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Saturday, April 22
Chasing the Rains
BBC America, 8pm
New Series!
Narrated by award-winning actor Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), this epic four-part series takes audiences on a journey into one of the most majestic, unspoiled and rarely filmed areas in northern Kenya. Here, wildlife like elephants, zebras, wildebeest, lions, cheetahs and hyenas struggle to survive through cycles of drought and dramatic rainfall.
NBA Playoffs: Round 1
ESPN & TNT, beginning at 2pm Live
Catch four games from the NBA playoffs first round today beginning on TNT and continuing in primetime on ESPN.
NHL Playoffs: Round 1
ABC, 8pm Live
The first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs continues tonight with a primetime matchup on ABC.
A Pinch of Portugal
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
When a celebrity chef walks off his show, prep cook Anna (Heather Hemmens) must step into the spotlight and make the show her own, with the help of her Aussie cameraman (Luke Mitchell) and a Portuguese location scout.
Her Fiancé’s Double Life
Lifetime, 8pm
When Assistant District Attorney Darcy Young is invited to her estranged parents’ country home to meet her sister’s new fiancé, Thomas Schure, she’s already dubious at the speed of the whirlwind romance, but as Thomas’ suspicious behavior begins to become more erratic, Darcy becomes convinced that Thomas is a danger to her entire family. Stars Olivia Buckle and Jonathan Stoddard.
Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary: Warner Embraces a New Hollywood
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Tonight’s lineup airing as part of Turner Classic Movies’ celebration of Warner Bros.’ centennial features films produced by the studio in the 1970s, as the creativity of the New Hollywood continued to flourish with a number of unique and enduring titles. Ahead of the lineup is the 1950 Looney Tunes short What’s Up, Doc? (led by Bugs Bunny, in case you couldn’t tell from the title). After this levity, the film lineup turns serious as it kicks off with the Best Picture Oscar-nominated All the President’s Men (1976), the Robert Redford/Dustin Hoffman-led political thriller based on investigations into the Watergate scandal. Following that is the legendary 1973 chiller The Exorcist, another Best Picture nominee, helmed by Best Director nominee William Friedkin and starring Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair and Jason Miller, all of whom received Oscar nods for their work. The night continues with Scarecrow (1973), a road movie starring Gene Hackman and Al Pacino; Badlands (1973), Terrence Malick’s neo-noir crime drama starring Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek; and Night Moves (1975), Arthur Penn’s very bleak but terrific neo-noir mystery starring Hackman as a private investigator.
Secrets of the Elephants
Nat Geo, beginning at 9pm; also streams on Disney+
Series Finale!
The series concludes with back-to-back episodes. The first hour visits the Congo rainforest, home to one of the world’s most elusive elephant species: the African forest elephant. These creatures have shaped the forest around them to their needs and, in doing so, created a habitat unlike any other on Earth. The final hour shows how Asian elephants are adjusting to further encroachment of humans into their environment: They use tools to break down electric fences and even strike cooperative deals with farmers.
Critter Fixers: Country Vets: “Ready, Vet, Go!”
Nat Geo Wild, 9pm; also streams on Disney+
The docs at Critter Fixer attempt to help a skittish llama get over an illness, remove a 6-pound tumor from a dog’s leg and embark on a new Vet for a Day national tour. Also visiting the clinic are a pregnant dog ready to deliver, some lambs getting ready to compete, a cat with a urinary tract infection, another canine with stomach issues and a ball python in for a gender reveal.
Sunday, April 23
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.
Collector’s Call: “Meet John Pedersen: Pinball Machines”
MeTV, 6:30pm
Since his youth, retired electrician John Pedersen has been collecting and restoring vintage pinball machines, resulting in a collection that now takes up his entire suburban basement in Lombard, Illinois, and spills over into an airplane hangar! Host Lisa Whelchel joins John for a tour of some of his favorite games — from the very rare Cowpoke, with its animated mule kick, to the first ever Star Trek pinball machine.
MLB Baseball: N.Y. Mets at San Francisco
ESPN, 7pm Live
The N.Y. Mets are at San Francisco’s Oracle Park to put the cap on a four-game series against the Giants on Sunday Night Baseball.
The Simpsons: “Fan-ily Feud”
FOX, 8pm
Homer (voice of Dan Castellaneta) publicly disparages a pop singer and faces the ire of her vindictive and highly organized fan army. Jade Novah and Billy Eichner provide guest voices in the new episode “Fan-ily Feud.”
Home Town Takeover
HGTV, 8pm
New Series!
In the premiere episode, “Meet Fort Morgan,” Ben and Erin Napier (Home Town) and Dave and Jenny Marrs (Fixer to Fabulous) will kick off the Fort Morgan revitalization by surprising residents with their plan to execute 18 projects in just four months. Dave and Jenny’s first mission, with help from HGTV star Jonathan Knight (Farmhouse Fixer), will include a home upgrade for a single mom who provides therapeutic equine riding to locals at her ranch. Jonathan also will join Dave to install new seating at a popular coffee shop, as well as invite Food Network star Molly Yeh (Girl Meets Farm) along to help create a new menu item. In addition, Ben and Erin will enlist local artists to give Main Street a refresh with an installation of two large murals that celebrate the town’s past and future.
Call the Midwife: “Episode 6”
PBS, 8pm
Sister Veronica (Rebecca Gethings) spearheads a new council initiative to monitor the health of working children in the borough. Meanwhile, Trixie (Helen George) is thrown into a challenging case involving an underage mother.
Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary: The Superhero Era Begins
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Marvel may rule the big-screen superhero game nowadays, but in the late 1970s and ’80s, when the modern form of the comic book feature film was being introduced, it was DC Comics — which is under the Warner umbrella — that dominated the box office. That came largely through the two Warner Bros. blockbusters, starring DC’s two most popular characters, that are airing tonight as part of Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong celebration of the studio’s centennial. Up first, though, there is a cartoon: director Chuck Jones’ classic 1953 Merrie Melodies animated short Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2th Century, starring Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and Marvin the Martian. Then, the evening’s comic book-themed double feature takes off with Superman (1978), in which Christopher Reeve cemented himself as the quintessential big-screen Man of Steel. Several elements of the film — Reeve’s interplay with Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, director Richard Donner’s deft ability to re-create the colorful feel of a comic book without descending into camp, visual effects that earned a Special Achievement Oscar and followed through on the film’s tag line that “You’ll believe a man can fly,” and John Williams’ rousing, Oscar-nominated musical score — combine to give this production an enduring magic that subsequent Superman films have not been able to duplicate. Following that is Tim Burton’s 1989 blockbuster Batman. Just as Superman has forever linked Reeve with his screen character in the minds of many, so, too, did this film make Michael Keaton the favorite big-screen Batman/Bruce Wayne to a lot of people, as unlikely as that might have seemed before the film was released. Likewise, Jack Nicholson’s brilliantly crazed and iconic performance as Jack Napier/Joker has cast a long shadow over other actors who have since portrayed that legendary supervillain.
The Great North: “Pa-shank Redemption Adventure”
FOX, 8:30pm
Beef (voice of Nick Offerman) goes to great lengths to avoid celebrating his birthday in the new episode “Pa-shank Redemption Adventure.”
Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico: “Jalisco”
CNN, 9pm
Many quintessential Mexican traditions come from the Jalisco region, from charro cowboys to mariachi bands and even tequila. But there is so much more to this lush, fertile state, as host Eva Longoria discovers when she tries some of the finest cuisines on the planet.
Bob’s Burgers: “Crab-solutely Fabulous”
FOX, 9pm
The Belcher kids become a part of a crustacean-themed wrestling show in the new episode “Crab-solutely Fabulous.”
Ride: “When It Rains…”
Hallmark Channel, 9pm
Cash (Beau Mirchoff) feels out of place when his biggest competition shows up.
Fix My Frankenhouse
HGTV, 9pm
New Series!
In the premiere episode, “My Franken-Kitchen,” a couple has recently moved into their family’s multigenerational home, and they’ve decided to renovate. Mike and Denese Butler are tasked with keeping some of the historical details intact while creating a major refresh with a functional, open floor plan.
From
MGM+, 9pm
Season Premiere!
In Season 2 of this thriller, hidden truths about the nature and terrifying origins of the town begin to emerge, even as life for its residents is plunged into chaos by the arrival of mysterious newcomers. Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Eion Bailey star.
Magnum P.I.
NBC, 9pm
Midseason Finale!
In the midseason finale, “Charlie Foxtrot,” after an armed hit team lays siege on Robin’s Nest, TC (Stephen Hill) is badly injured while Rick (Zachary Knighton) fights for his life.
Sanditon
PBS, 9pm
Series Finale!
As this Jane Austen adaptation comes to an end after three seasons, Charlotte (Rose Williams) desperately wants to tell Colbourne (Ben Lloyd-Hughes) the truth about her feelings, but a shocking revelation stops her in her tracks. Meanwhile, having opened her heart, Georgiana’s (Crystal Clarke) worst fears are realized when she discovers that she has been abandoned.
Family Guy: “Vat Man & Rob ’Em”
FOX, 9:30pm
In the new episode “Vat Man & Rob ’Em,” Peter (voice of Seth MacFarlane) gets a new job as night watchman at the Pawtucket Brewery, and he and the guys turn the place into an after-hours bar.
NCIS: Los Angeles: “Sensu Latu”
CBS, 10pm
The NCIS team must investigate when a Navy reservist is stabbed and his lab full of pesticides and insects is ransacked in the new episode “Sensu Lato.”
The Blacklist: “The Troll Farmer, Pt. 3”
NBC, 10pm
As the task force races against the clock to recover a valuable asset stolen from the U.S. government, Red (James Spader) hatches a plan to help track down the perpetrators.
Marie Antoinette: “Deus ex Machina”
PBS, 10pm
With time running out to preserve the Franco-Austrian alliance, the person who surprisingly comes to Versailles to save the royal marriage is Marie’s (Emilia Schüle) brother, Joseph (Jonas Bloquet), who realizes he will have his work cut out if he’s going to unite this estranged couple.
Somebody Somewhere
HBO, 10:30pm
Season Premiere!
The comedy following Sam (Bridget Everett), a Kansan struggling to fit the mold, returns for Season 2. Sam finds joy in singing, which leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders.
Monday, April 24
The Real Hatfields & McCoys: Forever Feuding
FOX Nation
New Series!
FOX Nation’s new reality series spotlights the modern-day Hatfields and McCoys, whose notoriously violence-ridden relationship has taken a contemporary twist in 21st century West Virginia. The Hatfields own a distillery and the McCoys own an entertainment complex. They’ll each do whatever they can to make sure the other doesn’t succeed. Hatfield family members including Nancy Justus (the oldest surviving direct descendent of Devil Anse Hatfield), Missy Lester, Amber Bishop, Chad Bishop and Christopher Champagne will be featured on the program, while the McCoys’ Big Jim, Courtney Quick, Derek DeProspero, Casandra Champagne, James Quick and John Quick will appear. Additionally, Dean King, author of The Feud: Hatfields and McCoys: The True Story, will join the series to detail the families’ history.
Dalgliesh
Acorn TV
Season Premiere!
The British detective drama led by Bertie Carvel as Adam Dalgliesh is back for Season 2, consisting of six episodes based on three more of P.D. James’ murder mystery novels. Each tale will be available in two episodes dropping Mondays beginning today with Parts 1 and 2 of “Death of an Expert Witness.”
NBA Playoffs: Round 1
TNT, beginning at 7:30pm Live
A pair of NBA postseason games air on TNT tonight as the first round continues. Viewers will see Game 5 (if necessary) of the Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers series, followed by Game 4 of the Memphis Grizzlies vs. L.A. Lakers series.
9-1-1: “Death and Taxes”
FOX, 8pm
The 118 race to the rescue when a fire breaks out in an accountant’s office and a car crashes into a “living funeral” in the new episode “Death and Taxes.”
The Voice: “The Knockouts, Part 2”
NBC, 8pm
Country superstar Reba McEntire is enlisted as a Mega Mentor to help prepare the artists for the Knockouts. The coaches pair two artists to perform individually against each other, then select a winner to move on to the Playoffs. The pressure is on as each coach will only have one steal in the Knockouts.
Antiques Roadshow: “Shelburne Museum, Hour 1”
PBS, 8pm
In this first hour at the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont, get wowed by shocking finds including a 1999 Pokémon card collection, Winold Reiss Morning Star mixed-media art (ca. 1934) and a Raymond Yard platinum and diamond ring (ca. 1940). One is appraised up to $100,000.
Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary: Great Directors at Warner Bros.
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong celebration of Warner Bros.’ centennial continues with the last Monday evening of titles from legendary directors who helmed films for Warner. Spotlighted tonight are two modern masters who rose to fame during the New Hollywood era of the late 1960s/early ’70s. Up first is Steven Spielberg, starting with The Color Purple (1985), which received 11 Oscar nominations overall, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Whoopi Goldberg) and two Best Supporting Actress nods (Margaret Avery and Oprah Winfrey), but somehow no directing nomination for Spielberg. Following that is Empire of the Sun (1987), a coming-of-age drama set amid World War II’s Pacific theater and starring young Christian Bale in his second feature film. Spielberg’s films are preceded by Chuck Jones’ hilarious and iconic 1955 Merrie Melodies animated short One Froggy Evening, which marked the debut of Michigan J. Frog. Tonight’s second featured director is Robert Altman, with airings of his revisionist Western McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), starring Best Actress Oscar nominee Julie Christie and Warren Beatty, and Countdown (1967), Altman’s second feature film, which stars James Caan and Robert Duvall as astronauts.
Fantasy Island: “Peaches & the Jilted Bride”
FOX, 9pm
The Island surprises a jilted bride (guest star Jessy Schram) with her childhood imaginary friend, Peaches (guest star Kyla Pratt), in real human form to help her move on from her heartache in the new episode “Peaches & the Jilted Bride.”
Perry Mason
HBO, 9pm
Season Finale!
Season 2 of the crime drama starring Matthew Rhys as Los Angeles civil attorney Perry Mason concludes with “Chapter Sixteen.”
The Good Doctor: “A Beautiful Day”
ABC, 10pm
Dr. Glassman (Richard Schiff) and Dr. Murphy’s (Freddie Highmore) relationship may be damaged following a tense moment during surgery.
Rain Dogs
HBO, 10pm
Season Finale!
The comedy series following the unconventional love story between a working-class single mum, her 10-year-old daughter and a privileged gay man finishes Season 1. Daisy May Cooper, Jack Farthing and Ronke Adekoluejo star.
That’s My Jam: “Kenan Thompson & Big Boi vs. Kesha & Renee Elise Goldsberry”
NBC, 10pm
Celebrity guests Kenan Thompson, Big Boi, Kesha and Renée Elise Goldsberry join host Jimmy Fallon for musical performances and games, including Don’t Fear the Speaker, Undercover Covers, Vinyl Countdown, and Slay It Don’t Spray It.
Tuesday, April 25
Family Legacy
Paramount+
New Series!
Actor/music artist Quincy Brown (son of Sean “Diddy” Combs) narrates this five-episode half-hour docuseries in which, via interviews and hours of exclusive MTV footage, the children of legendary music artists take fans on a tour of the famous musicians’ most celebrated moments, offering perspectives and untold stories only their kids could provide. Among those featured are Andrew Hagar (son of Van Halen’s Sammy Hagar), Bailey Cypheridge (daughter of Melissa Etheridge), C.J. Wallace (son of The Notorious B.I.G.), Briahna Fatone (daughter of ’N Sync’s Joey Fatone) and more.
Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary Celebration: Studio Contract Players (Actresses)
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong celebration of the legendary Warner Bros. studio’s centennial continues with one last Tuesday lineup of films featuring great female stars associated with WB as contract players. Leading things off is Alexis Smith in Night and Day (1946) and San Antonio (1945), followed by Eleanor Parker in Pride of the Marines (1945) and Caged (1950); Carroll Baker in Baby Doll (1956) and Cheyenne Autumn (1964); Doris Day in her feature film debut, Romance on the High Seas (1948) — which is preceded by the 1936 Merrie Melodies short Don’t Look Now, directed by legendary animator Tex Avery — and Calamity Jane (1953); Natalie Wood in Inside Daisy Clover (1965) and Sex and the Single Girl (1964); and Patricia Neal in Bright Leaf (1950) and The Breaking Point (1950).
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 1
ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live
The Stanley Cup playoffs first round continues with coverage of two Game 5s tonight on ESPN. Possible matchups are the Minnesota Wild at the Dallas Stars, the L.A. Kings at the Edmonton Oilers and the N.Y. Islanders at the Carolina Hurricanes.
NBA Playoffs: Round 1
TNT, beginning at 7:30pm Live
Teams could be facing elimination tonight as the best-of-seven-game first round of the NBA playoffs continues with two matchups on TNT. Viewers will see two of three games: Atlanta Hawks at the Boston Celtics, the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Denver Nuggets and the L.A. Clippers at the Phoenix Suns.
9-1-1: Lone Star: “Tongues Out”
FOX, 8pm
Tommy (Gina Torres) deals with church gossipers over her relationship with Pastor Trevor (guest star DB Woodside) in the new episode “Tongues Out.”
Night Court: “When Abby Met Gabby”
NBC, 8pm
Neil’s (Kapil Talwalkar) crush on Abby (Melissa Rauch) is making things uncomfortable for everyone, but Abby sees a way out when she meets an unrequited love from his past who just happens to be newly available (guest star Melissa Villaseñor). Meanwhile, Gurgs (Lacretta) fails to protect Dan (John Larroquette) from an unruly member of the gallery and vows to never let him down again.
Lopez vs. Lopez: “Lopez vs. Corte Caliente”
NBC, 8:30pm
The sitcom moves to a new night and time to close out its first season (the season finale is May 9). In tonight’s episode, there’s no order in the court when George (George Lopez) and Rosie (Selenis Leyva) ask a TV judge to resolve their dispute. Meanwhile, Mayan (Mayan Lopez) and Quinten (Matt Shively) enroll Chance (Brice Gonzalez) in Folklorico dance classes.
The Rookie: Feds: “Bloodline”
ABC, 9pm
The FBI takes on a case involving a serial murderer who has been leaving limbs across state lines.
Accused: “Samir’s Story”
FOX, 9pm
A limo driver’s infatuation with one of his riders leads him down a dark path in the new episode “Samir’s Story.”
The Wall: “Turner and Shelby”
NBC, 9pm
Engaged couple Turner and Shelby, representing Northglenn, Colorado, participate in a faceoff with the Wall, and a special guest makes an appearance.
My Grandparents’ War: “Toby Jones”
PBS, 9pm
Watch as actor Toby Jones uncovers the remarkable World War II stories of his maternal grandparents, who rarely spoke about their wartime experiences when he was growing up. He learns how their love endured, despite the hardships they faced.
Will Trent: “Nothing Changed Except for Everything”
ABC, 10pm
Will (Ramón Rodríguez) and Faith (Iantha Richardson) partner up with Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin) to investigate a string of serial killer cases.
Weakest Link: “I Feel Like You’re Trolling Me”
NBC, 10pm
An attorney, a standardized patient and a mailman join five other strangers in a high-stakes game of trivia, with a chance for one of them to take home up to $1 million.
Frontline: “America and the Taliban, Part 3”
PBS, 10pm
A three-part investigation into how missteps during America’s 20-year investment in Afghanistan culminated in a disastrous Taliban victory concludes with this episode.
Wednesday, April 26
Saint X
Hulu
New Series!
This drama based on Alexis Schaitkin’s novel upends the girl-gone-missing genre as it explores, via multiple timelines, how a young woman’s mysterious death during an idyllic Caribbean vacation creates a traumatic ripple effect that eventually pulls her surviving sister into a dangerous pursuit of the truth. Alycia Debnam-Carey, Josh Bonzie, West Duchovny and Jayden Elijah lead the cast. The first three episodes are available today; new episodes drop Wednesdays.
Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary Celebration: Studio Contract Players (Actors)
TCM, beginning at 8am
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong celebration of the legendary Warner Bros. studio’s centennial continues with one last Wednesday lineup of films featuring great male stars associated with WB as contract players. The day begins with Jack Carson in Roughly Speaking (1945) and John Loves Mary (1949), and continues with James Garner in Up Periscope (1959) and Cash McCall (1960); and Troy Donahue in A Summer Place (1959) and Rome Adventure (1962). The day concludes with an extended look at iconic star James Dean. Following special introductions by filmmakers Joanna Hogg and Wes Anderson, see Dean in action starting in East of Eden (1955), which garnered him a posthumous Best Actor Oscar nomination, Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and Giant (1956), with a performance that earned his second posthumous Best Actor nod. Following these films, Dean is featured in the documentaries Return to Giant (1996) and George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey (1984). Preceding the Dean tribute is Walky Talky Hawky (1946), a Merrie Melodies animated short featuring Henery Hawk, and Foghorn Leghorn and Barnyard Dawg in their first appearances.
The Conners: “Dating, Drinking and Grifter Logic”
ABC, 8pm
Neville (Nat Faxon) confronts Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) about loaning Dan (John Goodman) money, and Darlene (Sara Gilbert) attempts to play matchmaker for Mark (Ames McNamara).
The Flash: “It’s My Party and I’ll Die if I Want To”
The CW, 8pm
Team Flash throws a surprise birthday party for Barry (Grant Gustin), but things go terribly awry.
The Masked Singer: “Battle of the Saved”
FOX, 8pm
Mantis, Gargoyle and Medusa — the three singers who were saved by the new “Ding Dong, Keep It On!” bell — compete for their spot in the quarterfinals in the new episode “Battle of the Saved.”
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
NBC, 8pm
This star-studded, two-hour event will gather comedy icon Carol Burnett’s close friends, colleagues and admirers for a night of unforgettable musical performances and personal tributes. The star told us, “I do sing the last few bars of ‘I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together.’ Katy Perry does the whole song at the end of the evening, and then she sits next to me and just hands me the mic and I just do the last ‘Comes the time we have to say so long.’ And I have to say I choked up a bit.” Expect the rest of the world to do the same. Happy 90th, Carol!
Nature: “Treasure of the Caribbean”
PBS, 8pm
Learn how the discovery of a coral reef in Guatemala that is five times the size of Manhattan marks an exciting new chapter in understanding corals, the fish that need them and the battle to save coral reefs worldwide.
In for the Kill
Smithsonian Channel, 8pm
New Series!
Witness the animal kingdom’s deadliest creatures in action, using killer strategies perfected over millions of years. Join the hunt as we follow the animal world’s deadliest predators and reveal each creature’s unique killing method. From trapdoor spiders to jet-spitting fish to 240-mph dive-bombing birds, behold the deadliest beasts on land, sea and air.
The Goldbergs: “Push It”
ABC, 8:30pm
Adam (Sean Giambrone) receives a letter from NYU that could change everything.
Riverdale: “Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Two: Tales in a Jugular Vein”
The CW, 9pm
Principal Featherhead (William MacDonald) takes aim at the negative influence comic books have over kids.
Farmer Wants a Wife: “Is There Room for One More?”
FOX, 9pm
One of the women who previously left the show makes a surprising return in the new episode “Is There Room for One More?”
NOVA: “Chasing Carbon Zero”
PBS, 9pm
The U.S. recently set an ambitious climate change goal: zero carbon emissions by 2050, and to achieve that, slashing emissions in half by 2030. Is it possible? And what kind of technology will it take? Meet scientists and engineers who are convinced we can achieve carbon zero in time to avoid the biggest impacts of climate change.
Mission Unexplained
Science Channel, 9pm
New Series!
With the recent declassification of military records, military members and veterans are coming forward for the first time to share stories of unexplained events. This series immerses viewers in these eyewitness tales, while scientists and experts shed light on the stories.
Not Dead Yet: “Not Feeling It Yet”
ABC, 9:30pm
After months of processing her relationship with her ex, Nell (Gina Rodriguez) tells Sam (Hannah Simone) she’s ready to move on.
A Million Little Things: “Tough Stuff”
ABC, 10pm
Gary (James Roday Rodriguez) and Maggie (Allison Miller) make a difficult decision; Katherine (Grace Park) and Greta (Cameron Esposito) explore options for the future.
True Lies: “Bitter Sweethearts”
CBS, 10pm
Guest Star Alert!
In the new episode “Bitter Sweethearts,” the Omega Sector team partners with Arnie and Sharon (guest stars Tom Arnold and Kate Vernon), two retired Omega operatives, to locate a mystery assassin who murdered members of their former team. Arnold starred as Gib in the 1994 True Lies film.
Single Drunk Female
Freeform, 10pm
Two new episodes air tonight. In “Defining Relationships,” Sam (Sofia Black-D’Elia) and Alex (Ricky Velez) prepare for their first romantic weekend while Brit (Sasha Compère) struggles to cope with singlehood. Then, in “Keeping It Professional,” Sam gets the opportunity to interview Bob the Drag Queen, but she sabotages her chance.
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories With David Rubenstein
PBS, 10pm
New Series!
David Rubenstein — cofounder of The Carlyle Group, patriotic philanthropist, lifelong student of history, and the series’ host and executive producer — explores American history through a close examination of iconic national symbols: indelible artifacts, places and archetypes. Baseball is a favorite American pastime and obsession, and no ballpark is more iconic than Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Tonight Rubenstein shares the story of a city’s loyalty to its team and love for its ballpark through thick and thin.
Thursday, April 27
Firefly Lane
Netflix
Series Finale!
The drama’s final seven episodes drop today, holding the answer to what could possibly have ended the tightknit, 30-year friendship between Tully (Katherine Heigl) and Kate (Sarah Chalke).
Bel-Air
Peacock
Season Finale!
The second season of this dramatic, modern reimagining of the ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air concludes with today’s episode. The series has been renewed for Season 3.
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
Peacock
New Series!
In this series executive produced and hosted by Amy Poehler, three Swedes known as the “Death Cleaners” — an organizer, a designer and a psychologist — come to America to help people organize their homes and their lives before it’s too late, in a delightful journey of laughter and hope.
NFL Draft: Round 1
ABC, ESPN & NFL Network, 8pm Live
The Carolina Panthers have the first pick (via trade with the Chicago Bears) in Round 1 of the NFL Draft tonight in Kansas City. ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network combine to televise all seven rounds through Saturday.
Young Sheldon: “Little Green Men and a Fella’s Marriage Proposal”
CBS, 8pm
Sheldon (Iain Armitage) wants to search for life on other planets and Mandy (Emily Osment) answers Georgie’s (Montana Jordan) marriage proposal in the new episode “Little Green Men and a Fella’s Marriage Proposal.”
Walker: “Daddy Was a Bank Robber”
The CW, 8pm
An old friend returns with a surprise; a new case forces Trey (Jeff Pierre) and Cassie (Ashley Reyes) to overcome their issues.
Next Level Chef: “Bake It ’Til You Make It”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “Bake It ’Til You Make It,” contestants are tasked with baking a next-level dessert that looks as delicious as it tastes.
Law & Order: “Private Lives”
NBC, 8pm
Cosgrove (Jeffrey Donovan) and Shaw (Mehcad Brooks) investigate the murder of a family physician whose outspoken politician wife suspects she was the intended target. Price (Hugh Dancy) and Maroun’s (Odelya Halevi) case hangs in the balance when the defense calls one of the doctor’s young patients to testify as a witness.
Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary: Great Directors at Warner Bros.
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong celebration of Warner Bros.’ centennial continues with the last Thursday evening of titles from legendary directors who helmed films for Warner. First tonight are two movies from long-standing Warner director Clint Eastwood: Bird (1988), the biopic about jazz legend Charlie Parker (played by Forest Whitaker), and the Best Picture Oscar-winning Western Unforgiven (1992), which netted Eastwood a Best Director win and earned him a Best Actor nomination. Next come two titles from director Alan J. Pakula: the acclaimed 1971 mystery Klute, led by Best Actress Oscar winner Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland, and the TCM premiere of Rollover (1981), a political thriller also led by Fonda, along with Kris Kristofferson. The evening concludes with two Sidney Lumet features: the comedy Bye Bye Braverman (1968) and the darkly comedic mystery Deathtrap (1982), starring Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve.
So Help Me Todd: “Gloom and Boom”
CBS, 9pm
In the new episode “Gloom and Boom,” a stranger with a bomb appears at the law firm demanding Margaret (Marcia Gay Harden) reverse her efforts to free her client on death row or the bomb will detonate.
100 Days to Indy
The CW, 9pm
New Series!
This six-part docuseries takes fans behind the scenes to chronicle NTT IndyCar Series stars like Marcus Ericsson, Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward and Helio Castroneves from the start of the racing season up to the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Animal Control: “Birds and Foxes”
FOX, 9pm
Frank (Joel McHale) battles with the idea of getting older when Templeton (Gerry Dee) benches him on the basketball team in the new episode “Birds and Foxes.”
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Bend the Law”
NBC, 9pm
Carisi (Peter Scanavino) must tread carefully when Maxwell’s (Betty Buckley) husband becomes a person of interest in an SVU investigation. Meanwhile, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) sends Velasco (Octavio Pisano) to take an old friend into custody.
Call Me Kat: “Call Me Pretty Kitty”
FOX, 9:30pm
In the new episode “Call Me Pretty Kitty,” Kat’s (Mayim Bialik) competitive side is brought to life at a cat show when local cat lover Val (guest star Margaret Cho) thinks Kat and her rescue cat have no chance of bringing home a trophy.
The Last Last Late Late Show
CBS, 10pm
James Corden will sign off as host of The Late Late Show tonight, and CBS is celebrating Corden’s eight years on the talk show with this one-hour special. Tom Cruise joins Corden for one final sketch as they take part in an epic musical performance during The Lion King at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood.
Good Trouble: “Turkey for Me, Turkey for You”
Freeform, 10pm
The Coterie celebrates Thanksgiving. As their families arrive, they bring revelations and friction.
Wild West Chronicles: “Burton Mossman Crosses the Line”
INSP, 10pm
After failing to capture the ruthless murderer Augustine Chacon on U.S. soil, Arizona Ranger Burton Mossman relinquishes his badge to cross the border. In Mexico, he goes undercover as a horse thief to join Chacon’s gang and spring his trap.
Law & Order: Organized Crime: “A Diplomatic Solution”
NBC, 10pm
The team scrambles to find the group responsible for an assassination attempt on a U.N. diplomat. Whelan (Brent Antonello) and Reyes (Rick Gonzalez) find a key clue in the depths of the city’s tunnel system, while Stabler (Christopher Meloni) struggles to balance the investigation with his mother’s (Ellen Burstyn) increasing need for support.
Friday, April 28
Peter Pan & Wendy
Disney+
Original Film!
Head back to Neverland in this live-action film based on J.M. Barrie’s classic characters, a reimagining of Disney’s 1953 animated favorite Peter Pan. The story introduces Wendy Darling (Ever Anderson), a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind, who meets Peter Pan (Alexander Molony), a boy who refuses to grow up. Alongside her brothers John (Joshua Pickering) and Michael (Jacobi Jupe), and a tiny fairy named Tinker Bell (Yara Shahidi), Wendy travels with Peter to the magical world of Neverland. There, she encounters the evil pirate Captain Hook (Jude Law), and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous adventure that will change her life forever. The cast also includes Jim Gaffigan as Smee, Alan Tudyk as Mr. Darling and Molly Parker as Mrs. Darling.
Clock
Hulu
Original Film!
Writer/director Alexis Jacknow expanded her short film Clock, created during the pandemic for 20th Digital Studio’s “Bite Size Halloween” initiative, into this feature-length psychological thriller. It tells the story of Ella (Dianna Agron), who enrolls in a clinical trial to try to fix her seemingly broken biological clock after friends, family and society pressure her to have children. Jay Ali and Melora Hardin costar.
Citadel
Prime Video
New Series!
Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville lead this global espionage thriller. Eight years ago, an independent spy agency known as Citadel fell — destroyed by operatives of Manticore, a powerful syndicate manipulating the world from the shadows. With Citadel’s fall, elite agents Mason Kane (Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Chopra Jonas) had their memories wiped as they narrowly escaped with their lives. They’ve remained hidden ever since, building new lives under new identities and unaware of their pasts. Eventually, Mason is tracked down by his former Citadel colleague, Bernard Orlick (Tucci), who desperately needs his help to prevent Manticore from establishing a new world order. Mason seeks out his former partner, Nadia, and the two spies embark on a mission that takes them around the world in an effort to stop Manticore, all while contending with a relationship built on secrets, lies and a dangerous-yet-undying love. The first two episodes are available today; new episodes drop Fridays.
From Black
Shudder; also streams on AMC+
Original Film!
A young mother (Anna Camp), crushed by guilt after the disappearance of her young son five years earlier, is presented with a bizarre offer to learn the truth and set things right. But how far is she willing to go, and is she willing to pay the terrifying price for a chance to hold her boy again?
Where Eagles Dare
MOVIES!, 4:30pm
Catch a Classic!
The mission is clear: Get in, get the general, get out. Commandos charged with freeing a U.S. general from a Nazi fortress high in the Alps should also be told to trust nothing — including the search-and-rescue orders just issued. Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood lead this 1968 World War II action thriller classic written by Alistair MacLean (The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra), who adapted his 1966 novel of the same name, and directed by Brian G. Hutton (Kelly’s Heroes). Previously best known for fiery dramatic roles, Burton ventures into the realm of movie pyrotechnics here with dynamic efficiency, while Eastwood’s cool-under-fire presence heightens one searing action sequence after another (the film became Eastwood’s then-biggest hit). If the film looks and feels more above average than a typical action film, it’s because some of the top filmmakers of the period were involved in its production, notably legendary stuntman Yakima Canutt, who was second-unit director and shot most of the nail-biting action sequences.
NFL Draft: Rounds 2-3
ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 & NFL Network, beginning at 7pm Live
The second and third rounds of the NFL Draft take place tonight in Kansas City.
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 1
TNT, beginning at 7pm Live
The Stanley Cup playoffs first round is down to its deciding games with TNT airing two Game 6 matchups (if necessary) tonight. The Boston Bruins at the Florida Panthers, the Carolina Hurricanes at the N.Y. Islanders, the Colorado Avalanche at the Seattle Kraken and the Dallas Stars at the Minnesota Wild are tentatively scheduled for tonight.
NBA Playoffs: Round 1
ESPN, beginning at 8pm Live
ESPN airs two games from the NBA playoffs first round tonight. Possible Game 6 matchups (if necessary) are the Milwaukee Bucks at the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers at the N.Y. Knicks, the Memphis Grizzlies at the L.A. Lakers and the Sacramento Kings at the Golden State Warriors.
The Retro Plant Shop With Mikey and Jo
Magnolia Network, 8pm
New Series!
Mikey works to build the business of her dreams with help from her big sister, Joanna. She collects vintage pots and plants in a retro-inspired plant shop and hosts her first big sale, all while balancing life as a busy mom of six.
Grand Crew
NBC, beginning at 8pm
Season Finale!
The sitcom’s second season concludes with back-to-back half-hour episodes. First, in “Wine & Journals,” Noah (Echo Kellum) dates a girl who likes to have sex for hours, Nicky (Nicole Byer) finds the house of Anthony’s (Aaron Jennings) dreams and Wyatt (Justin Cunningham) spends time with his niece, Nadine. Then, “Wine & Tastings” finds the crew going to a wine-tasting event at a very exclusive club. There, Noah and Sherm (Carl Tart) enter a wine-tasting competition, while Anthony and Nicky try to get into the “members only” area, and Wyatt and Kristen (Maya Lynne Robinson) just want some crab cakes.
Great Performances: Now Hear This: “Albéniz: Portraits of Spain”
PBS, 9pm
Discover the inspirations that Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo and Scottish Grammy-winning guitarist David Russell, along with musicians from Albéniz’s birthplace in the Pyrenees mountains, Sevilla, Mallorca and more.
International Jazz Day From the United Nations
PBS, 10pm
Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music with performances by Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn, Shemekia Copeland, Gregory Porter, Lizz Wright, José James, Hiromi, Marcus Miller, Ravi Coltrane and more.
Saturday, April 29
Joan Crawford Cult Classics Double Feature
MOVIES!, beginning at 11:15am
Catch a Classic!
Two of the films Joan Crawford made later in her career, following her appearance alongside Bette Davis in 1962’s What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? — and when there was a sort of trend in casting middle-aged actresses in similarly campy/horrific films — are on today’s MOVIES! lineup. First is Berserk! (1967), which was the star’s second-to-last feature film. The horror thriller finds Crawford playing a circus owner whose authority is challenged when a killer targets her show. Following that is Strait-Jacket (1964), a psychological thriller in which Crawford plays a woman who, after 20 years in an asylum following the double murder of her husband and his lover with an ax, is released, only to find herself a suspect in a new series of ax murders.
NFL Draft: Rounds 4-7
ESPN, ABC & NFL Network, 12pm Live
The NFL Draft in Kansas City concludes with selections in Rounds 4-7 today.
XFL Football: Semifinal
ESPN2, 7pm Live
Two of the four teams that have qualified for the XFL playoffs meet tonight with a berth in the May 13 championship game at stake.
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 1
ABC & ESPN, 8pm Live
ABC and ESPN each air a primetime game from the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs tonight. Possible Game 6 matchups (if necessary) are the New Jersey Devils at the N.Y. Rangers, the Vegas Golden Knights at the Winnipeg Jets, the Edmonton Oilers at the L.A. Kings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Hearts in the Game
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Hazel (Erin Cahill) is a top publicist in New York City looking to build her empire. Diego (Marco Grazzini) is a top MLB pitcher who froze during Game 7 of the World Series. He was also the guy who broke Hazel’s heart in high school. When Hazel is tasked with spinning Diego’s image, it might turn out to be her biggest challenge, professionally and personally, as she takes him back to their hometown in Ohio.
Critter Fixers: Country Vets: “Feeling Lucky”
Nat Geo Wild, 9pm; also streams on Disney+
The docs at Critter Fixer use humor and other de-stressing techniques to cope with the high-stakes challenges of aiding a rat attacked by a dog, removing a ruptured egg from a beautiful bird and saving a canine from a life-threatening condition. Lighter visits include a puppy’s first exam, a cat losing fur, a guinea pig with an eye scratch, a constipated tortoise and a bearded dragon gender-reveal party.