All times Eastern. FRIDAY, May 7Jupiter’s LegacyJosh Duhamel, Ben Daniels, Matt Lanter, Elena Kampouris and Leslie Bibb star in this new saga—based on a comic-book series by Mark Millar—about a new generation of young superheroes who must live up to the legacy of their larger-than-life parents (Netflix). The Best of Bugs BunnyThe “wascally wabbit”—one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time—is celebrated with a five-day fete of Bugs’ greatest toons, along with stories and insights from cartoon historians and experts, all leading up to the No. 1 Viewer’s Choice as selected online by fans (7 a.m., MeTV). SATURDAY, May 8VAX Live: The Concert to Unite the WorldSelena Gomez hosts this global streaming special aiming to inspire vaccine confidence worldwide and raise funding to get the COVID-19 vaccine to everyone, everywhere, especially the 27 million health workers on the frontlines of the pandemic every day. With musical performances from Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Veder, Foo Fighters, H.E.R., J Balvin and others (8 p.m., ABC, CBS, YouTube) Pink Skies AheadBased on an essay by New York Times best-selling author Kelly Oxford, this coming-of-age film digs into teen mental health issues. It’s the story of a young woman (Jessica Barden, who’ll also star in the upcoming Netflix series Pieces of Her) as she drops out of college and moves back home with her parents, where she wrestles with teen anxiety disorders and her unraveling life. Featuring Mary J. Blige, Marcia Gay Harden, Michael McKeen, Lewis Pullman and Henry Winkler (9 p.m., MTV and Pop TV). SUNDAY, May 9ZwieStay up a little past your bedtime and skip a few zzz’s with Zwie. The writer, comedian and Instagram star (formerly a writer for Desus & Mero and the voice of Kamala Harris for Our Cartoon President) hosts this new variety series featuring interviews, music, guest stars and sketches (11 p.m., Showtime). A Year in MusicNew fourth season of the popular series, hosted by Lzzy Hale, frontwoman of the rock band Halestorm, kicks off with 1982 and a look back at Golden Age of Music Videos, headlined by Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and other landmark hits, albums and artists (8:30 p.m., AXS). MONDAY, May 10Lifetime Presents Variety’s Power of Women—The ComediansTimed to Variety magazine’s “Power of Women” issue, this hour-long TV event honors the seriously funny comedic impact of Mindy Kaling, Maya Rudolph, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sofia Vergara, Michaela Coel and Kate McKinnon, and will also celebrate the life and career of the late comedy icon Gilda Radner (8 p.m., Lifetime). Blinded: Those Who KillGritty eight-episode Danish drama, now making its American debut, revolves around an unsolved multiple-murder case and the investigation led by a criminal profiler looking for a killer who turns out to be hiding in plain sight (streaming on Acorn TV). TUESDAY, May 11Extra Life: A Short History of Living LongerAs long as people have lived, we’ve looked for ways to live longer. This lively docuseries explores the little-known history of the innovations in science, medicine and public health that have doubled human lifespan in less than a century (8 p.m., PBS). Little People, Big WorldWith the Roloffs still hunkered down in the midst of the pandemic, the new season begins with wedding plans for Amy and her fiancé Chris, farm ownership questions for Matt and new milestones for Zach and Tori’s babies (9 p.m., TLC). WEDNESDAY, May 12Food ParadiseTonight’s episode, “Noodle Nirvana,” explores the many ways food lovers love their pasta—from New York City Sicilians serving spaghetti in a cone to a Vietnamese chef in Venice Beach rolling ramen noodles in a burrito, these chefs definitely think outside the pasta box! (10 p.m., Cooking Channel). A Million Little ThingsIn response to the killing of George Floyd, the group of friends are forced to reevaluate their own racial biases as they take to the streets of Boston in protest. Rome (Romany Malco) opts out, however, to have a candid conversation with his father about how to effect change (10 p.m., ABC). THURSDAY, May 13Growing Up Hip HopSeason six of the reality series features Grammy Award-winning producer Stevie J, daughter Savannah and son Steve Jr., as well as famed industry veteran Luther Campbell, joining the cast as the show continues to profile the legends of hip hop music and their children (9 p.m., WeTV). The UpshawsA working-class Black family in Indiana strives for a better life and a happy home while juggling everyday struggles in this comedy series starring standup comedians Mike Epps and Wanda Sykes and former Facts of Life actress Kim Fields (Netflix). AT THE MOVIESDirector Guy Richie likes to slam-bang things around, so get ready: Jason Statham is sure to bring the slam-bang to Wrath of Man, a revenge thriller about a mysterious security guard for a cash truck who surprises his coworkers with, well, a set of precision skills—and his plans to settle a score. With Josh Hartnett and Scott Eastwood. When a veteran comedy writer (Billy Crystal) meets a New York City street singer (Tiffany Haddish), they strike up a friendship that breaks down the generation gap, as well other barriers—and creates what’s could be comedy gold in Here Today. NEW ON DVD Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim, Shailene Woodley, Zachary Levi and Benedict Cumberbatch star in The Mauritanian (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment), a gripping political thriller based on the true story of one man’s fight for freedom and justice after being imprisoned in the notorious Guantanamo Bay detention camp without charges for years. Land (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment) stars Robin Wright in an outstanding performance, and making her directorial debut, in this poignant tale of a woman’s search for meaning in the magnificent, but harsh and unforgiving isolation of the American wilderness. With Demián Bichir, recently seen also in Godzilla vs. Kong.
