WHAT TO WATCH
All times listed are Eastern/pacific Time. Shows air one hour earlier in Central/mountain Time.
Mystery Science Theater 3000
MST3K FAST Channel ● Season Premiere The classic series that rips on cheesy movies returns for Season 13 on Shout Factory TV’S MST3K FAST Channel (which is found on a variety of platforms, including Pluto TV and Roku; visit mst3k.com/where-to-watch for more details). For the first time, three humans will be forced to watch the world’s worst movies. With their wisecracking robot pals, they will have to survive 13 new movies and 12 new shorts.
War Sailor
Netflix ● New Series
The 2022 Norwegian World War II drama War Sailor, one of the country’s biggest theatrical hits of the year, is expanded into this three-episode miniseries by writer/director Gunnar Vikene, who also wrote and directed the movie. It’s based on true stories of Norwegian merchant sailors and their families during and after the war.
Collector’s Call
METV, 6:30 p.m. ● Season Premiere Dust magnets or memorabilia? Don’t even whisper that first label to the avid collectors showing off their finds to host Lisa Whelchel (The Facts of Life). Tonight, meet a man who owns a raptor from Jurassic Park!
2023 CMT Music Awards
CBS, 8 p.m. ● Live; also streams live and on demand on Paramount+ Multiplatform entertainer Kane Brown returns to cohost, with Kelsea Ballerini, country music’s only fan-voted awards show. Brown, who has three nominations this year, will also perform, teaming up with his wife, Katelyn Brown, for the television world premiere of their hit single “Thank God.” Also taking the stage will be Carrie Underwood, who looks to extend her Video of the Year win streak. Breakout star Lainey Wilson leads this year’s field with four nominations, while Cody Johnson and Jelly Roll join Kane Brown with three nods apiece.
The Hand That Robs The Cradle
Lifetime, 8 p.m.
In this premiere film, a nanny discovers the little boy she’s caring for was kidnapped and the couple who claim to be his parents are actually his captors.
Combat Ships
Smithsonian Channel, 8 p.m.
Learn the stories behind history’s most enormous maritime explosions, from battleships to Bikini Atoll. Experience the devastation through rare footage and expert accounts.
Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico
CNN, 9 p.m.
Yucatan was home to the ancient Maya, and host Eva Longoria, who herself has Mayan ancestry, is keen to explore that culture’s still-present influence in Yucatan cuisine. But there is also a strong sense of the new here as innovative cuisines delight locals and visitors alike.
Housebroken
FOX, 9:30 p.m.
Oh, phobias ... Honey the poodle (voiced by Lisa Kudrow) helps terrier Diablo (Tony Hale) tackle his fear of basement monsters, and it’s Saint Bernard Chief (Nat Faxon) versus thunder, which he thinks is a loud barking dog in the sky. Plus: Yellowjackets star Melanie Lynskey provides a guest voice!
The Blacklist
NBC, 10 p.m.
When Dr. Laken Perillos (Laverne Cox) resurfaces to join Wujing’s (Chin Han) crusade, a member of the task force is put in danger.