TNT Programming Alert
Weeks of June 4 and June 11, 2017
Animal Kingdom
"Karma" – Tuesday, June 6, at 9 p.m.(ET/PT) – TV-MA
As Smurf (Ellen Barkin) adjusts to being sidelined, the boys scope out their next job. Deran (Jake Weary) needs quick cash, and Pope (Shawn Hatosy) and Craig (Ben Robson) lend him a hand. Baz (Scott Speedman) investigates Catherine’s disappearance.
Directed by Thomas Carter
Written by Eliza Clark
Based on the Australian motion picture Animal Kingdom written by David Michôd
Developed for Television by Jonathan Lisco
SERIES PREMIERE: Claws
"Tirana" – Sunday, June 11, at 9 p.m.(ET/PT) – TV-MA-LSV
Desna (Niecy Nash) and her girls take pride in doing nails at the Nail Artisans of Manatee County, but amidst painting hooves and dreaming of a better life, she finds herself entangled in a money laundering scheme with the Dixie Mafia. As New Year’s Eve approaches, Desna’s promise of getting out and going clean is complicated when things go south with Roller (Jack Kesy), leading her and newcomer Virginia (Karrueche Tran) to take matters into their own hands, changing their lives forever.
Directed by Nicole Kassell
Written by Eliot Laurence
Animal Kingdom
"Bleed for It" – Tuesday, June 13, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) – TV-MA-L
Smurf (Ellen Barkin) takes J (Finn Cole) to the desert for an old friend’s wake. Baz (Scott Speedman) visits Lucy (Carolina Guerra) in Mexico and Pope (Shawn Hatosy) bonds with Amy (Jennifer Landon) from the megachurch while babysitting Lena (Aamya Deva Keroles). Deran (Jake Weary) considers what he’ll risk to get a liquor license for the bar.
Directed by Jimmy Muro
Written by Megan Martin
Based on the Australian motion picture Animal Kingdom written by David Michôd
Developed for Television by Jonathan Lisco
SPECIAL EVENT: AFI Life Achievement Award: A Salute to Diane Keaton
Thursday, June 15, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) – TV-14-DL
TNT presents the American Film Institute's 45th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Diane Keaton, the multifaceted actor, director, producer, author, real estate developer and photographer whose career spans five decades and includes more than 80 diverse credits. Keaton will be joined by hundreds of celebrities as they salute the Oscar®-winning actress and look back on her extraordinary career.
