Tuesday, March 17, 2020

TV Dates

From USA Today:
“2020 TV premiere dates: When your favorite show returns, and your next one starts”

Are you ready for spring TV? Let's be honest: the television calendar isn't what it used to be. Gone are the days when you could just wait until the fall for your favorite shows to return. But with old and just-launched streaming services and shortened seasons for shows, you need to keep a constant eye on premiere dates. So what's coming up next? The major networks are bringing back favorites like "Killing Eve" and "Westworld." New shows are also getting a boost from well-known TV stars including Al Pacino, Reese Witherspoon and Edie Falco.

March 18   "Little Fires Everywhere" (Hulu): Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and Joshua Jackson star in this adaptation of Celeste Ng's 2017 novel set in an Ohio suburb.

March 19  "Feel Good" (Netflix): Stand-up comedian Mae Martin portrays herself, as she attempts to develop a new romantic relationship while maintaining her sober lifestyle in London.

March 20 

"Self Made: Inspired by The Life of Madam C.J. Walker" (Netflix): Octavia Spencer plays the title character, who earned a place in history as the first woman to be a self-made millionaire in the United States.

"The Blacklist" (NBC, Fridays at 8)

March 24

"One Day at a Time" (Pop TV, Tuesdays at 9:30): After being axed by Netflix, this reboot of the original series has found a new home.

"Council of Dads" (NBC, preview at 10; returns April 30, Thursdays at 8): A devoted dad to looks to his pals to fill in for his fatherly duties when he experiences a health scare.

March 26  "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" (E!, Thursdays at 8)

March 27

"Making the Cut" (Amazon Prime): "Project Runway" alums Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn host and executive produce the design competition.

"Ozark" (Netflix): Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and Julia Garner return for the third installment of the thriller.

March 29

"Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj" (Netflix)

"Vice" (Showtime, Sundays at 8): The documentary series, previously on HBO, will now air on Showtime.

April 2

"How to Get Away with Murder" (ABC, Thursdays at 10): The final episodes for the drama starring Viola Davis, which is ending after six seasons.

"Man with a Plan" (CBS, Thursdays at 8:30) Matt LeBlanc's sitcom returns for a fourth season.

"Broke" (CBS, Thursdays at 9:30): Jaime Camil ("Jane the Virgin") and Pauley Perrette ("NCIS") star in the new sitcom centered on a single mom (Perrette) and her new reality when her sister and her brother-in-law (Camil) have money problems and need a place to stay. 

April 9 "The Good Fight" (CBS All Access, Thursdays): The fourth season of "The Good Wife" spinoff, starring Christine Baranski.

April 12

"Insecure" (HBO, Sundays at 10): In the show's fourth season Issa (Issa Rae) puts her focus toward a passion project. Meanwhile, Molly (Yvonne Orji) is (gulp!) figuring out how to be in an *actual* relationship.

"The Walking Dead: The World Beyond" (AMC, Sundays at 10): Centered on a pair of female leads, the spin-off looks at "the first generation to come-of-age in the apocalypse."

"Run" (HBO, Sundays at 10:30): Ruby (Merritt Wever) and her college-ex Billy (Domhnall Gleeson) reunite to honor a pact made nearly two decades ago: That if either of them texted the word 'RUN' and the other replied, they would drop everything and meet in Grand Central Station to travel across America together.

April 13

"The Bachelor: Listen to Your Heart" (ABC, Mondays at 8): Was ABC inspired by those contestants only looking to further their music careers? This fourth "Bachelor" spinoff follows 20 men and women looking for love. Contestants will perform solo, as well as in pairs and, hopefully, end up making beautiful music together.

"Celebrity IOU" (HGTV, Mondays at 9):  "Property Brothers" Drew and Jonathan Scott help stars like Brad Pitt, Melissa McCarthy and Viola Davis pay back those who have greatly affected their lives by renovating their homes.

"The Baker and the Beauty" (ABC, Mondays at 10): Nathalie Kelley portrays Noa Hamilton, a celebrity who draws the prying eyes of the public and falls for a baker (Victor Rasuk).

"Songland" (NBC, Mondays at 10)

April 15

"Mrs. America" (FX on Hulu, Wednesdays): Cate Blanchett stars in the limited series focused on the Equal Rights Amendment.

"What We Do in the Shadows" (FX, Wednesdays at 10): The second season of this comedy based on the movie about vampires, this time in Staten Island, N.Y.

April 19

"Fargo" (FX, Sundays at 10): Chris Rock stars as a 1950 Kansas City crime boss in the fourth installment of this limited series.

"The Longest War" (Showtime, Sunday at 10): This documentary, from producers Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa ("Homeland"), examines the United States' presence in Afghanistan, following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

April 24

"Defending Jacob" (Apple TV+, Fridays): Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery and Jaeden Martell bring William Landay's novel to screen, for the limited series revolving around an Assistant District Attorney feeling pulled between performing his job and the love he has for his child.

April 26

"Penny Dreadful: City of Angels" (Showtime, Sundays at 10): Los Angeles in 1938 serves as the backdrop for the new series, which depicts a stunned Tinsel Town reeling from a murder. Stars include: Nathan Lane, Natalie Dormer, Daniel Zovatto, Kerry Bishé and Rory Kinnear.

"Killing Eve" (BBC AMERICA and AMC, Sundays at 10): Despite being shot by Villanelle (Jodie Comer), Eve (Sandra Oh) is very much alive for Season 3 of the drama.

May 1

"Hollywood" (Netflix): The limited series, co-created by Ryan Murphy, depicts a group of actors and filmmakers on a search for stardom in Hollywood following World War II.

"Trying" (Apple TV+): The comedy series follows a couple who are attempting to conceive.

May 3

"Billions" (Showtime, Sundays at 9): Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) and Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) revert to being adversaries for the shows fifth season, which will feature guest stars Julianna Margulies and Corey Stoll.

May 6 "Archer" (FX, Wednesdays at 10): Season 11 of the animated comedy kicks off.

May 8

"The Eddy" (Netflix): The story of a former successful pianist-turned embattled club owner is told over eight episodes. Producers include Damien Chazelle ("La La Land").

"Love Fraud" (Showtime, Fridays at 9): The cons of Richard Scott Smith are explored in the four-part docuseries.

May 10 "The Undoing" (HBO, Sundays at 9): Nicole Kidman and David E. Kelley re-team after "Big Little Lies" for the limited series focused on therapist Grace (Kidman) and her husband Jonathan (Hugh Grant).

May 15  "The Great" (Hulu): Elle Fanning portrays former empress of Russia Catherine the Great in the comedy that also stars Nicholas Hoult. 

May 18 "The Bachelorette" (ABC, Mondays at 8)": Season 16 will follow franchise alum Clare Crawley as she looks for love. Handing out the roses will mark Crawley's fifth appearance in the dating franchise and its spinoffs. 

May 21  "Love Island" (CBS, Mondays through Saturdays at 8): The U.S. edition of the stranded singles contest returns for a second season, with a new recap show on Saturdays.

May 29  "Ramy" (Hulu): Co-creator and star Ramy Youssef earned a Golden Globe in early January for his performance on the series going into its second season. Mahershala Ali will guest star in the new installment.

May 31  "Snowpiercer" (TNT, Sundays at 9): Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs star in the sci-fi show that's been gestating for years. It's been years since the world has frozen over, and those who still linger are on train that is continuously on the move.

June 5  “Dear…” (Apple TV+): The 10-part docuseries celebrates the lives of well-known figures – Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee, Stevie Wonder and more – through letters from people who have been affected by their careers.

July 5 "The Chi" (Showtime, Sundays at 10): Star and creator Lena Waithe has her sights set on leading Chicago as mayor in the new installment. 

^ I removed the shows that already premiered. ^

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/2020-tv-premiere-dates-favorite-224336166.html

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