TV-Watching With the Stars: Fox Goes Meta With Celebrity Watch Party

Say what you will about Hollywood and new ideas, but if there's one thing to be said about the coronavirus pandemic, it's forced the television industry to flex creative muscles it never knew it had. With much of the world on the couch watching TV, Fox has found a way to let viewers share the experience with some of their favorite stars in the new weekly series Celebrity Watch Party. Also today: Blindspot returns for its final season, Shaquille O'Neal sets his sights on UFC domination, and We're Here visits Branson Missouri. Here's what's new and noteworthy on TV this Thursday:

SERIES PREMIERE: Rob Lowe, Meghan Trainer and Raven-Symoné are among the stars participating in the premiere episode of Celebrity Watch Party. Based on the UK format Gogglebox, the new series will see its celebrity panel reacting to the week's most buzzworthy TV moments. Watch the trailer. 8:00 PM ET on Fox

SEASON PREMIERE: Following the shocking events in Iceland, the final season premiere of Blindspot sees Jane (Jaimie Alexander) receiving an unusual communication from a mysterious ally. Watch the preview. 9:00 PM ET on NBC

NEW EPISODE: With just a week to go before the series finale, events from Tegan's (Amirah Vann) past affect her place in Annalise's (Viola Davis) trial on How to Get Away With Murder. Meanwhile, new information comes to light about Xavier (Gerardo Celasco). Watch the preview. 10:00 PM ET on ABC

NEW EPISODE: Hopping from Wednesday to Thursday nights starting this week, the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire welcomes Hannibal Buress and Catherine O'Hara as they vie to win prize money for the charities of their choice. Watch the preview. 8:00 PM ET on ABC

NEW EPISODE: Luly (Michele Weaver) presents her work to her writing group on Council of Dads. Meanwhile, Oliver (J. August Richards) balances family commitments while trying to help Theo (Emjay Anthony). Watch the preview. 8:00 PM ET on NBC

SEASON FINALE: In the season finale of Shaq Life, Shaquille O'Neal sets his sights on UFC fighting, Lollapalooza, and entrepreneurial pursuits. 9:00 PM ET on TNT

NEW EPISODE: Eureka, Bob, and Shangela descend on Branson in the latest episode of We're Here, where they help a a young man reconcile his sexuality and his faith. Later, a dancer wants to express pride in his lifestyle. Watch the preview. 9:00 PM ET on The CW

Mike Attebery is Senior Editor at Primetimer and the author of seven mystery thrillers. Follow him on Twitter at @mikeattebery.