Weinstein on ‘Frontline’s’ Oscar show
“Frontline” (10 p.m., PBS) opens Oscars weekend on a sour note. “Weinstein” offers a definitive look at Hollywood mogul and power broker Harvey Weinstein, who was alleged to have used his considerable influence to cover up incidents of sexual harassment, abuse and assault. While accounts of bad behavior by a Hollywood producer may strike many as a dog-bites-man story, Weinstein’s ability to silence women — many of them celebrities in their own right — for decades at a time points to a deeply corrupt culture.
On a similar theme, either by intent or coincidence, TCM approaches its monthlong salute to the Oscars with two Best Picture winners, “Annie Hall” (8 p.m.) and “Kramer vs. Kramer” (10 p.m.), featuring Hollywood legends Woody Allen and Dustin Hoffman, both accused of sexual harassment.
Like Weinstein, both men have been associated with some of the most influential films of the past decades. Will films like “Annie Hall” and “The Graduate” continue to be judged on their merits? Fall into disrepute? Or contribute to a discussion of the men and their work as society addresses issues raised in the wake of the Weinstein revelations?
JUNIOR CHEFS
Forty young cooks descend as “MasterChef Junior” (8 and 9 p.m., Fox, TV-PG) enters a new season. Twenty girls are given a filet mignon challenge; an equal number of boys are asked to prepare the perfect chicken breast. Only 24 will be left in the kitchen by the end of the hour.
FLINT PD
Streaming today on Netflix, the eight-episode series “Flint Town” (TVMA) unfolds from the perspective of the Flint Police Department. A city consistently ranked as one of the most violent in the nation, Flint has been battling citywide water contamination for years as well as a dwindling tax base that has affected everything from roads and schools to the resources available to police. Viewers may recall that the city was the subject of Michael Moore’s seminal 1989 documentary “Roger & Me,” about GM’s decision to close auto plants in Flint, laying off thousands.
GRAHAM MEMORIAL
Viewers can watch taped coverage of Billy Graham’s memorial service (8 p.m., TBN). Also, at 10 a.m., viewers can watch Graham’s funeral online at memorial.billygraham.org/livestream/. An international religious figure whose popularity, influence and appeal coincided with the rise of television, Graham’s many crusades and revivals were syndicated to millions of TV viewers for decades.
Portrayed by Paul Sparks (“Boardwalk Empire”), Graham recently appeared on the Netflix series “The Crown” in a subplot about Queen Elizabeth’s (Claire Foy) surprising decision to meet with the American evangelical leader.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
› Technology falls into the wrong hands on “Blindspot” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-14).
› Robin turns to an unlikely source on “Once Upon a Time” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).
› A case dredges up Santana’s past on “Taken” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14).
› Patrick Warburton guest-stars on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14).
› Danny mulls a change of scenery on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).
› “Bridezillas” (10 p.m., WE, TV-PG) returns for an 11th season.
› A dancer and choreographer gets a reality showcase on “Laurieann Gibson: Beyond the Spotlight” (10 p.m., Lifetime, TV-PG).
› Weapons of mass destruction on “Strike Back” (10 p.m., Cinemax, TV-MA).
› A honeymoon ruse on “MacGyver” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14).
› A super-fan offers food for thought on “iZombie” (8 p.m., CW, repeat, TV-14).
› Posing with strollers on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14).
› Jane wants to focus on her craft on “Jane the Virgin” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14).
› “Dateline” (10 p.m., NBC).
› “20/20” (10 p.m., ABC).