This week on Beyond The Gates, the Kill Bill story STILL dragged on, and Andre comes face to face with the stalker. Bill and Hayley behave like children. Nicole hosts an open mic night in her home, and Tomas undermines Naomi. Let’s get into Soap Wire’s weekly breakdown. Male Pride Naomi Vs. Tomas Tomas receives a call from Mike, the misogynistic sexual harasser, regarding Madison’s case. He claims Naomi has dropped the ball, which very well could be a lie. The thing about this show is that it is heavily male-focused, often to the detriment of every woman on the canvas. Tomas takes the call and, instead of calling Naomi, decides to insert himself into the situation. Naomi is at the office when Madison, whom Tomas DID call, comes in. They catch up, and Naomi learns that Tomas called her in. Tomas then informs Naomi that Mike is coming over to discuss the case. Mike arrives, is rude to Naomi, and tries to pressure Madison into settling. Instead of backing Naomi, Tomas wants to hear him out and proceeds to undermine her in front of her client.Bill needs to fire him. The entire exchange worries Madison, whom Naomi later reassures. Naomi eventually goes to see Bill and tells him what happened. Bill assures her that he will handle Tomas. Bill Vs. His Health and His Stupidity Shanice gives Hayley the bright idea to sex Bill into heart failure. Bill, thinking with his lower brain, does not catch on. He participates and irks the staff when his alarms go off. Shanice and Ashley take issue with it, and Ashley has Hayley removed for the night. Hayley is nasty to Ashley and, frankly, had me, a staunch Ashley hater, defending her. She tries to pull rank over Ashley, and when she is still escorted out, she later cries to Bill, and they file a complaint. Bill is insisting on being discharged without being in the clear. He thinks that the pacemaker solves all of his problems. Again, he is a moron. Hayley talks about going to St. Barts and her need for a vacation; no red flags go up for Bill…at all. Later Ted visits, when Bill is down about Andre after his talk with Vernon, who praises Andre for being the husband Bill never was. We all know that sound, don’t we? Andre is about to be sacrificed at the altar of Bill. The cheaters talk about their friendship, which Bill had forgotten about when he went to Joey to take care of his family when he is gone. I’ll digress, though. Anywho, the cheaters bond and call it Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. It is almost like someone was watching the movie and decided at that moment to name these characters Bill and Ted. Anyway, I don’t much care for the characters, but I like their portrayals and find them mostly entertaining to watch in the love-to-hate way. So, their scenes were nice. Pictured: Timon Kyle Durett as Bill Hamilton and Alex Alegria as Tomas Navarro. Photo: CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Highest quality screengrab available. Bunny Boiler As we saw coming a mile away, Heather is Andre’s stalker. It seems that Andre may know a little about her illegal dealings. During their hotel meetup, he went from terrified to…I cannot describe it, a little turned on, maybe? Heather wants to talk about the good ole days and how she never expected a player like him to settle down. Hello, Lisa Niles, anyone? She doesn’t care that he is married; she outright comes on to him. He turns her down multiple times, but he also does not tell Dani what is going on. Heather shows up to Orphey’s where Andre and Dani are having dinner. Dani is delighted to see her and offers for her to join them. Heather gleefully accepts, and Andre looks uncomfortable. When she finally leaves, Dani tells him how they met and that she wants to get to know her. Andre tries to dissuade her. However, Dani is Dani, and she is determined. Later, Andre goes to see Heather; this will be a regular thing, I am guessing. Insert bombastic side eye. Anyway, he asks her if she stalked him to Orphey’s and she denies it. She likes Dani and didn’t want it to be weird. Hmm. Dani and Dana’s Delusions Dani insists that she is all about Andre; this week and the weeks since the Tornado, Dani has been deluding herself. As you all know, Dani is my fave, but right now I am over her and the writing for her. Dana breaks up with Marcel; she wants better, and he wants her to live on a houseboat. When he leaves, she cries and goes down memory lane of meeting Ted. The thing about these scenes is that Trisha and Keith have chemistry. I would say his best chemistry has been with Trisha and Daphne. However, the writers wrote Leslie into a corner by making her a cartoon villain instead of a vixen and viable character. No one is going to accept her constant winning. See Carly Corinthos. Carly attained a strong fanbase due to her vulnerability when she came on and the losses. Later she would come to be too focused on and always winning without repercussions. Leslie has never truly been vulnerable and has never lost or paid consequences on screen. If you want her to be viable, those things are a must for her character. Eva tells her it isn’t happening and she needs to accept it and find the right guy for her. Leslie never listens. She should meet with Heather to discuss bunny boiling strategies. Is it the bunny or the bear. Other Happenings Kial and Nicole have sex...is that surprising? Nicole hosts open mic night at her house for Noah. Yawn. Grayson bartends, and we learn that he could have worked at the clinic. Another yawn. Friday Cliffhanger To be fully honest, I didn’t remember the cliffhanger because it wasn't memorable. I had to go back. Oh, it was Leslie holding a torn-up bear. Does this mean she should be up in the Bunny Boiler spot? Will she become unhinged again? Final Thoughts on the Week Same rant, different week. The impaler story dropped off only to continue to drag. This show is allergic to drama and gives us much of nothing but character exposition. I am tired of it, if I am to be honest. Jacob is a cop, but we never see him doing anything and the impaler case is going nowhere fast. It is dead in the water, and the Heather reveal was a flop. You mean to tell the viewers that Heather is a boss mafia babe, but is obsessed over a man’s penis? They have reduced her to a stalker? The male-centeredness of this show is perplexing. They have intelligent women who are only given stories related to men, and they aren’t even good. Same problems continue week after week after week.

Sunday TV is giving us a little bit of everything. Lioness has the team racing against the clock, The Vampire Lestat takes the stage for a special live performance, Big Brother gets another round of nominations underway, and Bravo is basically handing the evening over to the Housewives. Then there’s the 9 p.m. hour, where things get crowded fast. Lanterns has questions surrounding Hal, The Walking Dead: Dead City sends its crew on a supply run, The Librarians: The Next Chapter gets supernatural, and The Westies closes out its first season. Here’s your TV guide for Sunday, August 23. Sunday, August 23 TV Schedule Time (ET) Show Network/Streaming What to Expect 3:00 AM Lioness Paramount+ The team launches a frantic hunt and races against time, while Neal struggles with growing fears back home. 3:00 AM The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live AMC+ Lestat takes center stage in a special performance filmed before a standing-room-only crowd at New York City’s Beacon Theatre in June. 7:00 PM NASCAR Americana USA Network The docuseries finale looks at NASCAR’s evolution, exploring how the sport embraced change while holding onto traditions tied to its American roots. 8:00 PM Big Brother CBS A new Head of Household takes control and puts three houseguests on the chopping block. Let the campaigning begin. 8:00 PM The Real Housewives of Atlanta Bravo In Part 3 of the reunion, K. Michelle finally reveals who was behind the plot and what the plan actually was. Meanwhile, Porsha and Shamea’s fractured friendship may be past the point of saving. 8:00 PM Three Housewives and a Body Lifetime Girls’ night takes a very dark turn when three best friends accidentally kill a man during a home invasion. Rachel Hendrix, Christie Osterhus and Segen Gebremariam star. 9:00 PM Decades in Sports CNN The series enters the 2000s, revisiting national tragedy, historic comebacks and unforgettable moments involving Tiger Woods, the Williams sisters and one of baseball’s biggest rivalries. 9:00 PM Lanterns HBO Hal’s motives come under scrutiny while an excellent chase sequence raises another question: Are the two things connected? 9:00 PM The Librarians: The Next Chapter TNT A hunt for a Monkey’s Paw leaves the Librarians trapped inside a strange hotel surrounded by mysterious fog, forcing the team to confront their pasts to find a way out. 9:00 PM The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th Bravo Kyle brings back her iconic White Party with champagne, surprise guests and a performance from Luann. New friendships form while Vicki and Luann’s tension finally boils over. 9:00 PM The Walking Dead: Dead City AMC Maggie, Negan, Dillard and Renata head out on a dangerous hunt for supplies as their resources continue to disappear. 9:00 PM The Westies MGM+ Season 1 finale: Roarke and Sweeney’s fallout divides the Westies between the old guard and the younger generation. Bridget pushes forward with the mission as devastating truths emerge, while Keenan faces his guilt and fears losing his son. 11:30 PM President Curtis Adult Swim After clashing with members of his own party, Curtis heads to Camp David for a test of his presidential abilities. Lestat Is Ready for His Encore If you weren’t lucky enough to get into the Beacon Theatre in June, AMC+ is bringing the performance home with The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live. The special captures the standing-room-only New York performance and gives fans another dose of Lestat without requiring a plane ticket, concert ticket or whatever level of vampire connections were necessary to get inside that theater. It also makes for an easy early-day watch before Sunday night television really gets going. Big Brother and the Housewives Take Over at 8 CBS keeps the Big Brother season moving with a new Head of Household officially making their first major decision: nominating three people for eviction. As usual, winning power is the easy part. Now comes the part where everyone suddenly wants to have a private conversation. Over on Bravo, The Real Housewives of Atlanta reaches Part 3 of its reunion, with K. Michelle finally revealing more about the plot that has hovered over the season. The Porsha and Shamea situation isn't getting any prettier either, with their friendship looking increasingly difficult to repair. Lifetime offers a very different kind of housewife drama with Three Housewives and a Body. The movie follows three best friends whose girls’ night turns into a nightmare after a home invasion ends with a man dead. So, maybe stick with wine and takeout next time. Sunday at 9 Is the Main Event Good luck picking just one show at 9 p.m. Lanterns puts Hal under the microscope as questions about his motives grow, while The Walking Dead: Dead City sends Maggie, Negan, Dillard and Renata searching for desperately needed resources. TNT’s The Librarians: The Next Chapter gets weird with a Monkey’s Paw, a mysterious hotel and a fog that leaves the team trapped with more than a few emotional issues to work through. Bravo keeps its Housewives marathon going with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th, including the return of Kyle’s White Party and growing friction between Vicki and Luann. Meanwhile, CNN’s Decades in Sports looks back at the defining sports stories of the 2000s. MGM+ also has a big night with The Westies Season 1 finale. The fallout between Roarke and Sweeney fractures the group as Bridget moves forward with the mission and Keenan struggles with both his guilt and his relationship with his son. If you’ve been following this one all season, Sunday is payoff time. What Are You Watching Tonight? Whether you're spending Sunday with Lestat, the Green Lanterns, the Housewives, the Big Brother houseguests or Maggie and Negan, there’s no shortage of choices. And with five shows all landing at 9 p.m., the DVR and watchlist may have to put in some overtime tonight.

Firehouse 51 might want to start printing some new name tags because Chicago Fire is bringing in even more fresh blood for Season 15. Matthew Daddario is officially joining the NBC drama as a new firefighter candidate, marking a return to television for the Shadowhunters favorite and adding another new face to a season that is already shaping up to look considerably different. Details surrounding Daddario's character are being kept suspiciously close to the vest. We don't have a name yet, and NBC hasn't revealed exactly how long he'll be sticking around. What we do know is that he's playing a candidate, meaning somebody at Firehouse 51 is about to have the pleasure of teaching another rookie how not to get themselves killed. Considering the turnover happening around that place lately, maybe everyone should just keep their lockers unlocked. Firehouse 51 Is Getting Some Fresh Blood Daddario isn't the only newcomer reporting for duty. BMF and All American alum Da'Vinchi has already joined Season 15 as series regular Marcus Burke, another firefighter candidate who has been described as funny, roguish and somewhat defiant. Da'Vinchi actually gave fans an early clue about Daddario's casting when he shared a behind the scenes photo alongside Daddario and Brandon Larracuente, who plays Sal Vasquez, with the trio sitting together on Truck 81. Seeing multiple candidates arriving at the same time immediately raises questions about what Chicago Fire has planned for the makeup of Firehouse 51. Fifteen seasons into a show, introducing younger characters isn't exactly unusual, but these additions come during a particularly significant transition period for the veteran NBC drama. This doesn't feel like simply dropping a random new firefighter into the background and calling it a day. For Daddario fans, the casting also brings a familiar face back into the television procedural world. He's still best known to many viewers as Alec Lightwood on Shadowhunters, where he developed a devoted fan following during the fantasy drama's three season run. He's also appeared on Why Women Kill and Blue Bloods, but putting him inside the One Chicago universe could introduce him to an entirely different audience. Season 15 Is Bringing Some Major Goodbyes Of course, new arrivals usually mean somebody else is clearing out a locker, and Chicago Fire has some painful departures ahead. Joe Miñoso is leaving the series after playing Joe Cruz since Season 1, although he is expected to appear in the opening episodes of Season 15 so the show can properly wrap up Cruz's story. After more than a decade at Firehouse 51, that goodbye is going to hurt, and we're already preparing ourselves accordingly. Dermot Mulroney is also departing as Chief Dom Pascal early in the upcoming season. Add those exits to a new group of candidates and a behind the scenes leadership change, with executive producer Victor Teran taking over as showrunner following Andrea Newman's departure, and Season 15 suddenly feels like more than another routine year for the long running drama. There is always some risk when a veteran series starts moving this many pieces around at once. Viewers have spent years becoming attached to the firefighters and paramedics who made Firehouse 51 feel like a family, and you can't simply swap familiar characters for shiny new ones and expect everybody to move on. The upside is that Chicago Fire now has an opportunity to introduce a new generation without abandoning the veterans who still form the heart of the series. And bringing in an actor with Daddario's existing fanbase certainly isn't a bad way to get people curious about what comes next. Social media reactions to the casting are already filled with Shadowhunters fans realizing they may suddenly have 14 seasons of firefighter television to catch up on. Godspeed to anyone attempting that marathon before October. Chicago Fire Season 15 premieres Wednesday, October 7 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, with episodes streaming the following day on Peacock.

I finally got around to watching The Invite, the latest film starring and directed by Olivia Wilde. Also starring Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, the film follows a married couple (Rogen and Wilde) who are struggling with their relationship. In an attempt to reconnect, they invite their neighbours (Cruz and Norton) over for a dinner party, only for the evening to spiral into some very unexpected places. The film is a remake of the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs (Sentimental), directed by Cesc Gay and based on his play Los vecinos de arriba. Of Olivia Wilde's three films as a director, following Booksmart (2019) and Don't Worry Darling (2022), I think The Invite is her best work behind the camera so far. The story is particularly interesting because we follow two couples whose marriages are on thin ice and who are willing to try almost anything to fix their relationships. With the majority of the film focusing on four characters in one location, The Invite does feel like a play at times. However, I think Wilde makes excellent use of the limited setting, allowing the characters and their conversations to drive the story. The film also reminded me a lot of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), particularly because both films revolve around two couples interacting with one another. The major difference is that, in The Invite, the couples actually seem to get along — at least initially. I think all four actors are fantastic in this film. Seth Rogen is still very much playing to his usual strengths, but his performance works extremely well with the film's dark comedic tone. He fits naturally into the setting and brings plenty of humour without taking away from the more dramatic moments. Olivia Wilde also shines in her performance and has fantastic chemistry with Rogen. The two play off each other extremely well, making their relationship feel believable and convincing even as their marriage begins to fall apart. Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz, however, give the strongest performances of the film. Norton continues to show why he is one of the strongest actors working today, bringing plenty of charisma and complexity to his role. Then there's Cruz, who completely steals the show whenever she's on screen. She gives what I think is the performance of the film, and if anyone from The Invite ends up receiving an Oscar nomination, I really hope it's Cruz. The production values are also fantastic for what is essentially a bottle film. The cinematography captures each shot beautifully and gives the film a rich visual style, while the production design makes the couple's flat feel incredibly immersive. I also have to praise the score for establishing the right tone and the editing for keeping everything flowing naturally and making the film easy to follow. This is the kind of film that could have easily become boring. With only four main characters spending most of the runtime in one location, it could have simply been four actors talking in a room and trying to make the most of what they had. Instead, The Invite manages to do something much more interesting, tackling its themes through its characters and their increasingly complicated relationships. Even within the first five to ten minutes, I already knew I was in for a good time. Overall, The Invite is one of the best films I've seen this year. Thanks to its fantastic performances, engaging screenplay and Olivia Wilde's confident direction, it takes a relatively simple premise and turns it into something genuinely entertaining and compelling. I think this is the film that proves Olivia Wilde has the tools to become a genuinely strong director. After Booksmart and Don't Worry Darling, The Invite feels like another step forward, and I can't wait to see what she does next. For me, The Invite gets a 10/10 and 5/5 stars.

General Hospital delivered a week heavy on family, emotional goodbyes, questionable alliances and the kind of secrets that never stay buried for long in Port Charles. From Curtis beginning his prison sentence to Drew suddenly deciding he wants to make amends, the August 17-21 episodes moved several stories forward while planting some very suspicious seeds for what comes next. Curtis Says Goodbye Before Heading to Pentonville Curtis' final days of freedom provided some of the week's strongest emotional material. Before reporting to Pentonville, he spent time saying goodbye to the people he loves, including Jordan, Trina and little Desmond. His farewell to his children was particularly difficult, with Curtis reminding Trina how proud he is of her and encouraging her to continue living her life on her own terms. The emotions didn't stop there. Trina singing to Desmond as Curtis entered Pentonville made the moment hit even harder, giving the family storyline a poignant sendoff as Curtis began serving his sentence. Meanwhile, Portia is already worried about how Trina will handle her father's incarceration. She turned to Ava and asked her to keep an eye on Trina, believing her daughter may be struggling more than she's willing to admit. Jordan Takes Charge at Aurora — and Drew Wants Back In Curtis may be behind bars, but business in Port Charles isn't slowing down. Jordan agreed to step in as temporary CEO of Aurora, immediately putting her in an interesting position with Michael. Then Drew showed up. Following what appears to be an epiphany, Drew began trying to repair some of the bridges he's burned — including making amends with Portia. He also wants to become more involved with Aurora again, something Michael understandably isn't exactly jumping to celebrate. Michael made it clear that he doesn't trust Drew, but Jordan surprisingly asked him to reconsider. What exactly is Jordan thinking? Keeping your enemies close is one thing. Letting Drew anywhere near the building might require an entirely different strategy. Sonny and Sidwell Meet Again Over at Pentonville, Sonny paid Jenz Sidwell a visit, and Sidwell wasted no time making it clear their business isn't finished. He warned Sonny that he hasn't won and suggested there is more coming. Considering this is Sidwell we're talking about, nobody should be filing that under "harmless prison conversation." Ava and Drew also continued strengthening their alliance against Sonny, although Portia warned Ava to be careful where Drew is concerned. Between Sidwell's warning and Drew and Ava's partnership, Sonny has more than one potential problem circling him. Willow's Return Gets Everyone Talking Willow is back at the Quartermaine gatehouse, and the news traveled quickly. Chase discovered her there while out for a jog, while Tracy had the unenviable task of informing Brook Lynn that Willow had returned. Michael also filled Josslyn in and made her a deal: be courteous to Willow, and he'll help her evaluate potential candidates to become CEO of JJE. Because apparently even family drama in Port Charles comes with corporate negotiations. Kai, meanwhile, resigned as Willow's intern and finally told her how he really feels about working with her. With Kai and Trina believing they're finally free from the secret they've been carrying, we'll see how long that relief actually lasts. Secrets, Stalkers and Trouble for the Younger Crowd The younger Port Charles crew had plenty happening as well. Gio and Trina continued working on their music, only for Simon to suggest they pretend to be a couple to increase their appeal to fans. There's one slight problem: Gio doesn't want to build his career by pretending Emma isn't an important part of his life. More troubling is the continued presence of Trina's mysterious stalker, who watched her from outside the Surf Lodge. Josslyn also unknowingly handed Hudson personal information about Phoebe after he subtly used social engineering to learn more about her background and adoption. That's certainly not ominous at all. Elsewhere, Charlotte appears to be embracing her Cassadine instincts again. She tricked Rocco into believing she was on his side while she and Danny continued plotting around Drew. Love, Surprises and a Familiar Face There was romance amid all the scheming. Jason and Britt shared a kiss after spending time together, while Portia and Isaiah returned to the cabin where their relationship took another step forward. Ric was preparing for a major romantic move of his own, telling Sonny he planned to propose to Elizabeth — only to later find Elizabeth and Dante together on the sofa in what looked like a compromising situation. That's one way to derail a proposal plan. Laura prepared to leave Port Charles for Dublin to visit Kevin and Ace, putting Rocco in charge of her apartment while she's gone. And there was another welcome return this week: Donna is back and already helping Sonny plan a family barbecue, complete with a secret guest invitation that could surprise her father. With Curtis now in Pentonville, Sidwell issuing warnings, Drew attempting to reinvent himself, Trina still being watched and Hudson quietly digging into Phoebe's past, General Hospital has plenty simmering as Port Charles heads into another week.

Some performances simply refuse to leave you. Michael Wright gave us one of them. Wright, the veteran actor whose electrifying performance as Eddie King Jr. in The Five Heartbeats made him an unforgettable part of Black cinema, has died at the age of 70. His wife, Susan Wright, confirmed his passing in a heartfelt social media statement, remembering him not only as an extraordinary artist, but as a husband, father, grandfather, friend and deeply loved member of his family. A cause of death was not immediately announced. For generations of fans, however, saying Michael Wright played Eddie King Jr. almost feels like an understatement. Wright did not simply show up in Robert Townsend's 1991 musical drama and deliver his lines. He gave Eddie a dangerous mixture of swagger, vulnerability, ego, pain and undeniable talent that helped turn the character into one of the most memorable figures in the film. And if you grew up in a household where The Five Heartbeats was practically required viewing, you already know. Eddie King Jr. was a whole situation. Michael Wright Made Eddie King Jr. Impossible to Forget Directed by Robert Townsend and written by Townsend and Keenen Ivory Wayans, The Five Heartbeats followed the rise and struggles of a fictional rhythm and blues vocal group. Wright played its enormously gifted but deeply troubled lead singer, whose battles with addiction and his own demons threatened both his career and the group around him. It was the kind of role that could have easily become a collection of dramatic clichés in the wrong hands. Wright refused to let that happen. There was something unpredictable behind his performance, with Eddie capable of commanding a stage in one moment and breaking your heart in another. Even 35 years after the movie's release, fans continue quoting the film, revisiting its music and debating its characters as though the Heartbeats were an actual group whose records are sitting somewhere in our parents' collections. That staying power says plenty about Wright's performance. He made Eddie frustrating, magnetic and painfully human, which is exactly why audiences never forgot him. A Career That Went Far Beyond The Five Heartbeats Wright's career stretched across several decades and included memorable work in both film and television. His credits included The Wanderers, Streamers, The Principal, Sugar Hill, Money Talks, Piñero and The Interpreter. His performance in Robert Altman's Streamers also earned him the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival. Television audiences knew him from projects including V, Miami Vice, New York Undercover, Oz and Black Lightning. His run as Omar White on HBO's Oz once again showed his ability to play volatile characters without reducing them to caricatures. Wright had a screen presence that made you pay attention because there always seemed to be something happening underneath the performance. That quality was intentional. Wright once explained that he wanted audiences to remain interested in his characters and wonder what was happening behind his eyes. Looking across his work, it is difficult to argue that he didn't accomplish exactly that. Remembering Michael Wright Susan Wright described her husband as an artist whose work touched generations, and that feels especially true when looking at the continued love surrounding The Five Heartbeats. Movies come and go every year. Characters disappear from the cultural conversation even faster. Eddie King Jr. never really did. Michael Wright leaves behind the kind of legacy actors spend entire careers hoping to create. He could be intense, charismatic, frightening, funny and heartbreaking, sometimes within the same performance. For many viewers, Eddie will always be the role that immediately comes to mind, but Wright's decades of work prove there was considerably more to the actor behind that famous microphone. Our condolences go out to Wright's wife, children, grandchildren, loved ones, friends and everyone mourning his loss. His family has indicated that additional information about his life and legacy will be shared in the coming days. Michael Wright may be gone, but Eddie King Jr. will keep stepping onto that stage every time somebody presses play on The Five Heartbeats. Thirty five years later, audiences are still watching, still quoting and still feeling that performance. That is one hell of a legacy.

Saturday TV is giving viewers a little bit of everything on August 22. Soccer fans can spend most of the day planted in front of the Premier League, Food Network is heading into the kitchen with a new Italian cooking series, and primetime brings two very different original movies. Then there’s Mother Mary, making its cable debut on HBO with Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel leading the music drama. CBS is also getting into the competition game with horses, riders and a cool $1 million on the line. Here’s what to watch on TV and streaming for Saturday, August 22, 2026. Saturday, August 22 TV Schedule Time (ET) Show Network/Streaming What to Know 7:30 AM–12:30 PM Premier League Soccer USA Network / Peacock / NBC Saturday starts early with Manchester United vs. Hull City at 7:30 a.m. on USA. At 10 a.m., Peacock has Ipswich Town vs. Sunderland and Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds United, while USA carries Everton vs. Crystal Palace. Brentford vs. Tottenham closes out the slate at 12:30 p.m. on Peacock and NBC. 12:00 PM Cook Like An Italian With Gabe Bertaccini Food Network Series Premiere: Chef Gabe Bertaccini tackles Italian classics including spaghetti carbonara and lasagna, showing viewers how fresh ingredients and straightforward techniques can bring a little Italy into their own kitchens. 8:00 PM The Babysitter's Double Life Lifetime Movie Premiere: A college student struggling financially begins an affair with a wealthy father and eventually creates an unusual service aimed at lonely divorced dads. Courtney Fulk, Cole Gerdes, Josie Davis and Sophie Teasell star. Yes, Lifetime knows exactly what kind of Saturday night movie you came for. 8:00 PM Love Finds You Hallmark Channel Movie Premiere: A mislabeled package sends jewelry designer Alex (Aimee Teegarden) searching for the man she believes could be perfect for her. Delivery driver Jack (Chris McNally) joins the hunt, and because this is Hallmark, we have a feeling the destination may not be quite as important as the guy helping her get there. 8:00 PM Mother Mary HBO New to Cable: Anne Hathaway stars as pop icon Mother Mary, whose impending comeback brings her face-to-face with estranged former best friend and costume designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel). Old wounds and unfinished business resurface at possibly the worst—or best—possible time. 8:00 PM The Run for a Million CBS Two-Hour Special: Taylor Sheridan calls the action as 16 riders compete in an elite reining competition, guiding their horses through carefully executed circles, spins and stops while chasing the sport's biggest honor and a $1 million prize. Premier League Soccer Takes Over Saturday Morning Forget sleeping in. Premier League fans have business to handle. The action begins at 7:30 a.m. ET when Manchester United faces Hull City on USA Network. By 10 a.m., viewers have multiple matches to choose from, including Ipswich Town vs. Sunderland on Peacock, Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds United on Peacock and NBC Sports, and Everton vs. Crystal Palace on USA Network. The day's Premier League action continues at 12:30 p.m. with Brentford taking on Tottenham, airing on Peacock and NBC. Basically, grab the coffee, find your preferred match and accept that the remote belongs to soccer until lunchtime. Food Network Says It's Time to Finally Master Carbonara At noon, Cook Like An Italian With Gabe Bertaccini makes its Food Network debut, with Chef Gabe Bertaccini helping home cooks tackle some of the Italian dishes they've probably ordered dozens of times but may still be afraid to make themselves. The series focuses on classics including spaghetti carbonara and lasagna, with Bertaccini emphasizing simple techniques, fresh ingredients and plenty of love. If your previous attempts at carbonara somehow turned into scrambled eggs with pasta, perhaps Gabe has arrived exactly when you need him. Saturday Night Movies Bring Romance, Secrets and Anne Hathaway At 8 p.m., the movie options split into three very different lanes. Lifetime goes provocative with The Babysitter's Double Life, following a financially struggling college student whose relationship with a wealthy father eventually inspires an unconventional business venture. Considering the title and premise, we're guessing things don't remain simple for very long. Hallmark Channel keeps things much sweeter with Love Finds You. Aimee Teegarden plays jewelry designer Alex, whose search for a mystery man begins with a mislabeled package. Chris McNally's delivery driver Jack helps her track him down, which sounds like an awful lot of effort to find another guy while a Hallmark leading man is standing right there. Alex, please pay attention. Over on HBO, Mother Mary makes its cable debut. Anne Hathaway plays the titular pop superstar, who reconnects with Michaela Coel's Sam Anselm ahead of a major comeback performance. Their reunion forces long-buried emotional wounds back into the open, giving viewers something decidedly heavier than Saturday night's traditional romantic fare. CBS Puts $1 Million on the Line in The Run for a Million If movies aren't calling your name, CBS has a two-hour alternative with The Run for a Million. The special brings 16 riders together for a high-level reining competition where precision is everything and the stakes couldn't be much higher. Taylor Sheridan calls the action as competitors navigate circles, spins, stops and other demanding maneuvers in pursuit of reining's highest honor and a $1 million prize. Sheridan and horses on television? Now where have we heard that combination before? What Should You Watch Tonight? Saturday's schedule really depends on your mood. Love Finds You is the pick for viewers looking for an easy romantic escape, while The Babysitter's Double Life has Lifetime fans covered if they want something considerably messier. The Run for a Million offers something completely different for competition fans. But Mother Mary stands out as the night's most intriguing dramatic option. Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel sharing the screen as former best friends carrying years of unresolved history is more than enough reason to tune in. And if you're starting your television day before everyone else wakes up, the Premier League has you covered from breakfast through lunch. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday.

The week of August 24 is giving soap fans plenty to keep an eye on across Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, Beyond the Gates and The Young and the Restless. Secrets are getting harder to keep, relationships are being tested, and more than a few characters are about to learn that asking questions can lead to answers they probably were not prepared to hear. From Marlena helping Cat dig into a hidden memory on Days to Drew plotting revenge on General Hospital, Chelsea struggling with old fears on Beyond the Gates and Victor once again making his feelings about Jack very clear on The Young and the Restless, here is what is coming to daytime during the week of August 24 through August 28. Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Marlena Helps Cat Dig Into the Past Cat's past takes center stage as the week begins when Marlena helps her unlock a hidden memory. That discovery apparently does not satisfy Cat's curiosity because she later goes looking to EJ for answers. Meanwhile, Abe and Theo are dealing with Lexie's death, while EJ has another confrontation on his hands when he faces off with Rolf. Johnny and Chanel have happier things to focus on as they choose a special name for their baby, but Johnny may have something considerably less pleasant coming his way. Paulina urges him to come clean with Chanel later in the week, which is rarely the kind of advice anyone wants to hear in Salem. Elsewhere, Jack reaches out to Gwen while Julie questions Chad's plans, and Gabi gives Javi some advice about Leo. Philip also makes a pitch to Xander, while Sarah and Brady reaffirm their love. Stephanie's romantic situation gets more complicated when Alex arranges some alone time with her, but she later turns to Theo while upset with Alex. Holly angrily confronts EJ, Ari overhears a troubling conversation, and Belle's plans leave Marlena concerned. By Friday, EJ is questioning Chad about Stefano's chessboard, Sarah comforts Xander, Kate asks Ari for a favor, and Marlena gives Belle a keepsake. General Hospital Spoilers: Drew Wants Revenge as Ava Sets a Trap Port Charles starts the week with Valentin making a pitch to Jason, while Brennan confronts Willow. Josslyn has news for Hudson, Laura briefs Anna, and Tracy issues a warning. Considering Tracy's track record, somebody might want to actually listen this time. Jason later encourages Carly as Obrecht goes searching for answers and Anna finds herself tempted. Ric jumps to conclusions, while Lulu steps into relationship counselor mode and offers some advice. By Wednesday, emotions begin running much hotter as Nina becomes enraged and Jordan makes her loyalties very clear. Michael turns to Sonny for advice, Tristan opens up about his past, and Felicia puts Brennan on notice. Things escalate further on Thursday when Gio and Emma overhear an argument, Alexis makes a threat, Justin receives a shock, and Ava feels slighted. Then there is Drew, who vows revenge before eventually finding himself waylaid. Ava is also setting a trap, while Sonny makes Laura a promise and Carly and Valentin reach a decision. Anna offers her support as the week closes, meaning several Port Charles players could be heading into the weekend with some very different plans than the ones they started with. Beyond the Gates Spoilers: Chelsea's Past Comes Back to Haunt Her Chelsea is facing a troubling reminder of the past when a mystery brings old fears rushing back. Kat becomes a source of comfort while Leslie gives someone the cold shoulder, and Anita and Vernon put Dani in the hot seat. Ashley, meanwhile, gives Hayley exactly what she wants, which could prove interesting depending on what Hayley intends to do with it. Heather spends Tuesday playing around with Martin and Smitty, while Vanessa appears ready for a major overhaul. June gives Tyrell a boost, Andre confronts his past, and Chelsea's anxiety continues to build. Randy also arrives with an intriguing update for Joey, adding another question mark to an already busy week in Fairmont Crest. Dani's search for answers gets cut short on Wednesday as Mona hustles Joey and Carlton has an unexpected encounter. Ted has some harsh words for Nicole, while Heather lashes out. By Thursday, Bill has a proposition for Naomi, Tomas leans on Eva and Nicole clashes with Kat. Iziah confides in Jacob, while Ted continues keeping the truth about Andre to himself. Friday could leave several characters scrambling. Anita wavers over a major opportunity, Vernon goes into crisis mode, and Hayley hassles Naomi while also hustling Bill. Smitty's anxiety over Chelsea and Kat intensifies, and Elon delivers disturbing news to Jacob. Whatever everyone thought they had under control at the beginning of the week may look very different by Friday. The Young and the Restless Spoilers: Victor and Jack Are Headed for More Trouble Apparently Victor Newman and Jack Abbott finding reasons to disagree will survive us all. Victor begins the week warning Jack about crossing a line with his family, while Nikki shares some wisdom with Nick and Lily forces Holden to choose a side. Victor is not finished with Jack either. On Tuesday, he makes his opposition to Jack becoming Nick's sponsor very clear. Nate discusses his return to medicine with Stephanie, while Victoria presents Kyle with a proposition that could send him in an unexpected direction. Nick opens up to Victor about his struggles on Wednesday as Lily seeks Jack's advice. Diane, meanwhile, becomes suspicious of Kyle's latest game plan. Things get even more interesting Thursday when Victoria and Kyle's heated rivalry takes a surprising turn, Lily challenges Billy and Adam questions Phyllis about her connection to Matt Clark. That Matt Clark storyline continues Friday when he reconnects with Patty. Victor keeps his plans involving Phyllis close to the vest, while Jack and Diane leave the drama behind, at least temporarily, for a romantic getaway. Given how things usually work in Genoa City, they might want to enjoy the peace while they have it. Daytime Is Keeping the Pressure On There is plenty brewing across all four soaps heading into the final week of August. Days of Our Lives is digging into Cat's memories while putting Johnny in a difficult position, General Hospital has revenge and traps in motion, Beyond the Gates is turning up the pressure on Chelsea and those around her, and The Young and the Restless continues pulling Victor and Jack into each other's orbit. And because this is daytime, Friday probably will not actually solve everyone's problems. It will just give them several new ones to worry about over the weekend.

Adult Swim has spent decades perfecting the fine art of making us stare at our television screens and ask, “What the hell am I watching?” Apparently, Jordan Mendoza saw that tradition and decided to accept the challenge. The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza, a new live-action sketch comedy created by the comedian, writer and filmmaker, will officially premiere Sunday, September 13 at midnight ET/PT on Adult Swim. The quarter-hour series blends sketch comedy with surreal horror, following Mendoza as a very scared man attempting to navigate a collection of increasingly bizarre and terrifying dreamscapes. Basically, imagine somebody cracked open their anxiety-riddled subconscious and Adult Swim said, “Yeah, give us 15 minutes of that.” Mendoza isn't simply starring in this thing either. He created the series, directs and serves as an executive producer, giving him plenty of room to fully commit to whatever strange little nightmare he's cooked up. The show will explore fears that range from deeply personal to painfully universal, although judging by the first look Adult Swim released earlier this month, “universal” doesn't necessarily mean remotely normal. Would we want normal from Adult Swim? The Guest List Is Almost as Wild as the Premise Mendoza has somehow convinced an impressive collection of people to enter his nightmares with him. Steve Buscemi, Wanda Sykes, Randall Park, Haley Joel Osment, Marc Maron, Thomas Lennon, Fred Melamed and Eva Victor are among the guest stars announced for the first season, with an even larger collection of familiar comedy faces expected to appear throughout the series. That cast makes the show's anything-can-happen sketch format even more intriguing. Buscemi popping up in somebody's surreal nightmare feels almost too appropriate, while giving performers like Sykes, Park and Maron room to play inside Adult Swim's particular brand of weird could produce some genuinely hilarious combinations. Mendoza himself has credits including Dave, Chad Powers, Overcompensating, Big Mouth and Ziwe, but his reaction to finally getting a premiere date might tell you more about the show's personality than any résumé could. In the official announcement, Mendoza joked about having a dream that the entire production and the last several years of making it had actually been an elaborate prank, before poking fun at the usual polished creator quote found in television press releases. Okay, we like him already. Adult Swim Might Have Found Its Next Late-Night Oddity There's something refreshing about a series that doesn't require us to study three seasons of mythology before pressing play. The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza is giving us 15-minute doses of comedy, horror, anxiety and whatever else happens to be rattling around inside Mendoza's head that week. The concept also feels tailor-made for Adult Swim. This is the network that has spent years turning bizarre, experimental ideas into late-night television staples, and a surreal sketch show built around fear fits comfortably into that tradition while still sounding distinct enough to carve out its own corner. Will we understand everything we're watching? Based on what Adult Swim has shown us so far, probably not. But sometimes that's half the fun. The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza premieres Sunday, September 13 at midnight ET/PT on Adult Swim.

Y’all, Superman has aliens, Green Lanterns, metahumans and enough world-ending threats to keep everybody busy for decades. So naturally, HBO Max looked at this enormous universe and said, “You know what we need? Jimmy Olsen investigating whether a talking gorilla was wrongly convicted of murdering his royal father.” And you know what? We’re listening. HBO Max has officially handed an eight-episode, straight-to-series order to The People V. Gorilla Grodd, a new half-hour comedy from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television that might be one of the strangest ideas to come out of the new DCU so far. Skyler Gisondo will reprise his Superman role as Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen, while Jimmy Tatro will play Gorilla Grodd, the superintelligent ape at the center of one very messy Metropolis murder case. The series comes from Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, the creators of American Vandal, which immediately makes this whole thing make a lot more sense. Instead of giving Jimmy a traditional superhero spinoff, The People V. Gorilla Grodd will be presented as an eight-part “true crime” documentary produced inside the DC Universe. Yes, DC is giving us true crime about a potentially murderous gorilla. Television is beautiful sometimes. Jimmy Olsen Has Himself a Murder Case Here is where things get wonderfully ridiculous. Gorilla Grodd has been convicted of murdering his father, the King of Gorilla City, in what has become one of Metropolis’ most famous murder trials. Jimmy isn't convinced the authorities got it right, so he reopens the case and investigates whether Grodd may have been wrongly convicted. That means instead of watching Jimmy run around behind Superman taking pictures of exploding buildings, we're getting to see him actually be a journalist. It's a smart way to build a series around the character without suddenly deciding Jimmy needs a cape, superpowers or some mysterious destiny. He's a reporter with a suspicious mind and apparently enough confidence to question the murder conviction of an extremely intelligent gorilla. We respect the commitment to journalism, but maybe keep Superman's number on speed dial. The true-crime approach also gives DC Studios an opportunity to show us something we haven't seen much of yet: what everyday media actually looks like inside this universe. Imagine living in Metropolis and casually turning on a prestige documentary about whether Gorilla Grodd murdered the King of Gorilla City. That's just Tuesday night television for these people. The Daily Planet Crew Is Coming With Him Gisondo won't be making the jump to television alone. Beck Bennett returns as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover is back as Cat Grant and Wendell Pierce will once again play Daily Planet editor Perry White. Mary Holland, Eduardo Franco, Arian Moayed, Dan Perrault, Andrew Leeds and Tim Baltz round out the announced ensemble, although details about their characters are being kept under wraps. Bringing back the Daily Planet crew is probably the smartest part of this entire idea. One of the pleasures of Superman was watching that newsroom operate like an actual workplace filled with very different personalities, and Gisondo's Jimmy quickly became one of its most entertaining supporting players. Rather than separating him completely from that world, HBO Max is using the chemistry that already worked and giving those characters a much stranger playground. James Gunn and Peter Safran are executive producing alongside Yacenda and Perrault, with Yacenda set to direct all eight episodes. American Vandal Meets the DC Universe? Say Less The involvement of Yacenda and Perrault might be what takes The People V. Gorilla Grodd from a funny concept to something genuinely interesting. American Vandal worked because it understood exactly how seriously true-crime documentaries take themselves, then applied that language to increasingly ridiculous investigations without treating the characters like the joke. That same approach could be perfect here. Gorilla Grodd being accused of murdering his father is inherently absurd when you say it out loud, but imagine everyone in the documentary treating this like the O.J. Simpson trial of Metropolis. Give us dramatic archival footage. Give us suspicious timelines. Give us a Daily Planet expert pointing at a map of Gorilla City while ominous music plays underneath. We are already seated. More importantly, this is the kind of project that can make the DCU feel like an actual world instead of a collection of superhero movies and shows that occasionally reference one another. If people in Metropolis have their own documentaries, media obsessions and sensational criminal cases involving supervillains, suddenly we're seeing what it might actually feel like to live there. There is currently no premiere date for The People V. Gorilla Grodd, but HBO Max officially has our attention. We didn't wake up today expecting to become emotionally invested in whether Gorilla Grodd was framed for patricide, yet here we are.

Dr. Robby took four months off, hopped on his motorcycle, tried to get his head together and apparently decided returning to the most stressful emergency room in America was a good idea. Sir, did the sabbatical teach us NOTHING? HBO Max has released the first teaser trailer for The Pitt Season 3, giving us our first look at Noah Wyle's Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch returning to Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center after his much-needed break. The Emmy-winning medical drama will officially return in January 2027, and while an exact premiere date hasn't been announced yet, the teaser makes one thing painfully clear: Pittsburgh Trauma did not magically become a peaceful workplace while Robby was gone. Actually, things might be even more intense. The new season shifts the action to a night shift, immediately giving the series a slightly different atmosphere while keeping the real-time format that has become its signature. After watching these people survive endless emergencies in broad daylight, apparently we're now going to see what walks through those ER doors after dark. We are concerned already. The teaser begins with Dr. Abbott addressing his night crew, affectionately dubbed the "nightcrawlers," as another shift gets underway. But even with Abbott running things, there is one question hanging over the department: Is Robby actually coming back? Abbott doesn't exactly sound convinced. Then those elevator doors open. Robby walks out with his stethoscope around his neck, looking refreshed enough to suggest the sabbatical did him some good but still unmistakably like a man who knows he is about three minutes away from somebody yelling his name across the emergency department. It feels good seeing him back. Season 2 put Robby through another emotionally exhausting shift before finally allowing him to step away from the hospital. Giving the character several months outside Pittsburgh Trauma creates an interesting question for Season 3. Robby may physically be returning to the same place, but there's no guarantee he's coming back as exactly the same doctor. Robby isn't the only familiar face returning. Sepideh Moafi's Dr. Al-Hashimi appears in the teaser following that Season 2 cliffhanger, which should immediately get fans talking about exactly where she stands when the new shift begins. Dana, Langdon, King, Santos, Whitaker, Javadi and Ellis are also glimpsed as the hospital gets back to doing what it does best: throwing one medical emergency after another at people who probably haven't had enough coffee. The teaser doesn't reveal much about the individual cases, but we see enough blood, frantic movement and worried faces to know The Pitt isn't suddenly turning into a relaxing workplace comedy. Not that anybody expected it to. Moving Season 3 into the nighttime hours is a smart way to freshen up the show's familiar format without messing with what already works. The Pitt doesn't need some giant reinvention. The real-time storytelling, complicated medical cases and deeply human character moments are precisely why the series connected with viewers in the first place. Changing the shift, however, opens the door to a different rhythm inside the hospital. Nighttime emergency medicine brings its own personalities, cases and pressures, while Abbott being firmly in his element could shake up the dynamics we've gotten used to seeing. Then there's Robby. After two seasons of watching this man carry the weight of seemingly everyone around him, Season 3 has an opportunity to show whether those four months away actually changed anything. Can he return to Pittsburgh Trauma without immediately falling back into the same patterns? Y'all already know the answer is probably going to stress us out. But we'll be watching anyway. The Pitt Season 3 premieres January 2027 on HBO Max.

Friday is here, and the TV lineup is giving us plenty of reasons to stay planted on the couch. Apple TV dives into the dominant history of UConn women’s basketball, Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel bring some serious star power to streaming, and Conan O’Brien is back to turn international travel into his own very specific brand of comedy. Later tonight, Fightland raises the stakes on Starz, Anna Pigeon heads into dangerous territory, and National Geographic looks back at powerful connections forged during one of the darkest days in American history. Here’s what to watch on TV and streaming for Friday, August 21. Friday, August 21 TV Schedule Time (ET) Show Network / Streaming What to Know 3:00 AM The Dynasty: UConn Huskies Apple TV Three episode binge. The docuseries looks back at the historic dominance of the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program under Hall of Fame coach Geno Auriemma. 3:00 AM LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem Disney+ Animated special. A rainy day at the castle turns into quite the adventure when the Disney Princesses and their friends take in animals seeking shelter, only to discover their new guests aren't exactly interested in behaving. 3:00 AM Mother Mary HBO Max New to streaming. Anne Hathaway stars as pop icon Mother Mary, whose reunion with estranged former best friend and costume designer Sam Anselm, played by Michaela Coel, brings old wounds back to the surface just before a major comeback performance. 3:00 AM Silo Apple TV Gus finally reveals a secret to his son Knox, while Charlotte faces a decision that could completely change her future. 8:00 PM 9/11 Reunited National Geographic The docuseries follows survivors who formed meaningful connections with others amid the events of September 11, 2001, and now hope to reunite with the people who helped shape their survival stories. 8:00 PM Unlawful Attraction Lifetime Movie Network Movie premiere. A prosecutor retreats to her late grandmother's home following a high profile conviction, but laying low gets complicated when she becomes involved with a criminal. Eve Mauro and Colin Egglesfield star. 9:00 PM Conan O'Brien Must Go HBO Season 3 premiere. Conan heads to India, where a ride on Mumbai's famous commuter train somehow leads to dealing with monkeys and helping a fan launch a talk show. Basically, a completely normal Conan vacation. 9:00 PM Fightland Starz London's gangland edges closer to an all out war, while Duke discovers that the escalating conflict is becoming painfully personal. 10:00 PM Anna Pigeon USA Network Anna leads a nervous group of campers through the backcountry while a dangerous storm closes in, because apparently regular camping wasn't stressful enough. What Should You Watch Tonight? Friday's lineup has a little bit of everything. Sports fans can start early with The Dynasty: UConn Huskies, families have LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem, and Mother Mary offers a movie option led by two major stars. For primetime, Conan O'Brien Must Go is the pick for viewers looking for laughs, while Fightland and Anna Pigeon provide darker alternatives. And if you want something rooted in real stories, 9/11 Reunited offers a deeply human look at survivors reconnecting decades later. Whatever you choose, the couch has officially booked you for Friday night.