What To Watch: The Right Stuff Finale, Animaniacs Reboot And More
On TV this Friday: The Animaniacs are back, Bill Maher goes on breakĀ and The Right Stuff prepares for landing. Here are 13 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for November 20, 2020
Animaniacs
Reboot premiere (all 13 episodes): Yakko, Wakko and Dot are back to explore the trappings of the modern world. (Watch trailer.)
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian rejoins old allies for a new mission.
Marvel's 616
The eight-part docuseries explores Marvel's deep bench of pioneering characters and creators.
The Pack
Series premiere (all 10 episodes): Gold medalist Lindsey Vonn hosts this competition that features 12 teams of dogs and their humans on an epic adventure across multiple continents.
The Real Right Stuff
The accompanying documentary presents the true story of the Mercury 7 using archival film and radio broadcasts, interviews and home movies.
The Right Stuff
Season 1 finale: When JFK issues a challenge for NASA to send a man to the moon, Glenn's drive to top Shepard is reignited. (Not yet renewed.)
Run
Originally intended for a wide theatrical release, this horror film focuses on the sinister relationship between a mother (played by American Horror Story's Sarah Paulson) and her daughter (newcomer Kiera Allen), who has been raised in total isolation.
Small Axe
Limited series premiere: From filmmaker Steve McQueen comes this British-American anthology consisting of five films (rolling out weekly) that tell personal stories of rampant racism and discrimination from London's West Indian community, spanning the '60s, '70s and '80s; Letitia Wright (Black Panther) and John Boyega (Star Wars) star.
Voices of Fire
The six-part docuseries follows Pharrell Williams and his uncle, Bishop Ezekiel Williams, as they attempt to build a nontraditional gospel choir. (Watch trailer.)
The Blacklist
A drastic action promises to change Red and Liz's relationship forever. (Read premiere post mortem.)
Raven's Home
Booker and Nia try to get assistant jobs working for Raven's tough-to-please client Priya.
Shark Tank
Pitches include a stress-reducing beverage and a vegan version of a classic grab-and-go snack. (Get ABC scripted and unscripted midseason premiere dates.)
Real Time With Bill Maher
Season 18 finale: Guests include African American studies professor Michael Eric Dyson, informal adviser to President-elect Biden and historian Jon Meacham, and The Circus' Alex Wagner. (Check renewal status.)
Warrior
Father Jun, Ah Sahm and Young Jun face off; Ah Toy thinks Nellie may be the answer to her problems; Leary is urged to utilize his political influence.