What To Watch: Disney+ Launches With The Mandalorian, Lady And The Tramp Remake, Jeff Goldblum And More
Pedro Pascal in 'The Mandalorian' (Courtesy of Disney+)
On TV this Tuesday: Disney+ goes live with the first live-action Star Wars series and eight other originals, Mr. Mercedes wraps its third season and Ambitions resumes its freshman run. Here are 17 programs to keep on your radar, Padawan; all times are Eastern:
Of note: Following Disney+'s launch, new episodes will be released on Fridays, starting Nov. 15.
Showtimes for November 12, 2019
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Encore!
Disney+
Series premiere: Host and EP Kristen Bell reunites former castmates of high school musicals and tasks them with recreating their original performance, in a matter of days. First up, alumni from California's Santana High School stage an encore of Annie — 23 years after their final bows.
Forky Asks a Question
Disney+
Series premiere: In each short, the beloved Toy Story 4 character (voiced by Tony Hale) asks an important question about the world. First up: What is trash money?
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Disney+
Series premiere: A group of students put on a performance of HSM as their fall production, only to realize that just as much drama happens offstage as on. (Read post mortem.)
The Imagineering Story
Disney+
Docuseries premiere: This docuseries chronicles the 67-year history of Walt Disney Imagineering and the eclectic group of employees who are responsible for building the Happiest Places on Earth.
Jeff Garlin: Our Man in Chicago
Netflix
Comedy special premiere: The Curb Your Enthusiasm and Goldbergs star blends stand-up and improv in his first special for the streamer, which includes a stroll down memory lane and detours into the personal lives of his audience.
The Lady and the Tramp
Disney+
Original movie premiere: This re-telling of the 1955 animated classic includes a stellar voice cast, including Tessa Thompson (as Lady), Justin Theroux (as Tramp), Janelle Monáe (as Peg) and Sam Elliott (as Trusty); Yvette Nicole Brown co-stars as Aunt Sarah.
The Mandalorian
Disney+
Series premiere: The first live-action Star Wars TV show is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order, following a lone gunfighter (played by Narcos' Pedro Pascal) in the outer reaches of the galaxy; Nick Nolte (Graves), Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul), Ming-Na Wen (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Carl Weathers (Chicago Justice), MMA vet Gina Carano and Werner Herzog co-star.
Marvel's Hero Project
Disney+
Docuseries premiere: This show focuses on real-life heroes who have dedicated their lives to selfless acts of bravery. First up, a young woman whose limb difference has inspired her to become a champion for inclusivity in the industrial design community.
Noelle
Disney+
Original movie premiere: Kris Kringle's son Nick (Barry's Bill Hader) disappears shortly before he's supposed to take over for his father — and it's up to his sister Noelle (Pitch Perfect's Anna Kendrick) to find him; Billy Eichner (Billy on the Street), Julie Hagerty (Airplane!), Kingsley Ben-Adir (Peaky Blinders) and Shirley MacLaine (Terms of Endearment) co-star.
The World According to Jeff Goldblum
Disney+
Series premiere: The Jurassic Park actor unravels the science and history behind the stuff we all love, including sneakers, tattoos and ice cream.
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The Conners
ABC
Jackie and Becky present Darlene with a business plan for the Lunch Box; Dan bans Harris’ friend Odessa from coming over; Mark makes extensive Thanksgiving plans.
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Empire
Fox
Candace and Carol take Cookie on a girls' trip; Lucious has an unsettling visit with Leah (returning guest star Leslie Uggams). (View Fox's midseason schedule.)
This Is Us
NBC
Rebecca visits Randall in Philadelphia; Deja comes to Beth with a troubling request; Kevin has doubts about himself. (Who was Performer of the Week?)
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Ambitions
OWN
Season 1B premiere: Evan and Rondell demand justice; Titus and Amara attempt to mend fences. (Watch trailer.)
Dolly Parton: Here She Comes Again!
ABC
One-hour special that will kill Emergence's precious momentum: ABC News' Robin Roberts takes an intimate look at Parton's life and career, followed by a sit-down Q&A with the country music legend.
Mr. Mercedes
Audience
Season 3 finale: Hodges receives an unexpected call; Pete hatches a plan; Morris starts to feel the heat. (Not yet renewed.)
NCIS: New Orleans
CBS
In the aftermath of [Spoiler]'s death, the team... investigates a natural gas explosion at a movie theater.
