What to watch
WEDNESDAY
May 12, 2021
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
The Upshaws Netflix ▪ New Series
In this comedy co-created by Regina Hicks and executive producer/costar Wanda Sykes, Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps, also an executive producer), the head of a Black working-class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, wellintentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family — wife Regina (Kim Fields), their two young daughters (Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins, Journey Christine) and firstborn son (Jermelle Simon) and the teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) — and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law (Sykes), all without a blueprint for success.
Kids Say the Darndest Things CBS, 7 p.m. ▪ Guest Star Alert
Tiffany Haddish and a wise 8-year-old dish out relationship advice on a special podcast, and Tiffany teams up with Cedric the Entertainer to cause double the trouble when they chat with identical twins in the new episode “Love Chat/Double Trouble.”
The Masked Singer FOX, 7 p.m.
The remaining five performers take to the stage with the goal of reaching the semifinals in the new episode “The Quarter Finals — Five Fan Favorites.”
Chicago Med NBC, 7 p.m.
In “A Red Pill, a Blue Pill,” third-year med students begin their rotation in the ED, and Maggie (Marlyne Barrett) keeps a careful eye on one of them. Meanwhile, Natalie (Torrey DeVitto) — whose mom’s health takes another decline — tries to cover up how she broke the rules to treat her.
Home Economics ABC, 7:30 p.m.
In “The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire: An Oral History (Used), $11,” Connor invites the siblings to a party he’s throwing for his ex-wife, Emily. While he feels the need to prove that he is cool with their divorce, he is not the only one in the competitive spirit. Tom and Marina try to prove to each other that they still have game, while Sarah finds the perfect solution to the fact that she’s a bad gift-giver. Guest starring is Lidia Porto as Lupe and Justine Lupe as Emily.
The Conners ABC, 8 p.m.
In “Jeoparde, Sobriete, and Infidelite,” Darlene makes a decision about her trip to Hawaii, leading to a heated encounter with Barb. Meanwhile, Becky gives a presentation on addiction to Mark’s class. Guest starring is Candice Bergen as Barb, Katey Sagal as Louise, Estelle Parsons as Bev, Nat Faxon as Neville and Brian Austin Green as Jeff.