What to watch
MONDAY
May 30, 2022
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Netflix
Comedian Norm Macdonald, who passed away Sept. 14, 2021, at age 61, is featured in his final Netflix comedy special, a selftaped hour of stand-up that he recorded at his home (all in one take) in the summer of 2020. Lori Jo Hoekstra, Macdonald’s longtime producing partner, says that “while this version of Nothing Special was not originally meant to be the final product,” the comedian’s family and friends wanted to make sure that the hour saw the light of day.
“He left this gift for us all,” Hoekstra adds. The special will be released with a bonus featurette that contains a conversation between Adam Sandler, Conan O’Brien, Dave Chappelle, David Letterman, David Spade and Molly Shannon, all talking about their departed friend, that was recorded earlier this month during a tribute to Macdonald at the Netflix Is a Joke festival.
American Ninja Warrior NBC, 7 p.m.
In “ANW All Star Spectacular,” fan favorites compete in the wildest head-to-head American Ninja Warrior competition ever. As the iconic ANW obstacles get supersized — some going as high as 80 feet into the
Las Vegas skyline — all-star ninjas face off in challenges including the Big Dipper, the Striding Steps, Spring Forward and the first ever Cat Grab. Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall host. The special re-airs this Friday, June 3.
Julia CNN, 7 p.m.
Brian Grazer and Ron Howard are executive producers of this documentary from Oscarnominated filmmakers Julie Cohen and Betsy West that celebrates the life and career of chef, cookbook author, and television and
cultural pioneer Julia Child. The film sizzles
with mouthwatering food cinematography, never-before-seen archival film and photos, and interviews with those who knew her to capture Child’s surprising, and quietly subversive, life. Julia airs with limited commercial interruption and is followed by an encore showing.
Theodore Roosevelt
History, 7 p.m. New Miniseries
This two-night documentary event explores the breadth and depth of one of history’s most interesting figures: Theodore Roosevelt, the cowboy, soldier, statesman, conservationist, adventurer, reformer and author who suffered profound personal loss and became at age 42 the youngest president of the United States, having a monumental impact that is still felt today. The documentary charts Roosevelt’s riveting
journey, showcasing how his relentless and compassionate determination to fight for
the working class reshaped the political landscape forever.
The Bad Seed Returns Lifetime, 7 p.m.
Original Film
Mckenna Grace returns as Emma Grossman, a psychopathic teenager who solves problems by any means necessary — including murder. This sequel to the 2018 film was written by Grace herself and her father during quarantine and follows Emma as she now lives with her aunt (Michelle Morgan) and attempts to navigate the social norms of high school.
The American Presidency With Bill Clinton History, 9:30 p.m.
New Series
Former President Bill Clinton hosts and executive produces this six-part hourlong series that explores the history of the American presidency and how presidential action across a wide range of critical moments helped to promote — or delay — the creation of a more perfect union.
Each episode takes on a different theme in American history: race, extremism, the
struggle for rights, presidential vision, global power and economic might. Weighing in on these topics are renowned authors, historians and witnesses to history. Beginning next Monday, June 6, The
American Presidency moves to its regular time slot at 8 p.m.