The Barbenheimer Oscars and a Particular ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Housewives’ in Misery, Rick and Michonne’s Charade

Learn how to fight awards fatigue when the Oscars lastly arrive in March? Attempt placing the film yr’s greatest hits, front-runner Oppenheimer and blockbuster Barbie, entrance and heart. Late night time’s Jimmy Kimmel, on his fourth spherical as host, has the unenviable process of conserving issues shifting. Typical knowledge suggests when widespread films are nominated, rankings go up. Oppenheimer is clearly the bomb, with a number one 13 nominations, however Barbie will likely be nicely represented with two musical numbers: Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell with the Grammy-winning “What Was I Made For?” and, for enjoyable, Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Simply Ken” with Mark Ronson. (Different performances embrace Becky G with Diane Warren’s “The Hearth Inside” from Flamin’ Scorching, Jon Batiste with “It By no means Went Away” from American Symphony, and Scott George and the Osage Singers with “Wahzhazhe: A Music for My Individuals” from Killers of the Flower Moon. There’s potential for film historical past ought to Flower Moon’s Native American star, Lily Gladstone, take house the Lead Actress trophy.

Although possibly not the equal of touchdown the post-Tremendous Bowl time slot, ABC underscores the symbolic significance of this Emmy-winning comedy by airing a brand new episode following the Oscars. (Don’t fear when you miss it; ABC is repeating the episode on Wednesday.) All of Abbott is abuzz when the varsity is known as a historic Philly landmark, although not everyone seems to be as thrilled as Janine (Quinta Brunson) and principal Ava (Janelle James). And par for the course, the celebration in honor of the varsity’s namesake Willard R. Abbott doesn’t go in line with plan.

These with lengthy reminiscences could recall the heyday of the “ABC Film of the Week” pulp fictions that usually aired on Tuesdays and Wednesdays within the Seventies. (They have been like popcorn to me in my early life.) This thriller appears like a thematic throwback to these days when acquainted TV faces typically discovered themselves in campy jeopardy. Right here, the names hail from the world of actuality TV, with Denise Richards (The Actual Housewives of Beverly Hills), NeNe Leakes (The Actual Housewives of Atlanta), Kym Johnson Herjavec (Dancing with the Stars) and The Joe Budden Podcast’s Melyssa Ford as pampered besties misplaced within the wilderness after their airplane crashes. Whereas struggling to outlive, they uncover they’re not alone and somebody’s making an attempt to hunt them down. Wouldn’t or not it’s a fuel if it have been Andy Cohen on the opposite finish of that rifle?

Now what? Soulmates Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) have lastly discovered one another within the taut Strolling Lifeless spinoff, however they’re underneath the relentlessly watchful eye of the Civic Republic Navy, so he and “Dana” (Michonne’s new alias) need to fake to be strangers. Much more daunting, Michonne is pressured to cover her pure management and warrior prowess from the higher-ups or she could possibly be pegged as a menace to be eradicated. As Rick’s colleague Pearl Thorne (Lesley-Ann Brandt) observes: “She doesn’t appear like somebody who depends on others for security.” They’re determined to flee, however Jadis (Pollyanna McIntosh)—who knew them each again within the day—has leverage and isn’t afraid to make use of it.

The latest cog in Fox’s animation comedy lineup stars Mad Males’s Jon Hamm as matted detective Marvin Flute, who goes undercover as a marriage crasher to nab his newest prey, referred to as “the bouquet-catcher killer.” His mission is difficult when ex-wife Concord (Erinn Hayes) catches the bride’s bouquet and turns into the newest goal. Preceded by new episodes of Bob’s Burgers (8:30/7:30c) and The Nice North (9/8c), with The Simpsons sitting out with a repeat.

Inside Weekend TV:

• 48 Hours (Saturday, 10/9c, CBS): The true-crime sequence reviews on the 2017 stabbing homicide of celeb hairstylist and vogue exec Fabio Sementilli by his spouse Monica’s lover, racquetball teacher Robert Baker, who insists Monica had nothing to do with it.
• Saturday Evening Stay (Saturday, 11:30/10:30c, 8:30 pm/PT): Josh Brolin (Dune: Half Two) returns to the late-night comedy present for his third time as visitor host, with Ariana Grande additionally on her third spherical as musical visitor.
• Legends of the Pony Specific (Sunday, 6/5c, INSP): A brand new installment of the Legends of sequence rides together with the Pony Specific and its station keepers as they battle the weather, outlaws and hostile natives.
• The Means Residence (Sunday, 9/8c, Hallmark Channel): The time-tripping drama finds Kat (Chyler Leigh) in 1814 making an attempt to avoid wasting Jacob’s (Spencer Macpherson) life, whereas again within the current, Del (Andie MacDowell) will get nearer to her mysterious neighbor Sam (Rob Stewart).
• Curb Your Enthusiasm (Sunday, 10/9c, HBO): The celeb cameos are particularly juicy this week, when Ted (Ted Danson) prepares to take to the stage as Abraham Lincoln, whereas Larry (Larry David) tries to memorize the Gettysburg Deal with and Susie (Susie Essman) places up a billboard for her caftan enterprise.