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This weekend on TV: Jazz come home; RSL faces old friend; MTV airs dumb awards; ‘Once Upon a Time’ gets musical
Maybe a change of scenery will do the Utah Jazz some good. They’re at home on Saturday (6:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4) for Game 3 of their series against Golden State, and the Warriors have won the first two games rather easily. • Also on Saturday, Real Salt Lake hosts FC Dallas (7:30 p.m., KMYU). Struggling... Maybe a change of scenery will do the Utah Jazz some good. They’re at home on Saturday (6:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4) for Game 3 of their series against Golde... -
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Thursday on TV: Can Jazz hang with the Warriors in Game 2?
Well, Game 1 of their second-round NBA playoffs series didn’t go so well for the Utah Jazz. They lost to Golden State by a dozen points; they never led; and the outcome never seemed in doubt. And the Warriors are at home for Game 2 (8:30 p.m., ESPN). TNT’s Kevin McHale, who worked Game 1, tried to o... Well, Game 1 of their second-round NBA playoffs series didn’t go so well for the Utah Jazz. They lost to Golden State by a dozen points; they never le... -
TVWednesday on TV: ‘Fargo’ is still crazy ... in a good wayThe craziness that is “Fargo” (11 p.m., FX) continues tonight, with Gloria Burgle (Carrie Coon) — the local police chief — trying to figure out what the heck is happening. We know more than she does, but we don’t have the full picture yet, of course. In this week’s episode, Gloria looks into her mur... The craziness that is “Fargo” (11 p.m., FX) continues tonight, with Gloria Burgle (Carrie Coon) — the local police chief — trying to figure out what t...
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Tuesday on TV: Can Jazz beat the Warriors? Game 1 is tonight in Oakland
Having eliminated the L.A. Clippers, the Utah face a much tougher task in the second round of the NBA playoffs — the Golden State Warriors, who had by far the best record in the league this season. The Jazz lost two out of three to Golden State in the regular season, but split a pair of games on the... Having eliminated the L.A. Clippers, the Utah face a much tougher task in the second round of the NBA playoffs — the Golden State Warriors, who had by... -
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Monday on TV: ‘King of Queens’ stars reunite on ‘Kevin Can Wait’
For nine seasons and more than 200 episodes, Leah Remini played Kevin James’ TV wife on “King of Queens.” Remini guest stars in James’ new sitcom, “Kevin Can Wait” (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2), and she’s playing his ex-partner. His ex-police partner, that is. In the first half of a two-part season finale, Ke... For nine seasons and more than 200 episodes, Leah Remini played Kevin James’ TV wife on “King of Queens.” Remini guest stars in James’ new sitcom, “Ke... -
TVThis weekend on TV: Jazz-Clippers goes to Game 7; ‘Dear White People’ and ‘American Gods’ premiereHaving failed to eliminate the Clippers at home on Friday, the Utah Jazz have one last chance to win their first-round series in Los Angeles. Somebody will win on Sunday (1:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4), because it’s Game 7. Logic tells us that the Clippers will have the advantage because they’re playing at h... Having failed to eliminate the Clippers at home on Friday, the Utah Jazz have one last chance to win their first-round series in Los Angeles. Somebody...
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Thursday on TV: ‘The President Show’ uses faux Trump to mock real Trump
So, what will Donald Trump do when he’s no longer in the White House? How about … host a late-night talk show? Comedy Central gives us a taste of what that might be like with “The President Show,” which premieres Thursday/early Friday at 12:30 a.m. — after “The Daily Show.” Comedian Anthony Atamnuik... So, what will Donald Trump do when he’s no longer in the White House? How about … host a late-night talk show? Comedy Central gives us a taste of what... -
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Wednesday on TV: Utahn is still trying to outwit, outplay and outlast on ‘Survivor’
And Utahn Sierra Dawn-Thomas has been in the thick of the plotting lately. She’s still there, but her plans have exactly worked out. This week, friends become enemies when one castaway is caught trying to sabotage another’s game. • Also today, the first three episodes of “The Handmaid’s Tale” begin ... And Utahn Sierra Dawn-Thomas has been in the thick of the plotting lately. She’s still there, but her plans have exactly worked out. This week, friend... -
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Tuesday on TV: ‘Great News’ isn’t great, but it’s not bad
The new NBC sitcom “Great News” (8 and 8:30 p.m., Ch. 5) comes to us from the producers of “30 Rock” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” — and shares a certain sensibility with those shows. Katie Wendelson (Briga Heelan, “Undateable”) is a harried producer on a cable news show. And her stress level shoo... The new NBC sitcom “Great News” (8 and 8:30 p.m., Ch. 5) comes to us from the producers of “30 Rock” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” — and shares a ce... -
TVMonday on TV: ‘Gotham’ is back, and the Riddler emerges“Gotham” (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13) returns tonight after a three-month hiatus (really!), and Ed Nygma starts introducing himself as The Riddler. Also, Bullock and Lucius Fox get caught up in Nygma’s mind games, while Gordon learns troubling news about his father’s death. Meanwhile, the Court of the Owls ... “Gotham” (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13) returns tonight after a three-month hiatus (really!), and Ed Nygma starts introducing himself as The Riddler. Also, Bull...
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This weekend on TV: Utah Jazz can take commanding lead over L.A. Clippers
The Utah Jazz will have two chances this weekend to do something they haven’t done since April 30, 2010 — win a playoff game at home. (It’s not like they’ve played a lot of playoff games since then; but they’re 0-4 in what is now Vivint Arena since then.) Jazz fans are, of course, hoping that the lo... The Utah Jazz will have two chances this weekend to do something they haven’t done since April 30, 2010 — win a playoff game at home. (It’s not like t... -
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Thursday on TV: They’re spring-cleaning at Cloud 9 on ‘Superstore’
Glenn mandates a spring cleaning this week at the “Superstore” (7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5), and Amy and Garrett find a trove of abandoned photos — which prompts them to undertake an investigation. That’s not all, of course. As the wedding approaches (it’s next week), Cheyenne’s fiancé, Bo, starts working at... Glenn mandates a spring cleaning this week at the “Superstore” (7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5), and Amy and Garrett find a trove of abandoned photos — which promp... -
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Wednesday on TV: ‘Fargo’ gets off to a great restart; ‘The Expanse’ ends an excellent season
One really good show starts its third season and another really good show ends its second season tonight. • In the third-season premiere of “Fargo” (11 p.m., FX) — which tells a completely different story each season — a petty sibling rivalry between two brothers (both played by Ewan McGregor) set... One really good show starts its third season and another really good show ends its second season tonight. • In the third-season premiere of “Fargo” (... -
TVTuesday on TV: Pretty people in ‘Famous in Love’ are pretty boringIf I tell you that “Famous In Love” (10 p.m., Freeform) is a new series from the I. Marlene King, the producer of “Pretty Little Liars,” you probably won’t be surprised to learn that it’s about mostly vapid, impossibly pretty people in iver-the-top, impossible-to-believe situations. Bella Thorne sta... If I tell you that “Famous In Love” (10 p.m., Freeform) is a new series from the I. Marlene King, the producer of “Pretty Little Liars,” you probably ...
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Monday on TV: ‘The Voice’ live (but not here) shows begin; Utahn is still in the competition
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This weekend on TV: ‘SNL’ will be live on Ch. 5; Jazz are in the playoffs; ‘60 Minutes’ reports on Utahn’s humanitarian work
NBC makes “Saturday Night Live” live this week everywhere across the continental United States — including here in Utah. KSL-Ch. 5 will air it on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. — an hour earlier than usual. There’s no change in the Eastern and Central Time Zones, where stations have always aired “SNL” live a... NBC makes “Saturday Night Live” live this week everywhere across the continental United States — including here in Utah. KSL-Ch. 5 will air it on Satu... -
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Thursday on TV: ‘Amazing Race’ is off to a good start
Season 29 of “The Amazing Race” (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2) is a bit different from the previous 28, because none of the contestants knew each other before the race began. That’s right. Everyone is a stranger to not only the other teams, but to the person with whom he/she is running the race. And, through t... Season 29 of “The Amazing Race” (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2) is a bit different from the previous 28, because none of the contestants knew each other before th... -
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Wednesday on TV: Utahn is still on ‘Survivor’; Jazz have something to play for in regular-season finale
This is turning out to be another good season of “Survivor” (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2), and Utahn Sierra Dawn-Thomas is still in the game. There was a close call a couple of episodes, but mostly she’s been flying under the radar. Which isn’t a bad place to be at this point in the season. In tonight’s episo... This is turning out to be another good season of “Survivor” (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2), and Utahn Sierra Dawn-Thomas is still in the game. There was a close ... -
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Monday on TV: It’s Gonzaga vs. North Carolina for the title; ‘Antiques Roadshow” visits Salt Lake City
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament comes to and tonight when Gonzaga takes on North Carolina for the national championship (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2). The Zags have lost only once this season — and that was to BYU. • Also tonight, it’s the first of three episodes of “Antiques Roadshow” (7 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7... The NCAA men’s basketball tournament comes to and tonight when Gonzaga takes on North Carolina for the national championship (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2). The ... -
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TV review: Excellent ‘Newtown’ shows us shattered community coming together
PBS’ “Independent Lens” (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7) offers an incredibly emotional experience tonight, reliving the events of “Newtown” — one of the nation’s worst mass shootings. In December 2012, a 20-year-old man suffering from mental illness walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and murdered 20 first... PBS’ “Independent Lens” (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7) offers an incredibly emotional experience tonight, reliving the events of “Newtown” — one of the nation’s ... -
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This weekend on TV: ‘Dr. Ken’ joins a ‘Community’; ‘Big Little Lies’ finally reveals murder
Art imitates life — sitcom imitates sitcom — in Friday’s season finale of “Dr. Ken” (7:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4). As you’re probably aware, “Dr. Ken” star Ken Jeong is medical doctor in real life who dreamed of a life in comedy — and his dream came true. Among other pre- “Dr. Ken” roles, Jeong starred as ... Art imitates life — sitcom imitates sitcom — in Friday’s season finale of “Dr. Ken” (7:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4). As you’re probably aware, “Dr. Ken” star K... -
TVThursday on TV: ‘Amazing Race’ is back, and it’s filled with complete strangers“The Amazing Race” returns for its 29th season in a rather unexpected time slot. It’s not that Thursday is so odd, but 9 p.m. (CBS/Ch. 2) is unusual. (It’s replacing “Training Day,” which is being shuffled off to Saturdays at 7 p.m. to burn off its remaining episodes. The ratings for that show weren... “The Amazing Race” returns for its 29th season in a rather unexpected time slot. It’s not that Thursday is so odd, but 9 p.m. (CBS/Ch. 2) is unusual. ...
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Wednesday on TV: ‘Nobodies’ is funny part of the time; ‘Imaginary Mary’ struggles with dopey premise
It’s pretty clear why “Nobodies” is on TV Land’s schedule. Melissa McCarthy and her husband, Ben Falcone, are the executive producers — and TV Land wanted to be in business with McCarthy. As for the show itself, well, “Nobodies” (11 p.m., TV Land) is OK. Some of it is quite funny. And some of it rea... It’s pretty clear why “Nobodies” is on TV Land’s schedule. Melissa McCarthy and her husband, Ben Falcone, are the executive producers — and TV Land wa... -
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Tuesday on TV: ‘Bones’ goes out with a bang
“Bones” is the longest-running hourlong drama that Fox has aired in its three decades on the air — and it’s all over tonight (8 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13). In the series finale, Brennan experiences a setback, and the rest of the team must continue the hunt for Kovac without her, putting everything she has ev... “Bones” is the longest-running hourlong drama that Fox has aired in its three decades on the air — and it’s all over tonight (8 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13). In ... -
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Monday on TV: CBS gives ‘The Great Indoors’ a Monday-night tryout
CBS is airing an episode of “The Great Indoors” tonight (8:30 p.m., Ch. 2) as an experiment of sorts. The network has already renewed 18 of its current series for next season, and “Great Indoors” isn’t one of them. Which doesn’t mean the show is canceled, but it’s not a good sign. Particularly becau... CBS is airing an episode of “The Great Indoors” tonight (8:30 p.m., Ch. 2) as an experiment of sorts. The network has already renewed 18 of its curren... -
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This weeked on TV: ‘Grace and Frankie’ are back; ‘Bette and Joan’ do battle
The very amusing comedy “Grace and Frankie” begins streaming its third season Friday on Netflix. Grace (Jane Fonda) and Frankie (Lily Tomlin) are going into business, marketing a vibrator for seniors. Really. • And “FEUD” (Sunday, 11 p.m., FX) reaches a pivotal point for Joan Crawford (Jessica Lange... The very amusing comedy “Grace and Frankie” begins streaming its third season Friday on Netflix. Grace (Jane Fonda) and Frankie (Lily Tomlin) are goin... -
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Thursday on TV: NCAA men’s basketball tournament resumes — Arizona, Gonzaga and Oregon are all in action
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament resumes this evening with as close as we’re going to come to having any local interest in the games. None of the local teams made the tournament this year, of course. But two Pac-12 teams and a West Coast Conference team are in action tonight. • Oregon (which bea... The NCAA men’s basketball tournament resumes this evening with as close as we’re going to come to having any local interest in the games. None of the ... -
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Wednesday on TV: Fox’s ‘Shots Fired’ — which debuted at Sundance — is a series with something to say
“Shots Fired” (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13) is something different for Fox – a serious drama that has something to say about America. It’s an unflinching story that begins when a white teenager is shot and killed by a black police officer (Mack Wilds, “The Wire”) in a small North Carolina town. A federal inv... “Shots Fired” (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13) is something different for Fox – a serious drama that has something to say about America. It’s an unflinching story... -
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Tuesday on TV: ‘Flash’/’Supergirl’ crossover is good, but it’s not great
Tonight, it’s the long-anticipated (at least by some of us) musical crossover between “The Flash” (7 p.m., CW/Ch. 30) and “Supergirl.” It’s also a “Glee” reunion of sorts. Grant Gustin, who stars as Barry Allen/The Flash, played the villainous Sebastian Smythe on seven episodes of “Glee.” Melissa Be... Tonight, it’s the long-anticipated (at least by some of us) musical crossover between “The Flash” (7 p.m., CW/Ch. 30) and “Supergirl.” It’s also a “Gl... -
TVMonday on TV: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is back — complete with another stupid controversyThere’s yet another fake controversy involving “Dancing with the Stars” (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): — which, of course, ABC hopes will help pump up the ratings. The controversy? Heather Morris is one of the contestants. And Morris, best known as Brittany on “Glee,” is a professional dancer. So, the thinkin... There’s yet another fake controversy involving “Dancing with the Stars” (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): — which, of course, ABC hopes will help pump up the ratin...
