Thursday, June 1: Heat vs. Nuggets in NBA Finals Game 1 on ABC

May 04, 2023

All Times Eastern. PBS programming varies regionally.

NBA Finals: Game 1: Miami at DenverABC, 8:30pm LiveThe first to win four games claims the title as the NBA's Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat and the Western Conference champion Denver Nuggets duel for their place in history. ABC has exclusive coverage of the NBA Finals through June 18 if the series goes to seven games.

A Beautiful LifeNetflixOriginal Film!Danish singer Christopher stars in and composed original music for this romantic drama produced in his home country. He plays Elliott, a young fisherman with an extraordinary voice, who gets the chance of a lifetime when he is discovered by successful, high-profile music manager Suzanne (Christine Albeck Børge). She soon pairs Elliott with her estranged daughter and music producer, Lilly (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas). On his way to becoming a star, struggles from Elliott's past threaten not only his big breakthrough, but also a budding romance with Lilly.

The DaysNetflixNew Series!This Japanese series, which is already being compared to HBO's acclaimed and similarly themed 2019 Chernobyl limited series, dramatizes the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident that occurred in March 2011, following events over a period of seven days. From the three perspectives of the government, corporate organizations and those who put their lives on the line, The Days approaches what really happened that day.

LEGO Ninjago: Dragons RisingNetflixNew Series!This computer-animated series is based on the LEGO Ninjago toys and set within the same continuity as the Ninjago series that aired on Netflix. Here, many legendary realms have suddenly combined into one, but their union is unstable. A Spinjitzu Ninja Master must train a new generation of heroes to help find Elemental Dragons who can save the planet before the forces of evil use the same dragon energy to destroy this new world.

iCarlyParamount+Season Premiere!The rebooted series returns for Season 3, in which adulting continues to be complicated for Carly (Miranda Cosgrove) and her friends, with Carly and Freddie (Nathan Kress) struggling to redefine their relationship, Spencer (Jerry Trainor) seeking a return to his roots and Harper's (Laci Mosley) reunion with an old rival leading to an unexpected outcome. The first two episodes are available today; new episodes drop Thursdays.

Scripps National Spelling Bee FinalsION, 8pm Live; also streams on ION Plus and Bounce XLThe 95th installment of this beloved event featuring incredible teen spellers concludes with the final round tonight. All finalists will get cash awards of various levels, depending upon where they place. The champion will receive a $50,000 cash prize, a commemorative medal and the Scripps Cup, the official trophy of the bee. Last year's winner was 14-year-old Harini Logan of San Antonio, who correctly spelled 22 words in a 90-second spell-off, with her winning word being "moorhen."

The Blacklist: "The Hat Trick" & "Blair Foster"NBC, beginning at 8pmNew Time Slot!The hit James Spader-led thriller moves to its new time slot tonight with back-to-back episodes as it enters its final stretch of eight new installments culminating in the July series finale. First, in "The Hat Trick," in an effort to prove their worth to Rep. Hudson (Toby Leonard Moore), Red (James Spader) provides the task force with three criminal cases that are deeper than they appear. Meanwhile, Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff) helps a friend make amends. Then, in "Blair Foster," when a corrupt lawyer is linked to a string of corporate coverups, Red helps the team investigate her operation, while Sen. Panabaker (Deirdre Lovejoy) and Cooper (Harry Lennix) await a judge's decision on the fate of the task force.

Star of the Month: Katharine Hepburn: "Box Office Poison/Earlier Roles"TCM, beginning at 8pmCatch a Classic!One of the most lauded and loved stars of stage and screen, Katharine Hepburn excelled at portraying sophisticated and independent women. TCM gives Hepburn the Star of the Month honors every Thursday in June with films spanning the 60-plus years of her illustrious career. The tribute starts tonight with some of the not-so-illustrious films from her "Box Office Poison" years, which began with the critically praised but commercially failing (and now a recognized screwball comedy classic) Bringing Up Baby (1938), costarring Cary Grant. Following that is Break of Hearts (1935), a drama also featuring Charles Boyer; Sylvia Scarlett (1935), a romantic comedy that marked Hepburn's first onscreen pairing with Grant and was helmed by her frequent director George Cukor; the 1936 historical drama Mary of Scotland, costarring Fredric March and directed by John Ford; and Quality Street (1937), a period comedy that was the third of Hepburn's three collaborations with director George Stevens. The lineup concludes tomorrow morning with three of Hepburn's earliest films: Christopher Strong (1933), a drama directed by Dorothy Arzner that was Hepburn's second feature; the 1934 drama The Little Minister; and another 1934 drama, Spitfire, costarring Robert Young and Ralph Bellamy.

The Dead FilesTravel Channel, 9pmSeason Premiere!The paranormal investigation series returns for Season 15, with former NYPD detective Steve DiSchiavi and medium Amy Allan again helping solve incidents of devastating ghostly activity for beleaguered homeowners. Allan is departing the show early this season, stepping down for a personal break; her final episode will air on June 29. She passes the torch over to fellow medium Cindy Kaza, who will continue to help solve perplexing paranormal problems.

Wild West Chronicles: "The Trials of Temple Houston"INSP, 10pmTemple Houston, the flamboyant son of Sam Houston, works hard to live up to his famous name as a top attorney in the Oklahoma Territory. But his flair for showmanship annoys his courtroom rivals, the Jennings brothers, and the feud erupts into bloodshed.

Eli Roth Presents: The Legion of ExorcistsTravel Channel, 10pmNew Series!This six-episode series hosted by horror filmmaker Eli Roth details terrifying stories of demonic possession. Fighting evil from the front lines is a legion of leading exorcists from around the country. These six spiritual warriors, including a demonologist and various religious ministry leaders, come together for the first time to share their personal cases and intense experiences battling malevolent entities.

Pride From AboveNat Geo, 11pm; available on Disney+ tomorrowWith exclusive access to some of the world's biggest celebrations of LGBTQ+ culture, this spectacular aerial journey delivers a new perspective on Pride events as flying cameras soar above New York, Reykjavik, Niagara Falls and more.

Searching for Soul FoodHuluNew Series!Rock star celebrity chef Alisa Reynolds, the executive chef and founder of My 2 Cents LA, travels the world seeking out soul food and exploring local stories and traditions in this new foodie series.

ManifestNetflixSeries Finale!The supernatural drama that aired its first three seasons on NBC before moving to Netflix for the first half of its fourth and final season late last year returns with its final 10 episodes today. In the aftermath of Angelina (Holly Taylor) unleashing a devastating volcanic fissure, the passengers face severe scrutiny in a world fueled by 828er hate, no longer free to solve their own Callings without constant supervision by the unscrupulous 828 Registry. Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez, Luna Blaise, Parveen Kaur and Matt Long also star.

Queen of the UniverseParamount+Season Premiere!The international drag singing competition is back for Season 2. Hosted by Graham Norton, the series features the world's fiercest queens singing live as they debut a new musical performance in front of a studio audience and a pop diva panel of judges. This season, Mel B joins returning judges Michelle Visage, Vanessa Williams and Trixie Mattel.

Shooting StarsPeacockOriginal Film!This film based on the book by NBA star LeBron James and Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger is set in the 1990s and tells the inspiring story of how James (portrayed by five-star high school small forward Marquis "Mookie" Cook) and his childhood friends became the No. 1 high school team in the country, with success that launched James’ record-setting pro basketball career. Caleb McLaughlin, Avery S. Wills Jr. and Khalil Everage play James’ friends Lil Dru, Willie McGee and Sian Cotton, with Dermot Mulroney as their coach.

DeadlochPrime VideoNew Series!Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan created, wrote and executive produced this Australian mystery series, a "feminist noir" that features their signature biting comedic tone. The eight-episode series is set in the titular Tasmanian town, a once sleepy seaside hamlet that is left reeling when a local man turns up dead on the beach. Two detectives are thrown together to solve the case: fastidious local senior sergeant Dulcie Collins (Kate Box) and a tough-as-nails blow-in from Darwin, senior investigator Eddie Redcliffe (Madeleine Sami), who are aided by their overeager junior constable, Abby (Nina Oyama). As the town prepares to launch its Winter Feastival — an annual arts, food and culture event — the three women have to put their differences aside and work together to find the killer. The first three episodes are available today; new episodes drop Fridays.

MedellinPrime VideoOriginal Film!In this French action comedy, to save his younger brother from a dangerous cartel in Medellín, Reda (Ramzy Bedia) has a plan that is as simple as it is completely insane: assemble a team and plan a raid in Colombia. But this crazy adventure will spiral out of control when he decides to kidnap the cartel leader's son in order to exchange him for his brother's life.

With LovePrime VideoSeason Premiere!The romantic dramedy returns for Season 2, with all six episodes available today. This season, following her whirlwind romance with Santiago, Lily (Emeraude Toubia) decides to focus all her energy on a personal journey of self-love by growing her makeup-styling business and looking into homeownership. But when both Santiago (Rome Flynn) and Nick (Desmond Chiam) profess their feelings for her, Lily wrestles with what is best for her future. Meanwhile, Jorge (Mark Indelicato) begins to question whether he and Henry (Vincent Rodriguez III) are truly compatible. When he meets Henry's proud Texan parents, he can't decide whether the relationship is a fairy tale or a nightmare.

Early Tongue-in-Cheek HumorTCM, beginning at 8pmCatch a Classic!Early tongue-in-cheek humor is the focus of tonight's Turner Classic Movies programming, beginning with the Oscar-nominated comedy She Done Him Wrong (1933), which stars Mae West as a seductive nightclub singer with many suitors, including a jealous escaped convict and a handsome young captain, played by Cary Grant, who comes to her rescue. In the Oscar-nominated musical The Gang's All Here (1943), a soldier falls for a chorus girl before leaving for active duty overseas. Next up is The Importance of Being Earnest (1952), the Oscar Wilde adaptation about a man named Algernon who discovers his friend has created a fictional brother as a pretense to escape country life and decides to pose as this brother. Into the early morning, Pillow Talk (1959), Auntie Mame (1958) and The Women (1939) follow.

Guy's All-American Road TripFood Network, 9pmSeason Premiere!In the first episode of Season 2, titled "Food Trucks & Fast Cars," Guy Fieri and his caravan start their journey through Appalachia with an ice cream-making contest.

The Dancing Detective: A Deadly TangoHallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pmOriginal Film!Sparks fly when a no-nonsense detective (Lacey Chabert) must reluctantly team up with a charismatic British dance star (Will Kemp) to solve a murder, literally one step at a time, at a stunning luxury resort in Malta.

American Masters: "Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll"PBS, 9pmThis film raises the curtain on the enduring legacy of Little Richard, the musical artist who counted both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones as his opening acts. It explores his far-reaching influence, which is still deeply felt in pop culture today, as well as his tireless advocacy for the rights of Black artists in the music industry. Little Richard's story is told through exclusive, rare audio recordings and on-camera interviews with Keith Richards and Ringo Starr, as well as transgender activist Sir Lady Java and nonbinary rapper Big Freedia, among many others.

Into the Wild Frontier: "James Harrod: Kentucky's Founding Father"INSP, 6pmWhen frontiersman James Harrod founds Harrod's Town on Native American hunting grounds, he soon finds his new settlement under attack. His leadership is tested as he defends the first European settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Act Your AgeBounce TV, beginning at 8pmNew Episodes!The half-hour comedy that has been a hit for Bounce returns for the second half of its first season with back-to-back episodes. The series stars Kym Whitley, Tisha Campbell and special guest star Yvette Nicole Brown as three women in their 50s who are each at a personal crossroads and decide that the best way forward in life is together.

Wedding SeasonHallmark Channel, 8pmOriginal Film!Trish (Stephanie Bennet) is a journalist who is on back-to-back bridesmaid duty for her three best friends. When her date is unable to join her, she pairs up with photographer Ryan (Casey Deidrick), the brother of her best friend.

TLC ForeverLifetime, 8pmThis powerful behind-the-scenes documentary about one of the most influential female groups in music history, R&B trio TLC, follows remaining members T-Boz and Chilli down memory lane as they prepare for their upcoming summer tour.

Stanley Cup Final: Game 1: Florida at VegasTBS, TNT & truTV, 8pm LiveThe NHL's Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers and Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights duke it out in Game 1 of the best-of-seven-game series for the right to hoist the Stanley Cup.

Tony Curtis Double FeatureTCM, beginning at 8pmCatch a Classic!Turner Classic Movies celebrates Tony Curtis’ birthday tonight with back-to-back movies for its primetime feature: The Black Shield of Falworth (1954), about a knight named Myles (Curtis) who must help defend King Henry IV's throne, and The Great Impostor (1961), which is based on the true story of a young man who impersonates a Marine, a monk, a surgeon and a prison warden.

Prime Suspect: EarthThe Weather Channel, 8pmNew Series!History is full of mysterious events and disappearances, from abandoned ghost ships and lost planes to strange glowing lights and unexplained booms. Could a natural phenomenon be to blame? Was the Earth itself responsible? In this series, a crack team of expert investigators collects and analyzes the evidence. But that's not all: They also apply the latest data and science to build a virtual crime scene where the mysteries occurred and step inside the simulation to unravel the clues and crack the case.

Vacation House RulesHGTV, 9pmSeason Premiere!Real estate expert and contractor Scott McGillivray returns for Season 4 of his series showing homeowners how to unlock their vacation property's full rental potential.

Joe PickettParamount+Season Premiere!In Season 2, Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett (Michael Dorman) discovers a hunter murdered in the mountains and realizes this is just one of a series of gruesome killings. To solve the case and catch the killer, Joe must navigate a radical anti-hunting activist, a ghoulish set of twins living off the grid and his own tortured past. Joe and his wife, Marybeth (Julianna Guill), discover that the murdered men weren't as innocent as they seemed. But when they dig too deep, they are forced to go on the run and fight for their very lives. The first two episodes are available today; new episodes drop Sundays.

NASCAR Cup Series: Enjoy Illinois 300FS1, 3:30pm LiveRoss Chastain, Christopher Bell, Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick are among the top drivers battling for 240 laps around World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis.

NTT IndyCar Series: Chevrolet Detroit Grand PrixNBC, 3:30pm LiveMarcus Ericsson, Pato O’Ward, Alex Palou, Scott McLaughlin and other IndyCar contenders compete on the new 1.7-mile, 10-turn street circuit in downtown Detroit.

The Wedding WishUPtv, 7pmOriginal Film!Despite being single, diehard romantic Jenny (Kabby Borders) sets the date for her wedding and goes on a quest to find a fiancé, unaware that true love might be right under her nose. Alex Trumble costars.

Western SpoofsTCM, beginning at 8pmCatch a Classic!This evening, Turner Classic Movies is featuring Western spoofs, starting with what is probably the most well known of the genre, Blazing Saddles (1974), Mel Brooks’ Oscar-nominated comedy starring Gene Wilder and Cleavon Little in which a corrupt politician and a Black sheriff are at odds in an old frontier town that is about to be destroyed. Following that is Along Came Jones (1945), which follows an easygoing cowboy — played by Oscar winner Gary Cooper — who is mistaken for a notorious outlaw with a price on his head.

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 DaysTLC, 8pmSeason Premiere!The hit series is back with an almost all-new slate of couples ready to meet the loves of their lives abroad. The series will follow long-distance relationships before the K-1 visa process begins, chronicling how they found each other, their first in-person meetings in a foreign country, and the countless surprises, drama and culture clashes along the way.

HouseBrokenFOX, 9pmTwo new episodes of animated comedy HouseBroken air tonight. In "Who's Nocturnal?," Honey (voice of Lisa Kudrow) loses a clutch of baby possums she was supposed to be caring for. Then in "Who's Married?," a sexy new playmate upends Honey and Chief's (Nat Faxon) relationship.

The IdolHBO, 9pmNew Series!After a nervous breakdown, a pop star (Lily-Rose Depp) looks to reclaim her status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by a nightclub impresario (Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye) with a sordid past. Dan Levy and Hank Azaria also star.

Battle on the BeachHGTV, 9pmSeason Premiere!This competition series heads to vacation hot spot Gulf Shores, Alabama, where three skilled teams of up-and-coming home renovators coached by celebrated mentors and design experts Taniya Nayak (Build It Forward), Ty Pennington (Rock the Block) and Alison Victoria (Windy City Rehab) will work nonstop to complete weekly renovation challenges across three seaside homes — but, this year, there's a twist. All three properties have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, yet they are not identical. One house is 200 square feet larger than the others, so the teams will go head-to-head in a kickoff challenge to determine which property they will overhaul.

The Lazarus ProjectTNT, 9pmNew Series!This thrilling, eight-episode drama is an exploration of memory, fate, and the limits of love and self-sacrifice. The Lazarus Project is a secret organization, centered on a team of agents who regularly stop the world from destroying itself by resetting time. When a new recruit doesn't get the personal help he needs to save someone he loves, he goes rogue and puts a plan into motion that has the potential to destroy the planet.

The Eric Andre ShowAdult Swim, 12am (late-night)Season Premiere!The cult comedy hosted by Eric Andre returns for more chaos in Season 6. Guests appearing in the new season include Natasha Lyonne, Jaleel White, Blac Chyna, Jon Hamm, Raven-Symoné, Cypress Hill and more.

The Age of InfluenceHuluNew Series!This six-episode docuseries (all available today) examines the dark side of influencer culture through some of the biggest social media scandals of our time. From sweeping cons to viral cancellation campaigns, the series gives an unfiltered look at the rise and fall of infamous influencers — among them "Swiffer Girl" victim-turned-grifter Danielle Miller, influencer-turned-Ponzi-schemer Jay Mazini, and fiber diet-feuders Tanya Zuckerbrot and Emily Gellis. Watch the drama unfold as these tastemakers become caught in the controversial crosshairs of their own curated online worlds.

Barracuda QueensNetflixNew Series!Loosely inspired by actual events, this Swedish crime drama/thriller follows a group of young women in the 1990s who by day are high-achieving students, and by night engage in an escalating campaign of burglaries as a way of rebelling, seeking thrills and getting revenge on men who have done them wrong.

TCM Morning & Afternoon Movies: June BridesTCM, beginning at 6amCatch a Classic!Here come the big-screen brides! You are cordially invited to attend Turner Classic Movies’ lineup of seven memorable and lighthearted wedding-themed films starting this morning and going into primetime. Up first is the comedy June Bride (1948), starring Bette Davis, Robert Montgomery and Debbie Reynolds in her uncredited feature film debut. After that, Fred Astaire, Jane Powell, Peter Lawford and Sarah Churchill lead the musical comedy Royal Wedding (1951). Then, Best Actor Oscar nominee Spencer Tracy plays the harried Father of the Bride (1950) in director Vincente Minnelli's Best Picture Oscar-nominated comedy, with Elizabeth Taylor as the titular bride. Next, William Powell and Myrna Loy headline the romantic comedy Double Wedding (1937); James Cagney and Bette Davis star in the 1941 screwball comedy The Bride Came C.O.D.; Steve Martin and Kimberly Williams play dad and daughter in the 1991 Father of the Bride remake, costarring Diane Keaton and Martin Short; and Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly (in her final film role before famously becoming a bride herself, marrying Prince Rainier III of Monaco) and Frank Sinatra lead the musical romantic comedy High Society (1956).

The RisingThe CW, 8pmThe second episode of the new supernatural series, adapted from the Belgian crime thriller Beau Séjour, about a woman (Clara Rugaard) who has just discovered she is dead and is determined to find her killer and get justice, airs tonight. In "Episode 2," after witnessing her own autopsy, Neve (Rugaard) vows to find her killer and homes in on her first suspect.

Stars on MarsFOX, 8pmNew Series!This new unscripted series features 12 "celebronauts" living, eating, sleeping, strategizing and bonding in a simulated station on Mars. There, they compete in missions and vote to eliminate one of their crewmates each week, sending them back to Earth. William Shatner beams tasks and instructions to the crew from Mission Control.

American Ninja WarriorNBC, 8pmSeason Premiere!The athletic competition series returns for Season 15, which, according to NBC, "has the most changes in show history, with a bigger Mega Wall than ever before and seven brand-new obstacles." The season also features head-to-head racing, so you can watch the Ninjas take on the course at the same time. As for the new obstacles this season, those are Pole Vault, Greased Lightning, The Getaway, Ring the Bells, Lasso Launch, Kite Surfer and Cubes. ANW has already been renewed for Season 16, expected in 2024.

Stanley Cup Final: Game 2: Florida at VegasTBS, TNT & truTV, 8pm LiveThe NHL's series between the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights continues with Game 2 tonight.

Barons: "Gone Surfing"The CW, 9pmThe second episode of this new Australian surfer drama about two best friends who create what will become rival iconic surf brands airs tonight. In "Gone Surfing," Trotter (Sean Keenan) and Dani (Sophia Forrest) hit the road to sell board shorts up north and pay back his debt.

Crime Scene KitchenFOX, 9pmSeason Premiere!Baking competition series Crime Scene Kitchen returns with a special two-hour Season 2 premiere. Joel McHale hosts the culinary guessing game in which bakers are tasked with decoding what type of dessert was made when all that's left are the crumbs, flour trails and a few clues. Chef Curtis Stone and cake artist Yolanda Gampp decide which baker has best re-created the dessert. New this season, the bakers are divided into two groups: self-taught and classically trained.

Cruel SummerFreeform, 9pmSeason Premiere!Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest in the summer of 1999, the second season of this series follows a group of close teenagers and the mystery that would impact their lives forever. The first episode of the season, titled "Welcome to Chatham," focuses on a small-town computer genius who resents the arrival of an outgoing foreign exchange student named Isabella (Lexi Underwood). This will be followed by another new episode, titled "Ride or Die," in which Isabella searches for justice and grows closer to Luke (Griffin Gluck) while struggling to connect with Megan (Sadie Stanley).

America's National ParksNat Geo, 9pmSeason Premiere!Garth Brooks returns to narrate the five-episode second season of this docuseries that explores the landscapes and wildlife of our national parks. Two episodes — "Grand Teton" and "Biscayne" — air tonight, with two more next Monday, June 12, before the season concludes with one episode on June 19. All five episodes will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning this Wednesday, June 7.

Weakest Link: "Drag Extravaganza!"NBC, 10pmNew Time Slot!The Jane Lynch-hosted game show moves to its new day and time starting this evening. In tonight's episode, eight fierce drag queens try to outlast one another in a high-drama game of trivia.

Race to Survive AlaskaUSA Network, 11pmSeason Finale!The adventure competition series concludes its first season and reveals which team will win the $500,000 prize after enduring more than 100 miles of inhospitable terrain along the Alaskan coastline.

Destination: European NightsParamount+New Series!This new entry in Paramount+'s "Stories From the Beautiful Game" collection of soccer documentaries is a five-part docuseries that encapsulates all of the UEFA Champions League soccer action before the final on June 10. In the series, award-winning soccer journalist Guillem Balagué, through his months-long crisscrossing of Europe, offers an exclusive and intimate look at the world's most prestigious annual soccer tournament.

CabaretTCM, 5:45pmCatch a Classic!Willkommen, bienvenue and welcome to Best Director Oscar winner Bob Fosse's legendary Best Picture Oscar-nominated 1972 adaptation of John Kander and Fred Ebb's stage musical. It's one of the most stylishly creative and toe-tapping musicals ever put on film. Inside the Kit Kat Klub of 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed American singer Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) and an impish emcee (Joel Grey) sound the call to decadent fun, while outside, the Nazi party grows into a brutal force. Cabaret won eight of the 10 Oscars for which it was nominated; along with Fosse's directing Oscar, Minnelli won for Best Actress and Grey won for Best Supporting Actor. Michael York also stars.

Superman & Lois: "Complications"The CW, 8pmJohn Henry (Wolé Parks) and Nat (Tayler Buck) butt heads over her desire to help Matteo (Spence Moore II); Bruno's (Chad L. Coleman) plans go awry.

30 for 30: "The Luckiest Guy in the World: Episodes 1-2"ESPN, 8pmNew Miniseries!Basketball Hall of Famer, two-time NCAA champion, two-time NBA champion and Grateful Dead Hall of Honor member Bill Walton is the subject of this immersive 30 for 30 documentary directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams). The first two episodes tonight explore Walton's early life, his emergence as a high school basketball star, his successes and disappointments at UCLA, and his journey to an NBA championship with the Portland Trail Blazers. The documentary concludes next Tuesday.

Beat Shazam: "Sibling Smackdown!"FOX, 8pmTeams of siblings battle to take home the $1 million prize in the new episode "Sibling Smackdown!" Nick Cannon and deejay Kelly Osbourne are guest hosts.

America's Got Talent: "Auditions 2"NBC, 8pmThe Season 18 audition rounds continue.

Gotham Knights: "Daddy Issues"The CW, 9pmDuela's (Olivia Rose Keegan) birthday reunion with her mom unearths some shocking information.

Don't Forget the Lyrics!: "Let's Get Physical!"FOX, 9pmA fitness trainer and a competitive bodybuilder try to muscle, press and squat their way to the top prize in the new episode "Let's Get Physical!"

Beyond Skinwalker RanchHistory, 10pmNew Series!Skinwalker Ranch is now ground zero for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena and paranormal research. Since 2020, Dr. Travis Taylor and his investigative team have been working around the clock to collect, analyze and decode as much data as possible. Their experiments have yielded amazing results, but not enough to fully unlock the secret of the ranch. To gain a broader perspective and build larger data sets, the Skinwalker team is expanding their search and pursuing evidence of similar phenomena found at analogous sites around the world.

Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge: "Spirit of Detroit vs. Flamin’ Fire Truck"NBC, 10pmSuperfans Rob Anders and Aldavid Jimerson face off in transforming an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels showstopper, inspired by their personal stories, interests and pop culture touchstones. Rutledge Wood hosts.

Avatar: The Way of WaterDisney+ & MaxFeature Film Streaming Premiere!James Cameron's Oscar-winning global blockbuster makes its streaming debut, accompanied by bonus content featuring the filmmakers, cast and crew. The Way of Water returns to the world of Pandora more than a decade after the events of 2009's Avatar. This emotionally packed action/adventure launches the story of the Sully family — Jake (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) and their kids — the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive and the tragedies they endure. All of this is set against the backdrop of the breathtaking seascapes of Pandora, where the film also introduces new Na’vi cultures and a range of exotic sea creatures. Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis and Kate Winslet also star.

Secrets & Sisterhood: The SozahdahsHuluNew Series!Raw, real and rife with shocking revelations, this new unscripted series follows 10 Muslim American sisters whose faith and bonds are put to the ultimate test while trying to navigate cultural expectations, their careers and love in Los Angeles. The No. 1 rule the Sozahdah sisters swear by is "family over everything." But what happens when the secrets these sisters hold sacred are revealed and the TV show they thought would bring them together threatens to tear them apart? All 10 episodes drop today.

The Ultimatum: Queer LoveNetflixSeason Finale!This expansion of The Ultimatum, which features five new couples made up of women and nonbinary people who are at a crossroads in their relationship — with one ready for marriage, the other not so sure — concludes its first season. JoAnna Garcia Swisher hosts.

The YearlingMOVIES!, 5:05pmCatch a Classic!This acclaimed, Best Picture Oscar-nominated 1946 adaptation of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ Pulitzer Prize-winning 1938 coming-of-age novel has become as much of a beloved, and tear-jerking, family classic as the book itself. Set in the backwoods of Florida in the late 19th century, the drama follows preteen Jody Baxter's (Claude Jarman Jr.) introduction into adult responsibilities and the often harsh "world of men" through his special relationship with a fawn that he discovers. The film won Oscars for its color cinematography and its art direction (interior decoration, color), and among its other nominations were Best Actor and Actress for Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman as Jody's parents.

The Real Housewives of Orange CountyBravo, 8pmSeason Premiere!The premiere of Season 17 of this long-running popular reality TV series airs tonight, with Heather Dubrow, Shannon Storms Beador, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter and Tamra Judge returning to the franchise.

Nancy Drew: "The Maiden's Rage"The CW, 8pmAce (Alex Saxon) senses that Nancy (Kennedy McMann) is holding back and presses her to give him more information about the curse.

MasterChef: United Tastes of America: "Regional Auditions — The West"FOX, 8pmChefs from the West are up next in the new episode "Regional Auditions — The West." Each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish that will impress the judges and secure a spot in the top 20.

NBA Finals: Game 3: Denver at MiamiABC, 8:30pm LiveThe best-of-seven-game NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat moves to the Kaseya Center in Miami for Game 3 tonight and Game 4 on Friday.

Riverdale: "Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Eight: Halloween II"The CW, 9pmVeronica (Camila Mendes) hosts a ghost show, while Betty (Lili Reinhart) makes the most out of her night out with Archie (K.J. Apa) and Reggie (Charles Melton).

Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars: "You’ve Got Wine"FOX, 9pmThe entrepreneurs put their marketing, branding and pitching skills to the test when Chef Gordon Ramsay challenges them to create themed wine boxes. Teams must create a wine blend, food pairings and a name for their box that impresses a room of Napa Valley wine connoisseurs and marketing experts in the new episode "You’ve Got Wine."

It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaFXX, 10pmSeason Premiere!The Gang is back for Season 16 debuting with two episodes tonight. This time around, Mac (Rob McElhenney) battles with allergies and long-distance dating, Charlie (Charlie Day) takes on his long-forgotten sisters, Dee (Kaitlin Olson) fights for rent control and women's athletics, Frank (Danny DeVito) wrestles for his gun, and Dennis (Glenn Howerton) struggles to improve his mental health.

Home in a Heartbeat With Galey AlixHGTV, 10pmSeason Finale!In "One Couple, Two Styles," a married couple who recently bought a new home are excited to make it their own, but they can never agree on anything design related. Now, they think Galey Alix has the answer, and she has one weekend to blend their two differing styles under one roof.

Never Have I EverNetflixSeason Premiere!Cocreator/executive producer Mindy Kaling's coming-of-age comedy about the complicated life of modern-day, first-generation Indian American teenage girl Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) is back for its fourth and final season, comprised of 10 half-hour episodes. The season follows Devi and the gang as they embark upon senior year.

Tour de France: UnchainedNetflixNew Series!This eight-episode docuseries closely follows all of the famed Tour de France bicycle race's actors, from riders to team managers, to understand the multiple stakes of an event that has become a true international symbol, broadcast in 190 territories. The backstages of iconic teams will be unveiled, from the preparation phase to the finish line in Paris: AG2R Citroën Team, Alpecin-Fenix, EF Education-EasyPost, Groupama-FDJ Cycling Team, Ineos Grenadiers, BORA-hansgrohe, Team Jumbo-Visma and Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team.

Based on a True StoryPeacockNew Series!Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina and Tom Bateman lead this dark comedic thriller about a real estate agent, a former tennis star and a plumber who seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime. "It's a beautiful, twisted, dark ride with a big heart — and scares," says Messina. All eight episodes are available today.

Culpa Mía (My Fault)Prime VideoOriginal Film!This Spanish drama is based on the first book in the young-adult Culpables Saga trilogy written by Wattpad sensation Mercedes Ron. Nicole Wallace plays proudly independent 17-year-old Noah, who must leave her town, boyfriend and friends behind and move into the mansion of William Leister (Iván Sánchez), her mother's rich new husband. There, she meets Nick (Gabriel Guevara), her new stepbrother, and the clash of their strong personalities becomes evident from the very beginning. Noah soon discovers that behind the image of a model son, Nick hides a life of fighting, gambling and illegal car racing — exactly what she has always run away from. Despite the abyss between them, both begin to feel an irresistible attraction that will soon turn into pure fire and unbridled passion.

Hailey's on It!Disney Channel, 8pmNew Series!In this animated series, teenager Hailey (voice of Moana's Auliʻi Cravalho) is pushed outside her comfort zone when a visitor from the future presents her with a daunting task: To prevent the apocalypse, she must complete every item in her My Big List of Things I’m Totally Gonna Do notebook. With her best bud, Scott (Manny Jacinto), and the future's most advanced artificial intelligence, Beta (Gary Anthony Williams), Hailey has to conquer her fears in order to save the future.

The Blacklist: "The Morgana Logistics Corporation"NBC, 8pmThe task force encounters a ring of fraudulent companies shipping contraband around the world. Meanwhile, Rep. Hudson's (Toby Leonard Moore) investigation escalates when he recruits help from within the FBI.

Star of the Month: Katharine Hepburn: "An Honor to Be Nominated"TCM, beginning at 8pmCatch a Classic!Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong Thursday night celebration of legendary actress Katharine Hepburn continues tonight. Over her 60-plus-year big-screen career, Hepburn received 12 Oscar nominations for Best Actress, a number only bested by Meryl Streep's 17 nods in that category. Hepburn won four of her Best Actress nominations, a record for a performer, and those titles will all be seen next week on TCM. Tonight's lineup features five of the movies for which Hepburn received a Best Actress nomination but did not win, spanning a wide time range of her career: the drama Long Day's Journey Into Night (1962), based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eugene O’Neill (who wrote the screenplay); the Southern Gothic mystery Suddenly, Last Summer (1959), in which costar Elizabeth Taylor also received a Best Actress Oscar nomination; The Philadelphia Story (1940), the classic romantic comedy costarring Cary Grant, James Stewart and Ruth Hussey; Woman of the Year (1942), the romantic comedy/drama that marked the first of many professional pairings — and the personal one — between Hepburn and costar Spencer Tracy; and the romantic drama Alice Adams (1935), in which Hepburn received the second Best Actress nomination of her career.

AloneHistory, 9pmSeason Premiere!The survival competition series is back for Season 10, which kicks off with a 90-minute premiere. This time, the 10 participants are dropped in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada, as they vie to be the last one standing and claim the $500,000 cash prize. The season premiere episode is preceded by a preseason special an hour earlier.

Wild West Chronicles: "The Discoveries of George McJunkin"INSP, 10pmAfter a devastating storm, ranch foreman George McJunkin finds ancient bison fossils and flint points unearthed in a riverbank, and he sets out to find someone in the scientific community who will acknowledge the importance of his discovery.

The Crowded RoomApple TV+New Series!Starring Amanda Seyfried and Tom Holland, who is also an executive producer, this new series really puts the psychological in psychological thriller. Set in New York City in 1979, the story is told through a series of interviews with a curious interrogator named Rya (Seyfried) and a troubled young man named Danny (Holland), who is arrested following his involvement in a shooting. The first three episodes are available today; new episodes drop Fridays.

Tribunal JusticeAmazon FreeveeNew Series!Judge Judy Sheindlin is creator and an executive producer of this courtroom series in which a panel consisting of Judges Tanya Acker, Patricia DiMango and Adam Levy adjudicates real-life cases. After hearing the cases, the judges engage in lively and spirited deliberations where they don't always see eye-to-eye, making for an exciting verdict. Keeping order in the court are bailiffs Cassandra Britt and Petri Hawkins Byrd. The first three episodes are available today; new episodes are available weekdays. Sheindlin's first Freevee series, Judy Justice, concludes its second season with the episode also dropping today. That series has been renewed for Seasons 3 and 4.

The Snoopy ShowApple TV+Season Premiere!Charles Schulz's beloved beagle, his bird pal Woodstock and the rest of the Peanuts gang are back for Season 3 of this animated kids series, with all 12 episodes available today.

Flamin’ HotHulu & Disney+Feature Film Streaming Premiere!Eva Longoria makes her feature directorial debut with this drama that premiered at this year's SXSW festival. It is based on the true story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia), the Frito-Lay janitor who claimed to have turned Flamin’ Hot Cheetos into a global phenomenon. Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, Brice Gonzalez and Tony Shalhoub also star.

Human ResourcesNetflixSeason Premiere!The adult animated series from the creators of Big Mouth, and featuring some of the voice cast from that show, returns for Season 2. Nick Kroll, Maya Rudolph, Randall Park and Keke Palmer are among the regular cast, with returning guest stars including Hugh Jackman, Rosie Perez, Henry Winkler and Thandiwe Newton. New guest stars this season are Florence Pugh, Miley Cyrus, Eugene Levy, Niecy Nash-Betts and Isabella Rossellini, among others.

This World Can't Tear Me DownNetflixNew Series!Return to the characters and universe created by Italian cartoonist Zerocalcare in his 2021 adult animated series Tear Along the Dotted Line in his new show. When an old friend returns to the neighborhood after several years away and struggles to recognize the world in which he grew up, Zero (voiced by Zerocalcare) would like to do something for him but realizes that he is unable to help him feel at home again. Along with Zero, returning characters include Sarah (Chiara Gioncardi), Secco (Paolo Vivio) and the Armadillo (Valerio Mastandrea).

You Do YouNetflixOriginal Film!This Turkish romantic comedy follows Merve (Ahsen Eroğlu), a young woman who chose the Bohemian life — but, unfortunately, it did not choose her back. Now faced with eviction, she starts a new job, where she stumbles into a spicy setup with her boss (Ozan Dolunay).

The LakePrime VideoSeason Premiere!In Season 2 of this Canadian comedy, Justin (Jordan Gavaris) and Riley (Travis Nelson) decide to make their relationship official. But their plans, along with the beloved boathouse, go up in flames. Carrying equal parts shame and blame, Justin sets out to prove his innocence, rebuild the heart of the lake and win back the man he loves. Meanwhile, Maisy-May (Julia Stiles) is dealing with a wildfire of her own: the return of her mother, Mimsy (Lauren Holly), who claims she's dying and wants to spend her final summer with her family on the lake. Billie (Madison Shamoun) returns for what is meant to be a one-week vacation, but her holiday changes after a gorgeous tree-planter, Forrest (Jhaleil Swaby), and a fierce climate activist, Ivy (Max Amani), suddenly give her two reasons to blow up her summer.

Written on the WindTCM, 8pmCatch a Classic!One of the deliciously soapy and lushly colorful 1950s melodramas for which director Douglas Sirk remains renowned, this 1956 film stars Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominee Robert Stack and Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner Dorothy Malone in a tale about self-destructive siblings (Stack and Malone) spoiled by their father's oil wealth. The film also received an Oscar nomination for its title theme song by Victor Young and Sammy Cahn.

NBA Finals: Game 4: Denver at MiamiABC, 8:30pm LiveThe earliest possible end date for the NBA Finals is tonight as Game 4 of the best-of-seven-game championship series tips off between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat.

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something NewHallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pmOriginal Film!Aurora Teagarden (Skyler Samuels) returns home to Lawrenceton after college to be near her mother, Aida (Marilu Henner). Working as a teacher's assistant in a crime fiction class, Aurora is struggling to settle on a thesis for her graduate degree. To support herself, she waitresses at the local diner at night, where she shares her love researching true crime with her friend Sally and police officer Arthur (Evan Roderick). Sally's fiancé doesn't show up at their wedding rehearsal, so Aurora enlists Arthur's help in searching for him. When they discover a body, everyone assumes it is Sally's tardy groom, but Sally's fiancé becomes the main suspect when it turns out to be someone else.

Tennis: French Open: Women's Singles FinalNBC, 9am LiveThe Suzanne Lenglen Cup is on the line as the final two ladies in the bracket face off on the red clay court of Roland-Garros for the French Open women's single title.

’80s Saturday Movie MarathonAMC, beginning at 9:30amGet out your VCR and dust that baby off, as you will want to record some of the best movies of the decade. Bill Murray and Harold Ramis kick the marathon off with their famed comedy Stripes (1981). Other films part of the marathon include Ralph Macchio's The Karate Kid (1984), Tom Hanks in the beloved 1988 classic Big, John Candy and Dan Aykroyd's The Great Outdoors (1988), and the Brat Pack's The Breakfast Club (1985).

The Merry WidowTCM, 12pmCatch a Classic!Airing as part of Turner Classic Movies’ Musical Matinee series, this Oscar-winning (for Best Art Direction) 1934 Ernst Lubitsch film is based on the Franz Lehár's 1905 operetta of the same name. Jeanette MacDonald plays Madame Sonia, a rich widow in the small, fictional kingdom of Marshovia, whose tax payments are the main source of income for the tiny realm. When she leaves for Paris, the king (George Barbier) enlists a dashing count (Maurice Chevalier) to court her and win back her allegiance. Edward Everett Horton, Una Merkel and Sterling Holloway also star.

Horse Racing: Belmont StakesFOX, 4:30pm LiveThe 155th Belmont Stakes takes place today at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Kentucky Derby winner Mage will not compete in the Belmont, but Preakness Stakes winner National Treasure is expected to run. This is the first Belmont Stakes to air on FOX Sports as part of a new eight-year media rights deal.

Build It ForwardHGTV, 6pmSeason Premiere!In "Hope Is Where the Heart Is," a hometown hero uses the arts to empower youth through his organization, A Pocket Full of Hope. With help from Lowe's, Taniya Nayak and Shane Duffy renovate his home and help restore a historic theater for community use.

Into the Wild Frontier: "Christopher Gist: Unsung Hero of the First Frontier"INSP, 6pmAfter successfully mapping the rugged Ohio Country, frontiersman and surveyor Christopher Gist is hired to lead a young George Washington on a perilous diplomatic journey to deliver an ultimatum to the French forces in the Ohio wilderness.

Love's Greek to MeHallmark Channel, 8pmOriginal Film!When Ilana (Torrey DeVitto) travels to Santorini with her Greek boyfriend Mike (Giannis Tsmitselis) for his sister Alex's (Katerina Konstas) wedding, she's thrilled to be asked to be Alex's American maid of honor. Mike surprises Ilana by proposing, and Ilana gets caught in the whirlwind created by his well-meaning and overly enthusiastic mother Athena (Marina Sirtis).

Mary J. Blige's Real LoveLifetime, 8pmOriginal Film!Inspired by her bestselling song, Mary J. Blige serves as executive producer of a two-film story arc this month that follows a young couple through their relationship. In the first tear-jerker, we meet 18-year-old Kendra (Ajiona Alexus) and Ben (Da’Vinchi), who find themselves falling hard for each other and ultimately learning the meaning of "Real Love." Their story continues next Saturday in Mary J. Blige's Strength of a Woman.

Inspiring America: The 2023 Inspiration ListNBC, 8pmThis NBC News special returns for another year to honor extraordinary individuals who have made an impact.

Dr. Oakley, Yukon VetNat Geo Wild, 10pmSeason Finale!In "Eagles and Beagles," the Season 11 finale, Dr. Oakley meets Girly, a dog with a paw so infected that her dewclaw has fallen off. The team worries that the wound may be a form of aggressive cancer, but lab analysis will reveal the true diagnosis. In Nome, the team takes part in a special research project on golden eagles, requiring Dr. Oakley to rappel off a steep cliff to capture fledglings in their nest. And in a rural clinic, a cat has eaten its own tail, and a rescued baby moose gets a checkup following a bout with bloat.