What To Watch: Rings Of Power Returns, Jeff Goldblum Causes KAOS, Gary Coleman Docu And More
On TV this Thursday: Peacock documents the life of Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman, Jeff Goldblum plays the almighty Zeus and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for Season 2. Here are 12 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for August 29, 2024
Cookie Monster’s Bake Sale: Back to School
Yvette Nicole Brown (Community) joins Cookie Monster to help decorate and sell treats to raise money for their local library.
Gary
The documentary chronicles the life of Gary Coleman and his tragic death at 42; talking heads include Diff'rent Strokes co-star Todd Bridges. (Watch trailer.)
Here Come the Irish
Docuseries premiere (two episodes): Explore the lives of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team — on and off the field.
KAOS
Series premiere (all eight episodes): After waking up and discovering a wrinkle on his forehead, Zeus (played by Jeff Goldblum) becomes paranoid that he's being plotted against; David Thewlis (Fargo) and Janet McTeer (Ozark) co-star. (Watch trailer.)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Season 2 premiere (first three episodes): Sauron works to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power. (Watch trailer.)
Terminator Zero
Series premiere (all eight episodes): A soldier (voiced by House of the Dragon's Sonoya Mizuno) is sent back in time to protect a scientist (Moonlight's André Holland) developing a new AI system; Timothy Olyphant (Justified), Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale) and Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka) also lend their voices. (Watch trailer.)
Big Brother
The three nominees compete in the BB AI Arena before one of them is evicted from the house.
Thursday Night College Football
Season 27 premiere: North Dakota State faces off against Colorado at Boulder's Folsom Field. (How to stream Big Ten and SEC games online.)
Christina on the Coast
Season 5 finale: Christina's clients plan to handle construction themselves, which leads to unforeseen obstacles.
Cobra
Season 3 finale: Goddard makes one final demand; Gerald Kendrick fears a possible threat; Francine and Ellie share information about Nate.
The First Interview: Harris & Walz
CNN's Dana Bash hosts the first joint interview with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and VP hopeful Tim Walz.
Masters of Illusion
Season 10 finale: Featured magicians include Adam Wylie, Lucy Darling, Anna DeGuzman, Dan Sperry, Trino, Eric Eaton and Reza.