Innholdsfortegnelse for March 3, 2025 i TV Guide Magazine

As The Mary Tyler Moore Show’s finale neared, expectations continued to intensify. How in the world would the beloved sitcom end? Fans were eventually treated to an Emmy-winning send-off, but a precursory March 19, 1977, TV GUIDE MAGAZINE cover story inquired into the WJM-TV newsroom’s thoughts. While many of the actors took creative liberties (Betty White quipped about her Sue Ann being whisked away by King Kong), it was the titular star’s insights that resonated. She entertained the idea of a Tim Conway–inspired flash-forward but earnestly recalled planning the actual episode with her then-husband, Grant Tinker. “Every time he tried to explain it to me, he choked up,” Moore said. “And when I tried to answer him, I did the same thing. It’s the biggest emotional wrench I’ve ever experienced.”…

As the saying in Buffy the Vampire Slayer goes, “In every generation, there is a chosen one.” We’re excited that Sarah Michelle Gellar (left), who played chosen one Buffy Summers on the iconic 1997 – 2003 show, is on board to return to Sunnydale, starring in and executive producing a new Hulu series that continues the high-stakes story. With Nomadland’s Chloé Zhao directing and executive producing alongside sisters Nora and Lilla Zuckerman (Poker Face), Gellar pledges a treat for fans of the original. “I promise you, we will only make this show if we know we can do it right,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “And I will tell you that we are on the path.”…

@TVGMMattRoush The White Lotus Sundays, 9/8c, HBO FORBIDDEN FRUIT IS a house specialty of The White Lotus, where sensual misadventures of the flesh collide with mysteries of the troubled soul in the most exotic season yet of Mike White’s irresistible anthology. With its lush greenery and ever-present wildlife of lurking lizards and monkeys staring down from trees, Thailand provides a thrilling backdrop of Buddhist mysticism, though few visitors will enjoy a Zen state for long. A shockingly violent prologue sets a tone of underlying menace that weaves throughout as the resort welcomes another memorably stellar ensemble. The excellent cast is led by Jason Isaacs as a North Carolina businessman trying to shield his spoiled family from stress back home, with Parker Posey as his wife, a caricature of privilege, and…

Dark Winds SEASON PREMIERE 9/8c, AMC The gripping opening of the 1970s-set drama’s third season finds Lt. Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon, left) hurt and alone in the desert at night. It’s been six months since the principled Navajo Tribal Police officer exacted vengeance on B.J. Vines (John Diehl), the mine owner responsible for the death of Joe’s son (Hataaliinez El Wheeler). The discovery of Vines’ body in a ravine brings FBI agent Sylvia Washington (Jenna Elfman) to the reservation—and she tags Joe as the main suspect. If she can confirm it, says McClarnon, “Joe could lose his job, his family…everything.” Despite the agent’s threat, Joe continues to focus on his work. Along with Deputy Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), he searches for two missing boys, one Navajo, the other Hispanic. “The…

Married to Real Estate 8/7c, HGTV It’s phone-a-friend time for home renovation expert Egypt Sherrod when her besties ask if Egypt and husband Mike Jackson can make their Atlanta kitchen unique. That’s a small challenge compared to the couple’s other obstacle: a match to see who is the best at folding the dreaded fitted sheet. The Floor 9/8c, Fox We’re halfway to one tant’s victory on this game show hosted by Rob Lowe (below), and in tonight’s episode, a reigning frontrunner will meet his match as the remaining players go headto-head in the categories of “Pasta,” “Crayon Colors,” “Tony Winners,” “Hunting and Camping” and more. Booked: First Day In 10/9c, A&E Tonight on the captivating crime docuseries: Police officers bust two women with sticky fingers for shoplifting in Modesto.…

The X-Files Black Oil Mystery Marathon 3/2c, Comet Retro Pick Step into the acclaimed sci-fi series starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson as FBI agents Mulder and Scully—but be careful to avoid slipping on the black oil, which was really an alien virus that played a significant role in the series’ mythology. Featured episodes include the 1995 two-parter “Nisei” and “731” (4/3c), plus 1996’s “Talitha Cumi” (5/4c) and “Herrenvolk” (6/5c). FOR A GOOD CAUSE Hearts Around the Table: Jenna’s First Love MOVIE PREMIERE 8/7c, Hallmark Channel Event planner Jenna (Ashley Newbrough, below) has her work cut out for her when organizing a charity event for a billionaire client—the task becomes even more complicated when she must deal with his right-hand man (Steve Lund), who just happens to be an old…

ARIES (March 21–April 19) Mars, your ruling planet, is still on the go-slow. The process you’ve been through won’t get better overnight, but it is improving. What is required of you now is to figure out how you’re going to integrate all of the changes. TAURUS (April 20–May 20) If you’re not one to meditate, then start now. You don’t have to do anything fancy. Just tell your higher power what you need and want out of life. Even better, ask to be shown the right pathway to take. Once your intuition speaks to you, take serious action. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Don’t be too lured in by a friend’s words or promises. They might mean well, but the details will change and you could be hurt or disappointed. Your…

SINGING PRAISE I love CBS’s Elsbeth, and the February 13 episode was one of the best. The love song that guest star Ioan Gruffudd sang was so beautiful. I hope the show continues for a very long time. —Charlotte TEAR-DUCT EMERGENCY It’s been a very long time since I cried happy tears, but the series finale of 9-1-1: Lone Star (February 3, Fox) led to this. It was one of the most perfect series endings I’ve ever seen—exactly what was needed. —Christine ACTION ALERT NBC’s One Chicago crossover on January 29 was the best crossover drama ever. I love Chicago Wednesdays! —Mary NEW FAVE I absolutely love Fox’s new series Doc. In addition to such an interesting premise, there’s been a full, in-depth development of all the major characters in such a…

Opry 100: A Live Celebration Wednesday, March 19, 8/7c, NBC & Peacock IT ALL BEGAN with a fiddle. In 1925, newly launched Nashville-based radio station WSM hired popular Chicago DJ George D. Hay, host of the National Barn Dance program, to become its voice and, of course, play records. But his retitled WSM Barn Dance, which debuted Saturday, November 28, had a different focus: live music. Opening night ended with a spotlight on “Uncle Jimmy” Thompson, an eccentric 77-year-old fiddler who took song requests from listeners. They poured in—via phone calls and even telegrams—setting the stage for what was to come. Two years later, in December 1927, Hay famously uttered the words “Grand Ole Opry” about his successful radio show, birthing a legend. The Grand Ole Opry is now being…

Denise Richards and Her Wild Things SERIES PREMIERE 9/8c, Bravo IT’S ABOUT TO get real. Denise Richards (left) is staking her reality TV territory, and this time the Wild Things actress and Housewives vet—who just returned from a short stint on Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test—is keeping her loved ones close by for this unfiltered look at her sassy and brassy family. Richards’ businessman husband since 2018, Aaron Phypers, and her adult daughters Sami and Lola Sheen, as well as teenage daughter Eloise Richards, are all in on the fun. “People got to see little bits of [my daughters] in Housewives, but now, it’s them really coming of age,” says Richards, who admits she struggles with how much independence to give her children. “I think that a lot of…

Fire Country 9/8c, CBS Flames ignite as the Station 42 crew are trapped in a hoarder’s home during a wellness check. The danger, teases showrunner Tia Napolitano, is a fitting analogy for Bode’s (Max Thieriot, left) romance with cadet Audrey (Leven Rambin), which is heating up. “As Bode and Audrey consider moving forward with their relationship—despite baggage from their individual pasts—Bode’s confronted with a homeowner drowning in her own literal baggage,” she says. It sounds like it might be time for Bode to let some things go. Power Book III: Raising Kanan SEASON PREMIERE 9/8c, Starz South Jamaica’s biggest drug dealer Unique Mathis (a fan-favorite character played by rapper Joey Bada$$) is alive—and wreaking havoc on the Thomases in Season 4. The Way Home SEASON FINALE 9/8c, Hallmark Channel As…

Home Town Takeover Sunday, March 16, 8/7c, HGTV “WE DO IT all,” Ben Napier declares, teasing the newest season of what HGTV calls its “most ambitious series,” which finds married home-renovation experts Ben and Erin (right) taking their skills to Sebring, Florida. “This part of Florida, specifically, is different from the Florida you [usually] see,” Ben explains to TV GUIDE MAGAZINE. “It’s an agriculture town, it’s a racing town, it’s an automotive town. There’s a ton of automotive racing history. It’s a really cool part of the state that kind of gets overlooked, and that was why we wanted to go there.” Six episodes will cover the couple’s mission to revitalize the city and its structures for visitors and community alike, with the help of other notable HGTV and Food…

Shifting Gears 8/7c, ABC Riley (Kat Dennings) gets a surprising lesson from wid-owed dad Matt (Tim Allen) when she learns her son Carter (Maxwell Simkins) has some weed gummies. Survivor 8/7c, CBS “The blindfold challenge is back!” previews host Jeff Probst (right). “It’s always hilarious watching one player try to lead the rest of their tribe as they stumble blindly through a variety of challenging obstacles.” After that, things turn a bit more serious. AND THE QUESTION ISÉ Celebrity Jeopardy 9/8c, ABC A variety of talents vie for control of the quiz board tonight. Actor Omar J. Dorsey (Queen Sugar), ESPN journalist Mina Kimes and comedian Fortune Feimster put their best trivia knowledge forward to raise money for their respective charities. Pawn Stars 9/8c, History Will the Force be with…

Farmer Wants a Wife SEASON PREMIERE 9/8c, Fox Kimberly Williams-Paisley (right) saddles up as the new host when Season 3 kicks off with avocado and fruit farmer Matt, cattle rancher Jay, wheat farmer John and rancher/horse trainer Colton meeting a stable of city-slicker singletons to see which ones they vibe with the most. After that, the guys invite a handful of the hopeful ladies to try their hand at life down on their farms. Found 10/9c, NBC Crisis management firm Mosely & Associates tackles a challenging investigation when an EMT is abducted in broad daylight. Meanwhile, Margaret (Kelli Williams) has a lot on her mind—specifically, her behavior when her son Jamie disappeared 13 years ago. And Trent (Brett Dalton) makes a tough choice when attorney Heather (Danielle Savre) gets a…

David Blaine: Do Not Attempt SERIES PREMIERE 9/8c, National Geographic The title of the show is there for a reason: Magician David Blaine (right) wants to make sure you do not attempt anything you see on his astonishing new series, which he says “defies logic.” That’s something Blaine has been defying since he was 23, and he’s made a career out of overcoming discomfort with his feats—like standing in an ice block in Times Square for 63 hours or holding his breath underwater for an astonishing 17 minutes. Now, he’s on a life-changing road of discovery as he travels the globe searching for people with amazing abilities who will teach him things he didn’t believe were possible. In other words, viewers will get to see something truly special: Blaine reacting…

@damianholbrook Cheers to SNL50: The Anniversary Special for fitting half a century into three hours. From original icon Garrett Morris to current fave Kenan Thompson sharing the stage with Eddie Murphy and Will Ferrell (above, from left), NBC’s A-list event was a riotous toast to the late-night staple. But… Cheers to the best trouble in Paradise. Honestly, the only thing more insane than that apocalyptic twist in Hulu’s political thriller is how much we love loathing Julianne Nicholson’s villainous Sinatra. Can someone fly her to the moon? Cheers to The Rookie for extending the #Chenford tension. Keeping canoodling cops Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) and Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) apart may not be what we want for ABC’s drama, but it’s giving us something we didn’t know we needed: the emotional evolution of two…

Genre entertainment took center stage on February 2 at the 52nd annual award show, which honored the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror in both movies and TV. Hosted by Animal Control’s Joel McHale, the ceremony—which saw a number of luminaries, including Shogun’s Hiroyuki Sanada, receiving special honorary awards—also dedicated its program to the first responders who were integral in protecting Los Angeles communities during January’s devastating wildfires. Big winners of the night included Mark Hamill for his guest starring role on Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher; Nicolas Cage, who scored a Best Actor in Film trophy for his work as a professor in the comedy-drama Dream Scenario; and HBO’s House of the Dragon, which took home the top award for Best Fantasy Television Series. Unlike…

Women Who Rock 1:30/12:30c, AXS TV Daytime Pick Music icons Stevie Nicks, Cyndi Lauper and Pat Benatar are feted in this rocking tribute. Planet Earth: Asia SEASON FINALE 8/7c, BBC America Learn about the conservation efforts in Asia, like the Bali fishermen using tech that keeps rare species out of harm’s way. After, catch an inspiring making-of special at 9/8c. TODAY’S SPORTS PICKS COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1:30/12:30c, CBS Iowa State at Kansas State; 2/1c, ESPN Alabama at Auburn; 3:45/2:45c, CBS Ohio State at Indiana; 4/3c, ESPN Arizona at Kansas; 6:30/5:30c, ESPN Duke at North Carolina; 9/8c, ESPN Houston at Baylor MOVIES 8:45am/Pretty Woman 7:45c (1990) MovieMax 11:10am/Furiosa: A Mad 10:10c Max Saga (2024) HBO2 1:45/12:45c Wonder Woman (2017) TBS 3:30/2:30c 12 Angry Men (1957) HDNet Movies 5:45/4:45c Bullitt (1968) TCM 8/7c The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Movies! 9/8c John…

Instant Italian SERIES PREMIERE 9:30/8:30c, FYI “I really want to get people in the kitchen,” says cookbook author, food influencer and chef Anna Gass (above) of her new series, which features the host tackling well-known dishes and making them accessible—in both time and ingredients—to even the most novice cooks. “During COVID, people leaned into cooking, but now it’s at a lower rate than it was before. People are back in the swing of things, back in the office, and they have kind of abandoned the kitchen.” Each half-hour episode highlights an Italian staple, with Gass providing tips and tricks to simplify complicated concoctions—inspiration that the chef says comes from her own life as a busy, multitasking mom. “When I was younger and really exploring, I would do these very elaborate…

Top Chef SEASON PREMIERE 8/7c, Bravo The sharpest reality competition in the kitchen heads to the Great White North for a Canadian-set season that already sounds appetizing. “Canada is its own completely different country and as such lends its very own look, feel and taste to the show this year,” says Toronto native Gail Simmons, who once again joins fellow judge Tom Colicchio and host Kristen Kish (above center, with Colicchio and Simmons) in the search for a chef worthy of the $250,000 grand prize. From authentic poutine and game meat to Indigenous cuisine from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, Simmons previews that “several distinct Canadian products, dishes, chefs and regions” will be highlighted. Like last season, every episode has been supersized, which Simmons says “definitely allows us to…

Tracker 8/7c, CBS Since the beginning of this drama, Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley, left) has been coping with a very personal unsolved mystery: the death of his father (Lee Tergesen, seen in flashbacks), a paranoic who took his family off the grid. In tonight’s episode, inspired by 1970s paranoia thrillers, his new case rekindles those painful emotions, as a man enlists Colter to track down his wife, who vanished in the dressing room of an upscale clothing store in New York City. “He doesn’t buy that she just left him, which is what the police think,” executive producer Elwood Reid says. “Colter will be reminded of his own family and the lies loved ones tell to protect you from the truth.” And with no signs of foul play, Colter has…

Clint Eastwood Marathon 4/3c, AMC Movie Picks Go ahead, make our day and see this marathon that starts with Hang ’Em High. Then: 1992’s Unforgiven (6:45/5:45c) and 2008’s Gran Torino (9:45/8:45c). Happy’s Place SEASON FINALE 8/7c, NBC Bonnie (Reba McEntire, below) enters sibling protection mode when her half sister Isabella (Belissa Escobedo) has cook Emmett (Rex Linn) install a security system. Trapped in Her Dorm Room MOVIE PREMIERE 9/8c, Lifetime Erin (Ciara Hanna) becomes the subject of a college classmate’s obsession during spring break. TODAY’S SPORTS PICK COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11:30/10:30am c, ESPN, ESPN2 & ESPNU NCAA Women’s Tournament First Round Sixty-four teams play in first-round matchups. MOVIES 8:35am/Searching for 7:35c Bobby Fischer (1993) Flix 9:35am/A Hard Day’s 8:35c Night (1964) MovieMax 1/noon c Black Widow (2021) FX 2/1c Dead Ringer (1964) TCM 4/3c Back…

ACROSS 1 2023 thriller movie Cocaine ____ 5 Used for wiping up a spill 8 Sports tool 12 Comic strip ____ and Janis 13 The ____ Murders 14 McClurg of WKRP in Cincinnati who played Herb Tarlek’s wife 15 Jessica of The Sinner and Candy 16 Zhang of Gossip Girl 17 Spigots 18 After first place (2 wds.) 21 “No” vote 22 U.S. Marshal on Justified 26 Revenge of the ____ 29 TV movie Before Women ____ Wings 30 The first lady 31 Location 32 Bugs Bunny voice actor Blanc 33 Soreness 34 Bowling ball goal 35 90 ____ Fiancé 36 Paul of Hollywood Squares 37 Movie genre 39 What Carol Burnett tugged at the end of each episode 40 1999–2005 crime drama (2 wds.) 45 Former Today coanchor Kotb 48 The ____ Squad 49…

NETFLIX Available Now Back in Action (2025) NETFLIX ORIGINAL When their covers are blown, married parents and former spies (Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz) earn instant cred with their kids by kicking serious butt in this action comedy. Kinda Pregnant (2025) NETFLIX ORIGINAL What’s worse than a teacher (Amy Schumer) strapping on a fake baby bump because she’s jealous of her pregnant bestie (Jillian Bell)? She has to try to explain it to her new crush (Will Forte) in this zany comedy. La Dolce Villa (2025) NETFLIX ORIGINAL An American businessman (Scott Foley) heads to Italy to stop his daughter from making a real estate deal and meets cute with a local mayor in a film that puts the “Roma” in romance. Saturday Night (2024) This biopic well captures the…