From the creators of “Stranger Things” comes another quasi-horror set piece. This time, instead of teens in the ‘80s, these are old folks in a senior living site called “The Buroughs” (Netflix, streaming). Modeled rather like The Villages in Florida, this one is in Arizona. And due to the age of the cast, there’s a lot of accomplished actors, with Alfred Molina, Bill Pullman, Alfre Woodard, Geena Davis, Clare Peters and Denis O’Hare. But some kind of monster bug is on the loose (god forbid they’d have any series just about older people), so they’re dropping pretty quickly.
It’s a big deal that CBS is pulling the plug on “The Late Show” (CBS, 11:35 p.m.), a nightly offering since David Letterman started it 33 years ago. It’s all because of the rightward shift of the network owners, though they say it’s monty. And Stephen Colbert, who ends his run after 11 years, has been ushering himself out with grace, and not backing down from the very real truth he expresses each night about the insanity at the White House. The final guests for tonight hasn’t been announced; competing late shows will go to reruns tonight out of respect.
“Elsbeth” (CBS, 10 p.m.) investigates the world of cabaret, with special guests Patti LuPone and Michael Urie on the third season finale.
The inn is at risk in the one hour fifth season finale of “Ghosts” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Fear Factor: House of Fear: 48 Hours of Fear” (Fox, 9 p.m.) ends its two wee event as 24 hours of pain finally ends for contestants.
A winner is chosen in the fifth season finale of “Next Level Chef” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” (CBS, 8 p.m.) ends its second season with its pair of episodes.
A woman devastated by the murder of her husband changes her identity and pursues the one behind the killing, in a pursuit for justice in the made-for-TV thriller “The Widow’s Payback” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.).
“Heartland” (UPtv, 8 p.m.) learns the identity of the rustlers.
A decades-old disappearance is discovered on “Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries” (UPtv, 9 p.m.).
“Mysteries of Ancient Medicine” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) includes a toxic healing cup.
The women’s team adjusts to a new leader on “Welcome to Wrexham” (FXX, 9 p.m.).
“Jersey Shore Family Vacation” (MTV, 8 p.m.) goes to Fenway.
An impulsive choice between Mona and Niall has consequences on the penultimate episode of “Half Man” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movie begins a pair of Thursday night host confessions tied to specific movies. First Alicia Malone presents “The Bridge on the River Kwai” (8 p.m.) and Dave Karger picks “Blazing Saddles” (11 p.m.). Later comes Andy Griffith in “No Time for Sergeants” (1 a.m.) and Don Knotts in “The Incredible Mr. Limpet” (3:15 a.m.).
During the day, TCM is counting up with “One Million B.C.” (7:15 a.m.), “Two Heads on a Pillow” (8:45 a.m.), “Three Came Home” (10 a.m.), “The Four Feathers” (noon), “Five and Ten” (2 p.m.), “6 Day Bike Rider” (3:30 p.m.), “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” (4:45 p.m.) and then jumps to “Millionaire Playboy” (6:45 p.m.).
Baseball includes Cleveland at Detroit (MLB, 1 p.m.), Toronto at Yankees (MLB, 7:05 p.m.) and Colorado at Arizona (MLB, 10 p.m.).
NBA Playoffs have Cleveland at Knicks (ESPN, 8 p.m.) in Game 2 of the East finals.
Stanley Cup playoffs have Montreal at Carolina (TNT, truTV, 8 p.m.) in Game 1 of its East Finals.
WNBA action includes Golden State at New York (Prime Video, 8 p.m.) and Los Angeles at Phoenix (Prime Video, 10 p.m.).
College softball includes Georgia at Tennessee (ESPN2, 7 p.m.) and Oklahoma State at Nebraska (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
College baseball includes Oklahoma State vs. UCF (ESPNU, 11 a.m.), Baylor vs. Kansas (ESPNU, 2:30 p.m.), Kansas State vs. West Virginia (ESPNU, 6:30 p.m.) and Cincinnati vs. Arizona (ESPNU, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Lorne Metcalf, Monica Mangin. The View: LaKeith Canfield. Kelly Clarkson: Paul Bettany, Will Sharpe, Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Mya, Jobi Riccio, Katherine Legge. Drew Barrymore: Cast of “Landlman.” Jennifer Hudson: Brandy, Arya Starr (rerun). Tamron Hall: Mason Hereford, Ashleigh Shanti, Trombone Shorty, Luis Pous.
Late Talk
Jimmy Fallon: Sigourney Weaver, Andrew Rannells, the Black Keys (rerun). Seth Meyers: Maya Rudolph, Michael Gandolfini (rerun). Daily Show: Weird Al Yankovic.