“My Brilliant Friend” - Season 4 (Max — Sept. 9, Season Premiere)
Exploring the tale of Elena Greco (Margherita Mazzucco) and the most important friend in her life. She met Raffaella Cerullo (Gaia Girace), whom she has always called Lila, in the first year of primary school in 1950. Set in a dangerous and fascinating Naples, Italy, their story goes on to cover more than 60 years of their lives and explores the mystery of Lila, Elena’s brilliant friend and — in a way — both her best friend and her worst enemy.
“The Old Man” - Season 2 (Hulu — Sept. 13, Season Premiere)
In Season 2, former CIA agent Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) and former FBI Assistant
“Uglies” (Netflix — Sept. 13, Movie Premiere)
In a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16, Tally (Joey King) is eager for her turn to join the rest of society. But when a friend runs away, Tally embarks on a journey to save her that upends everything she thought she wanted. Based on the hit science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld.
Director Harold Harper (John Lithgow) set off on their most important mission to date — to recover Emily Chase (Alia Shawkat) after she is kidnapped by Faraz Hamzad (Navid Negahban), a powerful Afghan tribal leader. With all three men claiming her as their daughter, Emily finds herself in an identity crisis that has dire implications.
sports this week
AUTO RACING
Sunday
7:55 a.m. ESPN Formula 1 Racing Italian Grand Prix. From Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Monza, Lombardy, Italy. (L)
2 p.m. USA IndyCar Racing Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250 - Race 2. From Milwaukee Mile Speedway in West Allis, Wis.
4 p.m. WFLD WYZZ NHRA Drag Racing Funny Car NHRA All-Star Callout. From Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Ind. (L)
5 p.m. USA NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500. From Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. (L)
Monday
1 p.m. WFLD WYZZ NHRA Drag Racing U.S. Nationals. From Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Ind. (L)
Saturday
10 a.m. USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Focused Health 250, Qualifying. From Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. (L)
11:30 a.m. USA NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 available at Walmart, Qualifying. From Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. (L)
2 p.m. USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Focused Health 250. From Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. (L)
BASEBALL
Sunday
12:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)
1 p.m. NBCSCH New York Mets at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. (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 Philadelphia Phillies. From Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. (L)
9:30 p.m. WYZZ Cardinals Insider
11 p.m. NBCSCH New York Mets at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.
1 a.m. ESPN2 Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies. From Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Monday
6 a.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
1 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
1:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)
2 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Baltimore Orioles. From Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. (L)
5 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
7 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
10 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
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 Baltimore Orioles. From Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. (L) TBS MLB on TBS: Leadoff (L)
6 p.m. TBS Boston Red Sox at New York Mets. From Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y. (L)
8:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
10 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
11 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
Wednesday
6 a.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
12:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)
1 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
4 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
5:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Baltimore Orioles. From Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. (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 MLB Baseball
Thursday
6 a.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
12 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
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 MLB Baseball
Friday
6 a.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
5:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)
6 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox. From Fenway Park in Boston. (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 MLB Baseball
Saturday
2:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)
3 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
5:30 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Pregame Live (L)
6 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox. From Fenway Park in Boston. (L) WFLD WYZZ MLB Baseball (L)
9 p.m. NBCSCH Chicago White Sox Postgame Live (L)
9:30 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
11 p.m. NBCSCH MLB Baseball
BASKETBALL
Sunday
2 p.m. WCIU WNBA Basketball Chicago Sky at Minnesota Lynx. From the Target Center in Minneapolis. (L)
Monday
6 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Getting Messy in Mexico. Unexpected guests threaten to upend the trip to Mexico.
7 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives
Tuesday
9 p.m. WCIU WNBA Basketball Chicago Sky at Las Vegas Aces. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (L)
Thursday
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
7:30 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today
Friday
2 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today (L)
6 p.m. WCPX WNBA On ION Pregame Show
8:30 p.m. WCPX WNBA Basketball Los Angeles Sparks at Chicago Sky. From Wintrust Arena in Chicago. (L)
10:30 p.m. WCPX WNBA On ION Postgame Show FOOTBALL
Sunday
2 p.m. ESPN North Carolina Central vs. Alabama State. From Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (L)
6:30 p.m. WLS USC vs. LSU. From Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (L)
12:30 a.m. ESPN2 College GameDay Featured
2:30 a.m. ESPN New Mexico at Arizona. From Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
Monday
7:15 a.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
12 p.m. WFLD WYZZ 2024 NFL Kickoff Preview A look ahead to the 2024 NFL season.
6 p.m. ESPN College Football Countdown (L) NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago (L)
6:30 p.m. ESPN Boston College at Florida State. From Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. (L)
10:30 p.m. NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago
11:05 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
12 a.m. ESPN2 North Carolina Central vs. Alabama State. From Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
1:30 a.m. ESPN2 Colorado State at Texas.
Tuesday
12 p.m. NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago
2 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live (L)
2:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live
3 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live (L)
6 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
7 p.m. ESPN2 NFL’s Greatest Games 2023 NFC Championship Game: Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers. From Jan. 28, 2024.
8 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
10 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
12 a.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
1 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
2 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Live
Wednesday
12 p.m. NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago
2 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live (L)
2:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live
3 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live (L)
5 p.m. NBCSCH Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast (L)
6 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
6:05 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
8 p.m. WEEK WMAQ NFL Kickoff Eve NBC analysts preview the 2024 NFL season. (L)
8:55 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
11 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
12 a.m. ESPN2 Where Wolf: The Search for ChiefsAholic
Thursday
1:50 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
5 p.m. NBCSCH Fantasy Football Happy Hour With Matthew Berry
6 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live WEEK WMAQ NFL Kickoff 2024 (L)
6:30 p.m. ESPN2 Always College Football
7:15 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs. From Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (L)
11 p.m. ESPN2 Where Wolf: The Search for ChiefsAholic
1:30 a.m. ESPN2 The Path: LSU Football
2 a.m. ESPN2 The Pulse: Texas A&M Football Friday
3 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live (L) NBCSCH Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast
4 p.m. NBCSCH Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast
5 p.m. NBCSCH Under Center: Chicago Bears Podcast
5:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Countdown (L)
6 p.m. ESPN2 BYU at SMU. From Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. (L)
6:30 p.m. WFLD Bears Blitz
9 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
10:30 p.m. NBCSCH Football Night in Chicago Saturday
9 a.m. WFLD WYZZ Big Noon Kickoff (L)
9:40 a.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears The Bears open camp and prepare for their first game.
10:35 a.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears The team rolls into Buffalo for their second preseason game.
11 a.m. ESPN ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L) WFLD WYZZ Texas at Michigan. From Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. (L) WLS Arkansas at Oklahoma State. From Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla. (L)
11:25 a.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
12:20 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
1:15 p.m. HBO Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears
1:30 p.m. WBBM WMBD CBS College Football Kickoff (L)
2 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 College Football Scoreboard (L) WBBM WMBD College Football Today (L)
WEEK WMAQ Notre Dame Football: College Countdown (L)
2:30 p.m.
ESPN2 California at Auburn. From Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. (L)
WBBM WMBD Iowa State at Iowa. From Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (L)
WEEK WMAQ Northern Illinois at Notre Dame. From Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. (L)
WFLD WYZZ Baylor at Utah. From Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (L)
WLS South Carolina at Kentucky. From Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. (L)
3:30 p.m. WGN Marshall at Virginia Tech. From Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. (L)
6 p.m.
ESPN South Florida at Alabama. From Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (L)
ESPN2 Virginia at Wake Forest. (L)
WBBM WMBD College Football Postgame (L)
WEEK WMAQ Big Ten Countdown (L)
WLS College Football Studio (L)
WPWR Tuskegee at Grambling State. From Eddie Robinson Stadium in Grambling, La. (L)
6:30 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Colorado at Nebraska. From Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (L)
WLS Tennessee vs. NC State. From Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (L)
9 p.m. ESPN College Football Final (L)
ESPN2 College Football Scoreboard (L)
playerprofile
9:15 p.m.
ESPN2 Liberty at New Mexico State. From Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, N.M. (L)
9:30 p.m.
ESPN Mississippi State at Arizona State. From Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. (L)
12:15 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final (L)
2 a.m. ESPN College Football Final GOLF
Sunday
12:30 p.m. WEEK WMAQ 2024 TOUR Championship Final Round. From East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. (L)
OLYMPICS
Sunday
11 a.m. WEEK WMAQ 2024 Paris Paralympics Daytime: Swimming Finals. Coverage of swimming, including women’s 200m IM SM8 final. (L)
6 p.m. WEEK WMAQ 2024 Paris Paralympics Primetime. The action at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (L)
Monday
6:20 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Para Badminton Singles, Doubles Finals. Coverage of para badminton gold and bronze medal finals.
6:45 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Women’s Wheelchair Basketball: U.S. vs. Japan. Preliminary Round, Group B. (L)
8:30 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Goalball Quarterfinals. Coverage of the quarterfinals of goalball. (L)
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
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9:15 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Wheelchair Rugby, Bronze Medal Match: Teams TBA. From Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris, France.
10:30 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Para Swimming, Para Track and Field. Athletes vie for medals in swimming and track and field. (L)
2:45 p.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Wheelchair Rugby, Gold Medal Match: Teams TBA. From Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris, France.
Tuesday
9 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Wheelchair Basketball & More. Men’s quarterfinal wheelchair basketball game. (L)
10:45 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Para Swimming, Para Track and Field. Athletes vie for medals in swimming, track and field events. (L)
3 p.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Gold Medal. Coverage of the top moments from the 2024 Paris Paralympics. (L)
Wednesday
9 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Para Track and Field, Para Swimming & More. Coverage of finals in track and field and swimming. (L)
10:45 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Para Swimming, Para Track and Field. Athletes vie for medals in swimming and track and field. (L)
3 p.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Gold Medal. Coverage of the top moments from the 2024 Paris Paralympics. (L)
Thursday
10:45 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Para Swimming, Para Track and Field. Athletes vie for medals in swimming and track and field. (L)
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SOCCER
Sunday
1:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ MLS Soccer LA Galaxy at St. Louis City SC. From CITYPARK in Saint Louis, Mo. (L)
3 p.m. WBBM WMBD NWSL Soccer Chicago Red Stars at Angel City FC. From BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. (L)
Friday
10 p.m. ESPN2 USL Championship Soccer FC Tulsa at Phoenix Rising FC. From Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium in Phoenix. (L)
Saturday
3 p.m. TBS Men’s International Soccer Friendlies United States vs. Canada. From Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. (L)
6:30 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Utah Royals FC at Kansas City Current. From CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (L)
9 p.m. WCPX NWSL
TENNIS
Sunday
Wednesday
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Brady at UFC Fight Night
Fight fans around the world get set for another epic welterweight clash as UFC Fight Night: Burns Vs. Brady kicks off Saturday, Sept. 7, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The preliminary fights, as well as the main event, will be broadcast live on ESPN.
Coming off back-to-back losses for the first time in his career, against Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena, Gilbert “Durinho” Burns is set to come into this fight hot — another loss could alter the trajectory of his chances at another title shot.
Burns is the more experienced fighter going into this match, having fought the best of the best since making his UFC debut in 2014. Durinho’s exceptional fighting IQ, paired with his explosive and timely striking, is rounded out
Birthdate: July 20, 1986 (38)
Birthplace: Niteroi, Brazil
by a world-class Brazilian jiu-jitsu background — all things that make him a very real threat to Brady.
Across the octagon is a rising star in the welterweight division, Sean Brady. Holding an impressive 16-1-0 record, takedowns play a major role in Brady’s success, with the fighter boasting a 50% takedown percentage. The only loss of his career so far has been to Belal Muhammad, in the second round via TKO at UFC 280. Prior to the loss, Brady was on a five-fight winning streak, and since then he’s been reminding fans and opponents why he’s an up-and-coming phenom by staying firmly in the win column — including winning his last fight against Kelvin Gastelum by submission last December. Meanwhile, the co-main event will see Steve Garcia take on Kyle Nelson in a featherweight bout that’s sure to be exciting, as both fighters look to make a statement for themselves in the rankings.
Height/weight: 5-10/170
Team: Kill Cliff FC (2017-present)
Stance: Orthodox
3 p.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Gold Medal. Coverage of the top moments from the 2024 Paris Paralympics. (L)
Friday
3 p.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Gold Medal. Coverage of the top moments from the 2024 Paris Paralympics. (L)
8 p.m. WEEK WMAQ 2024 Paris Paralympics Primetime. The action at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (L)
Saturday
12 p.m. WEEK WMAQ 2024 Paris Paralympics Daytime: Swimming, Track and Field. Coverage of medal races in swimming and track and field. (L)
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Thursday
Friday
11 a.m. ESPN2 2024 US Open Tennis Women’s Doubles Final. (L)
2 p.m. ESPN 2024 US Open Tennis Men’s Semifinals. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN 2024 US Open Tennis Men’s Semifinals. (L)
Saturday
3 p.m. ESPN 2024 US Open Tennis Women’s Championship. (L)
BY ALEX HENDRY
College Football Mascots
1) Which National Championship-winning football school briefly had the mascot “Biff” during the 1920s and 1930s?
2) She’s not just the (beloved) mascot, she’s also the First Lady of Texas A&M University. Name the highest-ranking member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets.
3) “Hook ‘em Horns!” What is the name of the iconic Texas Longhorns mascot?
4) Officially, Delta State University’s mascot is “The Statesman” — but which unofficial fan ambassador was embraced by students and now equally represents Delta State?
5) On the sideline for every Georgia Bulldogs football game, what is the name of the live bulldog mascot?
6) What mascot for Brigham Young University (BYU) made his public debut on Oct. 15, 1953 by parachuting onto the field of LaVell Edwards Stadium?
Million LA "Know When to Walk Away" Million Dollar LA "A Tale of Two Listin gs" Million Dollar LA "No Deal Is Easy" Million Dollar LA "A Day at the Roxbur y" Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles Anonym "Welcome to the Anonymous" The Anonymous "Can You Handle It?"
33 122 244 SYFY (7:00) <++ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore ('22) Eddie Redmayne. (:05) <+++ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ('04) Rupert Grint,Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe. (:05) <+++ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ('05)Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe. (:35) <+++ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ('07)
34 107 249 COM Parks Parks Parks Parks ParksParksParksParksParks <++ Old School ('03)Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, Luke Wilson. <++ Step Brothers ('08)John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins,Will Ferrell. <++ Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby ('06)
35 105 242 USA (7:30) Soccer Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur (N) (Live) Premier (N) (Live) Chrisley Law-SVU "Never Turn Your Back on Them" Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law-SVU "Tommy Baker's Hardest Fight" IndyCar (N) (Live) IndyCar Racing Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250 - Race 2 (N) IndyCar (N) (Live) NASCAR Cup (N) NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 (N)
36 139 247 TBS Friends Friends Friends Friends <++ The Greatest Showman ('17)Zac Efron,Michelle Williams, Hugh Jackman (:15) <+++ Beauty and the Beast ('17) Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Emma Watson. (:45) <++ Pitch Perfect 3 ('17)Hailee Steinfeld,Rebel Wilson,Anna Kendrick (:45) <+++ Pitch Perfect ('12) Skylar Astin,Anna Kendrick
37 180 311 FREE (7:30) <++++ Cinderella ('50) Ilene Woods. (:25) <+++ Sing ('16)Voices of Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Matthew McConaughey <++ Rio 2 ('14) Voices of Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement, Anne Hathaway (:05) <+++ Lilo & Stitch ('02)Daveigh Chase. (:05) <+++ Turning Red ('22) Voices of Sandra Oh,Ava Morse, Rosalie Chiang
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Josh Lawson, Lewis Tan.
Dune ('21) Rebecca Ferguson,Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet. (:15) <++ The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five
Armies
McKellen.
BY DANA SIMPSON
‘Horses’ welcome Weaving: Acclaimed actor joins ‘Slow Horses’ Season 4
Apple TV+’s horses may be slow, but they sure are relentless. With plenty of the story left to tell — and having already secured a fifth season from Apple — the British Intelligence-based TV series is back for more deceit, double-crossing and potentially deadly duties. Season 4 of “Slow Horses” premieres its first two episodes Wednesday, Sept. 4, on Apple TV+.
Released and shared on X (formerly Twitter) as soon as last season ended, the Season 4 trailer for “Slow Horses” reveals everything from the threat of a serial bomber in London to a death on the Slough House team and the addition of at least one new character, named Frank Harkness.
Played by Hugo Weaving, who is best known for his roles as people’s terrorist V in “V for Vendetta” (2005), Agent Smith in the original Matrix trilogy (1999-2005) and Elrond in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003), Harkness is billed as “one of the most exciting developments in
the Apple TV+ show” (per ScreenRant).
Developed as a villainous force to be reckoned with, ScreenRant writer Sarah Little points to Weaving’s “Slow Horses” character as being poised to possibly “become the best villain the show has ever featured.”
Leading man Gary Oldman (“Darkest Hour,” 2017), however — unlike his character, Jackson Lamb — is simply delighted to be back at it again on television.
“Some of the best stuff you see is on your television screen,” Oldman shared during a TV news event, adding, “I love long-form.”
During the same event, as reported by IndieWire journalist Ben Travers in May of this year, Oldman revealed that he had always wished to “revisit a character” on an episodic basis. Luckily, “Slow Horses,” his first leading television role, has offered him the perfect chance to do exactly that. And given the recent renewal of a fifth season, it seems there will be plenty more of disgraced (at times disgraceful) MI5 Agent Lamb to go around. In fact, Oldman has said he would be happy to play Lamb until Apple TV+ exhausted the Slough House source material by author Mick Herron.
“If they’re [Apple TV+] happy to keep us on the air, then I’m very happy to ... do all eight books,” Oldman told the panel of entertainment reporters during the aforementioned press junket earlier this year.
“And since we started, [Herron] has written another one, so who knows? Maybe it’ll be nine books, and I’ll be happy to play Jackson Lamb [in all of them.]”
Actor Jack Lowden (“Dunkirk,” 2017), on the other hand, praises the show for its unique and cutting sense of humour.
Lowden, who plays stunted MI5 up-andcomer River Cartwright in the series, said that while he had “never read the books,” the humour in the scripts was the “biggest draw” for him.
There’s a mystery afoot when an anonymous, cloaked buyer purchases all of Judy’s art. While she attempts to find the culprit, Beef, Wolf, Ham and Moon keep themselves occupied by growing a massive cabbage, and Honeybee and Jerry come up with a challenge of their own.
Ahead of Season 5, a bonus episode of “The Great North” airs Sunday, Sept. 1, on Fox, with all episodes from Season 4 currently available to watch at fox.com/the-great-north/
The first two episodes of this brand-new series air back-to-back, introducing audiences to English teacher Evan Marquez (Brian Jordan Alvarez). While trying to balance his personal, professional and political lives inside the high school walls, Mr. Marquez is surrounded by a lively group of teachers, staff and students who often make it feel like he’s working in a circus
celebrity q&a
instead. Making its debut, “English Teacher” premieres Monday, Sept. 2, on FX, and streams the next day on Hulu. Catch a glimpse of what’s to come, with this exclusive trailer youtube.com/ watch?v=jfvKrsaZrEA
On air for less than a year, “The Swan” — a reality series that supposedly offered fairytale-style makeovers — was canceled after the cast discovered they were really contestants in a plastic surgery face-off. Going where the cameras didn’t dare, this fascinating pilot episode continues the “Dark Side” franchise, offering interviews with plastic surgeon Dr. Dubrow, who worked on the show. “The Dark Side of Reality TV” premieres this Tuesday, Sept. 3, on Vice, with episodes of its sister series, “The Dark Side of Comedy,” available to stream at vicetv.com/en_us/show/ dark-side-of-comedy
BY JAY BOBBIN
Carol Burnett
OF THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW ON CATCHY COMEDY, METV
Q: Why are some repeats of “The Carol Burnett Show” an hour long, while others are only a half-hour long?
A: Originally, the classic comedy-variety series ran for an hour weekly during its 1967-78 tenure on CBS, when it earned a total of 25 Primetime Emmy Awards. It was shown in that form during a recent weekend “Binge” marathon on Catchy Comedy, but soon after the original run ended, the episodes from five of its seasons were edited into a 30-minute format — largely focused on the comedy content, though musical sequences sometimes were kept in, too — and the show was renamed “Carol Burnett and Friends.”
Those edited programs have long been a weekday attraction on MeTV, but the issue has been confused a bit more by the fact that the program also is known there presently as “The Carol Burnett Show” in its half-hour form. Arguably the best way to tell the lengths apart before a viewing is simply to look at a programming guide and see how long the show is slated for, 30 minutes or 60 minutes.
Burnett, who has made Primetime Emmy history this year as the oldest female comedy nominee ever with her current supporting-actress bid for Apple TV+’s “Palm Royale,” has very actively helped to promote direct-marketing sales of “The Carol Burnett Show” DVDs by participating in commercials for them. (She even has autographed some of the sets.) However, different collections culled from the series also are available from various merchants, either in physical stores or via online sellers.
Kristin Scott Thomas as seen in “Slow Horses”
In the Arena: Serena Williams WLS 1 p.m.
With three decades of professional tennis behind her, Serena Williams looks back on specific moments that shaped her and left the biggest impressions. From memorable Grand Slam appearances to other milestones, she talks life on and off the court.
The Daughter I Gave Away LIFE 7 p.m.
Fifteen years after a teenage girl places her baby up for adoption, she learns that her daughter has gone missing from the adoptive parent’s home. In her search for answers, she uncovers a chilling truth and a sliver of hope that there’s still a chance to find the girl before it’s too late.
Tulsa King WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
Tensions rise as Dwight (Sylvester Stallone) and Bodhi (Martin Starr) involve Jimmy (Glen Gould) in their plan to open a casino. Meanwhile, Stacey (Andrea Savage) confronts Waltrip (Ritchie Coster) about his involvement in Roxy’s (Emily Davis) murder.
The Chosen WGN 7 p.m.
Jesus (Jonathan Roumie) needs some rest in this two-hour Season 4 premiere. As Jerusalem gets closer, Jesus becomes more frustrated with the world around him. Whether it be his faith’s leaders or even his friends, no one seems attuned to his mission.
Hotel Portofino WTTW 7 p.m.
Something stinks and it’s not just Claudine’s (Lily Frazer) perfume launch party. During the festivities, Bella (Natascha McElhone) angles to get the business assistance she needs and Lucian (Oliver Dench) and Constance (Louisa Binder) plan to get away.
Snowpiercer AMC 8 p.m.
After last week’s daring and deadly episode, the patrons aboard the Snowpiercer must now face the consequences of their actions as Season 4 of this science fiction series continues. Daveed Diggs, Mickey Sumner, Clark Gregg and many others star.
Natascha McElhone and Lily Frazer in “Hotel Portofino”
Hard With a Vengeance ('95)Bruce Willis. <+++ Live Free or Die Hard ('07)Justin Long,Bruce Willis. < A Good Day to Die F (7:00) <++ Jumanji ('95) <+++ The Incredibles ('04)Craig T. Nelson. <+++
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Ninja Warrior WEEK WMAQ 7 p.m.
As the national finals continue in Las Vegas, the remaining ninjas prepare to compete in Stages 2 and 3 of this super-sized competition. Each competitor is eager to show their strengths for a chance to win a $1 million prize and the “ANW” title.
Name That Tune WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Be it swan songs, solos or summertime hits, how well do you know your music? In this game show, host Jane Krakowski welcomes players to face off against each other, testing their encyclopedic knowledge of music as they fight for a spot in the bonus round.
The Chicano Squad A&E 8 p.m.
In the first installment of this two-night event, hear how six officers were selected to form an all-Latino homicide unit in Houston during the late 70s. With a rising murder rate in the Latin community, the men were given 90 days to solve open crimes.
Below Deck Mediterranean BRAVO 8 p.m.
When a newly-hired steward arrives, it causes a flurry of mixed reactions from the staff. Then, Aesha’s stress spikes when she finds the laundry room is a disaster zone. And, bad news from home shocks a deckhand, leaving their position in doubt.
BBQ Brawl FOOD 8 p.m.
A soon-to-be bride and groom serve as clients for the semi-finalists, thanks to Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio. If the contestants can dazzle with delicious cocktail hour appetizers and reception dinner, they’ll land a spot in the final.
61st Street WGN 8 p.m.
As Season 2 continues, Franklin (Courtney B. Vance) finds himself armed with a secret piece of evidence that makes it easy to put Officer Logan’s (Mark O’Brien) comrades on the stand. Meanwhile, Norma (Andrene Ward-Hammond) has an important visitor.
Matt Iseman co-hosts “American Ninja Warrior”
Chopped FOOD 7 p.m.
Legendary chef and judge Maneet Chauhan has hand-picked four competitors to return to the kitchen. However, her selected baskets reveal options that could prove to be a speed bump: a Nashville signature flavor, an Indian dessert and a frozen drink.
100 Day Hotel Challenge HGTV 7 p.m.
Brian and Mika are working hard on their respective hotels, but both hotels are still lacking key details. Nevertheless, they’re taking the competition outdoors, where they’ll spend a lot of cash to bring resort-style amenities to the outdoor lounges.
Beat Shazam WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Teams of two race against the clock and each other as they try to identify hit songs. The team with the most money banked at the end of four rounds will go against Shazam, the popular song identification app, for the chance to win up to $1 million.
The Bachelorette WLS 7 p.m.
Bachelorette Jenn Tran is about to make the decision of a lifetime in this season finale. From the Big Island of Hawaii, Jenn must see where her heart leads her as she pick between her final two guys. Are either of these guys good enough for Jenn?
The Chicano Squad A&E 8 p.m.
Airing its second installment tonight, this series delves into one of the most highly-decorated law enforcement units in Houston history. Created to solve a soaring Latino homicide rate in the late 70s, the Chicano Squad soon became a community staple.
My Big Fat Fabulous Life TLC 8 p.m.
Before Whitney packs her bags and heads to Spain for her 40th birthday trip, she looks for some inspiration from Flamenco dancers. Later on, as Whitney anticipates Jaime and Heath’s approaching wedding, she grows fearful of a confrontation with Kenny.
Jenn Trann in “The Bachelorette”
The STREAM Scene
“Cómo cazar a un monstruo” (Sept. 6)
Lluis Gros, sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexual abuse, asks YouTuber and lmmaker Carles Tamayo to make a documentary about his life to clean up his image after his conviction. Carles agrees, thinking that Gros will apologize, but when he realizes that this is not his intention and that he is still free, he tries to nd out why he is still unpunished. After months of surveillance and extensive investigation, Carles discovers many other crimes committed by Gros and sets up a trap that leads him to prison.
celebrity q&a
BY ADAM THOMLISON
“English Teacher” - Season 1 (Sept. 3, Series Premiere)
Created by Brian Jordan Alvarez, this new FX comedy series stars Alvarez as Evan Marquez, a high school teacher in Austin, Texas, who often nds himself at the intersection of the personal, professional and political aspects of working at a high school. By his side is his friend group of other teachers, including Gwen Sanders (Stephanie Koenig) and Markie Hillridge (Sean Patton). e eight-episode season follows Evan as he navigates his relationships, his students and his fellow faculty and tries to answer the question: can you really be your full self at your job?
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“Outlast” - Season 2 (Sept. 4)
In this raw survival competition series, 16 lone wolf experts are dropped in the Alaskan wilderness and must outlast each other in a battle for a million dollar payout. ere’s only one rule in this cut throat game: they must be a part of one of four teams to win.
Chi McBride
Q: What ever happened to Chi McBride? For a while in the ‘00s, it seemed like he was the next big thing, but I haven’t seen much of him since.
A: Chi McBride was indeed one of the buzziest actors of the 2000s, thanks to successively larger roles in talked-about shows such as “Boston Public” and the cultishly beloved late ‘00s sitcom “Pushing Daisies,” alongside big-screen hits such as “Gone in 60 Seconds” (2000) and “I, Robot” (2004).
In some ways, his profile was harmed by finding a
Get ready to fall in love with bread all over again. is whimsical, three-part docuseries explores what bread, our most fundamental food, reveals about the cultures that lovingly make and devour it. Each episode introduces us to a staple loaf crafted with a unique spin re ecting its homeland’s history, geography, rich traditions, and the humanity that connects us all.
little stability. Those shows and films attracted a lot of attention, but they were all over relatively quickly (“Boston Public” was the longest-lasting one, but even it was canceled after four years).
Then, in 2013, he joined the ensemble of “Hawaii Five-0,” an already successful show entering its fourth season. Given that it was already established, it had also lost a lot of the buzz — it was, by that point, nothing more or less than a very highly rated, solid performer that reliably drew in
millions of eyeballs for CBS every week.
Unfortunately, even reliable hits have to end eventually, as “Hawaii Five-0” did in 2020. Since then, McBride has been looking for his next big project. His biggest shot was the 2022 CBS sitcom “How We Roll,” but it was canceled after one season.
But, he’s taking another run at sitcom success right now. He has a role in the upcoming Netflix series “Little Sky,” currently in post-production. No release date has been announced yet.
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ACROSS
1. Phoebe to Prue or Piper on “Charmed”
4. “Chiquitita” quartet
8. Genesis twin
12. ___-Man (arcade game)
13. ___ Walken (“The West Wing” character)
14. It parallels a radius
15. In times past 16. Carrie Coon’s series, with “The”
18. Jennifer Aniston’s series, with “The”
20. Hunt for
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22. TV show covering Hollywood since 1991
24. Beginnings
28. Family docs
29. Charge carrier
30. El ___
33. Pasta topper
35. Mouths, anatomically
37. Deliver a tirade
38. Loren Bouchard’s animated series
42. “Hijack” star
44. White alternative
45. Teutonic turndown
46. “___ Lang Syne”
47. Fleming who created 007
48. Flow stopper
49. Arborist’s concern
50. Small colonist
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2. Cassio’s rival
3. “The Departed” (2006) director
4. Texas A&M team
5. Flip one’s lid?
6. Lux. neighbor
7. “___ to bed”
8. Writer Welty
9. Deli side
10. “Brokeback Mountain” (2005) director Lee
11. Home of the tallest bldg. in the world
17. Former Israeli prime minister Olmert
19. Green, in a way
22. Pudding ingredient
23. “Morning Edition” airer
25. Lane where “Desperate Housewives” takes place
26. “Wayne’s World” (1992) word
27. ___-Off (windshield cover brand)
31. Talking amorously
32. Planets and such
33. Memorial Day event
34. Coll. major
36. “Have _ __” (“Make yourself comfortable”)
37. Moscow money
38. Vivacity
39. Picture problem
40. Tom Clancy hero
41. Elated
42. Time ___
43. Dover’s state: Abbr.
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been the best part of the show for me. I feel like I’ve seen her before, though — have I? And is she doing anything else?
A: Whether you’ve seen Eve Best before depends largely, though not entirely, on whether you were a “Nurse Jackie” fan — but whether you’ll be excited about her next project or not definitely hinges on it.
You’re not alone in citing Best’s performance as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen as a highlight of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” (the term “fan favorite” has been tossed around a lot). But the swords-and-castles fantasy show is miles away from her biggest prior role, in the utterly grounded and modern “Nurse Jackie,” a comedy that aired from 2009 to 2015 on HBO’s competitor network, Showtime.
She played Dr. Eleanor O’Hara, a close friend and colleague to the titular, drug-addicted Jackie (Edie Falco, “The Sopranos”).
It’s her biggest pre-”House of the Dragon” role, and it’s poised to be her next role as well. It was announced in the spring that “Nurse Jackie’s” writers and producers are starting work on a sequel miniseries, to be released on Amazon Prime instead of Showtime, and Best will be involved. It’s just now in pre-production, though, so don’t expect to see it any time soon.
If you don’t remember Best wearing scrubs, you may also have seen her in any one of a few miniseries she did, such as 2014’s “The Honorable Woman” or the A&E drama “Shackleton” back in 2002. Or, you may remember her in a small but notable turn as Wallis Simpson in the smash-hit 2010 biopic “The King’s Speech.”
Q:
the actress playing Rhaenys on “House of the Dragon” — she’s
The Challenge MTV 7 p.m.
Things get interesting when new targets fundamentally change the game, leaving competitors to wonder if they’ll be safe from elimination or not. Then, a “Challenge” history lesson brings a smile to TJ, while a sudden death round brings questions.
Dateline: Secrets Uncovered OXYGEN 7 p.m.
Journalist Craig Melvin takes a second look at some of the most mysterious cases in recent history through firsthand accounts of people close to the crime, including investigators who looked into the cases and family members who are still trying to cope.
Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles BRAVO 8 p.m.
Realtors Josh Flagg, Josh Altman and Tracy Tutor are back for a new episode of ups and downs in the tumultuous Los Angeles real estate scene. This time, the realtors discover that splurging on a luxury property might not be the best choice.
Guy’s Grocery Games FOOD 8 p.m.
The All-Star Relay Rumble begins tonight, as “Tournament of Champions” winners take on some culinary giant slayers in a masterful showdown. During 10-minute tag-team shifts, the teammates must create a sweet and savory duo made with some key ingredients.
Pawn Stars HISTORY 8 p.m.
Cowabunga! Just what is a 1991 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure prototype worth? Then, Rick tries to pull the trigger on a 1800s manstopper pistol at the shooting range. Later on, Rick uses his psychic abilities on a 1966 Kreskin ESP board game.
Bargain Block HGTV 8 p.m.
Keith and Evan are known for making dreams come true. So, when they’re asked to play fairy godmother and recreate a Cinderella story for the ages, they jump in, roll up their sleeves and turn a train wreck of a house into a home worthy of a fairy tale.
Tracy Tutor stars in “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles”
Falling in Love in Niagara HALL 6 p.m.
Just what is it about Niagara Falls that makes it such a hotspot for honeymoons? When her fiancé (Chris Violette) dumps her before the wedding, Madeline (Jocelyn Hudson) decides to go see the Falls without him. While there, she stumbles upon true love.
Twister
AMC 7 p.m.
Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) and her team prepare a prototype to launch a data-gathering tool that could help save lives as the most powerful storm in decades approaches. Her estranged husband, Bill (Bill Paxton) rejoins the team for one last mission.
Carmen Jones TCM 7 p.m.
Adapted from Georges Bizet’s opera “Carmen,” an American soldier (Harry Belafonte) falls for a sultry factory worker (Dorothy Dandridge). They flee when the soldier kills his sergeant (Brock Peters), but her flirting leads to a crime of passion.
NFL Football WEEK WMAQ 7:15 p.m.
The Baltimore Ravens are 12-4 in Week 1 games under head coach John Harbaugh. But will their magic hold up when they head to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., to take on MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the reigning Super Bowl Champions?
The Real Housewives of Orange County BRAVO 8 p.m.
Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but Botox and filler keep them camera ready. As the ladies of Orange County wrap their heads around the revolving door of each other’s relationships, they wonder if the constant backstabbing is worth the trouble.
Totally Funny Kids
WGN 8:30 p.m.
The youngest members of the family get their moment in the spotlight — whether they want it or not — as host Tacarra Williams highlights the craziest and funniest videos featuring kids. At the end of each episode, one clip is named the week’s funniest.
While waiting for a bus, Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) shares his remarkable life story with unsuspecting strangers, chronicling the ways American history at large became unwittingly influenced by the life and love of one simple man. Sally Field also stars.
Let’s Make a Deal Primetime WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
An audience looking for a Halloween party find themselves in this primetime version of the classic game show. Fortunately, a desperate need for attention can pay off in a big way if contestants can guess the right door or make deals for prizes or cash.
Love After Lockup WE 7 p.m.
Getting out of jail might be key to keeping these relationships moving forward, but wandering eyes have significant others reconsidering ankle monitors. Will past relationships come back to haunt the cons? Or were conjugal visits a better fit?
WWE Friday Night SmackDown WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Now in its 25th year on air, this weekly twohour-long presentation joins the superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment as they climb in the ring and take part in elaborate battles against some of their fiercest rivals, leading to epic showdowns.
Whose Line Is It Anyway? WGN 7 p.m.
Everybody’s favorite improv comedy show is back for its 13th season on The CW (21st overall). Comedians Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and a guest take suggestions from the audience to create hilarious skits as host Aisha Tyler keeps score.
Ancient Aliens HISTORY 8 p.m.
Throughout the course of history there have been people who’ve claimed contact with beings from another world. While they claim to share important messages for humanity, could it be that they have been chosen to help carry out an extraterrestrial agenda?
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35 105 242 USA (7:00) <+++ John Wick: Chapter 3 -Parabellum ('19) Halle Berry, Keanu Reeves. NASCAR Xfinity Focused Health 250, Qualifying (N) (Live)
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36 139 247 TBS Friends Friends Friends <++ Bad Teacher ('11)Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel, Cameron Diaz <++ Shallow Hal ('01) Jack Black, Jason Alexander, Gwyneth Paltrow. U.S. Soccer Pregame (N) (Live) Men's International Soccer Friendlies United States vs. Canada (N) (Live) Postgame (N) (Live) < Ocean's Thirteen
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trivia quiz
Back to school
BY STAFF WRITERS
Questions:
1) Which 1980s sitcom featured a class of gifted students helmed by Howard Hessman, and later, Billy Connolly?
2) In the Peanuts comic strip and TV specials, Linus has a crush on his teacher — what is her name?
3) Which ‘90s sitcom was centered on a main character who lived next door to his teacher/ principal?
4) Which actress won an Emmy for her work as the voice of teacher Edna Krabappel in “The Simpsons”?
5) Which “Welcome Back, Kotter” character would raise his hand and yell “Ooh ooh ooh” to get the teacher’s attention?
6) What subject does Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) teach in the first seasons of “Glee”?
7) Name the acclaimed choreographer who played dance teacher Lydia Grant in the 1980 film “Fame” and its TV adaptation.
8) Eve Arden famously played a high school teacher in “Our Miss Brooks.” Which character did she later play in the 1978 film “Grease” and its sequel?
Principal McGee
Debbie Allen
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“How to Die Alone” - Season 1 (Hulu — Sept. 13, Series Premiere)
This comedy series follows Mel (creator Natasha Rothwell), “a broke, fat, Black” JFK airport employee who’s never been in love and has forgotten how to dream. Until, that is, she has an accidental brush with death that catapults her on a journey to finally take control and start living by any means necessary.
Howard Hessman stars in which 1980’s sitcom?
Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out FOOD 11 a.m.
Say cheese! Chef Michael Symon takes his favorite dairy product and gives viewers a template for taste. From a crispy grilled cheese sandwich with mushrooms and blueberry jam to a dairy-free mac and cheese, the yum comes fast and easy.
NWSL Soccer WBBM WMBD 11:30 a.m.
Saturday is for soccer. Today, the Portland Thorns FC faces the Washington Spirit in a game broadcast live from Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The dueling teams last played against each other in May, with Portland cinching a close 2-1 win.
His & Hers HALL 7 p.m.
Married couple Dana (Lacey Chabert) and Mark (Brennan Elliott) are high-powered lawyers at competing NYC law firms. When they end up on opposing sides of a messy divorce between two reality stars, the toxic tones spill over into their happy home.
Held Hostage in My House LIFE 7 p.m.
Dawn (Amy Smart) is a single mother who awakes only to find herself tied up in her own vacation rental property. Unsure of her assailant, she must figure out clues from various past guests in order to survive. Also stars Billy Zane and Ne-Yo.
Arthur TCM 7 p.m.
Starring John Gielgud, Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli, this 1981 comedy follows a butler (Gielgud) as he helps his master (Moore) determine if he should marry for love or for money. Another classic Minnelli film, “Cabaret,” airs next.
48 Hours
WBBM WMBD 8 p.m.
No matter the story — be it a shocking criminal case or salacious real-life scandal — viewers turn to the investigative reporting of Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant and the rest of the CBS News crew to give them the answers in this latest episode.
(5:00) <++ We're the Miller s ('13) Jennifer Aniston. <++ Couples Retreat ('09) Jason Bateman,Jon Favreau,Vince Vaughn. <+++ Game Night ('18) Rachel McAdams, Jason Bateman. (P)
Designers Keith and Evan are known for making dreams come true. So, when they’re asked to play fairy godmother and recreate a Cinderella story for the ages, they jump in, roll up their sleeves and turn a train wreck of a house into a home worthy of a fairy tale, during the Season 4 premiere of “Bargain Block,” airing Wednesday, Sept. 4, on HGTV. Love Keith and Evan’s style? See some of the duo’s best design ideas by visiting hgtv.com/shows/bargain-block/ best-ever-bargain-block-designs-pictures
Around here, everything is made up and the points don’t matter. Comedians Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, and Wayne Brady are back on stage and ready to improvise, taking suggestions from the audience to create hilarious skits as host Aisha Tyler keeps score with a nonsense point system. Hilarity ensues during the Season
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14 premiere of “Whose Line Is It Anyways?,” making its debut this Friday, Sept. 6, on the CW. Looking for laughs? The very best of the series’ “Bad Hat Pick Up Lines” can be found at youtube.com/watch?v=JHHghyPfg9g
Say cheese! Chef Michael Symon takes his favorite dairy product and gives viewers a template for taste. From a crispy grilled cheese sandwich with mushrooms and blueberry jam to a dairyfree mac and cheese, the yum comes fast and easy. Take dinner outdoors, with a delicious new episode from Season 5 of “Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out,” airing Saturday, Sept. 7, on Food Network. Recipes for more of Symon’s creative dishes are available online, at foodnetwork. com/shows/symons-dinners-cooking-out/ photos/top-recipes-from-symons-dinnerscooking-out
BY CAROLINE COLLACUTT
Chicano crimefighters:
New docu-series shines a light on Houston’s ‘Chicano Squad’
Dedicated to tackling Houston’s soaring crime rates, the country’s first-ever Latino homicide team was founded in 1979. Detailing their triumphs and tribulations, the two-episode docuseries “The Chicano Squad” airs Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 2 and 3, on A&E.
Celebrating one of the most highly decorated law enforcement units in Houston’s history, this two-day documentary special delves into the U.S.’s first all-Latin homicide team, created to better understand — and eventually to help solve — the soaring Latino homicide rate Houston experienced throughout the late ‘70s.
Made up of five bilingual Mexican American officers (who spoke both English and Spanish) — Jim Montero, José Selvera, Raymond Gonzales, U.P. Hernandez and Cecil Mosqueda — this specialized, groundbreaking unit pulled officers from their given beats, promoting them to detectives before sending them onto the streets to further interact with locals, hoping the unit might have a better chance at understanding and connecting with Houston’s Latino community, despite their rookie status.
Initiated by Montero, this specialized
unit was “given just 90 days to solve all open Latin murder cases, regain the trust of the community and assist in any new crimes involving Spanish-speaking people,” says A&E in the series press release.
It continued: “With no prior homicide experience, unchecked racism and discrimination at all levels of the department, a corrupt police union, the highest crime rate in the country and an immigrant community that is distrustful of the police, this first-ofits-kind unit of crime fighters lacked experience in homicide investigation and were forced to learn on the job.”
Solution on page 5.
Jim Montero, U.P. Hernández, José Selvera, Raymond González and Cecil Mosqueda in “The Chicano Squad”
Carmen Jones +++ (1954, Musical) Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte. TCM Thu. 7 p.m.
Cars +++ (2006, Animated) Voices of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman. DISN Thu. 5 p.m. Coco +++ (2017, Animated) Voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal. FX Fri. 7 p.m. Coming to America +++ (1988, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall. PAR Thu. 9:30 p.m.
Crocodile Dundee +++ (1986, Comedy) Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski. SUNDANC Sat. 5:45 p.m., Sat. 10:15 p.m.
Deepwater Horizon +++ (2016, Thriller) Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell. SYFY Tue. 4:16 p.m.
Great Dictator, The +++ (1940, Comedy) Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard. TCM Fri. 11:15 p.m.
Green Mile, The +++ (1999, Drama) Tom Hanks, David Morse. AMC Fri. 3 p.m.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 +++ (2017, Sci-Fi)
Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana. TNT Tue. 7 p.m. H
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets +++ (2002, Children) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. E! Sat. 10:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 +++ (2010, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. SYFY Sun. 10:59 p.m., Mon. 5:58 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 +++ (2011, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. SYFY Mon. 9:05 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire +++ (2005, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. E! Sat. 3:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince +++ (2009, Children) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. SYFY Sun. 7:33 p.m., Mon. 2:31 p.m.
Incredible Hulk, The +++ (2008, Action) Edward Norton, Liv Tyler. FX Tue. 11 p.m. Independence Day +++ (1996, Sci-Fi) Will Smith, Bill Pullman. PAR Mon. 10:30 p.m., Tue. 7 p.m., TNT Mon. 7 p.m., Tue. 4 p.m.
Inside Out +++ (2015, Animated) Voices of Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith. DISN Fri. 7 p.m.
Iron Man 3 +++ (2013, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow. FX Tue. 5:30 p.m.
Jaws ++++ (1975, Thriller) Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw. A man-eating shark terrorizes a New England resort town. AMC Sun. 5 p.m., Sun. 10:14 p.m.
John Wick +++ (2014, Action) Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist. USA Fri. 4 p.m., Fri. 11:30 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 2 +++ (2017, Action) Keanu Reeves, Common. USA Fri. 6 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum +++ (2019, Action) Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry. USA Fri. 8:38 p.m.
Jojo Rabbit +++ (2019, Comedy Drama) Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie. PARSHO Tue. 10:30 p.m. K
Ocean’s Eleven +++ (2001, Comedy Drama) George Clooney, Matt Damon. TBS Sat. 8 p.m. Ocean’s Thirteen +++ (2007, Comedy Drama) George Clooney, Brad Pitt. TBS Sat. 5:30 p.m.
Ocean’s Twelve +++ (2004, Comedy Drama)
George Clooney, Brad Pitt. TOON Sun. 4 p.m. Out of the Past ++++ (1947, Thriller) Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer. A former detective tries to escape old mob ties. TCM Sat. 11 p.m. P
Parent Trap, The +++ (1998, Children) Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid. FREEFRM Tue. 5 p.m. Perfect Storm, The +++ (2000, Thriller) George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg. AMC Thu. 9:30 p.m. Pitch Perfect +++ (2012, Romance) Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin. TBS Sun. 4:45 p.m., Sun. 10:30 p.m.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story +++ (2016, Sci-Fi) Felicity Jones, Diego Luna. TNT Fri. 10:30 p.m. S
School of Rock, The +++ (2003, Comedy) Jack Black, Joan Cusack. PAR Sat. 10 p.m. Seabiscuit +++ (2003, Drama) Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges. PARSHO Sun. 3:25 p.m., Tue. 6:30 p.m.
Secret Life of Pets, The +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet. NICK Sat. 6 p.m.
Smokey and the Bandit +++ (1977, Comedy) Burt Reynolds, Sally Field. SUNDANC Sat. 3:30 p.m.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse +++ (2018, Animated) Voices of Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson. FX Fri. 2:30 p.m., Fri. 9:30 p.m.
Spider-Man: No Way Home +++ (2021, Action) Tom Holland, Zendaya. FX Sun. 10 p.m.
Star Wars: A New Hope ++++ (1977, Sci-Fi) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. Young Luke Skywalker battles evil Darth Vader. TNT Sat. 5:15 p.m.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi +++ (1983, Sci-Fi) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. TNT Sat. 10:47 p.m.
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith +++ (2005, Sci-Fi) Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman. TNT Fri. 3:53 p.m. T
Thin Man, The ++++ (1934, Comedy Drama) William Powell, Myrna Loy. Nick and Nora Charles search for a missing inventor. TCM Wed. 7 p.m. Thor +++ (2011, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman. FX Tue. 8:30 p.m.
Thor: Ragnarok +++ (2017, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston. TNT Tue. 10 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m.
To Kill a Mockingbird ++++ (1962, Drama) Gregory Peck, Mary Badham. A lawyer’s young children witness racism in the 1930s South. TCM Sun. 4:45 p.m.
Top Gun +++ (1986, Action) Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis. PAR Thu. 7 p.m.
