TV picks for Aug. 7: '90210' gang reunites plus 'Bulletproof' and Morris Day on 'Sherman's Showcase'

Much of the original cast of "Beverly Hills, 90210" is back playing versions of themselves.

August 6, 2019 at 9:40PM
FOR USE WITH FYI_TV CONTENT ONLY. BH90210: Jennie Garth in the BH90210 "Reunion" series premiere episode airing Wednesday, Aug. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2019 Fox Media LLC Cr: Shane Harvey/FOX
Jennie Garth in the “BH90210” reunion series. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Back to the Peach Pit

"BH90210" reunites much of the original cast from "Beverly Hills, 90210," including Jason Priestley and Shannen Doherty, but with a twist: This time around the actors are playing loose versions of themselves, contemplating whether or not they should sign up for a reboot.

8 p.m., KMSP, Ch. 9

Fight club

If you like your action series packed with plenty of bickering, you may want to check out "Bulletproof," a British export getting a summer run in the States. Stars and co-creators Noel Clarke and Ashley Walters engage in plenty of car chases through the streets of London, but they're more committed to arguing about everything from bad breath to what kind of chicken to have for dinner.

7 p.m., WUCW, Ch. 23

One fine Day

The mockumentary series "Sherman's Showcase" does a clever job of satirizing Prince's story, but the real hoot in this new episode is Morris Day. The "Purple Rain" scene stealer is supposedly on hand to host the retrospective, but there's more than enough time for a spoof on "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" with Day playing a troubled teen who needs to be rescued from the mean streets of Minneapolis. It doesn't make much sense, but neither does "Jungle Love" — and they're both irresistible.

9 p.m., IFC

FOR USE WITH FYI_TV CONTENT ONLY. Bulletproof follows two cops, Bishop and Pike, as they chase down hardened criminals in London's East End. On the surface Bishop and Pike have a lot in common they are cool, smart, unapologetically street-wise and tough; they share a deep, fraternal relationship - and are always there for each other. However, they come from very different backgrounds and their personal motivations and emotional lives outside the police force differ as a result: Pike is an aspira
“Bulletproof” stars co-creator Noel Clarke. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Bashir Salahuddin as Sherman McDaniels, Vic Mensa as Charade - Sherman's Showcase _ Season 1 - Photo Credit: Michael Moriatis/IFC
Bashir Salahuddin and Vic Mensa on “Sherman’s Showcase.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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