5 things to watch on TV this weekend
Disney+ toasts Jim Henson, a beloved Showtime docuseries returns, and more

Introducing Endless Mode: A New Games & Anime Site from Paste
Jim Henson Idea Man; Orna Guralnik in Couples Therapy Photo: Disney+; Showtime
Welcome to the weekend edition of What’s On. Here are the big things happening on TV from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2. All times are Eastern. [Note: The weekly edition of What’s On publishes on Sundays.]
1. Disney+ fetes Jim Henson
Jim Henson Idea Man | Official Trailer | Disney+
Disney+, Friday, 3:01 a.m.: Ron Howard directs Jim Henson Idea Man, a doc that chronicles the beloved artist’s impressive career, which included crafting legendary characters like Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Cookie Monster, and Big Bird. Produced alongside Henson’s family, the film features archival home movies, snippets of his diaries, interviews with his loved ones, and never-before-seen sketches.