What to Watch on TV: Futurama, Ahsoka, and And Just Like That

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of August 20th! Our picks this week include exciting season premieres, fun episodes, thrilling season finales, and a movie!

This week we feature Futurama, Ahsoka, And Just Like That, and more!

Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:

The Winter King – Sunday, August 20th

The new series follows the story of how Arthur became synonymous with war and legend despite his position on the throne being questioned. The Winter King premieres Sunday, August 20th on MGM+.

Series Description: A former warrior now turned monk, tells the story of how Arthur became the lord of war despite the illegitimacy of his throne as he evolves from outcast to legendary warrior and leader.

Winning Time – Sunday, August 20th

The story turns to Larry Bird in the 1970s as he rises from small-town nobody to being one of the most sought-after players. All while, Buss feels the pressure from Earvin. Winning Time airs Sunday, August 20th at 9/8c on HBO and Max.

Episode Description: In the 1970s, Larry Bird rises from a small-town boy to a position as a sought-after player. Later, Earvin puts pressure on Buss.

Futurama – Monday, August 21st

Answers are found and mysteries uncovered when Bender decides to look closer at the Momazon corporation. Futurama airs Monday, August 21st on Hulu.

Episode Description: Bender uncovers the mysteries of the Momazon corporation.

Only Murders in the Building – Tuesday, August 22nd

When baby dolls create a break from reality for Charles, his stage fright becomes an even bigger issue. Meanwhile, Mabel has an opportunity arise via a mysterious person from her past. Only Murders in the Building airs Tuesday, August 22nd on Hulu.

Episode Description: Charles’ stage fright reaches unimaginable heights, involving a break from reality and multiple baby dolls. Mabel is confronted by a mysterious individual from her past with a pivotal proposal.

Ahsoka – Tuesday, August 22nd

Having spent years in solitude, away from the Jedi knights and the life she used to lead, Ahsoka Tano returns once more to save the galaxy she loves. With former friends and foes alike, Ahsoka just might be the answer to this emerging threat. Ahsoka premieres Tuesday, August 22nd at 9/8c on Disney+.

Series Description: Former Jedi knight Ahsoka Tano investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

Invasion – Wednesday, August 23rd

At the end of Season 1, the show set up Season 2 as being all about an alien takeover, with 4 individuals being the only ones aware of the major issue at play. Invasion Season 2 premieres Wednesday, August 23rd on Apple TV+. 

Series Description: Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity’s existence; events unfold in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe as they struggle to make sense of the chaos unraveling around them.

Nancy Drew – Wednesday, August 23rd

In the series finale, Nancy and the Drew Crew must save the town from all the sins of the past that have been released on the town in vapor form. Nancy Drew airs Wednesday, August 23rd at 8/7c on The CW

Episode Description: Nancy and the Drew Crew’s mission to save Horseshoe Bay from sins of its past comes to an epic conclusion as they must contend with Nancy’s most shocking discovery yet.

Riverdale – Wednesday, August 23rd

Betty is now back to her 86-year-old self and is longing for the days past when she was enjoying life and being a senior in high school. With help from a friend, she goes back to that final day of senior year. The series finale of Riverdale airs Wednesday, August 23rd at 9/8c on The CW.

Episode Description: Back in present day and longing for her former life in Riverdale, 86-year-old Betty turns to a special friend to help her relive her last day of senior year.

And Just Like That – Thursday, August 24th

It’s time for a major change as Carrie prepares to move out of her apartment of 30 years with a final goodbye dinner on the horizon. Her relationship with Aiden remains in limbo as Charlotte and Miranda find themselves in their own relationship dramas. And Just Like That Season 2 finale airs Thursday, August 24th on Max.

Episode Description: Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) is saying ciao to her New York City apartment that she’s lived in for 30 years as Che (Sara Ramirez) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) are still at odds with each other. Also, Carrie doesn’t know if Aidan (John Corbett) will even make it to her goodbye dinner. Charlotte (Kristin Davis) finds herself amid drama between her boyfriend and Anthony (Mario Cantone).

Who is Erin Carter? – Thursday, August 24th

A woman’s calm and serene life in Spain gets upended when she is recognized during a supermarket robbery. What comes next is the unraveling of her neatly guarded secrets. Who is Erin Carter? premieres Thursday, August 24th on Netflix.

Series Description: Erin Carter, a British teacher in Spain, finds herself caught up in a supermarket robbery. When one of the robbers claims to recognise her, her life threatens to unravel.

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart – Friday, August 25th

With the truth haunting her, will Alice be able to make a new life for herself, or will her road lead back to Thornfield? And will that path intersect with that of Charlie, her brother who she thought died years ago? The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart airs Friday, August 25th on Prime Video.

Series Description: Alice Hart finds her life changing dramatically when her parents die in a mysterious fire and she is sent to live with her grandmother on a flower farm.

You are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah – Friday, August 25th

Adam Sandler is back, this time with his daughters, to bring to life the story of two best friends on the cusp of their bat mitzvahs. These two girls find themselves and their friendship at odds when a boy comes into the mix. You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah premieres Friday, August 25th on Netflix.

Movie Description: Stacy and Lydia are BFFs who’ve always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. However, things start to go comically awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship and their rite of passage.

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