Our TV picks for Thursday, August 29: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; The First 48; Big Brother

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

TNT 5 p.m.

As a villainous regime threatens the peaceful Galactic Republic, 9-year-old Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) comes under the tutelage of young Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson). Part of a “Star Wars” marathon.

The First 48

A&E 8 p.m.

This brand-new episode delves into a case in which a surveillance camera perched on a Minneapolis bus catches a shooting outside a church. The footage leaves detectives unsure if the shooter acted in self-defense, spawning more unanswered questions.

Big Brother

KOIN 8 p.m.

Following another live vote, one houseguest is sent home; just not before giving their exit interview. Meanwhile, the remaining houseguests battle it out to become the next Head of Household. Who will come out on top this time? Julie Chen Moonves hosts.