What to Watch Thursday: A ‘Will & Grace’ tribute to ‘I Love Lucy’ and a new Shaq show

Brooke Cain
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Shaq Life (9 p.m., TNT) - We see the first two episodes of this new series giving viewers unprecedented access into the life of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. In the first episode, Shaq begins tackling his to-do list, which includes a world tour as a DJ, taking a role in the controversial Papa John’s franchise, getting back into shape and spending time with his kids. In the second episode, Shaq has a difficult DJ-ing gig in a Las Vegas club and joins the Papa John’s board as its first African American member.

Grey’s Anatomy (9 p.m., ABC) - Hayes asks Meredith a surprising question in the Season 16 finale.

Will & Grace (9:30 p.m., NBC) - In this special episode, Will claims that living with Grace is like Ricky living with Lucy. Karen and Jack overhear him and each claim that they are the Lucy of the group. Then Grace, Karen and Jack each imagine themselves as Lucy in recreations of memorable scenes from the “I Love Lucy” show (Grace wins, hands down). Lucie Arnaz and Leslie Jordan guest star (this is Jordan’s final appearance on the show, which ends after this season — and if you aren’t following Leslie Jordan on Instagram, correct that situation ASAP).

The new TNT reality series “Shaq Life” gives viewers unprecedented access into the life of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.
The new TNT reality series “Shaq Life” gives viewers unprecedented access into the life of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.

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