There are not many major premieres on June 4, but there are still plenty of worthwhile things to watch on television and streaming. Tonight’s lineup has a little something for every kind of viewer, from championship hockey to riveting crime dramas to reality television to competitive game shows.
A key Stanley Cup Final matchup to Netflix’s latest true-crime-inspired drama, here’s a sampling of what’s on TV and streaming today.
TV & Streaming Today’s Highlights
The Witness (Netflix)
One of the biggest streaming newcomers today is The Witness, a tense limited series based on the real-life murder of Rachel Nickell. It’s a story of a father struggling to protect his young son when the child becomes the only witness to a brutal killing.
With all three episodes available on release, the series is made for bingeing and delivers a riveting blend of emotional drama and investigative suspense. True-crime and character-driven mystery fans will likely find this one hard to resist.
Criminal Minds: Evolution, on Paramount+
This week’s episode of Criminal Minds: Evolution focuses on the troubled past of Elias Voit. As the character faces painful memories associated with his abusive uncle, viewers get more insight into the psychological trauma that still influences his actions.
The revival has been praised for putting more focus on character development, and it looks like this episode will be following that with an emotional storyline.
Pop Culture Jeopardy! (Netflix)
After weeks of fierce competition, Pop Culture Jeopardy! is now in its championship stage. The Finals commence, with the remaining teams battling it out for the title, and showing off their expertise in entertainment trivia.
Tonight’s episode is full of tough questions and high stakes for viewers who enjoy testing their own pop culture knowledge from home.
Reality TV Spotlight Jersey Shore: Family Vacation (MTV)
The Jersey Shore: Family Vacation gang is out of their element as the crew trades their party atmosphere for a classroom. The experience is led by an Ivy League professor, so there’s ample room for comedy and surprise.
Meanwhile, Angelina has some big personal news that could send the group dynamic into a tailspin in a huge way, injecting an emotional element into the episode.
Pick of the Night in Sports
Stanley Cup Final, Game 2 (ABC)
Hockey fans have the biggest live event of the evening.
Vegas Golden Knights won the first game and are looking to build a commanding lead in the Stanley Cup Final heading into Game 2. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes have a chance to even the series before the championship moves on to its next stage.
A Golden Knights win would put a lot of pressure on Carolina, while a Hurricanes win would immediately reset the battle for hockey’s biggest prize.
If you want drama, intensity and championship level competition, this is the one you want to watch tonight.
Don’t Overlook This Gem
Welcome to Wrexham (FX)
The popular sports documentary series kicks off another important chapter of Wrexham’s story in its latest season.
Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is at the heart of a defining moment for the club, as they prepare for a vital FA Cup test that could shape the team’s future. The series continues to do a great job of balancing sports drama, humor and emotional storytelling, making it one of the most consistently engaging documentaries on television.
Return of Game Show Legends
Scrabble (CW)
For the word lovers out there, check out the latest installment of Scrabble, where players compete for a chance to win $10,000 by showing off their vocabulary and puzzle skills.
Trivial Pursuit (CW)
Later in the evening, Trivial Pursuit has a social media advertising executive attempting to beat the reigning champion and win a $20,000 prize.
Both shows provide easy entertainment and many opportunities for viewers to participate from home.
Editor’s pick
The Witness is the best scripted series to begin tonight. Its true-crime inspiration, emotional storytelling and bingeability make it one of the week’s most interesting new releases.
But for live TV, nothing beats the Stanley Cup Final. Championship hockey has always had its memorable moments and Game 2 has everything to make it a hallmark game in this year’s title chase.
From streaming the latest drama, to seeing your reality TV faves, to watching top-tier athletes battle for a title, there’s no shortage of quality entertainment options to keep you company during your evening on June 4.