What To Watch: Steve Martin Docu, New Jerrod Carmichael Show, Fraggle Rock And More
On TV this Friday: Steve Martin gets two wild and crazy docs, Jerrod Carmichael's HBO reality series debuts and Dick Turpin wraps up his Completely Made-Up Adventures. Here are 13 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for March 29, 2024
A Gentleman in Moscow
Limited series premiere: Stripped of aristocratic privilege, Count Rostov (Ewan McGregor) is sentenced to life imprisonment at the Metropol Hotel after his life is spared in the Russian Revolution; Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ahsoka) and Leah Harvey (Foundation) co-star. (Watch trailer.)
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
Season 1 finale: Hempstead’s new normal proves to be a harsh reality. (Not yet renewed.)
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
Season 2 premiere (all 13 episodes): The Fraggles, Doozers and Gorgs confront their past and celebrate their interdependence with hope, silliness and brand new songs.
Is It Cake?
Season 3 premiere (all eight episodes): Skilled cake artists create edible replicas of handbags, sewing machines and more. (Spoiler alert: It's usually cake.)
Madu
The documentary follows 12-year-old Anthony Madu as he leaves his family and community in Nigeria to study at one of England's most prestigious ballet schools.
Renegade Nell
Series premiere (all eight episodes): When Nell Jackson (Derry Girls' Louisa Harland) finds herself framed for murder and becomes a female highwayman in 18th century England, a magical spirit (Ted Lasso's Nick Mohammed) helps her realize her true destiny; Joely Richardson (Nip/Tuck) co-stars.
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces
Explore the comedian's story with two distinct companion documentaries — Then and Now — that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insight into Martin's personal and professional trials and triumphs.
NCAA Women's Basketball
Sweet 16: Coverage includes Notre Dame vs. Oregon State (2:30 pm); South Carolina vs. Indiana (5 pm); Stanford vs. NC State (7:30 pm); and Texas vs. Gonzaga (10 pm).
NCAA Men's Basketball
Sweet 16: NC State vs. Marquette (at 7:09 pm on CBS); Gonzaga vs. Purdue (7:39 pm, TBS); Duke vs. Houston (30 minutes after Game 1, CBS); Creighton vs. Tennessee (30 minutes after Game 2, TBS).
BMF
Meech and Terry meet with Atlanta's old guard and learn that the process of breaking into the scene will not be as easy as they thought.
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Final 5 contestants transform dancers from RuPaul's Vegas show into drag queens.
Spermworld
The documentary explores "the new Wild West of baby-making" as sperm donors and recipients meet in real life and exchange more than genetic material.
Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show
Series premiere: Carmichael begins an experiment in radical honesty as he confronts a crush, avoids his mom and scrambles to find a date for the Emmys. (Watch trailer.)