What To Watch: Top Chef Winner Revealed, Juneteenth Celebration And More
On TV this Wednesday: Top Chef names a Season 21 victor, CNN celebrates Juneteenth and Don Cheadle lends his voice to a Jesse Owens documentary. Here are 14 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for June 19, 2024
Acapulco
A hurricane looms over Las Colinas; Maximo tries to reconcile with Julia and makes a crucial mistake in his dealings with Memo’s sister.
Black Barbie
The Shonda Rhimes-produced documentary celebrates the impact of three Black women at Mattel and tells the story of the first Black Barbie that came to be in 1980.
Dark Matter
In a panic, Jason2 tells Daniela and Charlie that they must flee town immediately.
Presumed Innocent
Rusty discovers the evidence against him; Barbara wants to protect herself and her family as new secrets are unearthed. (Who was Performer of the Week?)
Trying
Old friends derail Jason and Nikki’s good intentions; unbeknownst to the couple, their family is about to be rocked.
Uncle Samsik
Season 1 finale (three episodes): Samsik proposes a coup to Kim San before he is met with internal betrayal and forced to change course. (Not yet renewed.)
Dynamic Planet
The docuseries follows a group of climate change experts and activists as they journey through every continent and offer hope amid our planet's problematic future.
Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics
The documentary explores the track and field athlete's dedication and triumph over Hitler's Aryan agenda through archival footage and interviews; Don Cheadle (Secret Invasion) narrates.
U.S. Olympic Trials: Swimming
Katie Ledecky takes on the 1500m Freestyle Final in Day 5 of the swim trials.
Walker
Geri is upset with Walker for not sharing his feelings with her; Cassie, Trey and James conduct more interviews; Bonham and Abby adjust their future plans.
Hope in the Water
From EP David E. Kelley comes a docuseries wherein Shailene Woodley, Martha Stewart and Baratunde Thurston explore the surprising solutions and blue food technologies that could save our oceans.
Sistas
Andi and Hayden discover a surprising new detail in the Marie-Willis case; Danni asks for help in crafting an apology for Tony.
Top Chef
Season 21 finale: The top three chefs cook up a show-stopping, four-course meal before a winner is chosen; chef Emeril Lagasse guest-judges.
Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Legacy
Victor Blackwell hosts the network's annual celebration, featuring performances and conversations from John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson and more.