What To Watch: Awkwafina Returns, Nine Perfect Strangers Debuts, Dr. Phil's House Calls, Sistas Breaks And More
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On TV this Wednesday: Awkwafina returns as Nora From Queens, Nicole Kidman looks after Nine Perfect Strangers, and Diary of a Future President is back for another term. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for August 18, 2021
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Diary of a Future President
Disney+
Season 2 premiere (all 10 episodes): Elena must navigate the ups and downs of seventh grade while also dealing with changes at home. (Watch trailer.)
Nine Perfect Strangers
Hulu
Limited series premiere (first three episodes): Nicole Kidman headlines yet another star-studded Liane Moriarty adaptation, this one about a retreat at a wellness resort; Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly), Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire), Luke Evans (The Alienist), Bobby Cannavale (Homecoming) and Regina Hall (Black Monday) co-star. (Read review.)
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Big Brother
CBS
Six houseguests, including Britini and Derek F., compete for the Power of Veto. (Print Fall TV Calendar.)
Riverdale
The CW
Hiram's origin story reveals how he went from a young Jaime Luna (played by Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa's son Michael) to kingpin of Riverdale.
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Beat Shazam
Fox
Special night and time: The Jamie Foxx game show promises the "most shocking show" in its four-season history. (Finale airs Thursday at 8.)
House Calls With Dr. Phil
CBS
Series premiere: Dr. Phil McGraw visits with those in need of his help, beginning with an estranged father and daughter in Utah.
Sistas
BET
Midseason finale: Andi has a sudden change of heart. (A Tyler Perry-hosted after-show follows at 10 pm; read Ebony Obsidian interview.)
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Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens
Comedy Central
Season 2 premiere (two episodes): Nora trains a new CBD store employee, then travels back to the year 2003 to warn her younger self of the mistakes she is going to make. (Watch trailer.)
Good Trouble
Freeform
Callie sees Jamie in a new light as Tommy's trial gets underway; Mariana wonders if she can ever make amends with old colleagues. (Get scoop.)
Superstar
ABC
The second installment focuses on the life of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
