Innholdsfortegnelse for August 20, 2018 i TV Guide Magazine

@TVGMMattRoush I know it’s a crowded field and many TV viewers haven’t watched The Good Fight because it’s behind a CBS All Access paywall, but it is truly a gem. It’s everything people loved about The Good Wife, but elevated. I don’t understand how this show—and especially its star, Christine Baranski—got completely shut out of major Emmy nominations, unless the voters just aren’t watching. —Dana MATT ROUSH: That’s likely the best explanation. Even if CBS, as I expect, made the episodes readily available to TV Academy members, there’s a limit to how many shows anyone can watch. Given how bold and outspoken Good Fight was this season, you’d think creative types would rush to embrace it—not to mention the marvelous Baranski, who was nominated six times during the run of…

Bachelor in Paradise 8/7c, ABC Ay, caramba. On tonight’s episode of the unscripted dating and hookup series, two new cast members arrive in Mexico and immediately shake things up with the couples that have already formed. Wrecked 10/9c, TBS Now forced to hunt one another for sport in a billionaire’s Hunger Games–style competition, the castaways (including those played by Rhys Darby and Will Greenberg, below) look for answers. One tactic: sending in wealthy scion Danny (Brian Sacca) to do a little undercover intelligence work. HEAR NO EVIL? NOT LIKELY The Devil Speaks SERIES PREMIERE 10/9c, Investigation Discovery A picture may be worth a thousand words, but on this new docuseries, the audio speaks entirely for itself—and it’s chilling. Real-life police interviews, voicemails and other recordings take you deep inside criminal…

Good Morning America 7am, ABC Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Luis Fonsi stops by GMA for a concert (he’s performing around 8:30am). Listen for “Échame La Culpa,” his catchy hit “Despacito” and, for the first time on American TV, “Calypso.” TGIF! MOVIE PICK The Martian 8/7c, FX Stranded on the Red Planet, astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) has to fight increasingly dire odds just to survive. Lucky for him, he’s a botanist who knows how to grow potatoes. Unlucky for him: Any chance of rescue is months away. He’s going to get really sick of eating potatoes. Treasure Quest SEASON PREMIERE 9/8c, Discovery Who cares about vampire bats, mountain lions and landslides when a possible $2 billion treasure is at stake? The team (including Shawn Cowles and Jeremy Whalen, above) braves these…

THE AFTER PARTY MOVIE PREMIERE FRIDAY, AUG. 24 Hip-hop artist Kyle Harvey (above) stars in this coming-of- age comedy as one of two friends hoping to score a record deal. Is success in the cards? With one heading off to college and the other to the military, the clock is ticking for their dreams to pan out. Plus, watch for cameos from rappers like Wiz Khalifa and DJ Khaled. COCAINE COAST MINISERIES AVAILABLE NOW Fans of the riveting Netflix series Narcos should take note of this 10-part Spanish miniseries, which may become a new addiction. The show focuses on illegal drugs being trafficked into Spain (and Europe as a whole) from Latin America in the 1980s. Specifically, it’s about a violent network of cocaine importers led by an unlikely criminal:…

YouTube is no longer just a destination for viral pet videos. In 2015, the website launched its Premium subscription service, which allows viewers to access commercial-free shows and original series for $11.99 per month. Among the selections: the supernatural drama Impulse and the new comedy Sideswiped. SIDESWIPED AVAILABLE NOW Who wouldn’t want to swipe right on Rosanna Arquette? The actress (above, with guest star Rick Springfield) plays Mary, a recently widowed housewife who is jumping back into the dating game along with her adult daughter (series creator Carly Craig) on this new YouTube Premium comedy. Arquette gives us the lowdown on her man-hungry character. What attracted you to this show? I read the script and I was like, “I wanna see where [the character] goes.” Dealing with being alone and embarking…

ROB RIGGLE’S SKI MASTER ACADEMY THURSDAY, AUG. 23 WHAT IF ACTOR Rob Riggle were a huge movie star who headlined a franchise of action films—think The Fast and the Furious on Jet Skis—and also ran a school that teaches water sports? That silly concept is the premise of this bonkers new comedy helmed by the former Daily Show correspondent, who plays a brash, fictional version of himself (above, with guest star Jamie-Lynn Sigler). Following a series of terrible accidents at the academy, Riggle comes under scrutiny for his institution’s unsafe practices. “Rob is in danger of going to jail and having his academy shut down or bankrupted by his negligence,” explains executive producer Bennett Webber. More important, the events could also tank the global box office of his upcoming movie,…

College Football The long, pigskin-free summer is finally over! The NCAA—which kicks off its football season August 25—saved some of the best games for Labor Day weekend, with a few of the nation’s preseason favorites playing in nonconference contests. Here are three matchups you shouldn’t pass up. MICHIGAN VS. NOTREDAME September 1, 7:30/6:30c, NBC There’s immense pressure on Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh to defeat the Fighting Irish. Michigan has flopped in big games under Harbaugh, and the outcome of this one could set the tone for the whole season. Harbaugh’s hoping quarterback Shea Patterson, a transfer from Ole Miss, can ignite the sputtering offense. LOUISVILLE VS. ALABAMA September 1, 8/7c, ABC National champion Alabama Crimson Tide start their title defense in the Camping World Kickoff in Orlando, against…

MasterChef 8/7c, Fox Gordon Ramsay is best known for his big potty mouth, but this week, his big heart is on the front burner. Ramsay (top right) and his fellow judges direct the remaining home cooks to prepare dishes for the heroic first responders who battled Southern California’s devastating Thomas Fire. “[It] burned through over 280,000 acres and made global news as it became the largest wildfire in California history,” recalls executive producer Danny Schrader of the December 2017 blaze. “We wanted to honor some of the brave men and women who played a pivotal role in containing the fire by offering them a special fine-dining experience.” Finally, we have some folks who can actually stand the heat in Ramsay’s kitchen. Castle Rock Hulu That hamlet of horror, Castle Rock,…

STREAM THESE CLASSIC FIRST-DAY-OF-SCHOOL EPISODES This time of year, nothing can match the power of those three little words: back to school! So while you relax this Labor Day weekend, check out these odes to that coming-of-age fall staple. SQUARE PEGS “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1), Amazon Video Nerdy pals Patty (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Lauren (Amy Linker) are freshmen desperate to land in the cool clique. Patty hopes she’s on track after she thinks a stud (Ben Marley) has asked her to a dance—but she’ll learn nothing in high school clicks that easily. LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE “Country Girls” (Season 1, Episode 3), Amazon Video First day jitters were a thing even in the 1870s! Pioneer girl Laura Ingalls (Melissa Gilbert) is nervous because she must deal with…

@damianholbrook LOVE IT! HATE IT! Cheers to Nashville for going out on a high note. The country-fried soap wrapped its run with relatively happy endings for all, including fans, who got one last encore from Connie Britton’s late Rayna Jaymes (left) when she visited Deacon (Charles Esten) in a daydream before joining the cast in a farewell sing-along. Cheers to Making It for being craftier than your average DIY show. In addition to giving us a Parks and Recreation reunion, NBC’s how-to competition hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman (left) is a joyful celebration of creativity, with contestants who are both gifted and supportive of their fellow artisans. Cheers to Kendrick Lamar for his powerful acting debut. After his earthy, impressive cameo as a crackhead in cahoots with Kanan (50 Cent) on…

STREAM ON Thank you for the new streaming section. [Flip to Page 43 of this issue for the latest “Stream It!”] I didn’t know how desperately I needed someone to curate what is available on all the platforms. There is so much out there that even browsing doesn’t bring it all to light. I loved the sidebars too, like “More Movies Based on Bestsellers.” —Coni THREE CHEERS I’ve gotten TV GUIDE MAGAZINE at the grocery store or by mail for 40 years. The August 6–19 issue is the most informative one I’ve ever received! Thank you for this issue and for years of entertainment! —Donna LATE CALL I really love Making It. It’s sweet, funny and also awe-inspiring. But 10 o’clock?! Are you afraid paper crafts might be too intense for…

Betty White: First Lady of Television Tuesday, Aug. 21, PBS (check local listings at pbs.org) SASSY, CLASSY BETTY White has been on TV for 80 years now, officially the longest career in the medium. PBS celebrates the milestone with a loving special about the actress and comedian who played man-hungry TV hostess Sue Ann on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, naive retiree Rose on The Golden Girls and been-around-the-block caretaker Elka on Hot in Cleveland. The sweet and funny White—who hosts a weekly Scrabble night in her downtime!—reflects on her life in entertainment. How does it feel to be dubbed the “First Lady of Television”? That means the oldest lady of television—and definitely gives a hint to my age. You started out when TV was broadcast live, like in your…

TODAY’S SPORTS PICK MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 4:05/3:05c, Fox Sports 1 Washington Nationals at New York Mets, Atlanta Braves at Miami Marlins A doubleheader of NL East games gets the Saturday spotlight as Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals head to Citi Field for a meeting with the New York Mets, followed at 7:10/6:10c by Freddie Freeman (right) and the Atlanta Braves in South Florida hoping to reel in the Miami Marlins. Clear the Shelters Check local listings, NBC Jane Lynch hosts a special that looks at the efforts and heartwarming outcomes of this year’s fourth annual pet adoption initiative, which aims to find fur-ever homes for abandoned dogs and cats. Awww. Season for Love MOVIE PREMIERE 9/8c, Hallmark Channel This romance’s Romeo and Juliet are not meteorologists but competitors in…

EVAN ALMIGHTY MOVIE AVAILABLE NOW Steve Carell (above) stars as former newscaster Evan, who wins a seat in congress—and then receives an even higher calling. God (Morgan Freeman) chooses him to become a modern-day Noah and build an ark (the long hair, beard and flowing robes are just a few perks of his new gig). Gilmore Girls’ Lauren Graham is along for the ride as Evan’s wife, who has to take her own leap of faith with him. WISH I WAS HERE MOVIE AVAILABLE NOW Life comes at struggling actor Aidan Bloom (Zach Braff, center) fast when his financial situation changes and he must home-school his two kids. Years of relying on his father to pay for their pricey education, while Aidan’s wife Sarah (Kate Hudson) works, has left him…

THE BLIND SIDE AVAILABLE NOW Sandra Bullock won an Academy Award for playing Leigh Anne Tuohy, the real-life mother figure to Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron, center left, with Jae Head and Bullock), a disadvantaged teen who would go on to become a Baltimore Raven. The 2009 drama details how Oher bounced around foster homes before being taken in by the Tuohys and getting inspired to use his talents for football. IT’S COMPLICATED AVAILABLE NOW Maintaining a good relationship with your ex is always a little tricky, especially around major milestones…like a child’s graduation from college. For Jane (Meryl Streep) and Jake (Alec Baldwin, left, with Streep), what should be a time of celebration gets a little too amorous, and they realize they have plenty of unresolved feelings left to sort…

TODAY’S SPORTS PICK TENNIS Noon/11am c, ESPN and 6/5c, ESPN2 US Open: First Round The US Open celebrates 50 years of the Open Era as the year’s final Grand Slam returns to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. Reigning men’s champion Rafael Nadal (above) faces stiff competition from players including Roger Federer, Alexander Zverev, John Isner and Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic. As for the women, Sloane Stephens won her first Grand Slam at last year’s tournament. She’ll be challenged by Caroline Wozniacki, Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber and Elina Svitolina. Serena Williams will also be a favorite after her remarkable run to the Wimbledon final. Whose Line Is It Anyway? 8:30/7:30c, The CW No one escapes without a silly prop on his head tonight: The…

“Camila’s not gonna go down easy”—FALCÓN Queen of the South 9/8c, USA UPSTART “QUEENPIN” TERESA Mendoza (Alice Braga) may be destined to become la reina del sur, but Camila Vargas (Veronica Falcón, above) still rules on Season 3. Here are a few qualities that have helped the drug drama’s boss keep rival Teresa—who hunts for a mole inside her own operation tonight—at bay. She’s shameless During the six-month time jump between Seasons 1 and 2, Camila replaced her estranged husband, Epifanio, as governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa—and still ran her drug empire out of the official government residence. She works every angle At the beginning of Season 3, Camila had influential allies on both sides of the law. She was in bed (literally) with American DEA agent Alonzo…

“The big bad is never the zombies. It’s human nature”—GRACE Fear the Walking Dead 9/8c, AMC Things on Fear the Walking Dead are about to heat up—literally. For a weakened Althea, aka AI (Maggie Grace, right), and distraught June (Jenna Elfman), who’ve been separated from the rest of the apocalypse survivors in the wake of a hurricane, undead walkers may be the least of their worries. On tonight’s episode, directed by cast member Colman Domingo (the mysterious Victor Strand), food, water and medicine are in short supply. Oh, and Althea is about to be struck by an intense fever. “The cool thing with this series is that the big bad is never the zombies. It’s always human nature,” says Grace. “We’re all just vulnerable fleshy bags of water.” Up until…

TRIBUTE Charlotte Rae 1926–2018 WHO BETTER TO learn the facts of life from than someone who’s done it all? Veteran character actress Charlotte Rae, who died August 5 at age 92 after a long illness, became a household name and TV icon in the late 1970s and ’80s as the wise and wry Edna “Mrs. G” Garrett. Introduced as a loving housekeeper on Diff’rent Strokes, she spun off as den mother to a gaggle of teenage girls on NBC’s long-running The Facts of Life. Director John Bowab described her portrayal as “Mother Nature with a sense of humor,” an attribute Rae used to great success in a diverse theater, TV and film career that included two Tony Award nominations in the 1960s. With her dithery persona and quavering voice, Rae…

Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney Live From Liverpool 8/7c, CBS Hey, Jude! If you loved Paul McCartney’s June sing-along with James Corden through the streets of Liverpool, then this expanded edition—with previously unseen footage—will be music to your ears. MOVIE PICK Rebels on Pointe 9/8c, Starz Play on, plié-ers. This doc profiles Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a male dance troupe renowned for its wickedly funny all-drag ballet performances. MA AND PA INGALLS WOULD BE PROUD Little Life on the Prairie SERIES PREMIERE 10/9c, TLC The Webnar family—Lauren, Nate and 4-year-old daughter Juniper—were born with achondroplasia dwarfism. Their outsize dream? Ditching city life to run a farm in the Arizona countryside—and presumably save a ton on buying milk. King of the Hill 12:30am/11:30c, Comedy Central Hank Hill &…

American Woman SEASON FINALE 10/9c, Paramount Network AFTER NEWLY SEPARATED ’70s housewife Bonnie (Alicia Silverstone, near right) meets hot artist Adam (Sam Morgan) at a party, they have a very close encounter up against a wall as “More, More, More” blares. Finding that Andrea True Connection tune to score the sexy American Woman scene is the work of music supervisor Ann Kline (The Magicians, Shameless), whose job is both creative and, at times, taxing. (“There’s so much paperwork,” she says, “searching for song rights, negotiations….”) Over the course of the dramedy’s first season, she’s cultivated a surprising soundtrack ranging from era-specific (The Guess Who, Roy Orbison) to contemporary (The Peach Kings, Tennis). Kline fills us in. Tell us about your role as music supervisor. With this project, we got drafts…

“It’s time for Tasha to get what she wants”—NAUGHTON Power 9/8c, Starz Tasha St. Patrick, the savvy matriarch played by Naturi Naughton (right) on Starz’s hit drama Power, is not a woman to be trifled with under the best of circumstances. And that certainly wouldn’t describe the past five seasons. Her marriage to drug kingpin James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick) has disintegrated. Her son, Tariq (Michael Rainey Jr.), is slipping into the criminal life. Daughter Raina (Donshea Hopkins) was recently murdered. So it’s no wonder Tasha is finally ready to snap. “The worst has already happened to her, and her fearlessness is making her fierce,” Naughton says. “It’s time for her to get what she wants by manipulating the pawns in her path.” Pawn No. 1: Ghost’s ex-nemesis Kanan…

DOWNLOAD AND GO Netflix allows users to download some content in the app, save it on any portable device (like your laptop, phone or tablet) and watch it when you’re offline. This convenient feature means you can watch some of your favorite shows and movies on your own schedule, with or without access to the internet. Before you board your next flight, create a lineup that will entertain you from takeoff to final descent. RATE WHAT YOU WATCH Netflix’s algorithms take into account what you have already watched and helpfully suggest new content you might like based on your viewing history. You can make this feature even stronger by rating what you’ve viewed. Love Drew Barrymore in Santa Clarita Diet (left)? Give the laugher a thumbs-up (with a click of…

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY Before Patrick Stewart brings back his iconic Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in a new CBS All Access series set in the Star Trek universe, get to know the crew of the USS Shenzhou. The Walking Dead’s Sonequa Martin-Green stars as First Officer Michael Burnham, who inadvertently causes a dangerous rift between the Federation and the extraterrestrial Klingon warriors when she kills one who attacks her. Anthony Rapp and the Harry Potter movies’ Jason Isaacs costar. Season 1 available THE GOOD FIGHT This addictive legal drama (a spinoff of CBS’s 2009–2016 series The Good Wife) was recently renewed for a third season—so you have the perfect excuse to binge before it returns. Forced out of her old law firm, attorney Diane Lockhart (Christine Baranski, above) joins the prestigious practice…

Cord-cutters, rejoice. You too can enjoy the hot HBO shows everyone is talking about—like Sharp Objects, Game of Thrones and Insecure. Even better, you can access previous HBO original programming. Missed the award-winning Angels in America when it aired in 2003? Feel like reliving Garry Shandling’s comedy classic The Larry Sanders Show? They’re both here, along with a host of others from the network’s history. Here’s how to stream them. HBO NOW No cable, no problem. HBO Now ($14.99 per month) acts just like a streaming service. Sign up at hbo.com to start watching on your internet-connected smart TV or mobile device. HBO GO If you subscribe to HBO through a cable provider, you can stream all that same content! HBO Go is already included in your subscription price.…

ACROSS 1 Ashby and Roach 5 _____ Sharkey 8 Gomer Pyle, _____ 12 Sheriff Taylor’s son 13 Palillo of Welcome Back, Kotter 14 A ____ Is Born 15 Assistant chief on The Closer (2 wds.) 17 Speechless 18 Seven times a week 19 Plastic surgeon on Chicago Hope 21 Civil Wars lawyer 23 Type of road 24 “Be serious!” (2 wds.) 28 Spock on Star Trek 31 Deputy on The Dukes of Hazzard 32 _____/Tuck 34 Back side of the neck 35 Motown singer Terrell 37 Meet the ____ 39 Writer ____ Christian Andersen 41 What’s Up, ____? 42 Steelgrave on Wiseguy 45 Surname for The Naked Brothers Band 49 Kelsey Grammer sitcom 50 Go to press (2 wds.) 52 Sommer of The Prize 53 Buzz’s wife on Men in Trees 54 Answer to charges 55 The ____…