Best TV Episodes of 2023
“Bob’s Burgers,” “Frontline,” “Killing It” and “A Spy Among Friends” were among the series that gave us some of the best episodes of television this year.
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“Bob’s Burgers,” “Frontline,” “Killing It” and “A Spy Among Friends” were among the series that gave us some of the best episodes of television this year.
By James Poniewozik, Mike Hale and
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The 50 Best Movies on Max Right Now
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How Does Democracy Die? Maybe by Laser Vision.
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Erin Moriarty Is a Woman Among ‘The Boys’
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This month’s selections include a Japanese serial-killer thriller, a Pride Month pick from Sri Lanka, a Malaysian drama about undocumented street hustlers and more.
By Devika Girish
The hit FX series about an upstart Chicago restaurant loves the pressures of tight quarters and close shouting. The new season serves up plenty more.
By Margaret Lyons
This month’s picks look at a summer in Paris, a summer at the Olympics and the heat of the erotic thriller.
By Ben Kenigsberg
President Joe Biden and former President Donald J. Trump debate for the first time this campaign cycle. Country artists perform their hit songs.
By Shivani Gonzalez
This month’s picks include demon baby, a cursed chef and all kinds of people trapped in hellish situations.
By Erik Piepenburg
This warped Adult Swim animated series, streaming on Max, is so fast and feral it feels like its own highlight reel.
By Margaret Lyons
Speculative science fiction, period drama and sly thrillers are among this month’s off-the-beaten-path recommendations from your subscription streamers.
By Jason Bailey
HBO airs a documentary about the playwright Jeremy O. Harris. A new show starring Krysten Ritter premieres on AMC.
By Shivani Gonzalez
This month’s picks include bruised bodies and bruised male egos.
By Robert Daniels
The pop star does her first interview on NBC since her stiff person syndrome diagnosis. And the Oilers and the Panthers compete in the pro hockey championship.
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This month’s sci-fi picks include alienoids, bionic athletes and a little creature named Godzilla.
By Elisabeth Vincentelli
This month’s picks include an animated musical comedy starring Brittany Howard and a Marvel superhero adventure packed with martial arts.
By Dina Gachman
This smart and poppy British series melds the good parts of the semi-autobiographical sadcom with more predictable rom-com traditions.
By Margaret Lyons
Returning favorites include “The Bear,” “House of the Dragon” and “Only Murders in the Building.” Among the new arrivals? Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman.
By Mike Hale
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“Summer House” and “The Valley” wrap up as “Below Deck Mediterranean” starts a new season. HBO airs a new show from Julio Torres.
By Shivani Gonzalez
This month’s picks include an Indian political thriller, a beautiful tale of coming-of-middle-age from Georgia and more.
By Devika Girish
A past look at tough times in New York, and current looks at struggles in North Korea and China.
By Ben Kenigsberg
The long-running medical show wraps up its 20th season. HBO airs a new documentary series about a renaissance fair in Texas.
By Shivani Gonzalez
This month’s villains include naughty gay ghosts, savage seniors and a dangerously unhinged bro.
By Erik Piepenburg
The ABC comedy wraps up its third season. The medical show airs its series finale.
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By Robert Daniels
Provocative debuts from two exciting new female filmmakers lead off this month’s roundup of recommendations from your subscription streaming services.
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The Starz show starring Nicholas Galitzine and Julianne Moore wraps up. Three versions of the crime procedural air finales.
By Shivani Gonzalez
In this month’s sci-fi picks, surviving a pandemic and predicting a catastrophe.
By Elisabeth Vincentelli
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E! covers all the looks of the first Monday in May. And Paramount airs the classic buddy movie.
By Shivani Gonzalez
This month’s picks include a Mexican family drama, a Palestinian coming-of-age tale, a high-school movie from Ukraine and more.
By Devika Girish
This month’s picks include a nature documentary filmed in the Indian wilderness and an animated family adventure from the studio behind “Despicable Me.”
By Dina Gachman
This month’s streaming selections include one director’s look at a hometown ritual, the story of an improbable ruse and a celebration of student activism.
By Ben Kenigsberg
The show, hosted by Nev Schulman and Kamie Crawford, begins its ninth season on MTV. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s soccer series on FX is back for Season 3.
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This month’s picks include demonic forces from Mexico, Mongolia, small-town America and hell itself.
By Erik Piepenburg
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