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Wednesday, April 9: Racers Skydive Over the City of Dubai to Win the Fast Forward in a New ‘The Amazing Race’

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Wednesday, April 9

The Amazing Race: “It Smells Like the Desert”
CBS, 9:30pm

In the new episode “It Smells Like the Desert,” racers skydive over the city of Dubai, and one team will win the Fast Forward, allowing them to skip all remaining tasks and head straight to the Pit Stop.

Rebound: A Year of Triumph and Tragedy at Yeshiva University Basketball
FOX Nation

This documentary, directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Pat Dimon, spotlights Yeshiva University’s basketball team, the Maccabees, as they navigate their season following the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel. Offering a look inside the private Orthodox Jewish university, based in New York City, Rebound follows the team as they dig deep to find the passion and dedication to succeed under the heartbreaking circumstances. In Sept. 2023, the Maccabees were preparing to vie once again for the conference title and a trip to the NCAA Division III Tournament. When the Oct. 7 attacks hit, with six Israeli players on the roster, the team must face a difficult decision: cancel their season in grief or play on for their people. The film follows the team on their midseason trip to Israel, where they visit family, support Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers, and witness firsthand the unspeakable horrors of the attack through the testimony of a freed hostage. The Maccabees take viewers behind the scenes as they chase glory on the court, and something larger than themselves, showcasing a remarkable story of a basketball season like no other.

NHL Hockey
TNT & truTV, beginning at 7:30pm Live

A late-season NHL doubleheader has the Philadelphia Flyers at the N.Y. Rangers and the St. Louis Blues at the Edmonton Oilers.

The Conners: “Applications, Accusations and a Man-Bag”
ABC, 8pm

Dan (John Goodman) and Becky (Alicia Goranson) wade through uncomfortable conversations about Roseanne’s (Roseanne Barr) addiction issues and death.

Wild Cards: “Our Lip (Fillers) Are Sealed”
The CW, 8pm

Max (Vanessa Morgan) and Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) go undercover, joining the crew of a reality show to find out who murdered its star.

Special Theme: Acts of Faith: Pictures of Judaism
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!

Turner Classic Movies’ Wednesday lineup of films about aspects of various religious faiths continues tonight with four films with Judaism as a key theme to their stories: Yentl (1983), starring Barbra Streisand (who also cowrote and directed), Mandy Patinkin and Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee Amy Irving; Best Director nominee Norman Jewison’s Best Picture-nominated Fiddler on the Roof (1971), led by Best Actor nominee Topol; The Chosen (1981), based on Chaim Potok’s bestseller, and starring Maximilian Schell, Rod Steiger and Robby Benson; and The Dybbuk (1937), a Yiddish-language fantasy drama from Poland.

Good Cop/Bad Cop
The CW, 9pm
Season Finale!

In the last episode of the crime comedy’s first season, revelations threaten to tear Eden Vale apart as the killer from a decades-old murder is revealed.

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Thursday, April 10

The Accused
BET+
Original Film!

When a brilliant plant geneticist (Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd) is framed for her fiancé’s murder, she must go on the run, relying on her intelligence and physical prowess to expose the truth and clear her name before time runs out.

Black Mirror
Netflix
Season Premiere!

Charlie Brooker’s dark, satirical anthology series returns for Season 7 with six new episodes (all available today), including a sequel to the fan-favorite sci-fi adventure “USS Callister,” the episode that opened Season 4. Cast members this season include Awkwafina, Peter Capaldi, Emma Corrin, Paul Giamatti, Rashida Jones, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross and Harriet Walter.

Frozen Hot Boys
Netflix
Original Film!

This Thai drama follows a gang of hot-blooded delinquent teenagers who, led by a devious teacher with a hidden agenda, try to defy the odds and win a snow-sculpting competition in Japan.

North of North
Netflix
New Series!

In this half-hour Canadian comedy, a young Inuk woman (Anna Lambe) wants to build a new future for herself after a spontaneous — and extremely public — exit from her marriage. But it won’t be easy in a small Arctic town where everybody knows your business.

G20
Prime Video
Original Film!

In this action-packed thriller, the G20 summit comes under siege and U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Viola Davis) becomes the No. 1 target. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and safeguard world leaders.

FOX & Friends
FOX News Channel, 6am Live

FOX News Channel’s FOX & Friends presents its signature “Breakfast With Friends” series today from Shorty’s Diner in Richmond, Virginia. Brian Kilmeade will be on location from speaking with diner patrons about news of the day. Kilmeade will be joined by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) to discuss his involvement in the Make America Healthy Again movement, his future plans once his term as governor ends and other news of the day. Additionally, Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears will join Kilmeade to discuss her run for Virginia governor.

Singin’ in the Rain
TCM, 12pm
Catch a Classic!

One of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, 1952’s Singin’ in the Rain remains an enjoyable and influential masterpiece nearly 70 years after its premiere. Set during the era when silent movies are giving way to talking pictures, the film follows a dancer turned matinee idol (Gene Kelly) who is caught in the bumpy transition along with his buddy (Golden Globe winner Donald O’Connor), a potential love interest (Debbie Reynolds) and a costar (Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee Jean Hagen). The cast is exceptional, but beyond the fun performances, it’s also worth continuing to marvel at the technical achievement of the film (which was co-directed and -choreographed by Kelly and Stanley Donen), which is especially evident during Kelly’s iconic sequence where he does, in fact, sing (and dance) in the rain.

Golf: The Masters: First Round
ESPN, 3pm Live

Golf’s first major of 2025, the 89th Masters Tournament, begins at hallowed Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler has won two of the past three Masters. ESPN and CBS combine to televise through Sunday’s final round.

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “Baby Fight”
CBS, 8pm

Georgie and Mandy (Montana Jordan and Emily Osment) worry they’re not on the same page when they disagree about having another kid in the new episode “Baby Fight.”

Swamp People: “The Swamp Strikes Back”
History, 8pm

With a massive storm pummeling the swamp and only three days left to hunt, Troy and Pickle run extra lines in the punishing weather. Meanwhile, Leron and Porkchop deploy a pungent bait designed to draw out gators in wet and windy conditions; Bruce and Anna try to make a dent in their tag count while dodging the worst of the storm; Daniel and Zak tempt fate in their metal airboat while under the constant threat of lightning; and Jacob and Little Willie take a risky gamble by setting lines directly in the storm’s path.

Law & Order: “Inherent Bias”
NBC, 8pm

A rising basketball star is shot dead, leaving the squad in a desperate scramble for leads. When the capture of a suspect doesn’t go as planned, Shaw (Mehcad Brooks) and Riley (Reid Scott) each take a firm stand on what they believe they witnessed.

Ghosts: “Smooching and Smushing”
CBS, 8:30pm

Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar), Sam (Rose McIver) and the ghosts attempt to fix the ghost trap in hopes of getting Sasappis (Román Zaragoza) across the ghost boundary to visit his longtime crush.

Doctor Odyssey: “Hot Tub Week”
ABC, 9pm

When Avery (Phillipa Soo) receives troubling news, Max (Joshua Jackson) and Tristan (Sean Teale) step in to support her.

Matlock: “I Was That, Too”
CBS, 9pm

In the new episode “I Was That, Too,” a pregnant woman asks for Olympia’s (Skye P. Marshall) help obtaining a divorce from her husband, whose family is a client of the firm.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “The Accuser”
NBC, 9pm

When a man is ruthlessly assaulted and burned, the SVU’s investigation uncovers a decades-old secret. Meanwhile, Bruno (Kevin Kane) helps a young witness find the courage to come forward.

Grey’s Anatomy: “Love in the Ice Age”
ABC, 10pm

Bailey (Chandra Wilson) welcomes a renowned surgeon to Grey Sloan to help on a challenging case.

Elsbeth: “Four Body Problem”
CBS, 10pm

In the new episode “Four Body Problem,” Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) visits the historic and elite funeral home owned by Arthur Greene Jr. (guest star David Alan Grier) when his conspiracy-minded nephew goes missing.

Found: “Missing While Heather”
NBC, 10pm

When severe weather causes mayhem across D.C., M&A is impacted by the effects of the storm as their search for Heather (Danielle Savre) escalates. Meanwhile, Margaret (Kelli Williams) confronts a familiar face in connection to Jamie’s (Parker Queenan) abduction, and Zeke (Arlen Escarpeta) and Lacey’s (Gabrielle Walsh) relationship is tested.

SurrealEstate: “Night Terrors”
Syfy, 10pm

The Roman/Ireland team helps a single dad with his teenage son’s extranormal sleeping disorder.

Friday, April 11

Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints: “Moses the Black”
FOX Nation

The documentary series from FOX Nation and famed director Martin Scorsese exploring the lives of saints continues with “Moses the Black.” Scorsese narrates each episode, which tells a saint’s story through historical reenactments, followed by a segment with Scorsese engaging in a discussion with scholars about the saint. In fourth-century Egypt, there is no bandit more bloodthirsty than a runaway slave named Moses. But during a sudden moment of faith, Moses decides to make the remarkable decision to cast aside his former life and give up violence. Searching for new meaning, Moses finds himself at a remote desert monastery, where he undergoes a tumultuous personal journey in pursuit of a life dedicated to Christ. Slowly Moses transforms into a leader in the community, until his decision to embrace nonviolence comes to a head during a raid on his new home.

Your Friends & Neighbors
Apple TV+
New Series!

Jon Hamm is peak Jon Hamm playing Andrew Cooper, a recently divorced hedge fund manager who gets abruptly fired and resorts to stealing from his wealthy neighbors to make ends meet in this hilarious, compelling thriller. Yes, he could sell his fancy car rather than spend his time sneaking into nearby mansions, but the loss of his job so shortly after losing his wife has resulted in a bit of a midlife crisis — which is unfortunate for him, but a fun watch for us. Author Jonathan Tropper — who was also behind the film This Is Where I Leave You and the unique crime drama series Banshee — is at the wheel as showrunner and director, so you can expect greatness.

Pets
Disney+

Debuting on National Pet Day today, this documentary directed by Bryce Dallas Howard explores the extraordinary relationship that exists between animals and their people all around the world. Humorous and heartfelt, the film profiles a diverse cast of characters, from everyday pet guardians to dedicated animal rescuers and beyond, highlighting the uniquely vital connections they share with their dogs, cats, pigs, goats and even birds of prey.

The Abyss 4K
Disney+

The remastered 4K edition of director James Cameron’s 1989 sci-fi/action film makes its streaming debut today. The film stars Ed Harris and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as two formerly married petroleum engineers (who still have some issues to work out) who are drafted to assist a gung-ho Navy SEAL (Michael Biehn) with a top-secret recovery operation: A nuclear sub has been ambushed and sunk, under mysterious circumstances, in some of the deepest waters on Earth.

The Great American Baking Show
The Roku Channel
Season Premiere!

In the six-episode third season, hosts Zach Cherry and Casey Wilson welcome eight talented bakers from all corners of America and challenge them to whisk, knead and frost their way to baking stardom. From decadent pastries to show-stopping cakes, their baking skills will be put to the ultimate test by judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

Just a Bit Outside
The Roku Channel

This sports documentary looks back at the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers, showcasing prominent and influential players, media figures and executives, including Bud Selig, Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Jim Gantner, Ben Oglivie, Cecil Cooper, Gorman Thomas and Bob Uecker.

Skippy the Dog Tribute
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!

Happy National Pet Day! Turner Classic Movies is celebrating with several films featuring Skippy, the wire fox terrier who was as familiar a big-screen presence in the 1930s and ’40s as Bette Davis or Clark Gable (especially his appearances in the Thin Man movies as “Asta,” which were so popular that Skippy was often referred to as “Asta” offscreen). Nearly a decade of Skippy’s roughly 20-year life (he lived circa 1931-51) was spent as an actor in films like these that are airing today on TCM: The Kennel Murder Case (1933), The Half Naked Truth (1932), Fog Over Frisco (1934), The Firebird (1934), I’m Still Alive (1940), Call It a Day (1937), Bringing Up Baby (1938), The Thin Man (1934) and After the Thin Man (1936).

Golf: The Masters: Second Round
ESPN, 3pm Live

Golf’s best players compete in the second round today at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Coverage switches to CBS for the third and final rounds this weekend.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Weather Guard Truck Race
FS1, 7:30pm Live

Grant Enfinger, Ty Majeski, Chandler Smith and Corey Heim lead the pack of Truck Series contenders racing at Tennessee’s Bristol Motor Speedway.

NCIS: Sydney: “Blood Is Thicker Than Vodka”
CBS, 8pm

The discovery of a sailor who has been drained of blood leads NCIS into the world of modern-day vampire culture in the new episode “Blood Is Thicker Than Vodka.”

United Football League: Arlington at Birmingham
FOX, 8pm Live

Week 3 of the UFL season kicks off tonight on FOX with the Arlington Renegades at the Birmingham Stallions.

Grosse Pointe Garden Society: “The Frost”
NBC, 8pm

The garden clubbers wake to a perilous frost; Catherine (Aja Naomi King) hosts an unexpected guest; Alice (AnnaSophia Robb) vies with Patty (Nancy Travis) for Doug’s (Alexander Hodge) favor; Connor’s (Josh Ventura) support of Brett’s (Ben Rappaport) car business comes with strings; and Birdie (Melissa Fumero) backs Ford’s (Felix Wolfe) baseball dreams, but faces heat from his mom.

The Never Ever Mets: “The More the Merrier”
OWN, 8pm

Shocking family secrets rock one couple, raising tough questions about their future together. Later, Ta’Rhonda guides the group through an activity on consent and boundaries, which stirs up issues among a few couples. More secrets are revealed.

Fire Country: “Fire and Ice”
CBS, 9pm

The Station 42 crew responds to a ski resort accident after a chair lift malfunctions. Country music star Jelly Roll guest-stars in the new episode “Fire and Ice.”

The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd: “Peculiar Punishments”
History, 9pm

One-of-a-kind crimes are often met with one-of-a-kind punishments, as you’ll see in this episode, which looks at a pig whose bloody rampage lands itself in a courtroom, a music enthusiast whose wall-rattling beats subjects the person to hours of classical symphonies and a drunkard whose public intoxication turns the person into public entertainment.

Titanic: The Digital Resurrection
Nat Geo, 9pm

This special presents a groundbreaking look at history’s most famous maritime disaster in unprecedented detail. Using cutting-edge technology and more than 700,000 digitally scanned images, researchers have assembled the most precise Titanic model ever created — a 1:1 digital twin of the wreck, accurate to the rivet. Scientists and historians examine the model to challenge long-held assumptions about the ship’s final moments on that fateful night in 1912.

Saturday, April 12

Doctor Who
Disney+
Season Premiere!

In the eight-episode second season of this incarnation of the classic, long-running British sci-fi series (the 15th season overall), The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) meets Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) and begins an epic quest to get her back to Earth. But a mysterious force is stopping their return, and the time-traveling TARDIS team must face great dangers, bigger enemies and wider terrors than ever before. Millie Gibson also returns as Ruby Sunday. The season’s second episode guest-stars Alan Cumming as the voice of Mr. Ring-a-Ding, a happy, funny, singalong cartoon character whose discovery of the real world beyond the screen leads to terrifying consequences. New episodes are available Saturdays.

NHL Hockey
ABC, beginning at 12:25pm Live

It’s crunch time in the NHL as the regular season winds down. ABC airs a doubleheader with the Washington Capitals at the Columbus Blue Jackets and the N.Y. Rangers at the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Ten Commandments
ABC, 7pm
Catch a Classic!

Nearly every year since 1973, with a few exceptions, ABC has re-aired this gigantic 1956 Best Picture Oscar-nominated religious epic around Easter and Passover, given its story comes from the Old Testament book of Exodus about Moses’ (Charlton Heston) deliverance of the Israelites from slavery at the hands of Egyptian pharaoh Rameses II (Yul Brynner). That tradition continues this year, as the network airs director Cecil B. DeMille’s thrilling achievement on what is the first night of Passover. Already a very lengthy film in its original format, the TV broadcast somehow seems to keep getting longer each year thanks to commercials, so if you’re recording the movie this year, be aware that your DVR will get quite a workout — ABC has it scheduled in a four-hour-and-44-minute time slot! But with a moviegoing experience this grand, the time flies by. It’s easy to say “they don’t make ’em like that anymore” regarding such films, but in the case of The Ten Commandments, that is literally true — with its massive live crowd shots (of both people and animals) and spectacular set designs, the cost of creating a film like this in the manner in which it was produced would certainly be viewed as prohibitive by any studio today. From an era in which biblical epics were fairly common in Hollywood, DeMille’s work is one of the few that remains so highly watched and beloved to this day. Along with Heston in his iconic role as Moses (and as the voice of God via the burning bush) and Brynner, the film is also star-studded with the likes of Anne Baxter, an oddly cast Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De Carlo, Debra Paget, John Derek, Vincent Price, John Carradine and more. DeMille is at the height of his directorial powers here as he wrangles so much into a captivating, if melodramatic, presentation. Among the film’s other technical achievements are its Oscar-winning special effects, and it also boasts a grand musical score by Elmer Bernstein.

Hearts Around the Table: Kiki’s Fourth Ingredient
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!

Kiki (Kathryn Davis) is overwhelmed by a new catering job for a wedding, but the groom’s best man, Clay (Torrance Coombs), might be just the right person to help — if they can get past their aversions to one another.

Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!

Lifetime’s latest original film based on a true story stars Yaya DaCosta as Monique Smith, a woman who set out to know her origin story after realizing she didn’t have proper documentation, including a birth certificate or social security card. She begins an emotional decades-long search to discover who she really is and if there is anyone out there looking for her.

Somebody’s Son
OWN, 9pm
New Series!

In this bold dating experiment, three mothers take control of their sons’ love lives. Determined to find lasting partners, the moms vet potential girlfriends through fierce competition and heartfelt moments, revealing whether mother truly knows best. In the premiere episode, an NFL player and his Nigerian Aunt Oma welcome four potential matches to the house. But tensions rise when Oma reveals she’ll be living there too. How will the women adjust, and which first impressions will lead to an invitation to stay?

Wildlife Rehab: “Building Confidence” & “Survival of the Fittest”
Nat Geo Wild, 10pm

In the first of two half-hour episodes, Jan challenges a new team leader to help two very sick hawks. Then, Jan and her team evaluate which animals are ready to survive on their own.

Jonathan Ross: Haunted Homecoming: “The Ghost in the Cellar”
Travel Channel, 10pm

Host Jonathan Ross revisits more boyhood haunts in London’s East End, investigating their dark history and reported paranormal activity — including a perfectly preserved but eerie Victorian poor-school and a famed old coaching inn.

Saturday Night Live: “Jon Hamm/Lizzo”
NBC, 11:30pm Live; also livestreams on Peacock

Jon Hamm, who leads the new Apple TV+ series Your Friends & Neighbors, hosts SNL for the fourth time. He is joined by musical guest Lizzo, also making her fourth appearance.