It’s not just Beyonce who releases a new album alongside a streaming film. Now Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke issues a new solo work with a similarly named film “Anima” (Netflix, streaming), which boasts direction from no less than Paul Thomas Anderson.
It never quite became “Modern Family,” but “Life in Pieces” (CBS, 9 and 9:30 p.m.) with its large cast that included Dianne Wiest, James Brolin, Colin Hanks, Betsy Brandt, Thomas Sadoski and Dan Bakkedahl held its own for four seasons. It all comes to an end tonight, though, with a pair of episodes. There’s no big sentimental ending in order; last month’s cancellation apparently came as a surprise to producers.
The battle of the Bs (Biden, Buttigieg and Bernie) marks the second Democratic Debate (NBC, MSNBC, Telemundo, 9 p.m.) from Miami. Perhaps tonight they will have solved audio and technical problems as the candidates fight to stand out. Other participants include Kamala Harris, John Hickenlooper, Kirsten Gillibrand, Michael Bennet, Eric Swalwell, Marianne Williamson and Andrew Yang.
In addition to news analysis, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS, 11:35 p.m.) will be broadcast live, as it was Wednesday, to deliver fresh jokes about the night’s event.
There may be a conclusion tonight on “Double Shot of Love with DJ Pauly D & Vinny” (MTV, 8 p.m.), followed by a reunion at 9.
“iZombie” (CW, 8 p.m.) involves the murer of a beauty pageant contestant.
It’s the first season finale for “In the Dark” (CW, 9 p.m.), which has been renewed.
Pirates hijack a yacht on a new “Reef Break” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“The This Old House Hour” (PBS, 8 p.m.) has its finale, so the house better be done.
Should there be three hours of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” (E!, 8 p.m.)?
There’s a pair of episodes of “Siren” (Freeform, 9 p.m.).
Games tonight include “The Wall” (NBC, 8 p.m.), the mini-golf of “Holey Moley” (ABC, 8 p.m.), “Family Food Fight” (ABC, 9 p.m.).and “Spin the Wheel” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
Is it me or does “MasterChef” (Fox, 8 p.m.) seem to be on every night?
A surprise party ends the season of “The Real Housewives of New York City” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
James Frain guest stars as a tech billionaire on “Elementary” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Prince Royce and Lele Pons compete on the first of two episodes of “Lip Sync Battle” (Paramount, 10, 10:30 p.m.).
The monthlong Thursday showcase of World War II movies to coincide with the 75th anniversary of D-Day concludes with “Tank Force” (6 a.m.), “Bitter Victory” (8 a.m.), “The Hill” (10 a.m.), “The Way Ahead” (12:15 p.m.), “Sahara” (2 p.m.), “The Gallant Hours” (4 p.m.), “The Wings of Eagles” (6 p.m.), “To Hell and Back” (8 p.m.), “The Story of G.I. Joe” (10 p.m.), “Hell to Eternity” (12:15 a.m.), “PT 109” (2:45 a.m.) and “Above and Beyond” (5:15 a.m.).
Baseball includes Mets at Philadelphia (MLB, 1 p.m.), Atlanta at Cubs (MLB, 4 p.m.) and Dodgers at Colorado (MLB, 8:30 p.m.). Plus it’s All-Star Game Election Night (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
It’s England vs. Norway (Fox, 3 p.m.) in the women’s soccer world cup quarterfinal.
In golf, the U.S. Senior Open (Fox Sports 1, 3 p.m.) gets under way.
The WNBA has Las Vegas at Los Angeles (CBS Sports, 10:30 p.m.).
In soccer’s Africa Cup of Nations, it’s Madagascar vs. Burundi (beIN Sports, 10:30 a.m.), Senegal vs. Algeria (beIN Sports, 1 p.m.) and Kenya vs. Tanzania (beIN Sports, 4 p.m.).
The UEFA Euro U-21 semifinals have Germany vs. Romania (ESPNU, noon) and Spain vs. France (ESPNU, 3 p.m.).
Canadian football has Edmonton at Winnipeg (ESPN2, 8:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Seth Rogen, Justin Hartley, Miss USA Cheslie Tryst, Jess Glynne. The View: Mike Epps. The Talk: Raven Symone. Ellen DeGeneres: David Letterman, Kenan Thompson, Sean Hayes, Adam Sandler, David Spade (rerun). Wendy Williams: Jordan Andino (rerun). The Real: Jovan Adepo (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Former Gov. Chris Christie, Carly Zakin, Danielle Weinberg. Jimmy Kimmel: Miles Teller, Ayesha Curry, Hollywood Vampires (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Nicki Minaj, Phoebe Robinson, Julia Michaels. Seth Meyers: Kate McKinnon, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Jon Wuster. James Corden: Pamela Adlon, David Harbour, Wallows (rerun). Carson Daly: DeWanda Wise, Blackberry Smoke, Lili Mirojnick (rerun). Trevor Noah: Howard Dean. Conan O’Brien: Isaac Hempstead Wright (rerun).