raw and Smackdown battle it out to be crowned professional wrestling royalty.

True Grit

BBCA 7:30 p.m.

Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon star in this Western reboot directed by the Coen brothers. When her father is murdered, a gutsy 14-yearold girl (Hailee Steinfeld) hires a tough and taciturn U.S. marshal (Bridges) to help her hunt down his killer.

Best Bite in Town FOOD 8 p.m.

The Bluegrass State is known for many things, but the flavors Noah Cappe, Aarti Sequeira and Joe Sasto discover in Paducah, Ky., will add a few more to the list. From BBQ and BLTs, to seafood and vegan fare, the town has some tasty choices.

Great Performances WTTW 9 p.m.

During this exciting, new installment, singer Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs including all-time audience favorites, like “I Am What I Am,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Will He Like Me?” and “Summertime.”

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<++ Jurassic Park III ('01) William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Sam Neill. (:05) <+++ Jurassic Park ('93) Laura Dern,Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill.

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Mommy Meanest ('24) Lisa Rinna.

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Charlize Theron, Tom Har dy

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Questions:

1) Shirley MacLaine has said that the mother in “Terms of Endearment” (1983) was her favorite role — what was her character’s name?

2) Beverly D’Angelo stars as Ellen Griswold in the “National Lampoon’s Vacation” films — how many actors have played son Rusty Griswold?

3) Sally Field played Tom Hanks’ mother in “Forrest Gump” (1994) and his love interest in another movie — which one?

4) John Travolta played a mom in a movie musical — name that film.

5) Which “Mean Girls” (2004) character is “not like a regular mom, I’m a cool mom”?

6) Which two horror films starred Jamie Lee Curtis alongside her mother, Janet Leigh?

7) Which made-for-TV movie was written by Carrie Fisher and starred her mother, Debbie Reynolds?

8) The winner takes it all: What is Meryl Streep’s biggest box-office hit?

9) In “The Sound of Music” (1965), Julie Andrews’ character becomes a second mom to the Von Trapp children — name them in order of age (oldest to youngest).

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“Mamma Mia!” (2008)

“These Old Broads” (2001)

“The Fog” (1980) and “Halloween H20: 20 Years Later” (1998)

Regina’s mom, Mrs. George (played by Amy Poehler)

“Hairspray” (2007)

“Punchline” (1988)

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“The Beach Boys” (Disney+ — May 24, Documentary Premiere)

A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come, this documentary traces the band from humble family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and Don Was.

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Shirley MacLaine in “Terms of Endearment”

Retired professional golfer Michelle Wie West is the subject of “Dream Big: The Michelle Wie Story”

The Traitors E! 7 a.m.

Catch all the action from start to finish, as the first season of this newfangled game show airs in one supersized marathon. During the first episode, 20 contestants arrive at a Scottish castle, ready to play the ultimate murder mystery game.

MLS Soccer WFLD WYZZ 12:30 p.m.

Giorgos Giakoumakis and Sam Surridge take to the pitch, as the latest game played between the Atlanta United FC and the Nashville SC is set to begin. Coverage, statistics, replays and more will be broadcast live from GEODIS Park in Nashville,Tenn.

Dream Big: The Michelle Wie Story WEEK WMAQ 1 p.m.

At 13, Michelle Wie was the youngest player to make an LPGA Tour cut and the youngest to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open. By 16, she was a professional with sponsorship deals from Nike and Sony. This new documentary looks at her trailblazing career.

149th Preakness Stakes WEEK WMAQ 3:30 p.m.

You may not know how to box a quinella, but Thoroughbred racing’s best horses head to Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore for the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes. The second leg of the Triple Crown hopes to field Fierceness, Sierra Leone and others.

Everything Puppies HALL 7 p.m.

Scarlett (Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes) is an entrepreneur and inventor hoping to make it big with the creation of innovative dog toys and treats. But things start to really take off when she earns the support of Alex (Stephen Huszar) and a room full of puppies.

The Bad Guardian LIFE 7 p.m.

After he suffers a terrible fall, Leigh’s (Melissa Joan Hart) father, Jason (Eric Pierpoint), is assigned a guardian (La La Anthony) to help with everyday tasks. When the caretaker begins taking over her father’s life, Leigh has to fight the system.

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Matching Hearts ('20) Ryan Paevey ,Donna Benedicto, Taylor Cole. A matchmaker must find a mate for an entrepreneur.

Thursday: Meatloaf

BBQ & Potato Salad

Friday: Fish Specials

Sat/Sun: Breakfast Specials

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Harry Hamlin (of “Mad Men” and “L.A. Law”) is joined by his niece Renee Guilbault — a classically trained chef — as the duo offer practical advice, tips, tricks and recipes that will all lead to an “A-list” dinner party, in this brand new series. “In the Kitchen With Harry Hamlin” premieres Wednesday, May 15, on IFC and AMC+, with all episodes available to stream online, at ifc.com/shows/ in-the-kitchen-with-harry-hamlin—1065550

Here it is: the end of the beginning. After seven hilarious seasons, this beloved prequel series comes to its conclusion, ending the tale of genius-kid Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage), who later in life appears during “The Big Bang Theory.” Joining from the original series, both Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik reprise their roles in the

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upcoming, hour-long finale of “Young Sheldon,” premiering Thursday, May 16, on CBS. To go back in time, fans can stream previous episodes by visiting cbs.com/shows/young-sheldon/ video/

As the first season of this darkly funny docuseries comes to an end, it’s safe to say that we know a lot more about comedian Jerrod Carmichael now than we did before. As he appreciates the progress he’s made throughout his tumultuous quest for love and truth, Carmichael brings acceptance, hilarity and perfect timing to the Season 1 finale of “Jerrod Charmichael: Reality Show,” airing Friday, May 17, on HBO. See the comedian open up in this clip featuring musician Tyler, the Creator: youtube.com/watch?v=jf6OvFSmM_A

BY CAROLINE COLLACUTT

Word wranglers: Needle drops on ‘Don’t Forget the Lyrics!’ Season 3

If I sang “Don’t stop believin’,” would you know what words come next? Hosted by the ever-hilarious Niecy Nash (“Reno 911!”), Season 3 of the revamped “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” kicks off Thursday, May 16 — only on Fox.

The show — putting contestants’ musical memory to the test — first popped up on screens across America with its initial 2007-2011 prime-time run, only to return with a new host, new songs and a vengeance in 2022, raising the stakes with a whopping million-dollar prize.

Each episode, eager players (some music enthusiasts, some trivia junkies, some hard-core game show lovers) must sing alongside the studio band as lyrics from songs — ranging from a variety of decades, artists and genres, picked by the players themselves — are displayed on screen. That is, until the music stops and the words disappear, leaving the contestant to go on singing the correct missing lyrics if they wish to continue the song, and the game in general. After nine correct songs in a row (a massive feat to begin with), the singer is then presented with a random pick from today’s “No. 1 hits,” and they must ace ev-

Niecy Nash is back to host “Don’t Forget the Lyrics”

ery word to reach their million-dollar finish line.

From Taylor Swift (“Cruel Summer”), to Beyoncé (“TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”), to Noah Kahan (“Stick Season”), this final song could be anything currently playing across America’s radio stations — an earworm sure to have wriggled its way into our brains one way or another. The question is: will the contestants be able to rely on their memories and belt out the correct lyrics? Or will they falter under the bright stage lights and freeze when faced with the attention of a waiting audience?

movies of the week

Comedy) Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor. E! Wed. 8 p.m., Thu. 5:30 p.m.

36 Hours +++ (1964, Thriller) James Garner, Eva Marie Saint. TCM Fri. 4:15 p.m.

Annihilation +++ (2018, Sci-Fi) Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh. SHOW Wed. 2:35 p.m.

Avengers: Age of Ultron +++ (2015, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth. USA Fri. 9:30 p.m.

Avengers: Endgame +++ (2019, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans. FX Thu. 5 p.m.

Bank Job, The +++ (2008, Thriller) Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows. BBCA Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sat. 11:30 p.m.

Beach Party +++ (1963, Comedy) Robert Cummings, Dorothy Malone. TCM Tue. 8:45 p.m.

Black Widow +++ (2021, Action) Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh. FX Tue. 6 p.m., Tue. 9 p.m.

Boogie Nights +++ (1997, Drama) Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds. SHOW Sat. 8 p.m.

Brave +++ (2012, Animated) Voices of Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly. FREEFRM Sun. 3:40 p.m. Bronx Tale, A +++ (1993, Drama) Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri. BBCA Sun. 2:30 p.m.

Captain America: The First Avenger +++ (2011, Action) Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell. USA Fri. 4 p.m.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier +++ (2014, Action) Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson. USA Fri. 6:30 p.m.

Cast Away +++ (2000, Drama) Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt. FREEFRM Tue. 5:30 p.m.

Cinderella +++ (2015, Children) Cate Blanchett, Lily James. FREEFRM Sun. 7:55 p.m.

Coal Miner’s Daughter +++ (1980, Drama) Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones. CMT Sun. 5 p.m. Collateral +++ (2004, Thriller) Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx. SHOW Tue. 6 p.m.

Color Purple, The +++ (1985, Drama) Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover. BET Sun. 7 p.m.

Departed, The +++ (2006, Thriller) Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon. AMC Wed. 3:30 p.m.

Despicable Me +++ (2010, Animated) Voices of Steve Carell, Jason Segel. FREEFRM Wed. 2:40 p.m.

Despicable Me 2 +++ (2013, Animated) Voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig. FREEFRM Wed. 4:45 p.m.

Die Hard +++ (1988, Action) Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman. AMC Wed. 7 p.m.

Die Hard 2 +++ (1990, Action) Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia. AMC Wed. 10:02 p.m., Thu. 4 p.m.

Die Hard With a Vengeance +++ (1995, Action) Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons. AMC Mon. 4 p.m. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story +++ (2004,

Edison, the Man +++ (1940, Biography) Spencer Tracy, Rita Johnson. TCM Mon. 3:30 p.m.

Ferdinand +++ (2017, Animated) Voices of John Cena, Kate McKinnon. DISN Sat. 5:05 p.m.

Fifth Element, The +++ (1997, Sci-Fi) Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman. AMC Mon. 10 p.m., Tue. 3:30 p.m.

Fighter, The +++ (2010, Drama) Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale. SHOW Wed. 10:40 p.m.

Forrest Gump ++++ (1994, Comedy Drama) Tom Hanks, Robin Wright. A slow-witted Southerner experiences 30 years of history. SHOW Fri. 4:35 p.m.

Freaky Friday +++ (2003, Children) Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan. FREEFRM Mon. 5 p.m.

Fugitive, The +++ (1993, Thriller) Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones. AMC Sat. 11 p.m., BBCA Sun. 5 p.m., Sun. 9:13 p.m. G

Ghost +++ (1990, Fantasy) Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore. CMT Sun. 11 p.m.

Gigi ++++ (1958, Musical) Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier. A young Parisienne is groomed to become a courtesan. TCM Wed. 7 p.m.

Goodfellas ++++ (1990, Crime Story) Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta. An account of a hood’s tenure in a mob crime family. AMC Fri. 9:05 p.m.

Goonies, The +++ (1985, Children) Sean Astin, Josh Brolin. BBCA Thu. 3:30 p.m., Thu. 8 p.m.

Hangover, The +++ (2009, Comedy) Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms. COMEDY Sat. 5:30 p.m.

Hateful Eight, The +++ (2015, Western) Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell. SHOW Thu. 6 p.m.

Hot Shots! +++ (1991, Comedy) Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes. SUNDANC Sat. 3 p.m.

I Remember Mama ++++ (1948, Comedy Drama)

Irene Dunne, Barbara Bel Geddes. A writer recalls fond memories of her immigrant mother. TCM Sun.

7 p.m.

Imitation of Life +++ (1959, Drama) Lana Turner, John Gavin. TCM Sun. 4:45 p.m.

Incredible Hulk, The +++ (2008, Action) Edward Norton, Liv Tyler. FX Tue. 3:30 p.m.

Incredibles 2 +++ (2018, Animated) Voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter. DISN Sun. 7 p.m.

John Wick +++ (2014, Action) Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist. PAR Sat. 6:30 p.m.

John Wick: Chapter 2 +++ (2017, Action) Keanu Reeves, Common. PAR Sat. 9 p.m.

John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum +++ (2019, Action) Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry. PAR Sat. 3:30 p.m.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle +++ (2017, Adventure) The Rock, Kevin Hart. FX Sun. 4:30 p.m., Sun. 9:30 p.m.

Jurassic Park +++ (1993, Adventure) Sam Neill, Laura Dern. SYFY Sun. 5:02 p.m., USA Sat. 3:05 p.m.

Knocked Up +++ (2007, Romance) Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl. E! Sun. 8 p.m.

Lili +++ (1953, Musical) Leslie Caron, Mel Ferrer. TCM Wed. 9:15 p.m.

Lost Boys, The +++ (1987, Horror) Jason Patric, Corey Haim. SUNDANC Sun. 6 p.m. M

Mad Max: Fury Road +++ (2015, Action) Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron. TNT Sat. 4:30 p.m., Sat. 10 p.m.

Men in Black +++ (1997, Action) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith. VH1 Fri. 4:30 p.m.

Merry Widow, The +++ (1925, Drama) Mae Murray, John Gilbert. TCM Sun. 11:30 p.m. Mildred Pierce +++ (1945, Drama) Joan Crawford, Jack Carson. TCM Sun. 2:45 p.m.

Moana +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of The Rock, Auli’i Cravalho. DISN Fri. 7 p.m.

Mortal Storm, The +++ (1940, Drama) Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart. TCM Thu. 7 p.m.

My Cousin Vinny +++ (1992, Comedy) Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei. AMC Fri. 6:30 p.m.

No Time to Die +++ (2021, Action) Daniel Craig, Rami Malek. SYFY Fri. 7:30 p.m.

Oliver! ++++ (1968, Musical) Ron Moody, Oliver Reed. Dickens’ orphan meets a scoundrel and a killer. TCM Wed. 11 p.m.

Parent Trap, The +++ (1998, Children) Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid. FREEFRM Mon. 7 p.m.

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping +++ (2016, Comedy) Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone. MTV Sat.

9 p.m.

Postman Always Rings Twice, The +++ (1946, Crime Story) Lana Turner, John Garfield. TCM Thu.

5 p.m.

Predator +++ (1987, Action) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers. IFC Sun. 5:30 p.m.

Pretty in Pink +++ (1986, Romance) Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer. IFC Fri. 5:45 p.m., SUNDANC Sun. 4 p.m., Sun. 9:13 p.m.

Pretty Woman +++ (1990, Romance) Richard Gere, Julia Roberts. FREEFRM Tue. 3 p.m., LIFE Sun. 4 p.m., Wed. 8 p.m.

Rancho Notorious +++ (1952, Western) Marlene Dietrich, Mel Ferrer. TCM Tue. 7 p.m.

Saving Private Ryan ++++ (1998, War) Tom Hanks, Edward Burns. U.S. troops look for a missing comrade during World War II. SHOW Mon. 10:30 p.m.

Simple Favor, A +++ (2018, Thriller) Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively. VH1 Wed. 9:30 p.m., Thu. 7 p.m. Spider-Man: Far From Home +++ (2019, Action) Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson. FX Sat. 6 p.m. Spider-Man: Homecoming +++ (2017, Action) Tom Holland, Michael Keaton. FX Sat. 3 p.m. Spider-Man: No Way Home +++ (2021, Action) Tom Holland, Zendaya. FX Sat. 9 p.m.

Star Trek +++ (2009, Sci-Fi) Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto. SYFY Tue. 7 p.m., Wed. 3:45 p.m.

Star Trek Beyond +++ (2016, Sci-Fi) Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto. SHOW Mon. 4:55 p.m. T

Talk to Me +++ (2022, Drama) Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen. SHOW Sun. 5:25 p.m., Thu. 10 p.m. Tangled +++ (2010, Animated) Voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi. FREEFRM Sun. 5:45 p.m. Three Comrades +++ (1938, Romance) Robert Taylor, Margaret Sullavan. TCM Thu. 9 p.m. Tombstone +++ (1993, Western) Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer. AMC Mon. 7 p.m.

Training Day +++ (2001, Thriller) Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke. TBS Fri. 7 p.m.

Unforgiven ++++ (1992, Western) Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman. Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning portrait of an aged gunman. BBCA Fri. 4:30 p.m. Up +++ (2009, Animated) Voices of Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer. FREEFRM Thu. 8 p.m.

Wedding Crashers +++ (2005, Comedy) Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn. COMEDY Sun. 9 p.m.

Weird Science +++ (1985, Comedy) Kelly LeBrock, Anthony Michael Hall. BBCA Thu. 6 p.m., Thu. 10:30 p.m.

X +++ (2022, Horror) Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega. SHOW Sat. 10:35 p.m.

Yours, Mine and Ours +++ (1968, Comedy) Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda. TCM Sun. 9:30 p.m.

Zero Dark Thirty +++ (2012, Drama) Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke. BBCA Sat. 8 p.m.

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