What To Watch: Biden Closes Out DNC, Hillary On Colbert, Big Brother And More
Associated Press
On TV this Thursday: Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton chats with Stephen Colbert and Big Brother reveals its second evictee. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for August 20, 2020
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The Fungies
HBO Max
Series premiere (all 20 episodes): This 'toon about prehistoric mushroom folk features voice work by Natasha Lyonne, Jennifer Coolidge and June Squibb.
Ha Comedy Festival: The Art of Comedy
HBO Max
Comedian Anjelah Johnson hosts this special featuring sets from Latinx performers Gina Brillon, David del Rosario, Carmen Lynch, Monique Marvez, Pedro Salinas, Jesus Trejo and Mark Viera, plus special appearances by Eugenio Derbez, Eva Longoria and Danny Trejo. (HBO Max also drops new solo specials from Rose Matafeo, Beth Stelling and James Veitch.)
John Was Trying to Contact Aliens
Netflix
The documentary focuses on a rural electronics whiz who broadcasts radio signals into the stars in hopes of finding signs of alien civilizations.
Selena + Chef
HBO Max
Three episodes: Selena tackles roasted chicken with cilantro sauce and a tomato bruschetta appetizer, then attempts an ambitious vegetable buffet.
Singletown
HBO Max
Stateside premiere (all 15 episodes): In this UK reality show, five couples press pause on their relationships to spend one summer living their best single lives. What could possibly go wrong?
Star Trek: Lower Decks
CBS All Access
The crew must adjust to a new work protocol that eliminates "buffer time"; tensions escalate between Ensign Mariner and Commander Ransom.
Night 4 of 4| Speakers include Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and primary challengers Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, former Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind., and businessman Andrew Yang.
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Tacoma FD
truTV
Things go off the rails at the Firefighter's Ball, as Terry and Eddie duke it out in a stuck elevator and Ike deals with an inebriated Andy.
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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
CBS
Colbert dissects the final night of the DNC with former Secretary of State (and 2016 presidential nominee) Hillary Clinton.
