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By Dana Simpson

Since the rise of digital technology tycoons Bill Gates, Michael Bloomberg and Joe Liemandt in the 1980s, the United States — and more specifically, Silicon Valley, California — has positioned itself as the center of excellence for Big Tech. In 2026, the Bay Area hub is home to AI monoliths Nvidia, Apple, Google and Meta, as well as a sea of start-up companies.

Along with this industry boom came the term “tech bro,” which, for many, instantly conjures the image of a 20-something-year-old man in a fleece vest or hoodie carrying a coffee to his stark white desk before taking a nap in the office sleep pod. (Anyone who has seen “Succession” Season 4 already knows that GoJo founder Lukas Matsson, played by “True Blood’s” Alexander Skarsgard, is exactly this type of character.) And although tech bros come in many different iterations (not unlike the iPhones they hawk), there is no denying that the most successful of their kind often wear their lanyards with a strong

sense of entitlement and a low threshold for mundanity. This, dear TV viewer, is exactly what AMC addresses in its new series “The Audacity,” from creator Jonathan Glatzer (“Bad Sisters”). Premiering Sunday, April 12, on AMC and the AMC+ streaming service, “The Audacity” tells the story of budding tech mogul Duncan Park (Billy Magnussen, “Game Night,” 2018), who is slowly coming to terms with Silicon Valley’s toxicity — and his own — through a series of discussions with his therapist (played by “Barry” star Sarah Goldberg).

“Set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, ‘The Audacity’ takes on the warped dreams, outsized egos and ethical lapses of the self-styled inventors of the future,” the AMC description for the series reads. “In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO [Magnussen] strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.”

The series, also referred to as “a darkly comedic drama that confronts reality, privacy and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world,” pulls no punches with respect to its critique of the high-tech industry. Having been credited with (or perhaps accused of, depending on your perspective) “tearing Silicon Valley a new one” by Mashable.com writer Belen Edwards, “The Audacity” really could not come at a better time.

“There are timely topics on the show,” leading man Magnussen said during the SXSW Studio panel on March 14. “I’m definitely not claiming to be a tech expert or anything, but I think it’s the humanity that Jonathan Glatzer has put into these characters.

“The show is about people that went into this world with good intentions, wanting to build the perfect product. And they’re flawed themselves, and then they had money added onto that power wealth. But the story that’s fun is the corruption of that power, the weight of all that stuff, and these people try-

“Kevin” - Season 1 (Prime Video — April 20, Series Premiere)

Audacity,” AMC’s tech bro dramedy starring Billy Magnussen (“Game Night,” 2018), premieres Sunday, April 12, on AMC and AMC+.

Feeling audacious: Silicon Valley goes to therapy in new AMC series

ing to be these larger-than-life titans in this world, but they’re still just humans that have faults.”

Magnussen’s co-star Simon Helberg (“The Big Bang Theory”), who plays Martin Phister in “The Audacity,” agreed with Magnussen’s statement, adding, “The way that I see it, when we were going to work, it feels like, ‘We better tell this story now, because this is also going to be a headline in six hours.’”

Joining Magnussen, Goldberg and Helberg on-screen are Zach Galifianakis (“The Hangover,” 2009) as Carl Bardolph; Lucy Punch (“Amandaland”) as Duncan’s wife, Lili Park-Hoffsteader; Paul Adelstein (“The Menu,” 2022) as Goldberg’s on-screen husband, Dr. Gary Felder; Rob Corddry (“Childrens Hospital”) as Tom Ruffage; Ava Marie Telek (“Happy Face”) as Duncan and Lili’s daughter, Jamison; and Meaghan Rath (“Hawaii Five-0”) and Thailey Roberge (“Reginald the Vampire”) as Helberg’s on-screen wife and daughter, Anushka and Tess, respectively.

Loosely inspired by a real life break-up and the cat who was caught in the middle, this hilarious and heart-warming animated series is a story about finding where you belong in the world.

“Funny AF with Kevin Hart” - Season 1 (Netflix — April 20, Series Premiere)

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“The 1% Club” - Season 3 (April 14)

“The Quiz With Balls”Season 3 (April 14)

Where the questions have nothing to do with remembering little known facts, endless reams of dates or obscure quiz trivia, this game show is all about applying logic, reasoning skills and common sense. The show begins with 100 contestants, who are then whittled down as they compete to make it to the end and answer a question only 1% of the country can get right, in hopes of winning up to 100,000 dollars. Joel McHale hosts.

“American Idol” - Season 9, Streaming Live (April 13)

Helping determine who America will ultimately vote to become the next singing sensation is music industry forces and superstar judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, and host and producer Ryan Seacrest helm the latest season of this beloved competition series.

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (April 15)

With Spider-Man’s (Tom Holland) identity now revealed, our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero. When Peter asks for help from Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

The big balls are back! Hosted by actor and comedian Jay Pharoah, this series pits brains against balls, while combining a high-stakes quiz show with a large-scale physical competition. Each episode features two families competing for $100,000. They must all work together as they face a multiple-choice quiz where each answer is allocated to a spot with a giant ball positioned up behind it.

“The Hunger Games”Films 1-5 (Available Now) All five “Hunger Games” films are available to stream, following the journey of Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in what was once North America. The Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death until only one remains.

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“Balls Up” (April 15)

In this raunchy, over-the-top comedy, marketing executives Brad (Mark Wahlberg) and Elijah (Paul Walter Hauser) go “balls out” and pitch a bold, full-coverage condom sponsorship with the World Cup. After their drunken celebration in Brazil sparks a global scandal, they must outrun furious fans, criminals, and power-hungry officials to salvage their careers and make it home alive.

“Meet Iron Man and his Awesome Friends” - Season 1, New Episodes (April 14)

Join young genius inventor Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, and his team of heroic friends as they embark on thrilling adventures, using their tech, teamwork, and quick thinking to save the day in this Disney Jr. take on the original character.

“Perfect Crown”Season 1 (April 17)

In 21st-century Korea under a constitutional monarchy, a chaebol heiress (IU) with everything but status tries to take control of her future after crossing paths with a lonely prince (Byeon Woo-seok) with nothing but his title. Together, bound by a contract marriage, they begin a class-defying romance to rewrite destiny.

“Jerry West: The Logo” (April 16) Jerry West is immortalized as the silhouette on the NBA logo—a singular honor that speaks to his towering impact on basketball and American sports culture. Yet, for all his success, winning was never enough for Jerry West. This documentary examines the price of greatness and the man who paid it, as the notoriously private and enigmatic West opens up with rare candor about his private struggles.

“Absolute Value of Romance” - Season 1 (April 17) A fresh and witty romance set in a high school, this Korean series follows Yeo Eui-ju (Kim Hyang-gi), a quiet student with a double life. By day, she’s an unassuming high schooler; by night, she secretly writes web novels and dreams of literary fame.

events like Joust, Powerball, Hang Tough and The Wall, to high-impact new challenges including The Ring and Collision, every showdown demands pure grit, strategy, and heart.

“Noah Kahan: Out of Body” (April 13)

As a career-defining chapter propels him into global stardom, musician Noah Kahan stands at a crossroads. In the wake of the breakout success of “Stick Season” — an album born from the quiet of rural Vermont and embraced around the world — Noah begins work on his follow-up album while facing the mounting pressure of what comes next.

“Roommates” (April 17) When hopeful, naive college freshman Devon (Sadie Sandler) asks the cool and confident Celeste (Chloe East) to be her roommate, a blossoming friendship spirals into a war of passive aggression. Billy Bryk, Sarah Sherman, Natasha Lyonne, Nick Kroll and Carol Kane also star.

“Million Dollar Secret” - Season 2 (April 15)

This is a game of wit, cunning and deception. Fourteen strangers enter a glamorous lakeside estate and in each of their rooms is a mysterious box. Thirteen of these boxes are empty but one contains $1,000,000, and it’s for that guest to keep — as long as they keep their identity

“A Gorilla Story: Told by David

(April 17)

In this intimate documentary,

BY CAROLINE COLLACUTT

Nearly four decades after its television debut, “American Gladiators” returns once again, with new hosts, new gladiators and a new take on the series’ iconic format. The all-new “American Gladiators” makes its debut Friday, April 17, with three high-octane episodes available to stream on Prime Video.

Created and executive produced by John Ferraro, creator of the original “American Gladiators” series, this return to format sees pro wrestler Mike “The Miz” Mizanin (“The Marine 6: Close Quarters,” 2018) and Rocsi Diaz (“Entertainment Tonight”) as its hosts, with an exciting lineup of gladiators ready to compete in this first season, including: AEW wrestler Michael Wardlow, “Big Brother” star Jessie Godderz (aka Mr. PEC-Tacular), former WWE wrestler Eric “Rick Boogs” Bugenhagen, fitness coach Drew Aggouras, powerlifter Sydney Hunter, professional bodybuilder Lu Faustin, AEW wrestler Kailey Latimer and more.

Much like the original “American Gladiators” series, which ran for seven seasons from 1989-96, this competition will see its latest contenders taking part in physically demanding challenges against some of the country’s strongest men and women.

As Amazon Studios explains, “each episode of the fan-favorite competition features amateur male and female contenders from across the nation stepping into the arena to face 16 powerful new American Gladiators. From classic events like Joust, Powerball, Hang Tough and The Wall, to high-impact new events including The Ring and Collision, every showdown demands strength, strategy and pure grit. Only one man and one woman will conquer the Arena, claim $100,000 and earn the title of American Gladiator Champion.” Lauren Anderson, head of brand and content innovation at Amazon MGM Studios, adds: “‘Gladiators’ is an enduring, physical challenge format that continues to engage families around the world. We look forward to delighting our global Prime Video customers with both reimagined and nostalgic elements that celebrate the best of the original series.” With Susan Janis-Mashayekhi (“Undercover Boss”), Sarah Happel Jackson (“Deal or No Deal Island”) and Adam Cooper (“So You Think You Can Dance”) serving as co-executive producers, the all-new “American Gladiators” makes

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Attenborough”

David Attenborough tells the remarkable story of his first encounter with the baby gorilla Pablo, how that gorilla grew up to be a top Silverback and how Pablo’s

direct descendants are doing today. Packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before, this is a story of hope and joy.

“Shelby Oaks” (April 17) A woman’s obsessive search for her missing sister leads her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil in this chilling folk horror film. Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, Michael Beach and Sarah Durn star.

“American Gladiators”Season 1 (April 17) This iconic competition series is reborn, with each episode featuring weekend warriors from across the nation stepping into the Arena to face 16 powerful new Gladiators. From classic

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4:30 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Gymnastics NCAA Championship, Semifinal. From Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. (Live) GOLF LPGA Tour Golf JM Eagle LA Championship, First Round. From El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, Calif. (Live)

7 p.m. ESPN2 Professional Fighters League A professional MMA organization where athletes compete. (Live) 8 p.m. ESPN NHL Hockey St. Louis Blues at Utah Mammoth. From Delta Center in Salt Lake City. (Live)

10:30 p.m. ESPN NHL Hockey Seattle Kraken at Colorado Avalanche. From Ball Arena in Denver. (Live) Friday

10 a.m. GOLF 2026 Senior PGA Championship Second Round. From The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla. (Live)

Louis Blues. From Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Mo. (Live)

10 p.m. SNY MLB Baseball New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers. From Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Live)

11:30 p.m. FS1 Concacaf Champions Cup Club América vs. Nashville SC. Quarterfinal, 2nd Leg. (Live) WedneSday

6:30 p.m. SNY Minor League Baseball Scranton/WB RailRiders at Syracuse Mets. From NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, N.Y. (Live)

7 p.m. ESPN Pickleball Slam 4 Andre Agassi & James Blake take on Genie Bouchard & Anna Leigh Waters in a doubles match. (Live) ESPN2 College Softball Tennessee at Duke. Action from women’s college softball. (Live) GOLF College Golf 2026 Western Intercollegiate, Final Round. Coverage of college golf action. (Live) MSG NHL Hockey Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres. From KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. (Live) TNT TRUTV NHL Hockey Detroit Red Wings at Florida Panthers. From Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. (Live)

9 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball Oklahoma at Oklahoma State. Action from women’s college softball. (Live) FS1 Concacaf Champions Cup LA Galaxy vs. Toluca. Quarterfinal, 2nd Leg. (Live) 10

2 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf RBC Heritage, Second Round. From Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 LIV Golf League Mexico City, Round 2. From Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City. (Live)

6 p.m. FS1 IndyCar Racing Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Practice. From Streets of Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif. (Live) GOLF LPGA Tour Golf JM Eagle LA Championship, Second Round. From El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, Calif. (Live)

7 p.m. ESPN College Baseball Texas A&M at LSU. From Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. (Live) ESPN2 College Softball Kentucky at Alabama. Action from women’s college softball. (Live)

8 p.m. WNYW-5 WUTV-29 United Football League Dallas Renegades at Columbus Aviators. From Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Live)

9 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball Arkansas at Oklahoma. Action from women’s college softball. (Live) TNT TRUTV Women’s International Soccer Friendlies Coverage of exhibition matches between women’s international teams. (Live) Saturday

7:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Brentford vs. Fulham. From Gtech Community Stadium in London. (Live)

9:30 a.m. ESPN2 Bundesliga Soccer Soccer action from the German Bundesliga. (Live) 10 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Newcastle United vs. Bournemouth. From St. James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. (Live)

12 p.m. ESPN2 College Baseball Auburn at Florida. All the action from college baseball. (Live)

12:30 p.m. FS1 ARCA Menards Series Tide 150 at Kansas Speedway. From Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. (Live) WGRZ-2 WICU-12 Premier League Soccer Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton & Hove Albion. From Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (Live) WKBW-7 United Football League St. Louis Battlehawks at D.C. Defenders. From Audi Field in Washington, D.C. (Live)

1 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf RBC Heritage, Third Round. From Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Live)

1:30 p.m. WNYW-5 WUTV-29 LIV Golf League Mexico City, Round 3. From Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City. (Live)

2 p.m. ESPN NHL Hockey First Round: Teams TBA. The latest hockey action from across the NHL. (Live) MSG PWHL Hockey New York Sirens at Ottawa Charge. From TD Place Arena in Ottawa. (Live) SNY MLB Baseball New York Mets at Chicago Cubs. From Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Live)

2:30 p.m. FS1 Horse Racing America’s Day At the Races. The best racehorses square off in the premier races from across the country. (Live)

3 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball Arizona at Oklahoma State. Action from women’s college softball. (Live)

GOLF 2026 Senior PGA Championship Third Round. From The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla. (Live)

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 AMA Supercross Championship Round 14: Cleveland. From Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. (Live)

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 PGA Tour Golf RBC Heritage, Third Round. From Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Live)

4 p.m. FS1 LIV Golf League Mexico City, Round 3. From Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City. (Live)

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. From Long Beach Street Circuit in Long Beach, Calif. (Live)

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 United Football League Orlando Storm at Birmingham Stallions. From Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. (Live)

5 p.m. ESPN NHL Hockey First Round: Teams TBA. The latest hockey action from across the NHL. (Live)

6 p.m. GOLF LPGA Tour Golf JM Eagle LA Championship, Third Round. From El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, Calif. (Live)

6:30 p.m. FS1 IndyCar Racing Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, Qualifying. From Streets of Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif. (Live)

Charity Williams of Team Canada

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“Running Point” - Season 2 (Netflix — April 23, Season Premiere)

Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) is no longer the surprise choice to lead the Los Angeles Waves, she’s the one everyone is watching. With the franchise finally rebounding after last year’s scandal, Isla is determined to prove she’s not just keeping the seat warm for her brother Cam (Justin Theroux). What she doesn’t know is that Cam is quietly maneuvering behind the scenes to reclaim his post, turning every misstep into ammunition. As she tries to balance the pressure of running a franchise with devoting time to her personal life, every decision on and off the court counts.

It’s not exactly a high school reunion, but as the wildly-popular series returns, fans can look forward to a five-year time jump, where our favourite characters are post high school and living what qualifies as their best lives. Season 3 of “Euphoria” premieres on HBO this Sunday, April 12, with a trailer hinting at what’s to come available at youtube.com/watch?v=-1UJJPAWudQ

Premiering with a two-hour episode, Season 7 of this renovation competition series pairs HGTV renovation pros with celebrities Brooke Hogan, Drew Lachey, Vernon Davis and Chelsea Meissner as they work together to makeover identical houses in Las Vegas. “Rock the Block” returns with a new episode this Monday, April 13, on HGTV, with more clips from the series found at youtube. com/playlist?list=PL3ciaInkqyXANJ8ny0kq1aVb1HgBsa7oY

A brain injury erased the last eight years of Dr. Amy Larsen’s (Molly Parker) memory. She has no recollection of former patients, her ex-husband (Omar Metwally), her daughter (Charlotte Fountain-Jardim) or the skills she amassed over time. How does she cope? Season 2 of “Doc” concludes this Tuesday, April 14, with episodes, clips and more available online, at fox.com/detail/ series/SER003214BDSJ/doc

BY JAY BOBBIN

‘The Insider’ recalls a controversial news story

With the much-covered situation at CBS News lately, the movie “The Insider” has been referenced fairly frequently ... and viewers can now see why for themselves. Director and co-screenwriter Michael Mann’s superb 1999 drama, currently streaming on Hulu, recalls a potentially explosive tobacco-industry report that the newsmagazine “60 Minutes” pursued; however, lawyers advised that a lawsuit might result from a broadcast of the story. Al Pacino (who had worked with Mann previously on the 1995 crime thriller “Heat”) plays Lowell Bergman, the veteran producer who continued the fight to get the controversial interview with tobacco-business insider Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe) in front of the public. Mike Wallace, who was the interviewer on the story, is well-represented by Christopher Plummer; the excellent cast also includes Diane Venora (also seen in “Heat” as Pacino’s wife), Philip Baker Hall (as “60 Minutes” chief Don Hewitt), Gina Gershon and Bruce McGill (“Rizzoli & Isles”) — the latter being hugely memorable as a lawyer who explodes at a counterpart on the opposing side.

“The Steve Harvey Show” (Cozi TV, weekdays): Before he became the host of “Family Feud,” Steve Harvey parlayed his fame from stand-up comedy into this series that had a successful six-season (1996-02) run on the then-WB Network. He plays a famous funk-music veteran who has a full plate as a Chicago high-school teacher, overseeing classes in art and drama as well as music. Cedric the Entertainer, who’s about to wrap up a long run on CBS and Paramount+’s “The Neighborhood,” got his own sitcom education from this show by playing a friend and fellow faculty member. Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson had recurring roles.

Rusell Crowe in “The Insider”

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30. Dustin’s “Midnight Cowboy” (1969) role

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Euphoria

HBO 9 p.m.

It’s not exactly a high school reunion, but as the wildly-popular series returns for its Season 3 premiere, fans can look forward to a fiveyear time jump, where our favorite characters are post high school and living what qualifies as their best lives.

Monday

The 1% Club

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

Host Joel McHale is back in this Season 3 premiere of the game show that features increasingly difficult logic-based questions for

tions test brain power over trivia knowledge, so only one per cent of the population can answer.

DMV

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8:30 p.m.

After the SoHo DMV lands themselves a feature piece in a magazine, Barb (Molly Kearney) starts feeling overlooked. Gregg (Tim Meadows) and Vic (Tony Cavalero), meanwhile, go head-to-head in an epic quest to earn their first positive reviews.

Born to Bowl

HBO 9 p.m.

Narrated by Liev Schreiber, this docuseries has followed five talented bowlers as they take part in the Professional Bowlers Association Tour. In this season finale, the best of the best arrive at the Tournament of Champions in Akron, Ohio.

Tuesday

Doc

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

A brain injury erased the last eight years of Dr. Amy Lars-

en’s (Molly Parker) memory.

She has no recollection of former patients, her ex-husband (Omar Metwally), her daughter (Charlotte Fountain-Jardim) or the skills she amassed over time.

Chopped

FOOD 9 p.m.

Well, eggscuuuuuse me! It will take a special chef to crack the code of this egg-centric competition in hopes of winning a chirpworth $10,000. Various eggs and smoked seafood make up the appetizer round, but surprise eggs may hatch the desserts.

Wednesday

Abbott Elementary

WKBW-7 8:30 p.m.

Despite being underfunded, overwhelmed and outnumbered, Janine (Quinta Brunson) and her fellow teachers at Philadelphia’s Willard R. Abbott Elementary try their best to provide their students with an education that they’ll never forget, even if they try.

One Day in My Body

TLC 9 p.m.

This new series gives the camera to people living with some of the rarest medical conditions known to man. From a person allergic, to water to a rapidly-aging woman, to a woman who hasn’t been able to empty her bladder in years, doctors are stumped.

Thursday

Next Level Chef

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

The remaining chefs need to be mindful of the advice of mentors Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais as they continue to battle it out in this culinary gauntlet in hopes of winning a life-changing $250,000 prize and title of Next Level Chef.

9-1-1: Nashville

WKBW-7 9 p.m.

Music City is safe from dangers thanks to Capt. Don Hart (Chris O’Donnell) of Station 113 and his team of firefighters, emer-

gency responders, EMTs, police officers and 911 dispatchers. Jessica Capshaw, LeAnn Rimes and Kimberly Williams-Paisley also star.

Friday Happy’s Place

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8 p.m.

Drinks, anyone? For Bobbie (Reba McEntire) and Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), happy hour is just another day at work, as the half-sisters run a tavern left behind by their dearly departed father. Rex Linn, Pablo Castelblanco and Melissa Peterman also star.

Celebrity Jeopardy!

WKBW-7 8 p.m.

The quarterfinals continue as celebs Robin Thede, Patton Oswalt and Margaret Cho go head-to-head answering difficult questions in the form of a question en route to the Celebrity Jeopardy Championship and winning money for charity. Ken Jennings hosts.

Saturday

NBA Basketball

WKBW-7 8:30 p.m.

A&E 9 p.m.

The teams have yet to be determined, but the first round of the NBA playoffs look to include the East’s top-seeded Detroit Pistons and the West’s dominant Oklahoma City Thunder. The San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics are also looking to handle business. Storage Wars

During this next episode, Kenny begins counting his cusses, hoping to curb his swearing habit. Meanwhile, Dave goes in on a highend locker, Ivy misses a bullseye and Dusty and Lupe keep their ears open, hoping to hear the glorious sound of success.

Maude Apatow in “Euphoria”

Joel McHale hosts “The 1% Club” Monday on Fox

Questions:

2) Which two characters from “Friends” share a famous rain-soaked first kiss in Season 2?

1) Gene Kelly dazzles in “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952), but on set, which of these roles did he NOT take on: producer, choreographer, actor or director?

3) In “The Office,” Jim (John Krasinski) pulls off a rainy-day proposal to Pam (Jenna Fischer), but where does it happen?

4) True or false: In “Stranger Things,” Will (Noah Schnapp) disappears while cycling home in the rain.

5) Which “Doctor Who” companion has her memory wiped by the Doctor, who says goodbye then walks away in the rain?

6) In “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994), which U.S. state is Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) in when he emerges into the rain after his tunnel escape?

7) In “The X Files” episode “Agua Mala,” what simple substance keeps the sea monster at bay?