What To Watch: Great American Baking Show And Silo Premieres, Rachel Bloom Guests On Whose Line And More
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On TV this Friday: Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry host The Great American Baking Show, Silo starts on Apple TV+ and Rachel Bloom guest-stars on Whose Line Is it Anyway? Here are 11 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales, plus our monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for May 5, 2023
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The Great American Baking Show
Roku Channel
Series premiere (all six episodes): Contestants compete in bake-offs hoping to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith; Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and Zach Cherry (Severance) host. (Read preview; already renewed!)
The Last Thing He Told Me
Apple TV+
Bailey refuses to leave Austin until she finds out the truth.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Prime Video
In 1990, Susie's career is celebrated by her peers at a "testi-roastial." (Flash-forwards recap!)
Silo
Apple TV+
Series premiere (first two episodes): A woman (Dune's Rebecca Ferguson) — one of the last 10,000 people on Earth, living in a mile-deep silo — seeks answers about a loved one's murder; Rashida Jones (Parks & Rec), David Oyelowo (Selma), Common (Hell on Wheels) and Tim Robbins (Shawshank Redemption) co-star. (Watch trailer; read preview; who's who in Silo?)
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Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi
Hulu
Season 2 premiere (all 10 episodes): Lakshmi continues her journey across America to spotlight the diverse food culture of immigrant groups.
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Power Book II: Ghost
Starz
Dru's erratic behavior makes the Castillos suspicious; the feds try to get their suspect to flip.
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Fire Country
CBS
The crews respond to a deadly explosion at an abandoned mine; Bode faces a difficult decision with big consequences. (Exclusive #Bodiela sneak peek!)
Whose Line Is it Anyway?
The CW
Guest comedian Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) joins Wayne, Colin and Ryan.
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Blindspotting
Starz
Ashley moves in with Miles' mother and half-sister in the wake of his incarceration.
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Dear Mama
FX
After spending a year in a correctional facility, a hardened Tupac immediately joins Death Row Records.
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A Black Lady Sketch Show
HBO
A waitress riles up her customers; a queen's knights share kingdom gossip; a Black Lady courtroom hears a new case. (New Emmys competition??)
