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Best TV and streaming picks for the week ahead

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DON’T MISS: “The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back!” — “Hamilton” star Leslie Odom Jr. hosts a lively concert special celebratin­g the joys of live theater and the reopening of Broadway. Among the stars appearing at New York City’s Winter Garden Theatre and performing stage musical classics are Annaleigh Ashford, Kristin Chenoweth, Andre De Shields, Jake Gyllenhaal, Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bebe Neuwirth, Ben Platt, Chita Rivera and more. The special follows a livestream presentati­on of the “74th Annual Tony Awards,” honoring the top shows and performanc­es of the 20192020 Broadway season, which was halted by the pandemic. “Broadway’s Back!” (9 p.m. tonight, CBS); “Tony Awards” (7 p.m., Paramount+).

Other bets

TODAY: The new drama series “BMF” tells the true story of two brothers — Demetrius and Terry Flenory — who rose from the streets of Detroit in the 1980s to form a powerful crime operation. Their unwavering belief in family loyalty would be the cornerston­e of their partnershi­p and the crux of their eventual estrangeme­nt. (8 p.m., Starz).

MONDAY: As a new season of “The Good Doctor” begins, Shaun and Lea’s upcoming engagement party has everyone in a festive mood. Meanwhile, a young single mother learns her son may have contracted his cancer from a surprising source, and Mateo finds out if his previous issues in America will be resolved. (10 p.m., ABC).

TUESDAY: Someone obviously believes prime time could use a good, old-fashioned disaster saga. So bring on “La Brea,” which kicks off when — yikes! — a massive sinkhole opens in the middle of Los Angeles, pulling hundreds of people and buildings into its depths. (9 p.m., NBC).

WEDNESDAY: Tonight’s edition of “Nova” deals with “The Cannabis Question.” It examines America’s relationsh­ip with the long-demonized plant and delves into what scientists have discovered about its effects on the body and brain, including the potential risks and medicinal benefits. (9 p.m., PBS).

THURSDAY: Shondaland dramas “Station 19” and “Grey’s Anatomy” launch their seasons with a crossover event. Beginning with “Station 19,” much of the action happens at Seattle’s annual Phoenix Festival, which brings out some reckless behavior that challenges the teams at Station 19 and Grey Sloan Memorial. The storyline continues on “Grey’s Anatomy.” (8 and 9 p.m., ABC).

THURSDAY: Jon Stewart’s back. Will viewers still want to hear what he has to say? The former “Daily Show” host headlines “The Problem With Jon Stewart,” a weekly one-issue series that will focus on current events and issues. (Apple TV+).

SATURDAY: Horror-loving fans should get a kick out of “The Haunted Museum.” Produced in collaborat­ion with filmmaker Eli Roth, it’s a new anthology series that presents hellish tales inspired by the creepy relics on display at Zak Bagans’ paranormal museum in Las Vegas. (Discovery+).

 ?? AP FILE ?? ON STAGE: Leslie Odom Jr., left, will host ‘The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back!’ on CBS, while Audra McDonald will host the Tony Awards ceremony on Paramount+.
AP FILE ON STAGE: Leslie Odom Jr., left, will host ‘The Tony Awards Present: Broadway’s Back!’ on CBS, while Audra McDonald will host the Tony Awards ceremony on Paramount+.
 ?? ?? INTO THE PIT: Frightened residents of Los Angeles run as a massive sinkhole opens up in NBC’s ‘La Brea.’ Zyra Gorecki and Natalie Zea, from left, play family members who become separated.
INTO THE PIT: Frightened residents of Los Angeles run as a massive sinkhole opens up in NBC’s ‘La Brea.’ Zyra Gorecki and Natalie Zea, from left, play family members who become separated.

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