What to watch
TUESDAY Nov. 9, 2021
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
NBA Basketball TNT, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Live
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks run the floor with Joel Embiid and the 76ers in Philadelphia. The second game on TNT has Damian Lillard leading the Portland Trail Blazers into Los Angeles for a matchup against Paul George and the Clippers.
Supergirl The CW, 7 p.m. Series Finale
In the first hour of the two-part series finale, Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and the super friends take drastic action after a loved one is kidnapped by Nyxly (Peta Sergeant) and Lex (guest star Jon Cryer), and an unlikely ally steps in to help the team. In the final hour, Supergirl is joined by familiar faces from the past to help her stop Lex and Nyxly for good. Meanwhile, Alex (Chyler Leigh) and Kelly (Azie Tesfai) prepare to walk down the aisle. Mehcad Brooks, Jeremy Jordan and Chris Wood return for the series finale.
The Voice NBC, 7 p.m.
Find out which of the Top 20 finalists were eliminated in the first round of this season’s live playoffs.
Dear Rider HBO, 8 p.m.
An inspirational look at the late Jake Burton Carpenter, beloved “godfather of snowboarding” and 1977 founder of Burton Snowboards (in a Vermont barn!).
American Veteran PBS, 8 p.m. (WTTW Chicago, 9 p.m.)
Hollywood war stories may end with the hero’s triumphant return, but in reality, the road back to civilian life is often less certain. For some, there were ticker-tape parades; for others, protests, anger and silence. In this episode, “The Return,” hosted by Vietnam War veteran (National Guard) and Native American (Cherokee) activist Wes Studi, some veterans recall the confidence they brought home, while others remember thinking, “What am I going to do now?”
Queens ABC, 9 p.m.
Brianna faces some unexpected emotions and circumstances in her home life, but she finds support among her Queens. Meanwhile, Jill continues to struggle with her romantic relationships, and Naomi grapples with the truth behind the identity of JoJo’s father. Musical performances include “Love Still Finds Us” by Naturi Naughton and “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Brandy.
Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman History, 9 p.m. New Series
Morgan Freeman hosts this eight-episode documentary series examining some of history’s most famous, daring prison escapes. Through dramatic re-creations, dynamic storytelling and cutting-edge visual effects, see how inmates broke out of Alcatraz, Dannemora, the World War II POW camp that inspired The Great Escape and more.
Impeachment: American Crime Story FX, 9 p.m. Season Finale
In the season finale episode “The Wilderness,” the Starr Report is released, the president (Clive Owen) is impeached, Linda Tripp (Sarah Paulson) faces the consequences of her decisions and Monica Lewinsky (Beanie Feldstein) considers how to move on with her life.