Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Thursday, June 13. All times are Eastern.
TOP PICK
Hannibal (NBC, 10 p.m.): It’s during weeks like this—when summer TV feels like summer TV again—that we’re grateful for NBC’s decision to debut Hannibal in April, exposing its final four episodes to out-of-season climates (while giving us something worth watching among the mid-June dregs). The show gears up for its season finale with an hour where Dr. Lecter puts a huge strain on his relationship with Will Graham—and just when Molly Eichel thought it was going to work out between those two.
TV CLUB CLASSIC
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (11 a.m.): It’s a double Bryan Fuller Thursday, as the Hannibal showrunner’s second onscreen credit—a “story by” for “Empok Nor”—gives DS9 a haunted-house story to call its own. In space, no bumps can go in the night—but Zack Handlen can still hear them.
Gilmore Girls (1 p.m.): Lorelai and Sookie decide to get serious about opening their own inn together—which is about as serious as things get on this show. David Sims knows how this plays out, but he’s still wondering if Lorelai and Sookie might be in need of someone to work the front desk.
Friends (3 p.m.): “The One With George Stephanopoulos” provides the Friends theme sequence with some of its most indelible visuals. It also slams a hockey puck into Ross’ face, which Joe Reid and Sonia Saraiya can’t stop laughing about.