Rashida Jones stars in this thriller series as Suzie, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan, whose life is upended when her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash. As “consolation” she’s given Sunny (voiced by Joanna Sotomura), one of a new class of
domestic robots made by her husband’s electronics company. Though at first, Suzie resents Sunny’s attempts to fill the void in her life, gradually they develop an unexpected friendship. Together they uncover the dark truth of what really happened to Suzie’s family and become dangerously enmeshed in a world Suzie never knew existed.
sports this week
AUTO RACING
Sunday
7:55 a.m. ESPN Formula 1 Racing Austrian Grand Prix. From Red Bull Ring in Austria. (L)
2:30 p.m. WEEK WMAQ NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400. From Nashville Superspeedway in Nashville, Tenn. (L)
4 p.m. WFLD WYZZ NHRA Drag Racing Summit Racing Equipment Nationals. From Norwalk, Ohio.
9 p.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Austrian Grand Prix. From Red Bull Ring in Austria.
Saturday
8:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing British Grand Prix, Qualifying. (L)
9 a.m. USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series The Loop 110, Qualifying. From Chicago Street Course in Chicago. (L)
11:30 a.m. USA NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165, Qualifying. From Chicago Street Course in Chicago. (L)
2:30 p.m. WEEK WMAQ NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series The Loop 110. From Chicago Street Course in Chicago. (L)
BASEBALL
Sunday
12:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)
1 p.m. NBCSCH Colorado Rockies at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 All-Star Selection Special
NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
5 p.m. ESPN Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown (L)
6 p.m. ESPN Texas Rangers at Baltimore Orioles. From Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. (L)
9:30 p.m. WYZZ Cardinals Insider
11 p.m. NBCSCH Colorado Rockies at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.
Monday
6 a.m. NBCSCH Colorado Rockies 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 Colorado Rockies at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.
4 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
6:30 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
11 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
Tuesday
5 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)
5:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians. From Progressive Field in Cleveland. (L)
6:30 p.m. TBS MLB on TBS: Leadoff
7 p.m. TBS Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs. From Wrigley Field in Chicago.
8:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
9 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
9:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
10 p.m. TBS MLB on TBS: Closer
11 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians. From Progressive Field in Cleveland.
Wednesday
6 a.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians. From Progressive Field in Cleveland.
1 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians. From Progressive Field in Cleveland.
5 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)
5:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians. From Progressive Field in Cleveland. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN All-Star Selection Show (L)
8:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
9 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
9:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
11 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians. From Progressive Field in Cleveland.
Thursday
6 a.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians. From Progressive Field in Cleveland.
11:30 a.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)
12 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians. From Progressive Field in Cleveland. (L)
3 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
3:30 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
6 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
9 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians. From Progressive Field in Cleveland.
Friday
6 a.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians. From Progressive Field in Cleveland.
5:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)
6 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Miami Marlins. From loanDepot Park in Miami. (L)
9 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
9:30 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
10 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
11 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Miami Marlins. From loanDepot Park in Miami.
Saturday
2:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)
3 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Miami Marlins. From loanDepot Park in Miami. (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 Yankees-Dodgers: An Uncivil War The 1977 and 1978 World Series.
6 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L) WFLD WYZZ MLB Baseball (L)
7 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
11 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Miami Marlins. From loanDepot Park in Miami.
BASKETBALL
Sunday
11:30 a.m. ESPN WNBA Countdown (L)
12 p.m. ESPN WNBA Basketball Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty. From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. (L)
2 p.m. ESPN WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Phoenix Mercury. From Footprint Center in Phoenix. (L) WCIU WNBA Basketball Minnesota Lynx at Chicago Sky. From Wintrust Arena in Chicago. (L)
Monday
11 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Cooking With Fire. Jac’eil forms a bond with Brittany’s rival, Brooke.
12 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Turning Up the Heat. Jackie brings the ladies on a healing trip to Arizona.
1 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives The Double Standard. Jackie promotes healing with a trip to a shaman.
2 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Not So Magic Mike. Brooke prepares for a fundraiser in Los Angeles.
3 p.m. ESPN2 The Hoop Collective VH1 Basketball Wives Wrong Impressions. Brittany goes on a blind date and distances herself.
4 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Pain to Purpose.
5 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Shop Til You Pop. Evelyn throws a popup for her fashion line.
6 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Love Lost & Love Found. The ladies go to Houston, where Evelyn gains clarity.
7 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives
8 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives
11:30 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives
Tuesday
2 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today
8 p.m. ESPN WNBA Countdown (L)
8:30 p.m. ESPN WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Las Vegas Aces. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (L)
Wednesday
2 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today (L)
Friday
6 p.m. WCPX WNBA On ION Pregame Show
6:30 p.m. WCPX WNBA Basketball Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex. (L)
8 p.m. ESPN2 Don’t Ever Give Up Iconic and inspirational words spoken by Jim Valvano.
8:30 p.m. WCPX WNBA On ION Game Break Show
9 p.m. ESPN2 Dickie V WCPX WNBA Basketball Las Vegas Aces at Los Angeles Sparks. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (L)
12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives
Saturday
11 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives
12 p.m. WBBM WMBD WNBA Basketball New York Liberty at Indiana Fever. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (L)
2 p.m. ESPN WNBA All-Star Team Selection Special
3 p.m. ESPN2 Don’t Ever Give Up Iconic and inspirational words spoken by Jim Valvano.
BOXING
Saturday
8 p.m. ESPN Boxing Shakur Stevenson vs. Artem Harutyunyan. From Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (L)
CYCLING
Saturday
7 a.m. WEEK WMAQ 2024 Tour de France Stage 8. (L) EXTREME
Sunday
2 p.m. WLS X Games Ventura 2024 (L)
FOOTBALL
Tuesday
12 p.m. NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago
9 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants
10:50 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants
12:05 a.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants
Wednesday
12 p.m. NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago
4:15 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants
8:50 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants
Thursday
4 p.m. ESPN NFL Live
5 p.m. NBCSCH Fantasy Football Happy Hour With Matthew Berry
1 a.m. NBCSCH Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast
Friday
12 p.m. NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago
3 p.m. NBCSCH Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast
4 p.m. ESPN NFL Live
5 p.m. NBCSCH Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast
12:20 a.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants
Saturday
1:55 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants
GOLF
Sunday
11:30 a.m. WEEK WMAQ 2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship Final Round. From Newport Country Club in Newport, R.I. (L)
12 p.m. WBBM WMBD LPGA Tour Golf Dow Championship, Final Round. From Midland Country Club in Midland, Mich. (L)
2 p.m. WBBM WMBD PGA Tour Golf Rocket Mortgage Classic, Final Round. From Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Mich. (L)
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
Teen prospect Miles Russell gets set to make his pro debut
Golf fans are in for a treat this week as 15-year-old sensation Miles Russell prepares to make his PGA Tour debut at the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, June 27-30 at Detroit’s own Detroit Golf Club. The tournament broadcasts live on CBS.
As the PGA Tour heads to Detroit, all eyes will be on Russell, the youngest champion in Junior Players Championship history. Now, as one of the youngest players to ever make the PGA Tour cut, the Jacksonville Beach, Florida, native is set to make his pro golf debut in a highly competitive tournament.
“Ever since I first started playing golf, my dream has been to compete on the PGA Tour and test my game against the best players,” Russell said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to making the most of the experience later this month.”
Leading up to his debut, Russell was the American Junior Golf Association player of the year in 2023. In 2024, Russell has continued his impressive play, posting a 5-under 66 at the LECOM Suncoast Classic in April, finishing the final round on an impressive run with seven birdies in 10 holes, making him the youngest player to complete a top-25 finish on either the PGA Tour or the Korn Ferry Tour since at least 1983.
While much of the focus will be on the 15-year-old phenom Russell, Rickie Fowler will try to defend his Rocket Mortgage Classic title. However, this season has seen Fowler struggle considerably since winning at the Detroit Golf Club in 2023.
Speaking to reporters at the Rocket Mortgage Classic media day, Fowler remained optimistic as he looks to become the first two-time champion at the tournament.
“A lot comes down to process and having self-belief. Things have been very close,” Fowler said via Zoom. “We’ve had a lot of good rounds. I just haven’t been able to piece them together and put a good week together,” said Fowler.
Full name: Miles Russell
Birthdate: Nov. 1, 2008
Birthplace: Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Height/weight: 5-6/116 pounds
Honors and achievements: Boys Junior PGA Championship winner (2023),
Saturday
2 p.m. WBBM WMBD PGA Tour John Deere Classic, Third Round. From TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. (L)
MOTORCYCLE RACING
Saturday
1 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Pro Motocross Championship RedBud National. From RedBud MX in Buchanan, Mich. (L)
OLYMPICS
Sunday
6:30 p.m. WEEK WMAQ U.S. Olympic Trials Track and Field. From Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. (L)
7:30 p.m. WEEK WMAQ U.S. Olympic Trials Gymnastics. From the Target Center in Minneapolis. (L)
RACKET SPORTS
Thursday
7 p.m. ESPN2 PPA Tour Pickleball Denver Open. (L)
Saturday
8 p.m. ESPN2 APP Tour Pickleball Newport Beach Open. (L)
SOCCER
Sunday
11 a.m. WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Round of 16: Teams TBA. (L)
12 p.m. ESPN2 NWSL Soccer Seattle Reign at NJ/NY Gotham FC. From Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. (L)
2 p.m. WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Round of 16: Teams TBA. From Rhein Energie Stadium in Cologne, Germany. (L)
7 p.m. WFLD WYZZ 2024 Copa America Mexico vs. Ecuador. Group B. (L)
Monday
2 p.m. WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Round of 16: Teams TBA. (L)
Tuesday
2 p.m. WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Round of 16: Teams TBA. From Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Saxony (Sachsen), Germany. (L)
sportsquiz
The Junior PLAYERS Championship winner (2023), Raised $64,000 for Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation
Thursday
8 p.m. WFLD WYZZ 2024 Copa America Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. From NRG Stadium in Houston. (L)
Friday
11 a.m. WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. From MHPArena in Stuttgart, BadenWurttemberg, Germany. (L)
1 p.m. NBCSCH Premier League Soccer
2 p.m. WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. From Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN2 USL Championship Soccer Birmingham Legion FC at Charleston Battery. From Patriots Point Athletics Complex in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (L)
Saturday
11 a.m. WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. From Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. (L)
12 p.m. ESPN NWSL Soccer Houston Dash at Chicago Red Stars. From SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Ill. (L)
2 p.m. WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. From Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. (L)
6:30 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Orlando Pride at Kansas City Current. From CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (L)
9 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer NJ/NY Gotham FC at Angel City FC. From BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. (L) TENNIS
Saturday
6 a.m. ESPN 2024 Wimbledon Championships Third Round. (L)
12 p.m. WLS 2024 Wimbledon Championships Singles Third Round. (L)
BY ALEX HENDRY
Sports Child Prodigies
Questions: Answers:
1) Before his record-breaking soccer career began - this 13-year-old signed his first contract on a napkin. Who is he?
2) Winning the 1997 Australian Open at the age of 16 - who is the youngest winner of a Grand Slam tournament (in the Open Era)?
3) Dubbed “The Next One” as a child - which hockey superstar began his major-junior career at 16 with the Rimouski Oceanic?
4) Straight out of high school and into the NBA - which St. Vincent - St. Mary High School star was drafted first overall in the NBA Draft?
5) At age 14, she became the first gymnast in Olympic history to be awarded a perfect judges score of 10.0. Who is she?
1) Lionel Messi
2) Martina
Hingis
3) Sidney Crosby
4) LeBron James
5) Nadia Comaneci
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BY SARAH PASSINGHAM
High class crime: ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ continues Detroit cop’s hijinks in Los Angeles
One of film’s most beloved and unorthodox police detectives is back on his beat, 30 years since audiences last saw him take down crime in Los Angeles’ most famous ZIP code. Eddie Murphy (“You People,” 2023) stars in the brand new action-comedy “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” premiering Wednesday, July 3, on Netflix.
Murphy reprises his role as Detective Axel Foley — who first made his iconic appearance in 1984’s “Beverly Hills Cop,” which was followed up by sequels in 1987 and 1994 — a Detroit police officer whose work often takes him to sunny California and the glamorous, storied suburb of Beverly Hills to chase down drug lords, weapons kingpins and counterfeiting rings.
Joining Axel yet again is his trusty partner, Lt. Billy Rosewood, portrayed by Judge Reinhold (“Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” 1982). Joseph Gordon-Levitt (“Mr. Corman”) is Bobby Abbott, a detective with the Beverly Hills Police Department and ex-boyfriend of Axel’s estranged daughter, Jane (Taylour Paige, “Zola,” 2020).
So, what brings Axel back to the 90210 from his home in the Motor City this time, four decades since his first mayhem-filled assignment? Axel’s daughter Jane, a criminal defense attorney, receives a threat to her life, prompting her father to team up with old and new partners and
pin down the danger.
In an official trailer for the film, Axel, Billy and Bobby drive chaos all over Beverly Hills, from crash landing a helicopter on a golf course, to chasing down bad guys in a snow plow and steering a cargo truck through a palatial home’s sitting room. The crime-fighting crew will get to the bottom of this case at any cost.
Reprising their roles from previous Beverly Hills Cop franchise films are Paul Reiser (“Mad About You”) as Police Chief Jeffrey Friedman; John Ashton (“Gone Baby Gone,” 2007) as Sgt. John Taggart; and Bronson Pinchot (“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”) as former foe, Serge.
Joining the cast in this installment is Kevin Bacon (“Leave the World Behind,” 2023) as Capt. Grant, who welcomes Axel back to the force — but can he be trusted? Axel has dealt with crooked cops before, so it wouldn’t be the first time he found corruption went all the way to the top.
In a recent appearance on “The Daily Show,” Bacon told Jordan Klepper, “I’m not afraid of being a bad guy in the movie,” summing up his philosophy on being hated on screen by saying, “to me, it’s just great parts and I just want to be them. And I’m exorcising some demons.”
A newcomer to the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, Gordon-Levitt talked to Empire about his role in the upcoming film, saying, “this character is a bit straightlaced — I am an actual Beverly Hills cop, whereas Axel Foley is a cop from Detroit who finds himself in Beverly Hills — but he’s not a simple straight man.”
Anyone going toe-to-toe with Murphy is the straight man by default, but Gordon-Levitt shared that his character isn’t just there to question Axel’s hijinks. “I also get my licks in. I wouldn’t be living up to this crazy opportunity if I wasn’t going to have a few myself. We got to do some really fun stuff.”
celebrity q&a
Elizabeth Banks
OF PRESS YOUR LUCK ON ABC
BY JAY BOBBIN
Q: I’m glad to see Elizabeth Banks and “Press Your Luck” back on the ABC schedule, but I know I’ve seen some of the episodes before. Are there new ones coming?
A: There are. One of the strong suits of the game-show revival has been its repeatability, but it’s true that those who watch the program constantly may well recognize certain episodes as ones they’ve seen before. Reruns are being used during the early part of ABC’s summer season, but new installments are slated to resume on July 18.
A big reason for that timing may be the network’s desire to use “Press Your Luck” as the lead-in for a new game that premieres that night. “Lucky 13,” with Shaquille O’Neill and Gina Rodriguez (the latter coming off the now-canceled ABC sitcom “Not Dead Yet”) as interestingly paired co-hosts posing 13 true-or-false trivia questions to contestants who have the chance to win $1 million.
That sum also continues to be the top prize on “Press Your Luck,” and Banks has been so busy with work as an actress and filmmaker lately, it’s a lucky thing for ABC that she wants to continue to make the game she was eager to revive when the current version premiered in 2019. It will be entering its sixth season in July, with Banks serving as one of the executive producers (along with her husband, Max Handelman) as well as the host.
As with most game shows, multiple episodes of “Press Your Luck” can be taped in one day, so the time commitment for Banks to turn out a whole season lasts only so long. Still, she has many other creative commitments — which presently include an animated, adultthemed “Flintstones” series update titled “Bedrock” (she’s an executive producer and the voice of Pebbles) and a movie thriller titled “DreamQuil” — so it’s no small thing that she isn’t letting “Luck” run out.
Paul Reiser in “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”
When you’re a chef, food poisoning can be a career killer. Private Investigator Alexa Crow (Lucy Lawless) jumps in to solve a “death by stir-fry,” eager to clear the name of Reuben’s (Joseph Naufahu) good friend – a private chef who stands accused of killing one of his
clients. Always fighting the good fight, Crow returns in a brand-new episode from Season 4 of “My Life is Murder,” premiering Monday, July 1, on BBC America. To watch the official trailer for this fourth season, visit youtube.com/ watch?v=XTOpMHyOzys
Lucy Lawless stars in “My Life is Murder”
2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship WEEK WMAQ 11:30 a.m.
It’s the seniors’ time to shine in the final round of the 2024 Senior Open Championship from the beautiful Newport Country Club in Newport, R.I. Last year, Bernhard Langer snuck by Steve Stricker for a two-shot lead to win the $720,000 top prize.
2024 BET Awards BET COMEDY NICK VH1 7 p.m.
With awards like Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration, Album of the Year, Best Movie and Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year, the BET Awards feature the best of the best in Black entertainment. Taraji P. Henson hosts from LA’s Peacock Theater.
Naked and Afraid XL DISC 7 p.m.
Facing an unprecedented two-day extraction, the final eight survivalists hunt, fish, and trap potential food. An emergency overnight in the jungle causes fears and tensions to flare. Malorie’s struggles may cause medics to step in and end her challenge.
The Great Food Truck Race FOOD 7 p.m.
Let the games begin. Season 17 of this fan-favorite competition kicks off as host Tyler Florence welcomes nine food trucks to the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, which will act as the starting line for a Gulf Coast road trip worth $50,000.
Little Girl in the Window LIFE 7 p.m.
Iris (Mary Antonini) loves taking pictures of old houses. But when the amateur photographer sees the word “help” written on a window in a photo she took, she becomes concerned that the man (Jean Paul Najm) living there is up to no good.
Interview With the Vampire AMC 8 p.m.
Journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) has heard enough from Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Armand (Assad Zaman) and has grave concerns for his safety in this season finale. Meanwhile, Claudia (Delainey Hayles) is suffering from a sense of confinement.
Assad Zaman in “Interview With the Vampire”
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American Ninja Warrior WEEK WMAQ 7 p.m.
People from all over the United States step up to challenge the world’s most notorious obstacle course for fame and glory. Who will have the mental fortitude to reach the summit of Mount Midoriyama? Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall host.
Name That Tune WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Contestants’ music knowledge will be stretched to their limits in the latest episode of this classic music game show revival. Will all those hours listening to their playlists be enough to beat the competition? Jane Krakowski hosts.
Below Deck Mediterranean BRAVO 8 p.m.
During this new season, beloved crew members return to board the Mustique. However, the ship is heading to a new destination, and there are some new faces joining Captain Sandy Yawn, including Bri Muller, Jonathan Shillingford and Ian Maclean.
Mayor of Kingstown PARSHO 8 p.m.
Things go from bad to worse when Iris (Emma Laird) decides to move forward by tackling her past. Then, Mike (Jeremy Renner) looks to exploit a new angle as Bunny (Tobi Bamtefa) and Konstantin (Yorick van Wageningen) ramp up their power struggle.
The Great American Recipe WTTW 8 p.m.
With a new location, two new judges (Tim Hollingsworth and Francis Lam) and eight new home cooks, this third season has seen a lot of change. This week, to remind themselves of home, the chefs prepare their favorite comfort foods and special dishes.
My Life Is Murder BBCA 9 p.m.
When you’re a chef, food poisoning can be a career killer. Alexa (Lucy Lawless) jumps in to investigate a “death by stir-fry” to help clear the name of Reuben’s (Joseph Naufahu) good friend, a private chef who stands accused of killing one of his clients.
< Checkin' It Twice ('23)Kevin McGarry, Brittany Mitchell, Kimberly Matula. Sparks fly between a hockey player and a real estat e agent.
Akbar Gbajabiamila co-hosts “American Ninja Warrior”
2024 Wimbledon Championships ESPN 5 a.m.
Live from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England, the 137th edition of the oldest tennis tournament in the world gets underway today with the first matchups of the gentlemen’s and ladies’ singles tournaments.
Doubling Down With the Derricos TLC 6 p.m.
With the house close to being ready, the Derricos host a barbeque for their new neighbors in an effort to make a good first impression. Darian anxiously awaits word about her NYU application. GG takes steps to find out why she hasn’t been feeling well.
Supermarket Stakeout FOOD 8 p.m.
Nothing says “welcome to the parking lot” like a delicious flatbread competition. Host Alex Guarnaschelli has the four chefs forage the lot for ingredients. Then, it’s off to the fryers to crisp a little something before the final two spice things up.
Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution WTTW 8 p.m.
“Stayin’ Alive” may have been an anthem for the ages when it was released in 1977. However, within a couple of years, the end was near as oversaturation and crass commercialization began to drive anti-disco sentiment to new heights in this series finale.
FBI: Most Wanted
WBBM WMBD 9 p.m.
During this episode from Season 5, Nina (Shantel VanSanten) and Scola (John Boyd) bump heads over parenting styles. Meanwhile, a drug deal gone wrong leads to the kidnapping of two teens, and the task force begins a daring hunt to rescue them.
Password WEEK WMAQ 9 p.m.
In this modernized version of the iconic word-guessing game following the likes of “Password Plus” and “Super Password,” celebrities team up with everyday contestants to play along. This week, Wiz Khalifa and Jimmy Fallon join the fun.
('23)Luke MacFarlane, Katerina Maria
Holiday Road ('23)Warren Christie, Princess Davis, Sara Canning.
DJ Hollywood as seen in “Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution”
The STREAM Scene
“13 Hours: e Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” (June 30)
In Libya, 2012, Islamic militants attack the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, killing Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens (Matt Letscher) and Sean Smith (Christopher Dingli), an o cer for the Foreign Service. Stationed less than one mile away are members of the Annex Security Team (James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini), former soldiers assigned to protect operatives and diplomats in the city. As the assault rages on, the six men engage the combatants in a erce re ght to save the lives of the remaining Americans.
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BY ADAM THOMLISON
“Zappa” (June 30) is feature documentary takes an in-depth look into the private life and work of American musician, composer, and bandleader Frank Zappa. It explores his rich, often controversial musical career and features unfettered access to the Zappa vault and archival footage.
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“Star Trek: Prodigy” - Season 2 (July 1)
Moving to Net ix from Paramount+ for its second season, this animated Star Trek franchise spino for kids follows a motley crew of young aliens who must gure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. ese six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered — a rst in the history of the franchise — but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Star eet and the ideals it represents.
Lili Taylor
Q: Who is the actress who played Mary Todd Lincoln in “Manhunt”? And what’s she doing next?
A: In “Manhunt,” the Apple TV+ miniseries about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln’s wife was played by Lili Taylor.
Taylor’s best known for starring in the weird and controversial indie film “I Shot Andy Warhol” (1996), but she’s been a fixture of the big and small screens since 1988 when she came to fame as part of the ensemble of another cult favorite, “Mystic Pizza.”
As for what’s next for Taylor after “Manhunt,” first off, it’s not clear if her other streaming series will be back.
She stars in the Amazon Prime series “Outer Range,” a sci-fi western in which she plays the matriarch of the Abbot family, opposite Josh Brolin (“Avengers: Endgame,” 2019). Its second season was released just a few weeks ago, with no word yet on a third. The story is still very much up in the air, and it seems to have been a hit for
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“Shark Beach With Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast” (July 1)
Kicking o National Geographic’s 2024 Sharkfest, this new installment of “Shark Beach” follows actor Anthony Mackie as he navigates the waterways of New Orleans, where he was born and raised. As Mackie explores the growing rumors that shark encounters may be on the rise in the Gulf of Mexico, he works with a team of experts, consulting the latest in scienti c research, to nd better ways for humans and sharks to coexist in the waters surrounding Louisiana.
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Amazon, so there’s reason to believe we’ll get more.
But in the meantime, Taylor will be taking a little diversion down a pretty well-known street. She’s booked a role in the upcoming teen-centric horror film “Fear Street: Prom Queen,” based on the book of the same name by R.L. Stine.
The “Fear Street” books were mega-sellers for Stine and helped pioneer the lucrative teen-horror literary genre as we know it today. “Prom Queen” is filming now, with no release date announced so far.
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1. TV show set in William McKinley High School
5. Love handles, essentially 9. Doctors’ org.
12. Blue-ribbon
13. “___ of the Planet of the Apes” (2011)
14. One of the Bobbsey twins
15. Who killed Laura Palmer? show
17. Budget column heading: Abbr.
18. A’s opposite, in England
19. Show with a lot of Chase scenes?
21. Son of, in Arabic names
22. Grind down 23. Blueprints
26. Film critic Roger
28. Item for Miss Muffet
29. Back muscles, for short
30. RN’s outfit
32. Man of morals
33. A-Team mission, e.g.
A Lasting Tribute
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35. Beast of burden
36. Evan Rachel Wood series
38. “Inside the NBA” channel
41. Hairy cousin in “The Addams Family”
42. Dunder Mifflin’s series
44. “To Tell The Truth” fib
45. Actress Skye
46. Reply to “That so?”
47. Little boy
48. Farm females
49. Oceanic Flight 815 show
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1. The Great Gatsby’s real last name
2. Rob of “The West Wing”
3. Tennyson lady
4. Hallow ending
5. Common refrigerant
6. “Taken” (2008) star Neeson
7. “Don’t __ _ Why” (Billy Joel song)
8. To _ __ (certainly!)
9. “Got some thoughts?”
10. Concern
11. Comic Sandberg
16. Banned contaminants
20. “Bridgerton” extras
21. Grant membership to
23. Windows machines
24. Actress Myra ___ Taylor
25. “___ Development”
27. Amt. in the “Great British Baking Show”
31. Young Sheldon accessory
32. Home row letters
34. Not at all
35. Healing plants
36. Comic Ferrell
37. Actress Russo
38. Bandleader Puente
39. Mark Harmon CBS series
40. Midterm or final
43. Chick-___-A (fast food chain)
Brian Bosworth
Q: Did Brian Bosworth keep acting after “Stone Cold”? Does he still do movies?
A: It may come as a surprise to many that Brian Bosworth, the former football star, did indeed continue acting after his generally disastrous debut in 1991’s “Stone Cold.” In fact, he has two projects on the go right now.
One of those is a series adaptation of “Revelation Road,” a film series that, like Bosworth himself, has had surprising longevity in the business.
The “Revelation Road” films, and now TV series, are part of the parallel stream of faithbased entertainment — stories with overt Christian themes that are produced independently of the studio system. Because they operate outside mainstream entertainment, they tend to fly under most people’s radar even if, as in this case, they’re pretty successful.
Bosworth has starred in all three films and in the series, which is now in post-production. There’s no word on a distributor yet, which means it could go straight to video, like the films did.
His other film currently underway puts him in more familiar territory. He has a role in “Signing Day,” an indie comedy about a young college football coach trying to recruit a high school star in rural Alabama.
This, by the way, isn’t some sudden flurry of activity for Bosworth. He’s actually maintained a fairly steady acting career since retiring from the NFL in 1989.
His high-profile playing career (he signed what was, at the time, the biggest rookie contract in NFL history) and outspoken nature (it would take too long to list the controversies he was involved in) got him a starring role in his film debut, “Stone Cold.” It was, however, a box-office flop.
Despite that, he was given a lead role again in 1996’s “One Man’s Justice.” Since then, he’s averaged a movie every few years or so — just about all of them low-budget indie action flicks.
The Price Is Right
WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
Celebrating active-duty military, veterans and their families, this Fourth of July special episode welcomes The Band of The Golden West from Sacramento, Calif., performing with airmen-musicians under the command of Lt. Col. Cristina Moore Urrutia.
MasterChef WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
The amateur chefs are dropping like flies as the generational mix is separating the good from the “not-as-good.” Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich are sharpening their knives as this larger-than-ever competition heats up.
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HISTORY 8 p.m.
In this “Best of” episode, Mike and Frank head to the bayous of Mississippi to save a vintage bathing beauty motel sign from a derelict building. Then, Robbie and Danielle look forward to a day at the beach when they find vintage swimwear.
Hope in the Water WTTW 8 p.m.
Farmed fish has a bad rep thanks to years of pollution and neglect. However, new technologies and ancient techniques may hold the answers. Actress Shailene Woodley joins a team of divers who turn “zombie” urchins into food in this series finale.
Murder at the Motel A&E 9 p.m.
After a long day of traveling, there’s nothing like the respite of a roadside motel. That is, so long as you wake up to check out the next day. In each new episode, hear real-life stories from victims and victims’ families regarding deadly motel crimes.
Reginald the Vampire SYFY 9 p.m.
The life of every vampire on the planet is definitely going to come to an end unless friendly neighborhood vampire, Reginald (Jacob Batalon), can step up and figure a way out. It seems “The Final Countdown” is not just Europe’s biggest hit.
Jacob Batalon in “Reginald the Vampire”
The First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad Atlanta A&E 5 p.m.
The entire first season of this “First 48” series airs. This premiere episode follows as a rookie detective unravels the mystery of a teen found stripped and shot to death in an Atlanta city park, a case that captures the hearts of the public. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives FOOD 7 p.m.
Since Georgia is the epicenter of soul food and seafood, Guy decides on traveling to the Peach State to sample a little of everything. On Tybee Island, he finds a spot with gourmet hot dogs, while in Savannah, Ga., he gets a soul food special of oxtail.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular WEEK WMAQ 7 p.m.
You can’t have a Fourth of July celebration without fireworks and few places do it up like Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in NYC. This 48th edition of the show will feature larger than life pyrotechnics and drones set to the sounds of America.
America’s Funniest Home Videos WLS 7 p.m.
In a world where no one’s funny bones are safe, this long-running series swoops in to save the day with a little levity and a whole lot of laughter. Three episodes air in a row, following as host Alfonso Ribeiro reviews audience-submitted clips.
A Capitol Fourth 2024 WTTW 7 p.m.
The calendar aligns and the stars are out as PBS celebrates America’s 248th birthday with musical performances by some of the biggest names in music and tributes to America’s military forces. This 44th annual concert will be a rockin’ good time.
2024 Copa America
WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
The cream always rises to the top as the best of Copa America have reached the quarterfinals. The United States hosts the tournament at NRG Stadium in Houston. Which teams will advance to the semifinals, hoping to earn a trip to the final?
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('14) Kimberly Sustad, Gregory Harrison, Brandon Routh. A bachelor learns the value of love and companionship.
< A Christmas Melody ('15)Brennan Elliott, Kathy Najimy,Lacey Chabert. A woman moves back to her hometown with her young daughter.
Alfonso Ribeiro hosts “A Capitol Fourth 2024”
Lingo WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
Love word games? Good things as host RuPaul will have contestants’ tongues tied unravelling words in a race against time. Guess wrong, but have another letter from the right word, they go again. If not, the challenger gets a chance to win.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives FOOD 8 p.m.
Where there’s smoke, there’s something heating up. Guy is on the road in Boulder, Colo., checking out a pizza place that knows how to spice things up. Then, Mesa, Ariz., offers tantalizing turnovers, while a BBQ joint in Memphis, Tenn., fans the flames.
Falling Like Snowflakes HALL 8 p.m.
Starring Rebecca Dalton and Marcus Rosner, this romantic comedy follows Teagan (Dalton) as she embarks on a mission to photograph a rare, 12-sided snowflake, and enlists the help of her begrudging friend (Rosner), making an unexpected connection.
Dateline NBC WEEK WMAQ 8 p.m.
Anchor Lester Holt brings together NBC’s award-winning correspondents to investigate compelling stories, breaking news events and mysteries with in-depth investigations, giving viewers a thorough look at the topic. Andrea Canning and Hoda Kotb contribute.
Totally Funny Kids WCIU 8:30 p.m.
Kids are finally starting to pull their weight in this clip show that focuses on the youngest members of the family. Whether they be funny, shocking or wildly absurd, host Tacarra Williams has the videos that will leave viewers in stitches.
Deb’s House WE 9 p.m.
Famed music mogul Deb Antney is looking for rap’s next superstar female MC. She identifies eight up-and-comers and moves them into her house in hopes of molding them into a sisterhood of tenacious talent before exposing them to industry execs.
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Stephen Huszar, Lini Evans, Lacey Chabert.
RuPaul hosts “Lingo”
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Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies ('14) Martin Freeman,Ian McKellen.
BY STAFF WRITERS
Questions:
1) Who voiced Benjamin Franklin in the educational animated series “Liberty’s Kids”?
2) Who won an Emmy for his portrayal of America’s second president in the HBO miniseries “John Adams?”
3) Who portrayed George Washington in the 2000 film “The Crossing?”
4) In an episode of “Family Ties,” which founding father gets some writing advice from Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox)?
5) In which year did Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” (currently streaming on Disney+)
first debut on Broadway?
6) In “National Treasure” (2004), who made the ocular device (glasses) used to read the secret map on the back of the Declaration of Independence?
7) Which British actor portrayed John Hancock in the History Channel miniseries “Sons of Liberty?”
8) Which silversmithing Founding Father crafted the knife given to President Bartlet’s personal aide, Charlie, in “The West Wing?”
9) Who played Thomas Jefferson’s wife Martha in the 1972 film “1776?”
Anthony Michael Hall, Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo and Dana Barron in “National Lampoon’s Vacation”
2024 Tour de France WEEK WMAQ 7 a.m.
The Tour continues with coverage of Stage 8 broadcast live from the route. Today, the race begins in Semur-en-Auxois, France, and ends in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, just south of Paris. While the terrain is mostly flat, the bikers face a 114-mile ride.
WNBA Basketball WBBM WMBD 12 p.m.
They may have the most popular female basketball player in Caitlin Clark, but the season has been brutal for the Indiana Fever. And things might not get better soon as they welcome the surging New York Liberty to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
National Lampoon’s Vacation AMC 6 p.m.
Despite his best intentions of spending time with his wife (Beverly D’Angelo) and kids (Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron), Clark Griswold’s (Chevy Chase) family vacation to Wally World quickly devolves into a series of unfortunate, yet hilarious, events.
Three Wise Men and a Baby: Extended Cut HALL 7 p.m.
A must-watch from the 2022 holiday season that sees three brothers (Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Paul Campbell) take a merry stroll to self-discovery when they are forced to work together to care for a baby. This extended cut adds deleted scenes.
Amish Affair LIFE 7 p.m.
When Amish leader Aaron’s (Ryan McPartlin) wife becomes ill, he hires Hannah (Mackenize Cardwell) to move in and help. The chemistry between the pair is undeniable, so Hannah quits. But when Aaron’s wife dies suspiciously, Hannah gets framed for murder.
Love & Marriage: Huntsville OWN 7 p.m.
This week, Courtney and Stormi face changing winds, as Sunni and Moses head on a double date with Maurice and Kimmi, then debate buying a house in Huntsville. Plus, Stormi learns some surprising new details regarding Martell and Latricia’s past together.
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After centuries of storytelling, what’s one more episode? Journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) finds himself at the end of his rope, as he decides he’s heard enough from vampires Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Arman (Assad Zaman), now worrying for his safety. Meanwhile, Claudia (Delainey Hayles) suffers from a grave sense of confinement, and searches for more. Season 2 of “Interview With the Vampire” concludes this Sunday, June 30, on AMC, with all prior episodes available to stream online, at amc.com/ shows/interview-with-the-vampire—1053259
You know what they say: disco never dies. Regardless, by the summer of 1978, the once untouchable genre faced mass marketing and rampant commercialism, both fighting to turn the tide. With the end of an era approaching, and “Stayin’ Alive” playing endlessly on the radio, over-saturation drove anti-disco sentiment to
“Sausage Party: Foodtopia” - Season 1
(Prime Video — July 11, Series Premiere)
Based off the 2016 animated feature “Sausage Party,” this animated series follows Frank (Seth Rogen), Brenda (Kristen Wiig), Barry (Michael Cera) and Sammy (Edward Norton) as they try to build their own food society. David Krumholtz, Will Forte, Sam Richardson, Natasha Rothwell and Yassir Lester also voice star.
“Exploding Kittens” - Season 1 (Netflix — July 12, Series Premiere)
Based on the hit card game, this new animated comedy sees God (Tom Ellis) get fired and sent to Earth to reconnect with humanity. The catch? He’s trapped in the body of a chubby house cat. As part of his rehabilitation, he moves in with a dysfunctional family and tries to solve their problems, but ends up spending a lot of time chasing laser pointers. And to top it off, Godcat’s next-door neighbor, who is also a cat, turns out to be none other than his nemesis, the Antichrist.
new heights. A “new-wave” approaches in the final episode of “Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution,” airing Tuesday, July 2, on PBS. Go back in time with photos from the era, available at www.pbs.org/show/discosoundtrack-of-a-revolution/
Having aired over 100 episodes, it’s nearly impossible to pick the best of “Pickers.” However, in this “Best Of” episode, the group revisits an episode in which Mike and Frank head to the bayous of Mississippi to save a vintage bathing beauty motel sign from a derelict building. Afterwards, see a fan favorite, in which Robbie and Danielle find vintage swimwear during a day at the beach. Season 25 of “American Pickers” continues with this special episode, airing Wednesday, July 3, on History. To find more episodes, bios and more, check out history.com/shows/ american-pickers
BY CAROLINE COLLACUTT
The wall giveth, and the wall taketh away. Cross your fingers and hope for big bucks, as “The Wall” returns for a sixth season this Monday, July 1, on NBC.
The wall is tall and the ball goes far — so, betting on where it lands is nearly impossible. While players come from across the country to battle the odds, the randomness of the wall can be controlled by no one.
“It works like this,” says NBC. “When a question is answered correctly, a green ball falls down the four-story wall and more cash is added to the slot players’ winning total, called the bank.” Which slot it lands in, however, is totally random, meaning the amount of cash the player wins for each correct answer is left entirely up to chance. Answer a question incorrectly, and a red ball drops, deducting value from the team’s bank just the same.
In its news release, NBC goes on to explain: “Because contestants compete in pairs, they must trust their loved ones to make the right decisions to rack up more earnings. In the end, teams are offered a contract that can dramatically impact their payout. Signing the contract forfeits the team’s bank in favor of a lower yet guaranteed payout equal to the Free Fall winnings and $20,000 for each question answered correctly in rounds 2 and 3.”
Led by comedian, actor and host Chris Hardwick (“Talking Dead”), this upcoming season promises more intense gameplay with some classic curveballs — like the superdrop — and another massive cash prize that could send some lucky winners home with millions in their pocket.
This season, according to NBC, “[even] more cash is up for grabs on ‘The Wall’ — but that means players have even more to lose.” In a game with high risk and high reward, it’s about the hope, the heartbreak and the life-changing effects of a little good luck.
“I think it’s the emotional journey that makes [‘The Wall’] different from other game shows,” host Hardwick told NBC’s King 5. “I do think that it is like a flashy game show with this really soft humanity center to it. Some of my most cynical comedian friends will text me at the end of a ‘Wall’ episode and be like, ‘Why am I crying at your game show?’”
With millions of dollars on the line, Season 6 of “The Wall” begins Monday, July 1, on NBC, with episodes streaming on Peacock the following day.
Chris Hardwick is back to host “The Wall”
movies of the week
40 Year-Old Virgin, The +++ (2005, Romance) Steve Carell, Catherine Keener. IFC Sat. 9:15 p.m.
American Pie +++ (1999, Comedy) Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth. E! Thu. 2:30 p.m.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues +++ (2013, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Steve Carell. PARSHOWed. 8:35 p.m.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy +++ (2004, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate. PARSHO Wed. 7 p.m.
Ant-Man and The Wasp +++ (2018, Action) Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly. TNT Mon. 7 p.m.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind ++++ (1977, Sci-Fi) Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut. UFO sighters finally meet the aliens that obsessed them. TCM Sat. 7 p.m.
Coco +++ (2017, Animated) Voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal. FREEFRMMon. 7:30 p.m.
Crocodile Dundee +++ (1986, Comedy) Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski. SUNDANC Sun. 11 p.m.
DDances With Wolves ++++ (1990, History) Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell. A Union officer (Kevin Costner) befriends the Lakota. BBCA Fri. 7 p.m.
Day the Earth Stood Still, The +++ (1951, Sci-Fi)
Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal. TCM Sat. 9:30 p.m.
Deadpool 2 +++ (2018, Action) Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin. FX Sat. 7 p.m., Sat. 9:30 p.m.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off +++ (1986, Comedy) Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck. FREEFRM Tue. 7:25 p.m.
Few Good Men, A +++ (1992, Drama) Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson. BBCA Thu. 8 p.m.
Finding Dory +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks. FREEFRM Sun. 8:50 p.m.
Finding Nemo ++++ (2003, Animated) Voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres. A clown fish (Albert Brooks) searches for his missing son. FREEFRM Sun. 6:20 p.m.
Forrest Gump ++++ (1994, Comedy Drama) Tom Hanks, Robin Wright Penn. A slow-witted Southerner experiences 30 years of history. PAR Thu. 10:30 p.m., PARSHO Thu. 7 p.m.
Gladiator +++ (2000, History) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. PAR Mon. 7 p.m.
Jaws ++++ (1975, Thriller) Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw. A man-eating shark terrorizes a New England resort town. SYFY Fri. 8:20 p.m., Sat. 3:46 p.m.
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Last Samurai, The +++ (2003, Adventure) Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe. BBCA Fri. 3:30 p.m., Fri. 11 p.m.
Lethal Weapon 3 +++ (1992, Action) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. BET Thu. 3 p.m. Lifeboat +++ (1944, Drama) Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix. TCM Tue. 7 p.m.
Little Mermaid, The ++++ (1989, Animated) Voices of Jodi Benson, Pat Carroll. Disney’s Oscar-winning version of the fairy tale. FREEFRM Sat. 3:35 p.m.
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Man With the X-Ray Eyes, The +++ (1963, Sci-Fi) Ray Milland, Diana Van der Vlis. TCM Wed. 7 p.m.
Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol +++ (2011, Action) Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner. SYFY Wed. 6 p.m., Wed. 10 p.m.
Mission: Impossible II +++ (2000, Action) Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott. SYFY Tue. 6 p.m.
Mission: Impossible III +++ (2006, Action) Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman. SYFY Tue. 8:30 p.m., Wed. 3:30 p.m.
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New York, New York +++ (1977, Musical) Robert De Niro, Liza Minnelli. TCM Fri. 7 p.m. North by Northwest ++++ (1959, Thriller) Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint. A case of mistaken identity endangers an ad agent’s life. TCM Thu. 10:15 p.m.
Officer and a Gentleman, An +++ (1982, Drama) Richard Gere, Debra Winger. TCM Sun. 7 p.m. On the Waterfront ++++ (1954, Drama) Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint. An uneducated dockworker challenges a powerful racketeer. TCM Thu. 7 p.m.
Other Guys, The +++ (2010, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg. E! Sun. 6:30 p.m., MTV Wed. 7 p.m.
Pearl +++ (2022, Horror) Mia Goth, David Corenswet. PARSHO Fri. 4:45 p.m.
Perfect Storm, The +++ (2000, Thriller) George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg. USA Tue. 9:08 p.m.
Pretty in Pink +++ (1986, Romance) Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer. CMT Sat. 11:30 p.m.
Princess and the Frog, The +++ (2009, Animated) Voices of Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos. WLS Sun. 8 p.m.
Raiders of the Lost Ark ++++ (1981, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. An archaeologist races Nazis to find a powerful relic. PAR Fri. 11 p.m.
Ratatouille +++ (2007, Animated) Voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm. FREEFRM Mon. 5 p.m.
Reluctant Debutante, The +++ (1958, Comedy) Rex Harrison, Kay Kendall. TCM Fri. 3 p.m. Rocketman +++ (2019, Musical) Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell. PARSHO Wed. 3 p.m.
Rocky II +++ (1979, Drama) Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire. AMC Thu. 4:30 p.m. S
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning +++ (1960, Drama) Albert Finney, Rachel Roberts. TCM Tue. 5:15 p.m.
Secret Life of Pets, The +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet. NICKMon. 6 p.m.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers +++ (1954, Musical) Howard Keel, Jane Powell. TCM Wed. 5 p.m. Signs +++ (2002, Thriller) Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix. AMC Sun. 5:30 p.m.
Silence of the Lambs, The ++++ (1991, Thriller) Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins. A mad genius helps an FBI trainee pursue a serial killer. PARSHO Fri. 2:45 p.m.
Sixth Sense, The +++ (1999, Thriller) Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment. AMC Sun. 3 p.m.
Terminator, The ++++ (1984, Sci-Fi) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton. A cyborg assassin from the future comes to present-day L.A. BBCA Sun. 6:46 p.m.
Thor +++ (2011, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman. FX Sun. 4:30 p.m.
Titanic ++++ (1997, History) Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet. Oscar-winning account of the doomed 1912 ocean liner. AMC Mon. 6:30 p.m.
Tom Jones: Director’s Cut ++++ (1963, Comedy) Albert Finney, Susannah York. An 18th-century Englishman becomes a devilish playboy. TCM Tue. 3 p.m.
Tombstone +++ (1993, Western) Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer. BBCA Thu. 5 p.m., Thu. 11 p.m.
Tootsie ++++ (1982, Comedy) Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange. An unemployed actor poses as a woman to land a soap role. TCM Sun. 3 p.m.
Up +++ (2009, Animated) Voices of Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer. FREEFRM Wed. 5 p.m.
