Calling all Arconiacs! Just eight months after they last graced our screens, Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez are back in Season 2 of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. The show's first season featured the likes of Sting, Tina Fey, Jane Lynch and Nathan Lane in recurrring roles, and this coming season promises more of the same with Shirley MacLaine, Amy Schumer and Cara Delevingne among those confirmed to appear. Two episodes of the acclaimed comedy drop today.
Plus: The January 6th Committee presents new evidence that couldn't wait til its next planned session in July, HBO chronicles the story of four endangered journalists in a new doc, and Cristela Alonzo bows her new Netflix comedy special Middle Classy. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy on TV this Tuesday:
Only Murders in the Building: Season 2 premiere. Following the death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger (Jayne Houdyshell), Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) race to unmask the killer, but when the trio is publicly implicated in her homicide, they become the subjects of a competing podcast. Watch trailer. Streaming on Hulu
January 6th Hearings: Live coverage. With less than 24 hours notice, the House Select Committee announced Monday that it's holding a surprise hearing today "to present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony." Coverage begins at 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, MSNBC and other stations
Endangered: Original documentary. Executive producer Ronan Farrow and directors Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing follow a year in the life of four journalists as they combat rising threats to a free press. Alongside the film, HBO will release additional digital content of Farrow speaking with journalists from around the world about the challenges they face. Watch trailer. 9:00 PM ET on HBO
Cristela Alonzo: Middle Classy: Comedy special. Six years after her first Netflix special, Lower Classy, Cristela Alonzo discusses her experience climbing the ladder, the joys of aging in her forties, and the importance of family in a new hour. Read our review. Streaming on Netflix
37 Words: Conclusion. Dawn Porter and Nicole Newnham's four-part docuseries comes to a close with two episodes looking at the enduring legacy of Title IX. 8:00 PM ET on ESPN
The Future Of: Docuseries finale. Netflix and The Verge conclude their look at the future of technology, from gaming to space vacations, in six new episodes. Narrated by Jurnee Smollett. Streaming on Netflix
Superman & Lois: Season 2 finale. With the authorization of the Department of Defense, Chrissy Beppo (Sofia Hasmik) has a message for the people of Smallville: not only is the merging of planets real, it's happening. The superhero drama has been renewed for a third season, set to premiere in early 2023. Watch preview. 8:00 PM ET on The CW
Blasted: Original film. Inspired by the Norwegian UFO phenomenon, this comedy follows former childhood friends and local laser tag duo Sebastian and Mikkel as they reconnect at a bachelor party that gets invaded by aliens. Watch trailer. Streaming on Netflix
All Rise: New episode. 8:00 PM ET on OWN
America’s Got Talent: New episode. AGT reaches the halfway point in its auditions in Week 5. 8:00 PM ET on NBC
Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness: Documentary finale. PBS concludes its two-part documentary about young Americans living with mental disorders and their efforts to find hope amid the storm. Watch trailer. 9:00 PM ET on PBS
Tom Swift: New episode. Tom (Tian Richards), Zenzi (Ashleigh Murray), and Isaac (Marquise Vilsón) are on capsule piece rescue mission #3, and are determined that no detours, kidnappings, or rogue dates will stop them — until Tom receives harsh news from Claire (guest star Brittany Ishibashi). Watch preview. 9:00 PM ET on The CW
Bobby Brown: Every Little Step: New episodes. The Browns pay tribute to Bobbi Kristina, who died at the age of 22 in 2015, in two new episodes. 9:00 PM ET on A&E
Motherland: Fort Salem: New episode. As the group seeks sanctuary in the mysterious Cession, the Unit learns the Camarilla is directly targeting the Mycelium, inspiring them to strike back. Watch preview. 10:00 PM ET on Freeform
Claire Spellberg Lustig is the Senior Editor at Primetimer and a scholar of The View. Follow her on Twitter at @c_spellberg.
TOPICS: Only Murders In The Building , Cristela Alonzo: Middle Classy, Endangered , The Future Of ..., Superman & Lois, Ronan Farrow