What To Watch: The Handmaid's Tale, Black Mirror And Grown-Ish Return
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On TV this Wednesday: The Handmaid's Tale embarks on a high-risk mission, Black Mirror returns with some "pretty cool" guest stars and grown-ish resumes a very troubled semester. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for June 5, 2019
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Black Mirror
Netflix
Season 5 premiere (all three episodes): Installments feature a man on the verge of a mental breakdown and a sinister Miley Cyrus — oh my! Additional stars include Topher Grace (That ’70s Show), Anthony Mackie (Altered Carbon) and Nicole Beharie (Sleepy Hollow). (Watch trailers.)
The Handmaid's Tale
Hulu
Season 3 premiere (first three episodes, then weekly release): June embarks on a bold mission but does not anticipate the consequences; the Waterfords grapple with Serena Joy’s decision to send Nichole away; Emily and Luke struggle to adapt to altered circumstances. (Watch trailer.)
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American Ninja Warrior
NBC
The Atlanta qualifying round obstacles include Off the Hook and Ferris Wheel; Drew Drechsel and ex-New England Patriot Tyrone Poole are among the ninjas.
CMT Music Awards
CMT
Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band and Sheryl Crow perform; Little Big Town hosts.
My Last Days
The CW
Season 3 finale: The season concludes with a conversation between this year’s real-life superheroes facing terminal illness. (Not yet renewed.)
grown-ish
Freeform
Season 2B premiere: Zoey deals with the ramifications of getting caught cheating on her exam.
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Jane the Virgin
The CW
Jane is uncomfortable with the new dynamic at the Villanueva house; Rafael and Jane work on their co-parenting following (narrator?) Mateo’s diagnosis; Xo is nervous about her last PET scan.
NBA Finals
ABC
With the series tied at 1-1, the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors both look to take the lead during Game 3 in California.
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Archer: 1999
FXX
The crew provides entertainment for Bort; Barry-6 tries to crack Archer’s safe.
The InBetween
NBC
Tom and Damien turn to Cassie when a mother and her young son mysteriously vanish. (TVLine readers gave the premiere an average grade of "B.")
