Thursday highlights

Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals

12.2 Bounce 39 CourtTV 3.3 ION 8:00 p.m.

In a truly u-n-i-q-u-e television event, coverage of the 95th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee airs, with the remaining contestants using their vast linguistic lexicons to oust the competition and earn the title of National Spelling Bee champion.

Bringing Up Baby

TCM 8:00 p.m.

Paleontologist David Huxley (Cary Grant) hopes to get Mrs. Random (May Robson), a philanthropist, to donate $1 million to his museum. But when he meets Mrs. Random’s high-spirited young niece, Susan Vance (Katharine Hepburn), chaos ensues.

2023 NBA Finals

9.1 WTVC 8:30 p.m.

Two talented teams are set to kick things off in the opening game of the 2023 NBA Championship Finals.If you had Milwaukee vs. Memphis in your office pool, just enjoy the popcorn.