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Wednesday, April 8

Nature: “Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti: Baby Steps”
PBS, 8pm
This two-part Nature series follows the journey of orphaned elephants at Reteti, the first community-owned elephant sanctuary in Africa. In “Baby Steps,” caregivers help a disabled orphan elephant named Long’uro find his confidence, nurse a sick calf back from the brink and manage an unexpected encounter inside an enclosure. The series concludes next week.

MLB Baseball: Detroit at Minnesota
FS1, 7:30pm Live
Game 3 of a four-game AL Central series between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins takes place tonight at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Scrubs: “My Odds”
ABC, 8pm
J.D. (Zach Braff) has finally hit his stride as the new chief of medicine, only to be shaken by an unexpected visit in the new episode “My Odds.”

The Floor
FOX, 8pm
Season Premiere!
Tune in tonight for the two-episode Season 5 premiere of the fast-paced quiz show hosted by Rob Lowe. In “New Year, New Floor” and “The Expert-Slayer Strikes,” 100 new trivia players dive straight in to take their shot at $250,000. This season, they will feel a chill when a new advantage sends one contestant into the final stages of the game.

Chicago Med: “Altered States”
NBC, 8pm
The Gaffney doctors work to save one of their own, and Hannah (Jessy Schram) clashes with the OB-GYN covering for her in the new episode “Altered States.”

Directed by George Cukor
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
TCM shines the spotlight on Academy Award-winning director George Cukor, known for creating hilariously sophisticated comedies and play-to-film adaptations. The evening starts with Cukor’s Born Yesterday (1950), a romantic comedy inspired by the 1946 stage play of the same name. The film follows the unscrupulous Harry Brock (Broderick Crawford), a wealthy con artist whose goal is to go to Washington, D.C., to “buy” a congressman. Harry brings along his former-showgirl girlfriend Billie Dawn (Judy Holliday in an Oscar-winning performance), who lacks political savvy along with manners. When Harry hires journalist Paul Verrall (William Holden) to build up Billie’s intelligence, things really take an interesting twist. The night continues with Pat and Mike (1952), Travels With My Aunt (1972), The Women (1939) and Dinner at Eight (1933). All have strong female leads who bring a conversational wit and chemistry to the films, a testament Cukor’s strong directing.

Abbott Elementary: “Trip”
ABC, 8:30pm
Janine and Gregory (Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams) plan a vacation, and one of Melissa’s (Lisa Ann Walter) most successful former students comes back for a visit in the new episode “Trip.”

FEDS
Investigation Discovery, 9pm
Season Finale!
Season 2 of this true-crime series closes up with “Hired to Kill.” Over two years, a killer shot multiple people dead in Philadelphia, but the killer’s identity and motive remained unclear. The FBI and a dedicated Task Force soon uncovered that they were dealing with a real-life hitman who called himself the Real John Wick.

Chicago Fire: “Sway”
NBC, 9pm
After a devastating fire erupts at a surgery center, Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) works to hunt down the true cause in the new episode “Sway.”

America’s Culinary Cup: “Good vs. Evil”
CBS, 9:30pm
The chefs have hit the halfway point of the competition in the new episode “Good vs. Evil.” The final eight competitors must each create two desserts, one heavenly and one devilish, using a shocking forbidden ingredient chosen by their rivals. Padma Lakshmi hosts.

Hunt for the Missing: Chicago
Investigation Discovery, 10pm
Season Finale!
In September 2019, Erica Thompson vanished. Her phone pinged across state lines, someone else seemingly had her car, and someone erased her home’s security footage. Was this her choice or something more sinister? Season 1 of this true-crime series concludes with “The Last Message.”

Chicago P.D.: “Partners”
NBC, 10pm
Tensions between Voight and Imani (Jason Beghe and Arienne Mandi) begin to form when a series of ATM robberies hits the city in the new episode “Partners.”

Our New World
PBS, 10pm
Series Finale!
This two-part series exploring how Earth is being reshaped by climate change concludes with “A Wild Revival,” which reveals how ice fields and underwater forests vanish and become replaced by new ecosystems.

Hollywood Squares: “90s Fine Baby”
CBS, 10:30pm
Tichina Arnold, Michelle Buteau, Method Man, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Janelle James, Tig Notaro, Chris Redd and Paul Scheer are celebrity squares in the new episode “90s Fine Baby.”

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Thursday, April 9

The Enemy’s Arsenal
FOX Nation
Maria Bartiromo presents an in-depth look into the Chinese Communist Party’s use of hard and soft power around the world in this new FOX Nation documentary. The special will examine how Chinese President Xi Jinping is influencing and enabling Iran’s military capabilities through strategic arms and intelligence support. The documentary will also explore China’s grip on Hollywood and Xi’s ambitions in Taiwan. Bartiromo will feature insights from experts on China, including Admiral Dennis Blair (Ret.), Wall Street Journal reporter and author of Red Carpet: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy Erich Schwartzel, cohost of The Right Angle podcast Bill Whittle, chairman and cofounder of The Prague Institute Roger Robinson, fellow of The George Washington University Dean Cheng, Skydio CEO Adam Bry, and National Security Index CEO Justin Bernier. The third installment of Bartiromo’s Enemy series, this documentary follows Underwriting the Enemy, which revealed how American retirement funds support the Chinese Communist Party, and The Enemy Above, which uncovered China’s belligerent space ambitions.

Golf: The Masters: First Round
ESPN & Prime Video, beginning at 1pm Live
The Masters returns to Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia as the first major tournament of 2026 tees off. Defending champion Rory McIlroy will face Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele and Justin Rose, who lost to McIlroy in a dramatic playoff last year. For the first time, Prime Video offers two hours of exclusive live coverage of the first and second rounds. ESPN and CBS televise through Sunday.

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “A Stuffed Monkey and an Ex-Girlfriend”
CBS, 8pm
When CeeCee loses her favorite toy, Mandy and Meemaw (Emily Osment and returning guest star Annie Potts) take it as an opportunity to make some money. Guest stars Zoe Perry and Craig T. Nelson also return in the new episode “A Stuffed Monkey and an Ex-Girlfriend.”

Scrabble: “The Machine”
The CW, 8pm
Two word wizards slug it out to see who will move on to play for $10,000 in the new episode “The Machine.” Craig Ferguson hosts.

Next Level Chef: “Cowboy Cooking”
FOX, 8pm
Channeling their inner cowboys, the chefs saddle up for a true test of technique as they take rustic ranch food to the next level in the new episode “Cowboy Cooking.”

Law & Order: “Beyond Measure”
NBC, 8pm
Riley and Walker (Reid Scott and David Ajala) investigate the murder of a museum security guard and the theft of an artifact in the new episode “Beyond Measure.”

TCM Spotlight: Deep in the Heart of Texas
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Lone Star (1996) is a fitting title to start this marathon based on our Southern state of Texas. This small-town murder mystery finds a sheriff (Chris Cooper) back on an old case when the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found. The Texas hits continue with No Country for Old Men (2007) and Blood Simple (1984). Texas’ most prized film, however, is reserved for a late-night airing: Bonnie and Clyde (1967). The film marked a turning point for American cinema, as it was one of the highest-grossing titles of 1967, earning around $70 million worldwide. Following is The Getaway (1972), which ends the marathon.

Ghosts: “Michael Jackson Goes to HR”
CBS, 8:30pm
In the new episode “Michael Jackson Goes to HR,” Trevor (Asher Grodman) lands himself in trouble when an inappropriate gift to a coworker forces him into a meeting only Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) can handle.

Matlock: “The Future Is Nigh”
CBS, 9pm
Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) and the team take on a client (guest star Yara Martinez) who is fighting to gain full control of an AI afterlife software company she developed with her late sister in the new episode “The Future Is Nigh.”

Trivial Pursuit: “Major League”
The CW, 9pm
A player who once declared seven college majors takes on the six iconic Trivial Pursuit categories to try to win $20,000 in the new episode “Major League.” LeVar Burton hosts.

Animal Control: “Scaredy Cats and Card Sharks”
FOX, 9pm
In the new episode “Scaredy Cats and Card Sharks,” Frank and Daisy (Joel McHale and Kyla Pratt) lose $5,000 in union funds and try to win the money back by gambling.

Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo: “Powerful Discoveries”
History, 9pm
From Mussolini’s hidden bunker, to a warship built to dominate, to coins bearing Henry VIII’s authority, host Danny Trejo and experts reveal how power leaves its mark long after its rulers are gone.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Deep Under”
NBC, 9pm
Undercover Detective Joe Velasco (returning former cast member Octavio Pisano) is found to be at the center of a sex trafficking bust, and a rescued victim begs SVU to help save her sister in the new episode “Deep Under.”

Going Dutch: “The Heart Locker”
FOX, 9:30pm
In the new episode “The Heart Locker,” Stroopsdorf personnel are sent to sweep for land mines at a local farm, where Maj. Shah (Danny Pudi) suddenly finds himself in serious danger when he steps on one.

Elsbeth: “Otherwise Engaged”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “Otherwise Engaged,” a serial bride is found bludgeoned in her apartment, and Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) investigates the victim’s best friend (guest star Beanie Feldstein), who is a particularly experienced and bitter bridesmaid.

The Proof Is Out There: Alien Edition: “Military UFO Sightings”
History, 10pm
Are UFOs monitoring military activity? We hope not, but a strange, jellyfish-shaped object is caught on camera over a restricted base. And in Italy, a pilot captures images that defy explanation. Tony Harris and his team investigate these chilling encounters and deliver their verdict.

The Hunting Party: “Colette Akins”
NBC, 10pm
Bex (Melissa Roxburgh) and the team track down a woman who is haunted by the voice of her dead mortician father and is terrorizing the community where she once lived in the new episode “Colette Akins.”

Friday, April 10

Sheriff Country: “Show of Force”
CBS, 8pm
Mickey (Morena Baccarin) races to stop a suspected serial killer targeting young women during Edgewater’s Blood Moon Festival in the new episode “Show of Force.”

Happy’s Place: “Emotional Real Estate”
NBC, 8pm
Bobbie (Reba McEntire) struggles to find the perfect buyers for Happy’s house, but Gabby (Melissa Peterman) thinks she has the solution in the new episode “Emotional Real Estate.”

Directed by Roger Corman
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Tonight’s TCM takeover is with “the Pope of Pop Cinema,” Roger Corman, a visionary director of independent films. The night begins with The Masque of the Red Death (1964), starring Corman’s muse Vincent Price, one of eight films of Corman directed based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. The New York Times described the film as “vulgar, naive and highly amusing, and it is played with gusto by Mr. Price, Hazel Court and Jane Asher. As for Mr. Corman, he has let his imagination run riot.” The film follows a troubled prince who terrorizes a disease-stricken village while he lives within a castle full of servants. The evening continues with The Wild Angels (1966), The Trip (1967), Gas-s-s-s (1970) and Bloody Mama (1970). These works all focus on the rebellion, drugs and counterculture that pay homage to Corman’s low-budget yet cinematically adored work.

Fire Country: “Why Not Now?”
CBS, 9pm
A day of celebration at the Edgewater rodeo erupts into chaos after a stampede of runaway horses endangers the crowd in the new episode “Why Not Now?”

The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd: “When Darkness Falls”
History, 9pm
When the sun sets, strange things come alive. Imagine a full-scale war waged against thousands of invading frogs; an artist who only paints while sleepwalking; and battlefield wounds that literally glow in the dark. These bizarre and unbelievable moments all have one thing in common — they happen only when darkness falls.

Great Performances: Now Hear This
PBS, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Conductor and violinist Scott Yoo returns as host for Season 7 of this performing arts anthology series. Journey through Germany to uncover composer Johannes Brahms’ private world, including his personal photo collection and his summer hideaway, in “Brahms: Free But Alone.”

Boston Blue: “Blood Chemistry”
CBS, 10pm
Sean and Jonah (Mika Amonson and Marcus Scribner) go undercover to track down a dangerous new threat affecting Boston’s young adults in the new episode “Blood Chemistry.”

Saturday, April 11

Building Back America’s Trades
Magnolia Network, 10am
New Series!
As America faces a housing and skilled-labor crisis, students and mentors work to build better hands-on futures for themselves and their communities in this new three-part series. In “The Skilled Trades Crisis,” veterans, women and working professionals stand shoulder to shoulder to rebuild their lives and their industries through overlooked opportunities in the skilled trades.

Million Dollar Zombie Flips
A&E, 11am
Season Premiere!
Follow real estate guru James Dainard and his team as they continue to hunt, fix and flip zombie houses in the Seattle area. In each episode, James brings the cash and teams up with a local flipper who finds a distressed property. Together, they race to transform it into a million-dollar showstopper.

Million Dollar Mountain Homes
A&E, 12pm
New Series!
Enjoy a fresh twist on luxury real estate, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Each episode follows buyers as they tour three remarkable properties, all listed at $1 million or more, before choosing the ultimate mountain retreat.

Be My Guest With Ina Garten
Food Network, 12pm
Season Premiere!
Renowned chef Ina Garten is back for good conversations and plenty of good eats. It’s a perfect day when star of stage, screen and TV Allison Janney joins Ina at the barn. Since Allison was a kid, she’s loved fondue, so Ina welcomes her with baked fontina, a spin on her favorite that’s made with cheese bought from the local cheese shop. There’s not only great food, but amazing conversation, too, as Allison shares stories about presidential performances, Broadway breaks, figure skating freak accidents and surprising stage-fright coping strategies from Stanley Tucci. Then, there’s a cooking lesson for Allison when Ina shares the secrets to making perfect cacio e pepe and lemon vinaigrette, two recipes Allison has always wanted to master.

NHL Hockey
ABC, beginning at 12:30pm Live
Catch three late-season NHL matchups today on ABC, beginning with the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals at the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tonight, the Vegas Golden Knights are at the Colorado Avalanche.

MLB Baseball
FOX & FS1, beginning at 1pm Live
The Arizona Diamondbacks are at the Philadelphia Phillies on FS1, while FOX presents either the San Francisco Giants at the Baltimore Orioles or the Boston Red Sox at the St. Louis Cardinals in primetime.

Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov
Netflix, 2pm Live
Former unified heavyweight champion Tyson Fury ends his most recent retirement to clash with devastating knockout artist Arslanbek Makhmudov in this blockbuster showdown at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

I Have to Kill My Neighbor
Lifetime, 8pm
Premiere Film!
Things can’t be that bad, can they? In Lifetime’s latest they sure are, as Lauren’s idyllic suburban life is shattered when her husband, Tom, is kidnapped. His anonymous captors give Lauren a strange ultimatum: She must kill Madeline, the next-door neighbor that Lauren despises. The film stars Sarah Luby and Lauren Cochrane.

Starring Michael Caine
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Combining a calm charm with a cynical yet witty nature, Michael Caine’s nearly eight-decade career in film is hard to match. Two of Caine’s films fill the primetime slot tonight beginning with Get Carter (1971), a cult classic that focuses on British gangster Jack Carter (played by Caine), who returns to his hometown to investigate the death of his brother. Following is the comedy-thriller Deathtrap (1982), where Caine stars as Sidney Bruhl alongside Christopher Reeve as Clifford Anderson and Dyan Cannon as Myra Bruhl. The plot follows Sidney, a famous yet struggling playwright who wants to take credit for a play written by his former student Clifford and is willing to do almost anything to achieve it. Greed, envy and just plain quirkiness make this one a must-see.

Saturday Night Live: “Colman Domingo/Anitta”
NBC, 11:25pm Live
Colman Domingo (Michael, Euphoria) makes his SNL hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest Anitta (“Pinterest”).