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Thursday, April 18
Theresa Caputo: Beyond the Readings
Lifetime, 9pm
New Series!
In this new companion series,we further explore the extraordinary journey of Theresa Caputo’s gift through behind-the-scenes moments, expanded scenes with never-before-seen footage and follow-up interviews with clients from the main series,Raising Spirits.
Dinner With the Parents
Amazon Freevee
New Series!
This single-camera comedy follows a weekly family get-together that always devolves into chaos. Michaela Watkins, Dan Bakkedahl and Carol Kane lead the cast. The first four episodes drop today; two new episodes will be available each Thursday until the finale on May 9.
The Upshaws
Netflix
Season Premiere!
The comedy led by Mike Epps, cocreator Wanda Sykes, Kim Fields, Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins, Jermelle Simon and Journey Christine returns for Season 5 with six episodes. The series has been renewed for a sixth season, expected to begin production this year.
Orlando Bloom: To the Edge
Peaco*ck
New Series!
This three-part limited adventure docuseries follows actor Orlando Bloom on a thrilling journey of self-discovery as he pushes his limits physically and mentally across three extreme sports: wingsuiting, free-diving and rock climbing.
Going Home With Tyler Cameron
Prime Video
New Series!
Former Bachelorette heartthrob Tyler Cameron hosts this eight-episode (all available today) hybrid reality/docuseries. It follows Cameron as he builds his home renovation company, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and increasingly bigger and more complex designs for clients.
NHL Hockey
ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live
On the final day of the NHL regular season, ESPN airs the Seattle Kraken at the Minnesota Wild and the Edmonton Oilers at the Colorado Avalanche.
Next Level Chef: “Picture Perfect”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “Picture Perfect,” the six remaining chefs must put their memory and cooking skills to the test by re-creating a dish using just a photo.
Law & Order: “Inconvenient Truth”
NBC, 8pm
Shaw (Mehcad Brooks) and Riley (Reid Scott) investigate the death of a prominent chef who is stabbed in his own restaurant. Price (Hugh Dancy) has hesitations about prosecuting the defendant after new evidence comes to light.
TCM Special Theme: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship: 30 Years of TCM
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies continues its 30th anniversary celebration (it launched on April 14, 1994) with three more movies introduced by current TCM hosts along with key people who have contributed to the network’s success from its earliest days. Tonight’s lineup begins with The Thin Man (1934), introduced by Alicia Malone with Katherine Evans Porges, TCM’s senior vice president of marketing and enterprises from 1993-2009. Next is Killer’s Kiss (1955), with Malone and Shannon Davis, who was TCM’s creative director from 1993-2007. Finally, there is Real Life (1979), introduced by Malone with Jeff Stafford, TCM’s digital managing editor from 2000-12.
Farmer Wants a Wife: “Final Solo Dates”
FOX, 9pm
The farmers must choose their final two women for the hometown visits and decide who to send home in the new episode “Final Solo Dates.”
Elkhorn: “The Frenchman”
INSP, 9pm
Before it’s up and running, Theodore Roosevelt’s (Mason Beals) new Elkhorn Ranch is threatened by a powerful neighbor who attempts an underhanded land grab. To save his ranch, Roosevelt confronts his neighbor, the Marquis de Morés (Jeff DuJardin), and his beguiling wife, Medora (Ashton Solecki).
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Combat Fatigue”
NBC, 9pm
The squad is on edge as Carisi (Peter Scanavino) waits for a verdict in Maddie’s (Allison Elaine) kidnapping case. Meanwhile, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) tries to help the Flynn family pick up the pieces of their broken life.
Elsbeth: “Ball Girl”
CBS, 10pm
When the world’s top tennis champion drops dead on the court, Elsbeth and Kaya (Carrie Preston and Carra Patterson) home in on a rising tennis star and his competitive father and coach (guest star Blair Underwood) in the new episode “Ball Girl.”
Law & Order: Organized Crime: “Crossroads”
NBC, 10pm
The team works to take down a large-scale drug operation disguised as a local honey farm. Meanwhile, in Stabler’s (Christopher Meloni) absence, Randall (Dean Norris) searches for Joe Jr. (Michael Trotter) on his own and ends up in a bind.
True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here
SundanceTV, 10pm
Season Premiere!
The docuseries returns for Season 2. Hosted by small-town native, advocate and actress Hilarie Burton Morgan, it puts a spotlight on murder cases from small towns across America where questions remain about whether justice has been fully served.
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Friday, April 19
Rebel Moon —Part Two: The Scargiver
Netflix
Original Film!
Cowriter/director Zack Snyder’s next installment in his epic space opera franchise finds Kora (Sofia Boutella) and her revolutionary recruits facing an enemy they thought they had defeated: Admiral Atticus Noble (Ed Skrein) and the Imperium legion he commands. It will take all their combined skills to free the villagers of Veldt from the grip of the Motherworld — and to free themselves from their own tragic pasts. Charlie Hunnam, Michiel Huisman, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Staz Nair and Anthony Hopkins as the voice of the robot Jimmy also star.
Migration
Peaco*ck
Feature Film Exclusive!
This animated family film follows the Mallards, a family of ducks, as they embark on a journey south for the winter to Jamaica via New York City, only to have their well-laid plans go awry, leading to new friends and unknown horizons. The voice cast includes Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks and Keegan-Michael Key.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Roku Channel
New Series!
All eight episodes of this series based on the bestselling novels are available today. It follows the Grace family, who move from Brooklyn to their ancestral home in Henson, Michigan: the Spiderwick estate. When one of the kids (Lyon Daniels) discovers a boggart and realizes that magical creatures are real, no one believes him except his Great-Aunt Lucinda (Charlayne Woodard), who implores him to find the pages of her father’s field guide to these creatures and protect them from the murderous ogre, Mulgarath (Christian Slater).
Late Night With the Devil
Shudder
Original Film!
Following its theatrical run, this buzzed-about horror movie debuts on Shudder today. Set in 1977, it follows syndicated late-night talk show host Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian), whose program has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. But a year on from the tragic death of Jack’s wife, ratings have plummeted. Desperate to turn things around, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other, unaware that he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America.
NBA Play-In Tournament: Final Round
ESPN & TNT, beginning at 7:30pm Live
Playoff seeds for the first round will be set following tonight’s final two matchups in the NBA Play-In Tournament on ESPN and TNT.
The Never Ever Mets
OWN, 8pm
New Series!
This new relationship series takes online dating into the real world. Hosted by Ta’Rhonda Jones, known for her roles in Empire and The Steve Harvey Show, this 10-episode series features seven couples who have been virtually dating for some time and believe they may have found lasting love — but they have never met each other in person. Now, they’re meeting face-to-face for the very first time and sharing a house together for three weeks to see if their internet love can survive off the screen and in real life.
“Escape” Movies
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
The entertainment on Turner Classic Movies tonight is escapist on a few levels — it’s a lineup of five movies involving escapes during World War II or the Cold War. Starting things off, naturally, is the most famous one: The Great Escape (1963), director John Sturges’ legendary feature that fictionalizes a real-life mass escape by Allied POWs from a German prison camp during World War II. Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough and Charles Bronson lead the cast. The next film is set in pre-war Nazi Germany: Escape (1940), featuring Robert Taylor as an American who tries to free his mother (played by Russian American actress Nazimova) from a concentration camp. Norma Shearer and Conrad Veidt also star. Two Cold War-era movies follow: Escape From East Berlin (1962), an American-West German thriller, and Escape From the Iron Curtain (1956, aka Flight From Vienna). The lineup goes back to World War II as it concludes early tomorrow with I Escaped From the Gestapo (1943), led by Dean Jagger, John Carradine and Mary Brian.
Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog: “Perfect Match”
Nat Geo, 9pm
Cesar helps Juice, an overexcited pit bull, find calmness while matching the Mejia family with their new forever dog.
: “Not So Much by Love as by Awe”
Starz, 9pm
With Somerset (Laurie Davidson) keeping George (Nicholas Galitzine) on the backfoot, Mary (Julianne Moore) must find a way to make allies fast or risk losing everything. Tony Curran also stars in the new episode “Not So Much by Love as by Awe.”
The Barnes Bunch
WE tv, 10pm
New Series!
This new reality series follows NBA champion/podcaster Matt Barnes and his fiancée, model Anansa Sims, as they blend their two families and six children aged 5 to 15. Along with their supportive parents, including Sims’ mother, former supermodel Beverly Johnson, the couple will take fans and viewers inside their home and very active lives as they navigate fame, love and parenting.
Saturday, April 20
NBA Playoffs: First Round
ABC & ESPN, beginning at 1pm Live
The NBA playoffs tip off today with first-round action featuring four games on ESPN and one game in primetime on ABC.
NASCAR Xfinity Series: Ag-Pro 300
FOX, 4pm Live
Drivers from the Xfinity Series are at Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway for the Ag-Pro 300 on FOX.
MLB Baseball: N.Y. Mets at L.A. Dodgers
FS1, 4pm Live
Saturday MLB action on FS1 has Pete Alonso and the N.Y. Mets in Los Angeles for a matchup against Mookie Betts and the Dodgers.
Lady in the Lake
TCM, 4:30pm
Catch a Classic!
Robert Montgomery plays Raymond Chandler’s famous private investigator Philip Marlowe (although the character’s first name is spelled with two l’s here, for some reason) in this 1947 film noir adaptation of Chandler’s 1943 novel, The Lady in the Lake. Montgomery also directed the film, and he brought an interesting creative touch to it: Marlowe is mostly (aside from a couple of reflections) unseen by the audience; the tale is told via his first-person point of view, with the camera seeing what he does. Coupled with the fact that the film has almost no instrumental soundtrack, this production was especially unique for, and certainly ahead of, its time. The technique is mostly pulled off well, although it does take some getting used to. More confusing is the convoluted mystery plot, but that kind of comes with the territory with Chandler. Costarring with Montgomery are Audrey Totter, Lloyd Nolan and Tom Tully.
Predator v Prey
BBC America, 8pm
New Series!
This new nature series follows the fortunes of the world’s most formidable apex predators — including lions, wolves and crocodiles — as they pit themselves against fearsome opponents such as bison, wildebeest and elephants in the ultimate battle for survival. Focusing on their high-stakes hunts, the series uses innovative visual effects to take a forensic look at these predation events.
I Am Patrick Swayze
The CW, 8pm
This film documents the life and career of the actor through family photos, home movies and untold stories.
Falling in Love in Niagara
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
After her fiancé breaks up with her, Maddie (Jocelyn Hudon) takes her sister on what was to be her honeymoon to Niagara Falls and meets a tour guide (Dan Jeannotte) with whom she feels a romantic connection. Together, they explore Niagara Falls, while her sister has her own adventure, taking a photography gig for a couple’s wedding.
Critter Fixers: Country Vets: “Homecoming Heroes”
Nat Geo Wild, 9pm
The docs at Critter Fixer treat a cat that was shot and a dog that swallowed a toy. Plus, the docs return to their alma mater as homecoming grand marshals.
Sunday, April 21
NASCAR Cup Series: GEICO 500
FOX, 3pm Live
Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway is the site of the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500, contested for 188 laps around the 2.66-mile tri-oval racetrack.
NTT IndyCar Series: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
USA Network, 3:30pm Live
Scott Dixon, Scott McLaughlin, Pato O’Ward, Alex Palou and other IndyCar stars compete on the scenic 1.968-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit encircling the Long Beach Convention Center.
The Awful Truth
MOVIES!, 3:50pm
Catch a Classic!
One of the most memorable screwball comedy classics produced during the heyday of that genre, this Best Picture Oscar-nominated 1937 film earned Leo McCarey a Best Director Oscar win, a Best Actress nomination for Irene Dunne and a Best Supporting Actor nod for Ralph Bellamy. While costar Cary Grant was not nominated, he is as witty and charming as ever in this tale of a couple (Dunne and Grant) who file for an amicable divorce but find it harder to let go of each other than they thought it would be.
Collector’s Call: “Meet Kenneth Guinup — ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic”
MeTV, 6:30pm
Kenneth Guinup isn’t just a lifelong fan of “Weird Al” Yankovic — he’s a collector who has assembled a wild range of Weird Al artifacts, collectibles and one-of-a-kind treasures, including Al’s very first EP and a screen-used guitar signed by the entire band. For this episode, host Lisa Whelchel brings along Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz, who, in addition to being Al’s drummer, is also the band’s archivist. Jon will place a value on Kenneth’s entire collection, and then try to tempt him into a trade for not one … not two … but several irresistible inside-the-band items.
The Simpsons: “Cremains of the Day”
FOX, 8pm
When someone in Homer’s (voice of Dan Castellaneta) life passes away, he and guys the from Moe’s Tavern go on a road trip to scatter the ashes in the new episode “Cremains of the Day.”
Secrets of the Octopus
Nat Geo, beginning at 8pm; streams on Disney+ starting April 22
New Series!
This latest in Nat Geo’s franchise of Earth Day natural history series from executive producer James Cameron (following Secrets of the Whales and Secrets of the Elephants) uncovers the lives of one of the most alien-like animals on the planet: the octopus. The three-part series (all episodes air tonight), narrated by Paul Rudd, shows how these eight-armed creatures can shapeshift, and reveals how intelligent and social they are through incredible footage, some of which shows octopus behavior never before captured on film.
Call the Midwife
PBS, 8pm
The pupil midwives prepare for their final exam as two little brothers are abandoned at a church.
Krapopolis: “Muse Your Illusion”
FOX, 8:30pm
A plague of Muses descends upon Krapopolis in the new episode “Muse Your Illusion.”
Tracker: “Aurora”
CBS, 9pm
Colter’s (Justin Hartley) search for a missing young woman leads him into the world of amateur ghost hunting and paranormal activity. Jon Huertas (This Is Us) directs and guest-stars in the new episode “Aurora.”
Blue Carbon: Nature’s Hidden Power
CNN, 9pm
This documentary film embarks on an international adventure to find nature-based solutions for a warming planet. Starring Grammy-nominated DJ and marine toxicologist Jayda G and featuring the music of Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, the immersive production combines the universal languages of music and science into a vibrant call to action to protect our world.
The Great North: “High Expectations Adventure”
FOX, 9pm
In the new episode “High Expectations Adventure,” Judy and Kima (voices of Jenny Slate and Ariel Tweto) accidentally get high during a school field trip, and they are sent on a mission to find treasure by a talking tub of cottage cheese named Beth.
Mr. Bates vs. the Post Office
PBS, 9pm
Alan (Toby Jones) allies with the Post Office in hopes that his friends can finally get justice.
Grimsburg: “The Big Trouble With Lil’ Betsy”
FOX, 9:30pm
A former child star is the prime suspect in the murder of a TV morning show host in the new episode “The Big Trouble With Lil’ Betsy.”
CSI: Vegas: “Atomic City”
CBS, 10pm
The CSI team investigates a radioactive crime scene that left a father and son dead in the new episode “Atomic City.”
Alice & Jack
PBS, 10pm
Series Finale!
More than a decade since their romance started, Alice (Andrea Riseborough) and Jack (Domhnall Gleeson) face their greatest obstacle in the final episode of the series.
Monday, April 22
“Tiger” & “Tigers on the Rise”
Disney+
Priyanka Chopra Jonas narrates the Disneynature documentary Tiger, which follows a young tigress raising her cubs in the forests of India. The companion film Tigers on the Rise, narrated by Blair Underwood, celebrates the remarkably successful rebounding of tiger populations.
TCM Spotlight: MGM 100th
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies continues its monthlong Monday salute to the centennial of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the iconic Hollywood studio that was founded on April 17, 1924. Today’s 24-hour lineup of MGM favorites features titles from the late 1950s through the ’60s and into the ’70s, a time of great change when the old studio system that MGM helped pioneer was on its way out and the “New Hollywood” was dawning. The day begins with the 1956 sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet, starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen and Robbie the Robot, and concludes early tomorrow morning with Network (1976), the brilliant, Best Picture Oscar-nominated satire led by Best Actor winner Peter Finch, Best Actor nominee William Holden, Best Actress winner Faye Dunaway, Best Supporting Actress winner Beatrice Straight and Best Supporting Actor nominee Ned Beatty. In between these are several other popular and/or acclaimed MGM titles from this era, including two epic Westerns: Cimarron (1960), starring Glenn Ford and Maria Schell, and How the West Was Won (1962), featuring a large ensemble of stars; Doctor Zhivago (1965), the epic, Best Picture-nominated historical romance led by Omar Sharif and Julie Christie; Viva Las Vegas (1964), the fun Elvis Presley musical costarring Ann-Margret; another iconic sci-fi production, 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Shaft (1971), the action film that helped usher in the “blaxploitation” film genre; and more.
MLB Baseball: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota
FS1, 7:30pm Live
The Chicago White Sox face Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis.
The Neighborhood: “Welcome to the Baby Shower”
CBS, 8pm
Courtney and Marty (Skye Townsend and Marcel Spears) deal with some baby shower drama with Tina (Tichina Arnold) in the new episode “Welcome to the Baby Shower.”
All American: “Black Out”
The CW, 8pm
Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) reminisce about their childhood with Billy (Taye Diggs), and Asher (Cody Christian) struggles after a hard decision.
MasterChef Junior: “Pancakes & Ice Cream”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “Pancakes & Ice Cream,” the remaining six young chefs compete for the top spot in a team-based pancake challenge. Then, four chefs must whip up their own ice cream dishes to make it into the final five.
The Voice: “Pre-Taped Playoffs”
NBC, 8pm
Coaches John Legend and Dan + Shay enlist the help of superstar mentors as their remaining artists hold nothing back during the playoffs, consisting of 10 performances between the two teams. Tough decisions are made as each coach can only advance three artists to the live shows.
90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise
TLC, 8pm
Season Premiere!
Shawn, a celebrity hairstylist from New York, and Alliya, from Brazil, are eager to reunite. Madelein cannot wait for her fiancé, Luke, to finally join her in Colombia. Kyle, a sperm donor hobbyist, introduces his love story with Anika, whom he will soon join in Malta.
Quarter Ton Teen
A&E, 9pm
New Series!
This new docuseries follows teenagers struggling with severe obesity on a multi-year journey as they fight for healthier lives. Told in part with their own personal footage, the series documents their determination for a better life and the challenging journey to get healthy that will test them in ways they don’t expect.
NCIS: “Heartless”
CBS, 9pm
The NCIS team looks for a motive behind the kidnapping and death of a famous heart surgeon in the new episode “Heartless.”
So You Think You Can Dance: “Challenge #2: Broadway”
FOX, 9pm
In the new episode “Challenge #2: Broadway,” the top eight dancers take on Broadway challenges choreographed by Emmy-winning choreographer Al Blackstone and choreographer and director Sarah O’Gleby.
Ugliest House in America
HGTV, 9pm
Season Premiere!
In “The Hideous Midwest,” comedian Retta tours three ugly homes in the Midwest vying for the chance to win a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria. It’s between a bird-loving house, a home with too many kitchens and a former party pad that once housed reptiles.
American Experience: “Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal”
PBS, 9pm
Revisit the story of the 1970s Love Canal disaster, one of the most notorious environmental and public health disasters in U.S. history. Unfolding like a mystery, the film begins in 1977, when residents in a small neighborhood on the east side of Niagara Falls first noticed pungent chemical odors in their homes. Soon, dozens of families began to suffer abnormally high rates of cancer, asthma, miscarriage, birth defects and more. The battle for justice, led mostly by women, created the basis for the landmark federal Superfund program.
The Proof Is Out There: Military Mysteries
History, 10pm
New Series!
What caused a 747 to fall out of the sky over Afghanistan? Did the CIA recruit ghosts for psychological operations in Vietnam? And what’s the hidden story behind a famous World War II photograph? Combat veterans Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins unravel the mysteries behind the strangest and most controversial images, sounds and documents from the modern history of war. Mysteries episodes span the modern era of warfare, including the World Wars, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War and the conflicts of the 21st century.
Deal or No Deal Island: “Are You Ruthless?”
NBC, 10pm
A critical error has the potential to upend the game and terminate one player’s quest for the largest prize in Deal or No Deal history.
Tuesday, April 23
NHL Playoffs: First Round
ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live
Two matchups from the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs air tonight on ESPN.
MLB Baseball: Houston at Chicago Cubs
TBS, 7:30pm Live
The Houston Astros visit Chicago’s Wrigley Field to begin a three-game series against the Cubs.
Lopez vs. Lopez: “Lopez vs. Dreams” & “Lopez vs. Lisa”
NBC, beginning at 8pm
Two back-to-back half-hour episodes premiere tonight. First, in “Lopez vs. Dreams,” when George’s (George Lopez) vivid dreams reveal he has feelings for Rosie (Selenis Leyva), he avoids sleeping and gets distracted at work. Meanwhile, when Chance (Brice Gonzalez) tests at a genius IQ, Mayan (Mayan Lopez) and Quinten (Matt Shively) fear that they are a couple of dum-dums. Then, in “Lopez vs. Lisa,” Mayan worries when George gets into a hairy situation dating a hot hairdresser. Plus, Josué (Jaime Camil) gets locked into a competition with the other man in Rosie’s life: her grandson, Chance. Lisa Rinna guest-stars.
Glynis Johns Memorial Tribute
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
This evening, Turner Classic Movies remembers famed British actress Glynis Johns, who passed away Jan. 4 at the age of 100, with five of her memorable movies. It starts with the Best Picture Oscar-nominated comedy/drama The Sundowners (1960), which earned Johns a Best Supporting Actress nod, the only Oscar nomination of her career. Best Actress nominee Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum and Peter Ustinov also lead the cast. After that is the 1957 melodrama All Mine to Give, led by Johns and Cameron Mitchell; The Card (1952), a British comedy also featuring Alec Guinness, Valerie Hobson and Petula Clark; Vacation From Marriage (1945, aka Perfect Strangers), a British drama also with Kerr and Robert Donat; and 49th Parallel (1941), a Best Picture-nominated war drama led by Leslie Howard, Laurence Olivier and Raymond Massey.
Farmhouse Fixer
HGTV, 9pm
Season Premiere!
In “Return of the Salem Witch Trial House,” Jonathan Knight and Kristina Crestin are back at the John Proctor house after a devastating pipe break wreaks havoc on the home’s first floor. After tackling the mold, they work with elements of the home’s history to create a modern design while embracing its historic past.
Weakest Link: “You May Call Me Miss Lynch”
NBC, 9pm
Eight strangers, including a limo driver, a nurse and a student, try to outlast each other in a high-speed game of trivia with an opportunity to take home a huge cash prize.
The Express Way With Dulé Hill
PBS, 9pm
New Series!
This new docuseries will provide viewers with an intimate look into the lives of American artists, connecting diverse backgrounds and celebrating the universal power of the arts to illuminate the human experience, with actor Dulé Hill as host.
Little People Big World
TLC, 9pm
Season Finale!
In “Time to Move On?,” Chris is MIA with guests arriving at the charity event. Zach, Tori and the kids head to the zoo. After the fundraiser, Matt, Caryn, Amy and Chris take trips away to decompress. Later, they return to the farm to ponder what is next.
Shōgun
FX, 10pm
Season Finale!
In the wake of a tragic death, Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) finally considers the true nature of Toranaga’s (Hiroyuki Sanada) plan.
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch
History, 10pm
Season Premiere!
The series returns with “What’s Up?” As the team launches the next phase of their investigation on Skinwalker Ranch, a daring helicopter experiment reveals numerous UFO phenomena.
Wednesday, April 24
Sister Boniface Mysteries
BritBox
Season Premiere!
Lorna Watson returns as the Vespa-driving, crime-solving Catholic nun of the title in the third season of this British mystery series. Two episodes are available Wednesdays beginning today.
The Conners: “Manifesting, Marriage Testing and Cheeseballs”
ABC, 8pm
The Conners relish National Cheeseball Day as a family. Meanwhile, Harris (Emma Kenney) falls behind on her work duties at the Lunch Box, while Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and Ben (Jay R. Ferguson) must figure out how to spend time together despite their two separate schedules.
Walker: “Insane B.S. and Bloodshed”
The CW, 8pm
Walker’s (Jared Padalecki) lies about the Jackal case finally catch up to him; Stella (Violet Brinson) makes a shocking realization.
The Masked Singer: “Girl Group Night”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “Girl Group Night,” The Masked Singer panelists open the show with a performance of the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe.” Then, Carnie Wilson and Raven-Symoné make guest appearances before the Season 11 contestants rock out to girl group classics like “Free Your Mind” and “I’m So Excited.”
Married at First Sight: “Where Are They Now? Denver”
Lifetime, 8pm
Season Finale!
This two-hour special finishes up Season 17.
Changing Planet: Coral Special
PBS, 8pm
This program covers the third year of a seven-year project to examine the issues facing our planet’s most threatened ecosystems. Dr. M. Sanjayan visits the Maldives to take an in-depth look at coral reefs and the urgent efforts to help them and reefs worldwide survive climate change that is warming the seas and causing corals to bleach and possibly die off in the next few decades.
Star of the Month: Marlon Brando
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong Wednesday salute to legendary actor Marlon Brando concludes with four films. Leading things off is Apocalypse Now Redux, an extended version of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1979 Vietnam War epic that was released in 2001 (it contains 49 minutes of material added to the theatrical release). Brando does not show up until the end of the film, but his memorable character, Col. Walter Kurtz, casts a shadow over everything leading to that. After that, the lineup goes way back to 1950 with Brando’s first feature film: The Men, a drama in which he plays a paralyzed war veteran who uses a wheelchair. Next is The Young Lions (1958), a drama that follows the lives of three men — a German (played by Brando) and two Americans (Montgomery Clift and Dean Martin) — during World War II. Finally, Brando stars as a man sent to overthrow a Portuguese colony in the Caribbean during the 19th century in the historical war drama Burn! (1969).
Sight Unseen: “Mia”
The CW, 9pm
Jake (Daniel Gillies) encourages Tess (Dolly Lewis) to talk to Superintendent Bennett (Roger Cross) about getting her old job back.
Animal Control: “Skunks and Swans”
FOX, 9pm
In the new episode “Skunks and Swans,” Frank and Shred (Joel McHale and Michael Rowland) head to a country club to take on an aggressive swan that has antagonized Frank before.
To Catch a Smuggler
Nat Geo, 9pm
Season Premiere!
The docuseries returns to follow the men and women of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), whose agencies make up a three-tiered defense of America’s airports. Using every tool available to them, DHS will stop at nothing to catch a smuggler. In the season premiere, “Cocaine Leaks and Ancient Greeks,” a Homeland Security investigation chases fleeing co*ke smugglers near a school. Plus, Customs and Border Protection finds shipments of pills, ketamine and counterfeit cash, and stops knockoff shoes at the border.
A Brief History of the Future: “Human”
PBS, 9pm
Host Ari Wallach investigates the human ability to increase empathy and compassion, what values we are instilling into artificial intelligence technologies, and creating a better world for human life to flourish on this planet.
The Amazing Race: “Walk and Chew Gum Baby”
CBS, 9:30pm
Teams must put on their best performance in Montevideo, Uruguay, when they choose between banging out a drum routine with street performers or singing a Spanish tune with professional troubadours in the new episode “Walk and Chew Gum Baby.”
Grown-ish: “3 Peat”
Freeform, 10pm
A promotion forces Aaron (Trevor Jackson) to reassess his relationship with Edie (Kelly Rowland).
Thursday, April 25
My Mane Problem
ALLBLK
Season Premiere!
Celebrity stylist Dr. Boogie is back for Season 2, giving renewed hope and self-confidence to more real people confronting very personal hair journeys.
City Hunter
Netflix
Original Film!
This film is a live-action adaptation of the popular Japanese manga. It follows Ryo Saeba (Ryohei Suzuki), a premier “sweeper” who navigates the gritty underbelly of modern-day Shinjuku, Tokyo. Balancing a cool demeanor with a fun personality, Ryo tackles high-stakes challenges in the underworld. Misato Morita costars.
Them: The Scare
Prime Video
Season Premiere!
The second season of this supernatural horror anthology is set in 1990s Los Angeles and centers on LAPD Detective Dawn Reeve (Deborah Ayorinde), who is assigned a new case: a gruesome murder that has left even the most hardened detectives shaken. As Dawn draws closer to the truth, something malevolent grips her and her family. Pam Grier and Luke James also star.
NFL Draft: First Round
ABC, ESPN & NFL Network, 8pm Live
The Chicago Bears have the No. 1 pick (via a trade with the Carolina Panthers) in the NFL Draft, which begins tonight in Detroit with Round 1. Top prospects include USC quarterback Caleb Williams, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye and Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
Next Level Chef: “Kombucha Kulture”
FOX, 8pm
The final five chefs must create a dish that won’t leave a sour taste in the judges’ mouths by using the trendy fermented drink kombucha in the new episode “Kombucha Kulture.”
Swamp People
History, 8pm
Season Finale!
In “Legacy on the Line,” it’s the final day of the season and the lingering cold front is giving gators lockjaw at the worst possible time. Needing to fill a record-setting 900 tags this season and having never failed to tag out, the King of the Swamp gambles on a wild new bait to keep his perfect streak intact.
TCM Special Theme: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship: 30 Years of TCM
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies continues its 30th anniversary celebration (it launched on April 14, 1994) with three more movies introduced by key people who have contributed to TCM’s success behind the scenes. Tonight’s lineup begins with Woman of the Year (1942), introduced by Laura Galietta, a TCM marketing executive. Next is The In-Laws (1979), with former TCM publicist Jim Weiss. Finally, there is Christmas in Connecticut (1945), introduced by Sandi Winslow, a former TCM teleprompter operator.
Ghosts: “The Traveling Agent”
CBS, 8:30pm
Pete’s (Richie Moriarty) friendship with Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) changes after Pete discovers a power he didn’t know he had in the new episode “The Traveling Agent.”
Farmer Wants a Wife
FOX, 9pm
In this new episode, the farmers travel to the ladies’ hometowns for a glimpse into their lives and to meet their families.
Elkhorn: “Rustlers”
INSP, 9pm
Theodore Roosevelt’s (Mason Beals) early efforts to become a cattleman are jeopardized when a neighboring rancher accuses his men of rustling cattle. To save Elkhorn’s reputation, Roosevelt and his men must capture the real thief and return the stolen livestock.
Elsbeth: “An Ear for an Ear”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “An Ear for an Ear,” one of New York’s most sought-after plastic surgeons is found dead, and Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) has her eye on the victim’s former boss, Dr. Vanessa Holmes (guest star Gina Gershon), who she believes has motives that are more than skin-deep.
Friday, April 26
The Asunta Case
Netflix
New Series!
This six-episode Spanish miniseries dramatizes the 2013 murder of Asunta Basterra, one of the country’s most shocking recent criminal cases. Rosario Porto (Candela Peña) and Alfonso Basterra (Tristán Ulloa) report the disappearance of their daughter Asunta, whose body is found hours later. The investigation soon reveals evidence pointing to Rosario and Alfonso as possible authors of the crime. The shocking news has people wondering what hides beneath this seemingly perfect family picture.
Knuckles
Paramount+
New Series!
This six-episode live-action/CGI event series is an entry in what Paramount calls the “Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog.” Taking place between the events of the feature films Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Knuckles follows the title character (Idris Elba, reprising his voice role from the films) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade Whipple (Adam Pally, also reprising his role) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Luxe Listings Toronto
Prime Video
New Series!
This spinoff of Luxe Listings Sydney showcases high-stakes listings in Canada’s largest city. Top agents Peter and Paige Torkan offer an all-access look behind the lavish buying and selling of multimillion-dollar Toronto properties. Brett Starke of The Starke Group also stars.
NFL Draft: Rounds 2-3
ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 & NFL Network, beginning 7pm Live
The NFL Draft in Detroit continues tonight with selections from Rounds 2-3.
Starring Dustin Hoffman
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Enjoy several of Dustin Hoffman’s finest performances in tonight’s five-film lineup, four of which showcase the famed actor in Oscar-nominated or -winning roles. First is Tootsie (1982), the Best Picture-nominated satirical romantic comedy that earned Hoffman a Best Actor nomination alongside Best Supporting Actress winner Jessica Lange and Supporting Actress nominee Teri Garr. After that is Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), the Best Picture-winning legal drama that earned Hoffman a Best Actor win. The film also stars Best Supporting Actress winner Meryl Streep, Supporting Actress nominee Jane Alexander and Supporting Actor nominee Justin Henry (who was 8 years old at the time and remains the youngest Oscar nominee in any category). Next is the film that really made Hoffman a name: The Graduate (1967), the Best Picture-nominated romantic comedy that earned Hoffman his first Best Actor nomination alongside Best Actress nominee Anne Bancroft and Supporting Actress nominee Katharine Ross. Hoffman was also nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of the title figure of the next film, Lenny (1974), a biographical drama about comedian Lenny Bruce. Best Actress nominee Valerie Perrine costars. The Hoffman lineup concludes early tomorrow with Agatha (1979), a British drama about mystery writer Agatha Christie’s (Vanessa Redgrave) 11-day disappearance in 1926. Timothy Dalton also stars.
Fire Country: “A Hail Mary”
CBS, 9pm
In the new episode “A Hail Mary,” the future of Three Rock is in jeopardy as public opinion of the camp grows increasingly negative.
Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans
Hallmark Mystery, 9pm
Original Film!
For Colorado caterer Goldy Berry (Nikki DeLoach), accepting a catering job at a castle is a dream come true. The royal icing on the plum cake is that it’s a themed fundraiser hosted by the Elk Park Fencing Club, which is her daughter’s latest obsession. Just as the town gathers, a murder takes place during the feast and the estate’s gate is slammed shut. Together Goldy and Detective Tom (Andrew Walker) must figure out the truth before there are more victims.
We’re Here
HBO, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Season 4 of the reality series follows Latrice Royale, Priyanka, Sasha Velour and Jaida Essence Hall as they spread love and connection through the art of drag.
Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog: “Completing the Pack”
Nat Geo, 9pm
Cesar finds a perfect dog for a single mom and her daughter, and helps a family of Ukrainian immigrants with an overprotective mini pinscher that bites.
Mary & George: “The Wolf & the Lamb”
Starz, 9pm
George (Nicholas Galitzine) faces a daunting trip to Scotland with an erratic and distant King James (Tony Curran) in the new episode “The Wolf & the Lamb.”
The New York Times Presents: Broken Horses
FX, 10pm
The deaths of racehorses at high-profile events last year horrified spectators and intensified pressure on officials to confront the issue. This episode of the New York Times Presents investigative series examines the systemic problems and questionable practices of breeders, owners, trainers, veterinarians and tracks that are pushing racehorses beyond their limits.
Art Happens Here With John Lithgow
PBS, 10pm
Actor John Lithgow will share his passion for arts education by diving into various art disciplines along with students and teachers at four Los Angeles organizations during this new one-hour special.
Saturday, April 27
NFL Draft: Rounds 4-7
ABC, ESPN & NFL Network, 12pm Live
The NFL Draft in Detroit concludes today as teams make their picks in Rounds 4-7.
MLB Baseball
FOX & FS1, beginning at 4pm Live
Saturday MLB action opens on FOX with a regional game featuring either the St. Louis Cardinals at the N.Y. Mets or the Cincinnati Reds at the Texas Rangers. The Arizona Diamondbacks are at the Seattle Mariners tonight on FS1.
Predator v Prey: “Cheetah”
BBC America, 8pm
This nature documentary series continues with a forensic look at how cheetahs hunt their prey, including lechwe, impala and wildebeest.
Branching Out
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
After Amelia’s (Sarah Drew) daughter Ruby gets a school assignment to create a family tree, she discovers that Ruby’s dad T.J. (Juan Pablo Di Pace) lives nearby. Much to Amelia’s surprise, T.J., a musician, wants to meet Ruby. Suddenly, her family tree begins to grow, and both mother and daughter discover that family trees can be complicated.
It Happened One Night
MOVIES!, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
The first, and still one of only three films (with One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Silence of the Lambs) to sweep the “Big Five” Oscar categories, this legendary, Best Picture Oscar-winning 1934 screwball comedy remains thoroughly enjoyable thanks to its Oscar-winning screenplay by Robert Riskin, the Oscar-winning directorial hand of Frank Capra, and Oscar-winning performances by Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert.
Critter Fixers: Country Vets: “Furry, Family, Friends”
Nat Geo Wild, 9pm
The docs at Critter Fixer rush to aid a big tortoise with a badly cracked shell and attempt to wrangle a few scrappy miniature cows on the run.
