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Thursday, March 26
MLB Baseball
NBC, beginning at 1pm Live
Hooray for Opening Day! The first full day of the regular season features two national TV games on NBC, which presents its first live MLB game since 2000. First up, expect NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes to take the mound for the Pirates as they face Juan Soto and the new-look Mets at Citi Field. In the evening, Geraldo Perdomo and the Diamondbacks visit Chavez Ravine to face the Dodgers, who’ll be unveiling their second consecutive World Series championship banner. Last seen, the Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in the 11th inning of a Fall Classic Game 7 thriller. World Series MVP pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is likely to get the start in the opener for the Dodgers, who’ll again have a stacked lineup including Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Teoscar Hernández and four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani (pictured).—Ryan A. Berenz
ISU World Figure Skating Championships
USA Network, 3pm Live
Coverage of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships from Prague, Czech Republic, features the pairs free skate and the men’s short program.
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: Sweet 16 Regional Semifinals
CBS & TBS, beginning at 7pm Live
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 regional semifinals are held today and tomorrow in Houston (South), Chicago (Midwest), Washington, D.C. (East), and San Jose, California (West).
iHeartRadio Music Awards
FOX, 8pm Live
The 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise guests and collaborations, and more. Nominees for Artist of the Year are Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, Chris Brown, Jelly Roll, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae and Taylor Swift.
Hitchcock and Herrmann
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann are often called the greatest director/composer partnership in cinema history. Despite their divergent personalities, they formed a close bond, collaborating on seven films over 11 years. TCM is showcasing four of their iconic films tonight, starting with the suspense classic Psycho (1960). Hitchcock brilliantly guided viewers into a seemingly straightforward thriller before quietly dismantling every expectation. Herrmann’s score is not just effective but essential to the film’s impact — those piercing strings in the infamous shower scene amplify the violence in a way that is psychological rather than graphic. The night continues with The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), Vertigo (1958) and North by Northwest (1959).
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
FX, 9pm
Season Finale!
The drama exploring the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century concludes with “Search and Recovery.” Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon star.
Grey’s Anatomy: “Take Me to the River”
ABC, 10pm
Bailey and Blue (Chandra Wilson and Harry Shum Jr.) are forced to confront the emotional costs of experimental care in the new episode “Take Me to the River.”
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Friday, March 27
For All Mankind
Apple TV
Season Premiere!
Season 5 of the alternate-history Space Race drama picks up in the years after the Goldilocks asteroid heist. Happy Valley has grown into a thriving colony on Mars with thousands of residents and a base for new missions that will take humans even further into the solar system. But with the nations of Earth now demanding law and order on the Red Planet, friction continues to build between the people who live on Mars and their former home. The cast features Joel Kinnaman, Wrenn Schmidt, Cynthy Wu, Sean Kaufman, Edi Gathegi and Coral Peña. Apple TV has renewed the series for a sixth and final season.
Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints
FOX Nation
New Episodes!
Embark on a profound journey into the lives of extraordinary individuals. This captivating docudrama series explores the essence of faith through the stories of revered historical figures. The series is guided by the masterful storytelling of Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, who bookends each episode with an introductory narration, followed afterwards by a discussion of each saint’s legacy with a trio of experts. Each episode delves deep into the trials, tribulations and unwavering devotion of these saints. You can stream all episodes of Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints exclusively on FOX Nation. Debuting in celebration of the Easter season, this special episode offers a deep look at the life of Saint Mary the Virgin, from the moment she is chosen by God to her enduring faith through the exile, sacrifice and the sorrow she faces at the end of Jesus’ life. The special explores Mary’s unwavering devotion and the strength that defined her as both a mother and one of Christianity’s most revered figures. Scorsese introduces the episode by sharing personal reflections on the meaning of Easter and his childhood in New York’s Little Italy.
NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Sweet 16 Regional Semifinals
ABC & ESPN, beginning at 2:30pm Live
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament continues with the regional semifinal round taking place today (ESPN) and tomorrow (ABC and ESPN) in Fort Worth, Texas, and Sacramento, California.
UFL Football: Birmingham at Louisville
FOX, 8pm Live
The United Football League season kicks off tonight as the Birmingham Stallions visit the Louisville Kings, a new team for 2026.
Directed by John Hughes
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
John Hughes didn’t just make movies about teenagers — he made teenagers matter in cinema. Tonight’s lineup showcases the writer-director who defined the ’80s coming-of-age film, starting with The Breakfast Club (1985), where five high school stereotypes spend Saturday detention discovering they’re more complex than their labels. Hughes’ genius was trusting that teenage problems — parental pressure, social hierarchies, identity formation — were worthy of serious dramatic attention. The film stars Brat Pack members Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson and Emilio Estevez. Sixteen Candles (1984) follows, featuring Ringwald’s star-making performance as Samantha, whose family forgets her 16th birthday. The evening continues with Uncle Buck (1989), which gave John Candy one of his finest roles as a lovable slob forced to babysit his brother’s kids.
Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time
PBS, 9pm
New Series!
Take an inside look at America’s oldest contemporary dance company, the Martha Graham Dance Company, as it celebrates 100 years. Tonight’s episode, “American Spirit,” follows the Graham dancers from rehearsal to premiere as they carry her legacy forward with a new work, a protest dance from choreographer Jamar Roberts in collaboration with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Rhiannon Giddens. Meryl Streep provides the voice of Graham. The second episode premieres April 3.
Dreaming Whilst Black
Showtime, 9pm
Season Finale!
The comedy-drama following Kwabena (Adjani Salmon), an aspiring filmmaker trying to balance his professional and personal lives, concludes Season 2 with “All Black Everything.” Dani Moseley and Rachel Adedeji also star.
Saturday, March 28
MLB Baseball
FOX & FS1, beginning at 4pm Live
FOX Sports’ 2026 Saturday MLB schedule opens on FS1 with the Minnesota Twins at the Baltimore Orioles. FOX’s regional primetime game gives viewers either the Kansas City Royals at the Atlanta Braves or the N.Y. Yankees at the San Francisco Giants.
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: Elite 8 Regional Finals
TBS, beginning at 6pm Live
The first two participants in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four in Indianapolis are determined tonight with the regional final games in Houston and San Jose, California.
Passage to Marseille
TCM, 6pm
Catch a Classic!
Set during World War II, the captivating 1944 action/drama Passage to Marseille follows five prison convicts, led by Jean Matrac (Humphrey Bogart), who are found drifting at sea by a French ship after escaping Devil’s Island. They wish to fight in the war against the Nazis, but just as they are nearing their destination, France surrenders to Germany, leaving the ship’s captain to hide the prisoners when Maj. Duval attempts to overtake the ship.
NHL Hockey: Philadelphia at Detroit
ABC, 8pm Live
Travis Konecny and the Philadelphia Flyers face off against the Red Wings at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.
A Royal Setting
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Ruby (Jen Lilley), a world-renowned gemologist, is hired by Prince Luca (Dan Jeannotte) to restore the crown jewels and design his crown, challenging tradition and complicating his relationship with his mother, the queen.
The Man in the Window
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
When Sarah (Teri Polo) starts dating Jack (Dylan Walsh), the handsome man who just moved in across the street, it feels like her life is finally getting back on track. But when a neighbor turns up dead, all signs point to Jack as the culprit. Jamie-Lynn Sigler also stars.
ISU World Figure Skating Championships
NBC, 8pm
NBC carries tape-delayed coverage of the free dance and men’s free skate competition from O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic.
Have I Got News for You
CNN, 9pm
Season Finale!
Catch the season finale of this smart and edgy series that puts a comedic spin on the news of the week. Roy Wood Jr. hosts with illustrious team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black.
Sunday, March 29
Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait
Prime Video
This documentary unpacks the relentless pressure, devastating failures and unwavering determination that made Rory McIlroy’s triumph at the 2025 Masters so profound — the story of a golf prodigy who became a champion, was knocked down year after year and rebuilt himself into one of sport’s most resilient figures. Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait centers on McIlroy’s battle with Augusta National Golf Club, home of the prestigious tournament. Built around the dramatic final round of the 2025 Masters and unfolding hole by hole, the film is a cinematic battle between man and course, revealing why sport is never just sport, but myth played out in real time.
NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Elite 8 Regional Finals
ABC, beginning at 1pm Live
Two teams advance to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four following today’s Elite 8 games in Fort Worth, Texas, and Sacramento, California.
NTT IndyCar Series: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix
FOX, 1pm Live
Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham is the site for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, as Alex Palou, Pato O’Ward, Scott Dixon and the rest of the field take on the 2.3-mile, 17-turn road course.
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: Elite 8 Regional Finals
CBS, beginning at 2pm Live
Two more teams punch their tickets to the Final Four following today’s Elite 8 regional finals in Chicago and Washington, D.C. The Final Four takes place Saturday, April 4, in Indianapolis.
MotoGP Racing: Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas
FOX, 3:30pm Live
The FIM MotoGP World Championship season continues with the fastest motorcycle riders taking on Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
NASCAR Cup Series: Cook Out 400
FS1, 3:30pm Live
Cup Series drivers are in for some hard-nosed racing for 400 laps around the short 0.526-mile oval at Virginia’s Martinsville Speedway.
NBA Basketball
NBA TV & NBC, beginning at 3:30pm Live
Settle in for a Sunday of NBA hoops with the L.A. Clippers at the Milwaukee Bucks on NBA TV, followed by an NBC twin bill with the N.Y. Knicks at the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors at the Denver Nuggets.
Splendor in the Grass
TCM, 5:45pm
Catch a Classic!
Elia Kazan’s Splendor in the Grass (1961) tackles teenage sexuality with a frankness that was revolutionary for its time — and remains startlingly honest today. Natalie Wood stars as Deanie Loomis, a Kansas high school girl in the 1920s whose passionate relationship with Bud Stamper (Warren Beatty, in his film debut) is sabotaged by parental pressure and societal expectations. Wood earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, capturing Deanie’s mental breakdown with heartbreaking authenticity, and William Inge won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The film’s title comes from Wordsworth’s poem about lost innocence, and Kazan earns that reference — this is a deeply felt story about how we can never quite recapture what we’ve lost.
Marshals: “Lost Girls”
CBS, 8pm
Kayce (Luke Grimes) goes rogue to track down a missing girl from Broken Rock in the new episode “Lost Girls.”
The Faithful
FOX, 8pm
The second of three stories is that of Rebekah (Alexa Davalos), who after a difficult and painful pregnancy prophetically learns that she will birth twins who will be divided and that the elder will serve the younger. Her sons exist in conflict from the very start. After watching the boys grow into very different men, she is determined to cajole, manipulate and even deceive her husband Isaac (Tom Mison) to ensure that her pick is the chosen one. By executing the ultimate deception, Rebekah sets the stage for one of history’s most paramount moments of brother against brother, family destiny and fulfilled prophecy. Also stars Tom Payne and Ben Robson.
Call the Midwife
PBS, 8pm
In tonight’s new episode, a potential rabies outbreak causes panic in Poplar, and Trixie (Helen George) cares for a patient experiencing difficult labor.
Dark Winds: “Nániikai (We Came Back)”
AMC, 9pm
The noir thriller continues with the new episode “Nániikai (We Came Back),” in which Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Manuelito (Jessica Matten) race against the clock to save Billie (Isabel DeRoy-Olson). Chee (Kiowa Gordon) recovers as he confronts the difficult truth about his past.
Tracker: “The Field Trip”
CBS, 9pm
When a young boy disappears during a school trip to the aquarium, Colter (Justin Hartley) must navigate a volatile father’s desperation to find his son in the new episode “The Field Trip.”
The Forsytes
PBS, 9pm
The period drama’s first season continues with this new episode. After a family night at the opera, Jo (Danny Griffin) makes a life-changing discovery, while Soames (Joshua Orpin) makes a hasty decision.
Watson: “A Third Act Surprise”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “A Third Act Surprise,” Watson (Morris Chestnut) and the fellows race to help a young woman who needs a lifesaving kidney donation.
The Count of Monte Cristo: “The Castle”
PBS, 10pm
The drama based on the Alexandre Dumas novel continues with the new episode “The Castle.” As hope fades in prison, Edmond (Sam Claflin) meets Abbé Faria (Jeremy Irons), who tells him the location of a legendary treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo.
Monday, March 30
America’s Churches With Benjamin Hall
FOX Nation
New Series!
In this new three-episode series, FOX News senior correspondent Benjamin Hall tours stunning houses of worship across America to uncover their rich history and beauty, and to see faith in action across the vibrant communities that shape our nation. In the first episode, Hall visits the Brigade of Midshipmen Chapel at the United States Naval Academy, a chapel that has shaped some of the nation’s heroes. The iconic St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans is the destination for Episode 2. In a city full of history and charm, the cathedral has stood as a cornerstone to this resilient community. In the third installment, Hall tours the interfaith Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University to explore the intersection of faith across education, sports and everyday student life. Each episode also include a bonus vignette taking viewers on a deeper tour experience.
MLB Baseball
FS1, beginning at 6:30pm Live
An MLB doubleheader on FS1 has an NL Central matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Cincinnati Reds and an NL West clash between the San Francisco Giants and the Padres in San Diego.
NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Elite 8 Regional Finals
ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four is set after tonight’s regional final games in Fort Worth, Texas, and Sacramento, California. The Final Four tips off Friday, April 3, in Phoenix.
American Idol: “Songs of Faith”
ABC, 8pm Live
The contestants lift their voices with inspirational songs, and 12 finalists continue on the journey to become the next American Idol in the new episode “Songs of Faith.”
The Neighborhood: “Welcome to the Things We Do for Love”
CBS, 8pm
Guest Star Alert!
Marty (Marcel Spears) meets Courtney’s (Skye Townsend) intimidating father, Clancy (guest star Anthony Anderson), to ask for his blessing in the new episode “Welcome to the Things We Do for Love.”
Wild Cards: “The Hostage Always Rings Twice”
The CW, 8pm
In the new episode “The Hostage Always Rings Twice,” Max (Vanessa Morgan) finds herself playing negotiator when a kidnapped woman calls 911 using a makeshift phone, unraveling a complex web involving an affair, gambling and a race against time at a NASCAR event.
Extracted: “Banishment”
FOX, 8pm
As survivalists battle exhaustion in the wild, a deception exposed at HQ ignites conflict in the new episode “Banishment.”
St. Denis Medical: “Here a Righteous Woman Comes”
NBC, 8pm
Matt and Serena (Mekki Leeper and Kahyun Kim) take on an awkward assignment, and Joyce (Wendi McLendon-Covey) hosts a ribbon-cutting for the birthing center in the new episode “Here a Righteous Woman Comes.”
Once Upon a Time in the West
TCM, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Saddle up for a grand, operatic ride with Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), honoring the unforgettable Claudia Cardinale as Jill McBain. Cardinale brings warmth and grit to Jill, a woman who arrives in the dusty town of Flagstone dreaming of a fresh start, only to find herself caught in a ruthless power struggle over land and railroads. As the iron tracks creep closer, greed, violence and vengeance move just as fast, turning the wide-open West into a brutal chessboard. Directed by Sergio Leone, this spaghetti Western trades quick draws for slow-burn tension, letting every glance, silence and gunshot linger.
DMV: “Gilbert”
CBS, 8:30pm
In the new episode “Gilbert,” Vic (Tony Cavalero) decides to foster a dog, but he needs to clean up his act before meeting the dog rescuer’s (guest star Thomas Lennon) high standards.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins: “The World Is Full of Beaks”
NBC, 8:30pm
Reggie (Tracy Morgan) doesn’t make it easy for Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe) to keep his personal life separate from the documentary in the new episode “The World Is Full of Beaks.”
FBI: “3 Up, 3 Down”
CBS, 9pm
In the new episode “3 Up, 3 Down,” a double homicide in Brooklyn sets the team after a corrupt longshoreman, leading them to discover something sinister has been smuggled into New York.
Memory of a Killer: “Shoot the Piano Player”
FOX, 9pm
After a stunning reveal, Angelo (Patrick Dempsey) races against the clock to protect his loved ones from The Ferryman in the new episode “Shoot the Piano Player.”
People Magazine Investigates: “Deadly Ride”
Investigation Discovery, 9pm
In 2022, Austin, Texas, police discovered the body of 25-year-old professional cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson. Wilson had been shot execution-style while she was visiting a friend for the weekend. The new episode “Deadly Ride” reveals how homicide detectives discovered a story of jealousy, betrayal and total obsession.
Henry David Thoreau
PBS, 9pm
New Series!
This three-part documentary series executive produced by Ken Burns and musician Don Henley of the Eagles explores the life, work and legacy of Henry David Thoreau. One of the most influential American writers and thinkers of the 19th century, Thoreau wrote extensively on the individual’s relationship to the state (Civil Disobedience) and the natural world (Walden) at a time when the Industrial Revolution, Westward expansion and the abolitionist movement were altering the landscape. George Clooney narrates, with voice characterizations by Jeff Goldblum (Thoreau), Ted Danson (Ralph Waldo Emerson), Meryl Streep (Margaret Fuller and others) and Tate Donovan (William Ellery Channing). The series premieres with two episodes, “Who Are We?” and “Being Alive.”
The Rookie: “The Thinker”
ABC, 10pm
Bailey (Jenna Dewan) gets a new role, and a ride-along with Nolan (Nathan Fillion) goes awry in the new episode “The Thinker.”
History’s Greatest Warriors
History, 10pm
New Series!
Baseball great Derek Jeter is an executive producer behind this new series that touts that warriors aren’t born — they’re built. And every civilization built their warriors in their own way. The series explores history’s most infamous and deadly warriors by revealing the step-by-step process for creating them. Along the way, each episode will track the rise and fall of each civilization — from the samurai to the Navy SEAL.
Tuesday, March 31
Will Trent: “Did I Screw This Up?”
ABC, 8pm
Suspicion starts to build around Amanda (Sonja Sohn) after her gun is used in a self-defense shooting in the new episode “Did I Screw This Up?”
NCIS: “Fleeting”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “Fleeting,” Navy Week takes a deadly turn when a stolen squad car flips and reveals a murdered sailor in the trunk.
Best Medicine: “A Tale of Two Sister Cities”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “A Tale of Two Sister Cities,” Martin (Josh Charles) is skeptical when Port Wenn welcomes an extremely friendly delegation from their sister city in Norway.
Secrets of the Bees
Nat Geo, 8pm
New Two-Part Series!
It doesn’t get buzzier than this: National Geographic’s award-winning explorer Bertie Gregory is back for another entry in the Secrets of franchise, executive produced by James Cameron. And with over 20,000 species of bees, responsible for pollinating a third of the food we eat, this was no small undertaking. Viewers will learn about how the intelligent insects use tools and communicate with a “waggle dance,” and what happens when the hive is attacked. And there are secrets aplenty, promises Gregory. “Every other scene [makes you go], ‘What the heck is going on?’ You’re going to have your mind blasted by bees.” Two episodes air back-to-back tonight.
NBA Basketball
NBC, 8pm Live
This month’s NBA slate concludes with the Coast 2 Coast regional game on NBC, featuring either the N.Y. Knicks at the Houston Rockets or the Portland Trail Blazers at the L.A. Clippers.
Star of the Month: George Brent
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ salute to Irish American actor George Brent continues with 14 of his movies airing tonight and into tomorrow afternoon. A leading man of cinema in the ’30s and ’40s, Brent’s low-key approach was perfect for Warner Bros.’ female-driven melodramas — he never upstaged the leading lady but always elevated the material. Tonight’s lineup begins with Dark Victory (1939), where Brent plays Dr. Frederick Steele opposite Bette Davis’ dying socialite Judith Traherne. Davis earned an Oscar nomination for this tear-jerker, and Brent’s understated performance as her devoted physician provides the emotional anchor. Programming continues with other notable Brent roles that showcase his range, including ’Til We Meet Again (1940), Honeymoon for Three (1941) and Jezebel (1938).
NCIS: Origins: “Homeward Bound”
CBS, 9pm
After Dr. Tango (Julian Black Antelope) is arrested for stealing human remains from a national park, Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard (returning Adam Campbell) assists the team in proving his innocence in the new episode “Homeward Bound.”
Doc: “Next”
FOX, 9pm
On her last day at Westside, Joan (Felicity Huffman) chooses an unlikely successor, crowns a chief resident and imparts some final wisdom to the next generation in the new episode “Next.”
Henry David Thoreau
PBS, 9pm
Series Finale!
In the documentary’s third and final episode, “Several More Lives to Live,” Henry David Thoreau completes his two-year experiment at Walden Pond and returns to New England society. He travels extensively through Massachusetts and Maine, experiencing the natural world and connecting with the Indigenous Penobscot people. He becomes a respected land surveyor and natural scientist, and he takes on a prominent role as a staunch abolitionist. Thoreau would not live to see the end of slavery, as he succumbed to tuberculosis in 1862 at age 44.
The Verdict: “Muhammad Ali vs. Mike Tyson”
Vice TV, 9pm
What would have happened if these two fearsome iconic fighters had met in their prime? Who would win head-to-head? Would Tyson’s strength have bested Ali, or would Ali’s quickness and stamina have taken Tyson apart? Chris Berman (ESPN), Jimmy Roberts (NBC Sports), boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas, former heavyweight champion and SiriusXM host Gerry Cooney, Joon Lee (ESPN), and veteran sports journalist Hank Gola are ready to battle this question out.
MLB Baseball: N.Y. Yankees at Seattle Mariners
TBS, 9:30pm Live
The Tuesday night MLB schedule on TBS opens with Aaron Judge and the N.Y. Yankees visiting Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners.
R.J. Decker: “Burn Notice”
ABC, 10pm
In the new episode “Burn Notice,” R.J. (Scott Speedman) unravels the truth about a Little League coach whose family is being mysteriously targeted.
NCIS: Sydney: “Lone Wolf: Part Two”
CBS, 10pm
With many lives in danger, the team races to stop a bomber’s path of destruction in the new episode “Lone Wolf: Part Two.”
Frontline: “Strike on Iran: The Nuclear Question”
PBS, 10pm
Frontline presents this updated and expanded investigation of Iran’s nuclear program in the wake of U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country.
Wednesday, April 1
How I Met Your Mother: “Pilot”
E!, 6am
Network Premiere!
We’re going back to the very beginning with Episode 1 of the beloved comedy that ran from 2005-14 as E! adds the sitcom to its lineup. Here we start with our first introduction to Ted Mosby, narrated by Bob Saget, who shares with his present-day children the stories of how he met their mother. Through the series-long flashbacks, we follow Ted (Josh Radnor) in his younger days living in New York City with his best friends. The cast also included Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Alyson Hannigan and Cristin Milioti. The first 20 episodes air today, and the series continues throughout the month.
Scrubs: “My Best Friend’s Barbecue”
ABC, 8pm
J.D. (Zach Braff) is upset about not getting invited to Turk and Carla’s (Donald Faison and Judy Reyes) annual barbecue, so he tries to nurture his friendship with Carla at work in the new episode “My Best Friend’s Barbecue.”
The Valley
Bravo, 8pm
Season Premiere!
The crew is ready to reset the vibe as they navigate major life changes from babies and breakups to bold new beginnings, but the drama is never far behind. When questionable behavior and unresolved tensions arise, it threatens to permanently pull this friend group apart.
The Masked Singer
FOX, 8pm
Season Finale!
The Season 14 winner is unmasked in the two-hour finale episode. Nick Cannon hosts with panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Robin Thicke and Rita Ora.
Chicago Med: “The Book of Charles”
NBC, 8pm
Dr. Charles (Oliver Platt) grapples with his own mental health following a harrowing experience working the suicide prevention line in the new episode “The Book of Charles.”
Starring Doris Day
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
In celebration of the anniversary of her birthday on April 3, 1922, TCM spotlights the singing and acting career of Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff, aka Doris Day. Up first is 1955’s Love Me or Leave Me, in which Day delivers one of her most dramatic performances as a fictionalized version of Ruth Etting, the “singing sweetheart of the roaring ’20s,” opposite James Cagney. Next, the actress shines as the titular 19th century sharpshooter in the 1953 musical comedy Calamity Jane, with Day channeling Jane’s romantic sentiments in “Secret Love,” which won the Oscar for Best Original Song. Three more Day performances complete tonight’s lineup, starting with 1949’s My Dream Is Yours, a lighthearted musical comedy featuring a cameo by cartoon icon Bugs Bunny. In 1960’s Please Don’t Eat the Daisies, Day wins hearts as the girl next door opposite David Niven, while 1952’s April in Paris showcases Day as chorus girl Ethel “Dynamite” Jackson opposite Ray Bolger.
Expedition Files
Discovery Channel, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Explorer and esteemed storyteller Josh Gates plunges back into the archives of the past to uncover jaw-dropping new evidence behind the world’s most notorious mysteries. In the season premiere, Gates explores mind-blowing theories on American history: What really happened to USS Scorpion, an American Navy submarine that suddenly vanished during the height of the Cold War; the myth-busting truth behind Revolutionary War legend Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride; and a shocking theory surrounding America’s most infamous assassin — John Wilkes Booth — that suggests he might have escaped justice and met a far stranger fate than the one recorded in history books.
Chicago Fire: “Firehouse 66”
NBC, 9pm
In a season of budget cuts that has meant the CFD has had to adapt, firefighters are training to become paramedics, and 51’s engine was decommissioned, sending Mouch (Christian Stolte) to another house. In tonight’s episode, Lt. Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) must overcome more obstacles at 51. Plus, Joe Cruz (Joe Miñoso) deals with new changes in his family.
America’s Culinary Cup: “The Roots of Success”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “The Roots of Success,” airing at a special time, the remaining chefs face off in teams of three to deliver a vegetarian three-course menu to a dinner party of elite guests from the culinary world. Padma Lakshmi hosts.
Chicago P.D.: “Restored”
NBC, 10pm
In the new episode “Restored,” Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) tries to stop the cycle of violence after a teenager is killed in an act of revenge.
Our New World
PBS, 10pm
New Series!
In our constantly changing world, both nature and humans alike have to adapt. Discover the radical transformations of animals, plants, ecosystems and more through breathtaking visual effects as they tackle this ever-changing Earth in the face of global warming.
Thursday, April 2
TCM Spotlight: Deep in the Heart of Texas
TCM, beginning at 7:45pm
Catch a Classic
The Lone Star State takes center stage in tonight’s lineup of classic films set in Texas. It starts playfully with the Looney Tunes short Oily Hare (1952), where Bugs Bunny tries to thwart an oil tycoon who wants to drill in his rabbit hole. The tone switches dramatically with the 1956 feature Giant, led by Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean (who died before the movie’s release). In the epic drama, which clocks in at more than three hours, a poor ranch hand (Dean) strikes it rich when he discovers oil, spurring a decades-long rivalry with a wealthy rancher (Hudson) and his socialite wife (Taylor). Following is 1971’s star-studded The Last Picture Show, a black-and-white portrait of adolescence in a decaying Texas town that won Academy Awards for Ben Johnson and Cloris Leachman. Next, in late-night, is the TCM premiere of 1998’s Dancer, Texas Pop. 81, chronicling a group of high school friends living in a tiny Texas town who make a pact to move to Los Angeles after graduation. Then, Robert Altman’s absurdist 1970 comedy Brewster McCloud finds the titular character living under the Houston Astrodome and dreaming of creating wings that will let him fly. Finally, in the 1964 political thriller Seven Days in May, an Army colonel (Kirk Douglas) races to subvert a general’s (Burt Lancaster) plan to overthrow the president from a secret base in El Paso.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “Three Angry Women and a Prophylactic”
CBS, 8pm
Young Sheldon’s Raegan Revord and Zoe Perry return as guest stars in the new episode “Three Angry Women and a Prophylactic.” Mandy’s (Emily Osment) attempt to help Missy (Revord) with boys backfires when Mary (Perry) finds out.
Scrabble: “Reign Check”
The CW, 8pm
Players engage in a noble word battle in pursuit of capturing the $10,000 throne in the new episode “Reign Check.” Craig Ferguson hosts.
Next Level Chef: “Ale’s Well That Ends Well”
FOX, 8pm
The platform is transformed into a pub for the new episode “Ale’s Well That Ends Well.” Chefs must pair proteins with perfectly poured beer to create delicious dishes, with a game of beer pong determining who wins more ingredients.
Law & Order: “Fate’s Cruel Joke”
NBC, 8pm
Tonight’s episode of this long-running drama shows a different side of Detective Vincent Riley (Reid Scott) after things take a turn during the investigation of a woman’s body found in a suitcase. “As a father, Riley internalizes and personalizes cases with young victims,” Scott says. “He pursues this case in a way that borders on reckless, which is unusual for him. He’s not usually the kind of guy who loses control, but in this case, he does.” The result? A car accident while he’s on duty. While waiting to learn the victim’s condition, he spirals. This episode also introduces Riley’s wife, Tara (Cadden Jones). “I love anything that digs into the backstory and the personal life and the overall character of Riley,” says Scott. “We see Tara try to offer support, but he’s so thrown by what’s transpired, he can’t see clearly.”
Ghosts: “The Water Heater”
CBS, 8:30pm
Sam and Jay (Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar) try to replace their broken water heater, but Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) turns the upgrade into a campaign issue in his bid to represent the basement ghosts in the new episode “The Water Heater.”
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island
Bravo, 9pm
New Series!
They may live in the smallest state in the country, but their drama is extra large. The Housewives franchise hits a milestone this year celebrating the series’ 20th anniversary (Real Housewives of Orange County kicked it off in 2006). The lives of this fresh, charismatic group of women intertwine across the storied coastline of New England luxury, where friendships are built over decades, loyalties are deeply rooted, and secrets are guarded at all costs … until betrayal strikes and the cracks begin to show. One familiar face in the group of new women is New Jersey Housewife Dolores Catania, who embarks on a new entrepreneurial venture — a menopause gummy brand — while soaking up some sun, fun and a little drama along the way.
Matlock: “The Cavalry Isn’t Coming”
CBS, 9pm
The stakes are high when Matty (Kathy Bates) represents one of Jacobson Moore’s own on trial in the new episode “The Cavalry Isn’t Coming.”
Trivial Pursuit: “Weird Science”
The CW, 9pm
A scientist and a hypnotist compete in the six iconic Trivial Pursuit categories to win $20,000 in the new episode “Weird Science.” LeVar Burton hosts.
Animal Control: “Bats and Camels”
FOX, 9pm
Templeton and Frank (Gerry Dee and Joel McHale) compete for the endorsement of a legendary Animal Control officer in an effort to win Animal Control Officer of the Year in the new episode “Bats and Camels.”
Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo: “Lost in Battle”
History, 9pm
From a live World War II bomb discovered decades later, to a Civil War cigar hiding secret orders, to a Viking sword unearthed by a child, these finds reveal how the remnants of war can resurface when least expected.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Vivid”
NBC, 9pm
The SVU steps in when a woman undergoing psychedelic-assisted therapy recovers a buried memory of assault in the new episode “Vivid.”
Going Dutch: “Apache Helicopter Parent”
FOX, 9:30pm
Stroopsdorf hosts international peace talks, and Col. Quinn’s (Denis Leary) micromanaging of Maggie’s (Taylor Misiak) simple task during the event has unintended consequences in the new episode “Apache Helicopter Parent.”
Grey’s Anatomy: “Feel It Still”
ABC, 10pm
In the new episode “Feel It Still,” Jo (Camilla Luddington) returns for her first full day back from leave, and Owen (Kevin McKidd) struggles to keep it together when someone close to him is admitted to Grey Sloan.
Elsbeth: “Deadutante”
CBS, 10pm
Succession’s J. Smith-Cameron is the killer of the week in this installment of The Good Wife spinoff. Smith-Cameron plays Izzy, the imperious director of New York’s most exclusive debutante ball. When a powerful patriarch is stabbed to death at the ball, Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) and Izzy engage in hand-in-glove combat.
Friday, April 3
Faith Movies
MOVIES!, beginning at 6:10am
Catch a Classic!
Faith and biblical storytelling take center stage throughout the day, with several large-scale religious epics anchoring the lineup beginning with 1954’s Demetrius and the Gladiators, starring Victor Mature and Susan Hayward. One of the biggest titles, however, follows with The Bible (1966), John Huston’s ambitious film that brings several stories from the Book of Genesis to the screen with an international cast that includes Michael Parks, Ulla Bergryd and George C. Scott. The schedule also features the television miniseries Jesus of Nazareth (1977), starring James Earl Jones and Olivia Hussey, and Moses the Lawgiver (1975), starring Burt Lancaster as Moses in a sweeping retelling of the Exodus story. The Robe (1953) completes the block.
NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Final Four
ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live
Both national semifinal games from the NCAA women’s tournament are at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The winners advance to the championship game Sunday.
Sheriff Country: “The Finest”
CBS, 8pm
In “The Finest,” the first part of tonight’s crossover event with Fire Country, a mysterious school bus explosion leaves nine students missing. Sheriff Mickey Fox (Morena Baccarin) and Cal Fire Division Chief Sharon Leone (guest star Diane Farr) must put their differences aside and unite their departments to crack the case.
Special Theme: Roger Corman
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
A themed night spotlights the work of cult director Roger Corman — the “King of the B-movies” — to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth on April 5, 1926. The lineup kicks off with the TCM premiere of the 2021 documentary Roger Corman: Pope of Pop Cinema, which not only celebrates his work in the low-budget genre, but also reveals a more serious side of the filmmaker: as a mentor to directors such as Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Ron Howard. But the evening is mostly about Corman classics, starting with 1959’s horror/comedy A Bucket of Blood, about a lowly busboy who, after accidentally killing a cat and covering it in clay to hide the crime, ends up a murderer who creates “sculptures” from his victims. More murders are on the menu in 1960’s The Little Shop of Horrors, where a plant with an insatiable appetite for blood forces a floral assistant to begin killing humans to feed it. Things get more serious in 1957’s Teenage Doll, a brooding film noir where a member of the teen girl gang the Black Widows is killed, prompting them to seek revenge on the leader of the rival Vandals, who they believe is responsible for the murder. Up next is Corman’s directorial debut — not a horror film, but a Western set during the Civil War, 1955’s Five Guns West. The lineup concludes with 1955’s The Beast With a Million Eyes.
Fire Country: “The Bravest”
CBS, 9pm
In “The Bravest,” the second part of tonight’s crossover event with Sheriff Country, firefighter Bode Leone (Max Thieriot) and Deputy Nathan Boone (guest star Matt Lauria) must risk it all in order to save the students missing after a mysterious school bus explosion.
The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd: “Out of This World”
History, 9pm
From a piece of the International Space Station crashing into a Florida home, to the first chimpanzee blasted into space, to a mind-bending timeslip experienced by two women in Versailles, host Dan Aykroyd and experts dive into these unbelievable stories that challenge what we think we know about our place in the universe.
Martha Graham Dance Company: We Are Our Time
PBS, 9pm
Series Finale!
“Athletes of God,” the conclusion of this two-part documentary looking at America’s oldest contemporary dance company, takes viewers on a world tour with the company. Traveling across Europe, the dancers reflect on both the exhilaration and the physical and emotional toll of life on the road. As the first American dance company to tour China post-pandemic, their journey echoes Graham’s belief in movement as a universal language.
Boston Blue: “Beautiful Broken Things”
CBS, 10pm
Pop Reagan is coming to town! Len Cariou reprises his Blue Bloods role, Henry Reagan, in Boston Blue. He’s visiting to see his rookie-cop great-grandson, Sean (Mika Amonsen), in uniform for the first time and to reconnect with some old pals from the Boston PD. But Henry’s also there to deliver a special gift to grandson Danny (Donnie Wahlberg).
Saturday, April 4
Godspell
TCM, 12pm
Catch a Classic!
If you’re in the mood for an uplifting musical matinee, TCM has you covered with 1973’s classic dramedy Godspell. Set in modern-day New York City, this retelling of the Gospel of St. Matthew tracks a group of youthful disciples summoned by John the Baptist to join Jesus in preparing for the coming of the Lord. Through song and dance, they act out biblical parables at locations such as Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge. Based on the 1971 musical by John-Michael Tebelak, Godspell features enduring musical favorites including “Prepare Ye (The Way of the Lord)” and “By My Side,” and the classic “Day by Day,” which reached No. 13 on the Billboard singles chart.
NHL Hockey
ABC, beginning at 12:30pm Live
The Detroit Red Wings visit the N.Y. Rangers at Madison Square Garden and the Colorado Avalanche are at the Dallas Stars for an NHL doubleheader on ABC.
MLB Baseball
FOX & FS1, beginning at 4pm Live
FOX Sports Saturday baseball action has the Milwaukee Brewers at the Kansas City Royals on FS1, followed by a regional game with either the Atlanta Braves at the Arizona Diamondbacks or the Chicago Cubs at the Cleveland Guardians.
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: Final Four
TBS, TNT & truTV, beginning at 6pm Live
The men’s tournament is down to the national semifinals with both Final Four games at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Winners move on to the championship game Monday night.
The Ten Commandments
ABC, 7pm
Catch a Classic!
The epic 1956 Eastertime staple returns to ABC. Produced, directed and narrated by Cecil B. DeMille, and based on Dorothy Clark Wilson’s Prince of Egypt, The Ten Commandments dramatizes the life of Moses (Charlton Heston) from Egyptian prince to leader of the Israelites to bearer of God’s Ten Commandments. The film won an Oscar for its special effects — including the iconic parting of the Red Sea that is still considered a cinematic masterpiece. Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Debra Paget, John Derek, Vincent Price and Yvonne De Carlo costar.
A Season to Blossom
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Hallmark darlings Emily Tennant and Carlo Marks start the month of April off right. Here Tennant stars as an aspiring writer who takes over her late grandmother’s bookstore and finds love.
Rescued by Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
This film is based on the true story of Connie and Larry Van Oosten, an Illinois couple who were abducted by a masked intruder and held hostage in a secret bunker in 2017. Last Man Standing’s Nancy Travis stars as Connie, a grandmother who must rely on her intelligence, her courage and her faith to save her own life as well as her husband’s.
Vet Detective
Nat Geo Wild, 10pm
Season Finale!
Season 1 of this series following Dr. Lauren Adelman as she cracks the most baffling mysteries in veterinary medicine concludes with “The Bulldog’s Battle to Breathe.”
Saturday Night Live: “Jack Black/Jack White”
NBC, 11:25pm Live
The duo affectionately called “Jack Gray” reunites as Jack Black hosts with musical guest Jack White.