1) “Manifest” (shown here in a previous episode) season-finale, 8-10 p.m, NBC. It’s always something, you know. Ben and Grace Stone are finally re-united with their daughter Olive; then Cal (Olive’s twin) runs away. In the second hour, Ben tries a dangerous mission with Saanvi, a researcher. And Michaela (Ben’s sister) races to stop a deadly event; also, she finds her relationship with Jared souring over mistrust. Read more…
1) “CMT Awards,” 8 p.m. , CMT, MTV, Paramount, more, rerunning at 10:30 on CMT. There will be lots of stars in lots of places. Kelsea Ballerini (shown here) and Kane Brown perform and host, introducing acts scattered around Nashville. That includes Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Maren Morris, Luke Combs, Mickey Guyton, Chris Young, Lauren Alaina, Dierks Bientley, Gabby Barrett and more, including Brothers Osborne, Lady Antebellum and rock great Gladys Knight. Read more…
In the sprawling Marvel universe, Loki (shown here) has always been an anomaly.
This is a world of good intentions and great physiques. It’s a place where superpowers (plus super suits and shields and hammers and such) can save us from fierce villains.
Then there’s Loki, the “God of Mischief.” He’s a trickster who uses his tricks mainly to help himself. He’s sly and selfish and scheming; he’s perfect for a TV series.
So now “Loki” has its quick run on the Disney+ streaming service. Two episodes arrive Wednesday (June 9), with weekly ones for four more Wednesdays. Read more…
1) “New Amsterdam” season-finale, 10 p.m., NBC. This has been a brutal year for Max (shown here in an earlier episode). While his hospital faces constant crises, he’s been battling his late wife’s parents for custody of his daughter. Now, an object that’s important to him is missing; he scours the hospital. Iggy, the psychiatrist, has also had a rough time. Last week, an angry patient broke into his home; now Iggy re-thinks his own life. Read more…
1) “The Bachelorette” opener, 8-10 p.m., ABC. Many of the show’s habits are being broken here. Usually, the show centers on someone almost chosen on “The Bachelor”; instead, we have Katie Thurston (shown here), who finished 11th but was popular for standing up to bullies. Usually, there’s just one “Bachelorette” a year; now they’re back-to-back – Thurston now, Michelle Young in September. Usually, the guys are older; now Thurston, 30, is older than at least 20 of the 30 men she’ll meet. Read more…
In its brief, brash life, “Pose” (shown here) has done important things.
It introduced viewers to a world most of us hadn’t heard of – the flash and flair of ballroom competitions in 1990s New York. It also re-introduced us to something we wanted to forget – the peak of the AIDS crisis.
Now it’s ending, sort of abruptly. The third and final season — ending Sunday (June 6) is only seven episodes long; we’d grumble about that, except: Read more…
1) “Kennedy Center Honors,” 8-10 p.m., CBS. Two of TV’s most prestigious shows have sort of traded places, due to COVID. This June date usually goes to the Tony Awards, but they were dropped last year and delayed (until Sept. 26) this year. Taking the spot is the Kennedy Center ceremony, delayed from last December. It has performances honoring the greats, young-ish (Garth Brooks, 59) and old (Dick Van Dyke, shown here, 95). Also: Midori (a violinist), Debbie Allen and Joan Baez. Read more…
1) “Saturday Night Live,” 11:29 p.m., NBC. A familiar face shows up in this rerun, this time as host. Maya Rudolph (show here) pent seven years on the show and has returned occasionally – especially to portray Kamala Harris. This is just her second turn as host, with Jack Harlow as music guest. Read more…
1) “The Bachelorette” opener, 8-10 p.m. today, ABC. Now the annual summer leaders are in place – “Bachelorette” on Mondays, “America’s Got Talent” on Tuesdays. Last year, “Bachelorette” was delayed until fall and did well; this year, it gets both – Katie Thurston (shown here) now, Michelle Young in September. Thurston, 30, is older than at least 20 of the 30 men she’ll meet. They range from a deputy district attorney to two athletes and a zipper sales manager. Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristow host. Read more…
1) “The Blacklist” season-finale, 8 p.m., NBC. For much of the year, Liz and her former mentor Red (they’re shown here in a previous season) have been after each other. Now they must work together (along with Dembe) to survive an attack from Townsend. Meanwhile, Cooper and the task force try to de-escalate the situation. Read more…
