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Saturday, April 18
TCM Spotlight: Affairs to Remember
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Explore a few iconic affairs in TCM’s back-to-back themed lineup. Kicking off the evening is the beloved Same Time, Next Year (1978) starring Ellen Burstyn and Alan Alda as a couple who meets at the same inn every year on the anniversary of their original one-night stand. Both married, they find connections with each other that they were unable to make before. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards. Following is Brief Encounter (1945), a drama that shares the story of lonesome housewife Laura Jesson (Celia Johnson), who stumbles upon Dr. Alec Harvey (Trevor Howard) while waiting for a train. Somehow, they continue to meet for years. Their relationship and undeniable connection to one another — how it started and how it ended — is narrated by Laura. Due to the controversy surrounding the film’s theme of adultery it was initially banned in Ireland, but would go on to garner three Oscar nominations.
Building Back America’s Trades: “Dreams and Determination”
Magnolia Network, 10am
Deadlines loom as students and mentors race to build homes, secure jobs and chart their futures in the new episode “Dreams and Determination.” Doubt, discrimination and hard choices lie around every corner as the realities of the present interrupt dreams of careers in the skilled trades.
Be My Guest With Ina Garten: “Jon Batiste”
Food Network, 12pm
Renowned chef Ina Garten welcomes singer, songwriter and bandleader Jon Batiste for a fun-filled day at the barn (along with peanut butter and jelly bars), where the two sit down for a memorable conversation. Batiste shares secret superpowers to stay strong in the face of adversity, as well as talks about once-in-a-lifetime performances and making Grammy history. Then, it’s a culinary first for Ina when the musical maestro takes over in the kitchen and shows her how to make his ma’s famous Louisiana-style Red Beans and Rice with its very own unique soundtrack.
UFL Football
ABC & FOX, beginning at 12:30pm Live
Week 4 of the United Football League season has the St. Louis Battlehawks at the DC Defenders on ABC, followed by the Orlando Storm at the Birmingham Stallions on FOX.
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round
ESPN, beginning at 2pm Live
The puck drops on the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs today with three matchups on ESPN: Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes, Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars and Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins.
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Kansas Lottery 300
The CW, 7pm Live
Catch Justin Allgaier, Jesse Love, Austin Hill and other stars of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series as they battle for 300 miles around Kansas Speedway.
MLB Baseball
FOX, 7pm Live
The Saturday regional MLB matchup on FOX offers viewers either the Texas Rangers at the Seattle Mariners or the Atlanta Braves at the Philadelphia Phillies.
To Philly With Love
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
A teacher and an archivist decode Revolutionary War-era love letters, which takes them on a thrilling journey through Philadelphia, where they uncover history and discover a love story of their own. Stars Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar.
NBA Playoffs: First Round: Houston at L.A. Lakers
ABC, 8:30pm Live
The first round of the NBA playoffs tips off with ABC airing Game 1 of the series between the Houston Rockets and L.A. Lakers.
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Sunday, April 19
NBA Playoffs: First Round
ABC & NBC, beginning at 1pm Live
ABC and NBC air games from the first round of the NBA playoffs: Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics (ABC), TBA at Oklahoma City Thunder (ABC), TBA at Detroit Pistons (NBC) and Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs (NBC).
NASCAR Cup Series: AdventHealth 400
FOX, 2pm Live
Catch Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, Bubba Wallace, Chase Elliott and other top Cup Series drivers competing for 267 laps around the 1.5-mile tri-oval at Kansas Speedway.
NTT IndyCar Series: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
FOX, 5:30pm Live
Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, Pato O’Ward, Kyle Kirkwood and other IndyCar stars compete on the scenic 1.968-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit encircling the Long Beach Convention Center.
Collector’s Call: “Meet Phebe Taylor & Jeff Zappala — Forgotten Toys”
MeTV, 6:30pm
Phebe Taylor and Jeff Zappala may love forgotten toy lines, but their collection is anything but forgettable. After years of collecting separately and then together, the two opened the Museum of Nostalgia in Queens, New York, to share their favorite toys with their community, while also inviting others to start collections of their own through an adjoining toy store. The museum features beloved and esoteric toys from the ’60s-’80s, including snack-themed combatants from Food Fighters; figures from one of their favorite obscure cartoons, BraveStarr; and a line inspired by Filmation’s live-action Ghostbusters series that predates the iconic film by nine years.
Marshals: “Blowback”
CBS, 8pm
Kayce and Cal (Luke Grimes and Logan Marshall-Green) struggle to reckon with their time at war when a former SEAL brother, Garrett (guest star Riley Green), drifts back into their lives in the new episode “Blowback.”
Tournament of Champions VII
Food Network, 8pm
Season Finale!
Guy Fieri welcomes the four remaining culinary hopefuls for two epic semifinal battles. The last two chefs standing go head-to-head in the ultimate championship showdown. Only one chef will claim the Tournament of Champions VII belt, the coveted title and $150,000.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports Weed 8: Women and Weed
CNN, 8pm
In “Weed 8: Women and Weed,” Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels to Oklahoma, where the legalization of medical marijuana in 2018 sparked a modern-day “green rush” in one of the country’s most traditionally conservative states. The hour explores how women are increasingly at the forefront of this movement as entrepreneurs, consumers and advocates, breaking what some call the “grass ceiling.” Women are now one of the fastest-growing segments of cannabis users in the United States and, for the first time, recently outpaced men. “Over the past year, I’ve traveled across the country filming ‘Weed 8.’ This latest chapter focuses on women and weed — a natural progression, and one that felt overdue,” Gupta says. “What I immediately learned was that cannabis has become a lifeline for countless women who feel unseen by conventional medicine. They are grandmothers trying to ease the side effects of cancer treatment, athletes managing endometriosis, teachers navigating the sleeplessness and mood swings of menopause. In the stories I gathered over the last year, I heard something profound: a quiet revolt against being ignored.” Gupta embeds with communities of “Cannamoms,” women who gather socially to consume cannabis, share experiences, and host educational events focused on wellness and responsible use. He also attends the annual Cowboy Cup, a celebration of cannabis culture in Oklahoma, to capture the scale and diversity of this evolving industry. Balancing personal stories with scientific inquiry, the hour features interviews with researchers studying the rise in cannabis use during pregnancy and its potential effects on brain development in young women, raising important questions about safety and stigma.
Call the Midwife
PBS, 8pm
In this new episode, Dr. Turner’s (Stephen McGann) treatment comes under scrutiny after tragedy strikes a local family.
“Blondie” Triple Feature
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Based on a comic strip, the Blondie franchise was made up of a series of 28 films, all starring Penny Singleton as Blondie Bumstead. Tune in to tonight’s triple feature, starting with Life With Blondie (1945), which follows the character’s family dog, Daisy, as she becomes a top-dog model and piques the interest of a gang. Blondie’s Lucky Day (1946) plays next, where Blondie goes into business with Dagwood (Arthur Lake). Lastly, Blondie in the Dough (1947) shares the story of when Blondie opens a bakery in her home, leading to a world of problems for the Bumstead family.
Tracker: “Daughters”
CBS, 9pm
In the new episode “Daughters,” Colter (Justin Hartley) is hired to find a teen girl who went missing from a friend’s house during a triple homicide.
The Way Home
Hallmark Channel, 9pm
Season Premiere!
It’s the beginning of the end for the Landry family — Del (Andie MacDowell), her daughter Kat (Chyler Leigh) and Kat’s daughter Alice (Sadie Laflamme-Snow) — on this engaging Hallmark drama with tonight’s final season premiere. The pond on their family’s property allows them to travel through time, and in the Season 3 finale, their confidant and Kat’s boyfriend, Elliot (Evan Williams), learned his mother, who left him as a baby, jumped in with a Landry. Following a seven-month time jump in the premiere, “Everyone is at a bit of a crossroads,” says exec producer Alexandra Clarke. Elliot struggles with that revelation, Kat deals with Alice going to college and Del faces being an empty nester again. This season, the pond takes them to 1925. It’s “Bright Young Things and the Gatsbys,” says Clarke. “It’s glamorous.” To say what brings them there is a spoiler. But, with multiple mysteries to address, exec producer Heather Conkie promises, “All shall be revealed.”
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler
History, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Henry Winkler is back as executive producer and host for Season 2 of this nostalgia-fueled series that uncovers the reckless and dangerous pastimes, practices and products that were once a part of everyday American life. The premiere episode, “Killer Crazes,” explores some of the wildest crazes that once swept the nation, like gravity-defying flagpole sitting and phone booth cramming.
From
MGM+, 9pm
Season Premiere!
The closer the residents of the town get to the answers they seek, the more terrifying their search becomes. Season 4 will open doors that some in town will end up wishing had remained closed. Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Hannah Cheramy star. MGM+ announced that the series will be back for a fifth and final season.
The Forsytes
PBS, 9pm
The period drama’s first season continues with this new episode. Disaster strikes at Forsyte & Co. as Soames (Joshua Orpin) ends Irene’s (Millie Gibson) Paris dreams.
The Food That Built America
History, 10pm
Season Premiere!
This brand-new season is stuffed with the origin stories of inspiring food pioneers, visionaries and entrepreneurs who revolutionized America’s culinary landscape. These creative, sometimes ruthless visionaries unlocked strokes of branding genius that rewrote labels and grocery aisles, evolving the taste buds of consumers one product at a time. Join in on the fun as the series crunches through the stories behind some of the biggest, most lucrative food brands in American history. In the premiere episode, it’s a three-way race to become America’s largest pizza chain, as entrepreneurs must invent striking sides and promotions in the fight for their empires, only to soon find a fourth contender challenging everything.
The Count of Monte Cristo: “The Ball”
PBS, 10pm
The drama based on the Alexandre Dumas novel continues with the new episode “The Ball.” Edmond (Sam Claflin) continues to infiltrate the lives of his betrayers, as Mercedes (Ana Girardot) begins to suspect his true identity.
Monday, April 20
Funny AF With Kevin Hart
Netflix
New Series!
Kevin Hart is on a mission to crown the next big name in stand-up in this new comedy competition series. Guided by Hart and a crew of comedy titans, this unfiltered, uncensored and unapologetic competition will pull back the curtain on the gritty, hilarious and often unpredictable path of a stand-up career. Over the course of the eight-episode series, contestants from all over the U.S. will face rigorous tests that mirror the real-life journey of a comedian, from brutal open mics to bombed sets and rewrites to the pressure of big-stage performances. The competition will give viewers an unvarnished look at comedy’s darkest corners and brightest spotlights with challenges inspired by some of the comics’ actual career trajectories.
MLB Baseball: Baltimore at Kansas City
FS1, 7:30pm Live
Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, hosts Game 1 of a three-game series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Royals.
American Idol: “Disney Night”
ABC, 8pm Live
The top nine performers bring iconic Disney songs to life, and America votes to decide which seven finalists move one step closer to their dream of becoming the next American Idol.
The Neighborhood: “Welcome to the Purse Dog”
CBS, 8pm
Calvin (Cedric the Entertainer) reluctantly agrees to dog-sit a glamorous little companion, only to face an awkward twist when someone else lays claim to it in the new episode “Welcome to the Purse Dog.”
Sullivan’s Crossing
The CW, 8pm
Season Premiere!
In Season 4, Maggie Sullivan’s (Morgan Kohan) life at the Crossing is finally taking shape after deciding on a new direction for her career and renewing her commitment to Cal (Chad Michael Murray). Her life is upended again when her ex-husband (Marcus Rosner) arrives with a shocking revelation.
The 1% Club: “We Found Waldo”
FOX, 8pm
A Where’s Waldo? fanatic, a crochet enthusiast, a father-daughter duo, and aspiring food truck and ice cream shop owners are among 100 contestants competing for a chance to win up to $100,000 in the new episode “We Found Waldo.” Joel McHale hosts.
Antiques Roadshow: “250 Years of Americana”
PBS, 8pm
The special episode “250 Years of Americana” honors the United States’ semiquincentennial. Journey through 30 years of Antiques Roadshow to see some of the best American art, artifacts, crafts and collectibles spanning the country’s entire history.
Star of the Month: Sophia Loren
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Sophia Loren takes center stage tonight starting with A Countess From Hong Kong (1967), the romantic comedy directed by Charlie Chaplin in his final film as a director. Loren plays a Russian countess who stows away in the cabin of a wealthy American diplomat, played by Marlon Brando, setting off a battle of wills. The movie is not as frequently discussed as some of Loren’s other classics, which makes it an especially interesting choice for this spotlight. It also stars Sydney Chaplin (Chaplin’s son), Tippi Hedren, Patrick Cargill and Margaret Rutherford. The lineup continues with It Started in Naples (1960), Marriage Italian Style (1964), Ghosts — Italian Style (1967) and A Special Day (1977).
DMV: “Drive-ory Tower”
CBS, 8:30pm
Colette (Harriet Dyer) tries to bridge a growing divide at the office by bringing the driving examiners and counter clerks together in the new episode “Drive-ory Tower.”
History’s Greatest Mysteries With Laurence Fishburne: “What Killed Bruce Lee?”
History, 9pm
Bruce Lee was a seemingly invincible icon and the closest thing that we had to a real-life superhero. His athleticism and drive would change martial arts for the rest of time. But when he is found dead at his peak at the age of 32, many don’t believe the coroner’s assessment. So, what — or who — killed Bruce Lee?
Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out
Lifetime, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Dr. Lee is back, and in the hilariously themed season premiere titled “Gone in Cyst-y Seconds,” she works with a sweet guy trying to get over his bumpy past, which is not as bumpy, however, as the huge growth on his shoulder. You can count on Dr. Lee to tackle a few other gross but interesting things like yellow deposits on eyelids and more.
CIA: “Orbital”
CBS, 10pm
When a crashed satellite containing dangerous nuclear material disappears, Colin and Bill (Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss) recruit the help of a retired arms dealer (guest star Donal Logue) to help track it down in the new episode “Orbital.”
Tuesday, April 21
MLB Baseball: N.Y. Yankees at Boston
TBS, 6:30pm Live
Boston’s Fenway Park is the site for tonight’s AL East rivalry game between the N.Y. Yankees and the Red Sox.
Farmer Wants a Wife
FOX, 8pm
Season Premiere!
Love is back in the fields as the dating series starts Season 4, which promises to be more intimate, more intense and more unpredictable than ever. With only three farmers — Braden Pridemore, Brett Maverick and Sean Cavanaugh — their stories unfold with more depth, vulnerability and emotional stakes. Kimberly Williams-Paisley returns as host.
Starring Kay Francis
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Kay Francis was one of the defining screen sophisticates of early ’30s Hollywood, and tonight’s lineup is a strong reminder of how effortlessly she could pull off an emotional performance. If there is one title to build the evening around, it is tonight’s first film, One Way Passage (1932), the beautiful and bittersweet romance she made with William Powell, following two doomed lovers on an ocean voyage. Even among a lineup full of great melodramas, this is the performance that shows why she was once one of Warner Bros.’ biggest female stars. Other Francis films airing tonight include Confession (1937), Give Me Your Heart (1936), Man Wanted (1932), My Bill (1938) and The Keyhole (1933).
R.J. Decker: “Burn the Boats”
ABC, 9pm
R.J. (Scott Speedman) struggles with a tough decision and Emi (Jaina Lee Ortiz) contends with her family’s secrets in the new episode “Burn the Boats.”
Bear Grylls Is Running Wild
FOX, 9pm
Network Premiere!
Legendary adventurer Bear Grylls is back (and on a new network) taking some of the most famous people on the planet into the wild for a 48-hour journey of a lifetime. In the season premiere, Bear takes Matthew McConaughey on an adventure 20 years in the making as the two traverse the secluded glacial alpine wilderness of Norway. With thrilling action and revealing conversations, each episode promises unforgettable adventures in breathtaking wilderness, always revealing a side of some of your favorite people like you’ve never seen before. This season, Bear leads cast members on a globe-spanning adventure through some of the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes.
The Verdict: “Federer vs. Nadal vs. Djokovic”
Vice TV, 9pm
Season Finale!
In the Season 2 finale, The Verdict analyzes the greatest tennis player of all time by examining three legends — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic — who dominated the sport across the same era and changed the game forever.
Wednesday, April 22
Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool
Netflix
This documentary film follows Lainey Wilson as she redefines what it means to be a modern country star, proving that staying true to yourself can lead to major success. The film captures a pivotal moment in her career, exploring the country icon’s personal journey and chronicling her struggles and triumphs as she captivates fans onstage across the country.
Shirley Temple Icon-a-Thon
MOVIES!, beginning at 6:50am
Catch a Classic!
Few child stars in Hollywood history became as beloved as Shirley Temple during the 1930s, and MOVIES! is dedicating a 13-hour lineup to her films that begins with 1939’s The Little Princess. Later in the day we see two of her finest. In Wee Willie Winkie (1937), Temple plays the daughter of a British officer stationed in colonial India. That same year she starred in Heidi, the classic story about an orphaned girl sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Both films helped cement Temple’s status as one of the biggest stars of her era and remain favorites with audiences today.
Secrets of the Bees
Nat Geo, 7:50pm
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.” The two-part series airs back-to-back tonight.
Abbott Elementary
ABC, 8pm
Season Finale!
Season 5 of the sitcom ends with a two-episode finale. In “Ava & Fest,” Ava (Janelle James) is determined to make this year’s Ava Fest the best one yet. Then, in “Miami,” rumors begin to swirl when the Abbott Elementary crew is in Miami during a weekend conference. ABC has picked up the show for Season 6.
MasterChef: “Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific)”
FOX, 8pm
Eight home cooks compete in audition battles representing their Asia-Pacific heritage in the new episode “Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific).”
Chicago Med: “Things Left Unsaid”
NBC, 8pm
A horrific car accident puts a family’s fate in the hands of the Gaffney staff in the new episode “Things Left Unsaid.”
Nature: “Legendary Tigers of India”
PBS, 8pm
Ranthambore National Park in India is known for its magnificent tigers, who were once threatened by hunting but have grown into a clan of more than 70 members. For the last half-century, the world’s leading tiger expert, Valmik Thapar, has followed, photographed and filmed them. In the new episode “Legendary Tigers of India,” Thapar shares his archive to tell the definitive story of this tiger dynasty.
The Greatest Average American
ABC, 9pm
Season Finale!
Players debate the most important invention of all time, while host Nate Bargatze corrals shopping carts and meets a pet dinosaur in the Season 1 finale “The Nate Bargatze Shopping Cart Nestle!”
The Floor: “Fireworks on the Floor”
FOX, 9pm
The atmosphere on The Floor explodes as one whale makes a series of jaw-dropping decisions that throw the whole competition into disarray in the new episode “Fireworks on the Floor.” Rob Lowe hosts.
Chicago Fire: “Instinct”
NBC, 9pm
In the new episode “Instinct,” Violet and Novak (Hanako Greensmith and Jocelyn Hudon) are thrust into a dangerous and quickly escalating situation, forcing them to rely on their instincts to protect both themselves and a vulnerable patient.
NOVA: “Rain Bombs”
PBS, 9pm
Follow scientists as they race to understand catastrophic, unpredictable weather events in the new episode “Rain Bombs.” See how they form, what causes their devastating impact and how we might someday learn to predict them.
America’s Culinary Cup: “Consistency Is Key”
CBS, 9:30pm
Whipping up 30 identical fish dishes may be a team effort, but when push comes to shove, it’s every chef for themselves in the new episode “Consistency Is Key.” Padma Lakshmi hosts.
Shark Tank
ABC, 10pm
Season Finale!
In the Season 17 finale, the Sharks consider investment opportunities in a beginner-friendly social investing platform, tasty low-calorie sweets, a shipping service for over-packers and a frozen pizza brand that champions the deaf community.
Chicago P.D.: “The Wicked River”
NBC, 10pm
A deadly house party leads the Intelligence Unit to uncover a family’s alarming secret in the new episode “The Wicked River.”
Wilding
PBS, 10pm
This documentary feature tells the story of Charlie Burrell and Isabella Tree, who bet on nature for the future of their failing, 400-year-old estate. Their land and soil have been decimated by decades of modern farming techniques. They set the land back to the wild, and in just 20 years, it is transformed from barren farmland into one of the most important biodiversity spots in Britain.
Hollywood Squares: “Be Careful What You Ask for Howie”
CBS, 10:30pm
Whitney Cummings, Mark Duplass, Ana Gasteyer, Tiffany Haddish, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Leslie Jones, Thomas Lennon, Howie Mandel and Ross Mathews are celebrity squares in the new episode “Be Careful What You Ask for Howie.” Nate Burleson hosts with center square Drew Barrymore.
Thursday, April 23
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85
Netflix
New Series!
Return to Hawkins with this exciting new animated series from showrunner Eric Robles and executive producers the Duffer Brothers. In the winter of 1985, snow blankets the town and the horrors of the Upside Down are finally fading. Our heroes Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas and Max have settled back into a normal life of D&D, snowball fights and quiet days. But beneath the ice, something terrifying has awakened. Could it be from the Upside Down?
NFL Draft: Round 1
ABC, ESPN & NFL Network, 8pm Live
The 2026 NFL Draft opens tonight with Round 1 in Pittsburgh as teams stock up on rookie talent. The Las Vegas Raiders have the first overall pick, and they’re expected to take Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, national champion and Heisman Trophy winner. Other top prospects include Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese and Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “A Country Club, a Yokel and a New Boss”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “A Country Club, a Yokel and a New Boss,” Georgie’s (Montana Jordan) plan to land new clients at the local country club backfires when the club’s outdated policies upset Audrey (Rachel Bay Jones).
Scrabble: “Feeling Pumped”
The CW, 8pm
Word enthusiasts compete for a chance to cartwheel into the final round to play for $10,000 in the new episode “Feeling Pumped.” Craig Ferguson hosts.
Next Level Chef: “Use Your Noodle”
FOX, 8pm
With only seven talented cooks remaining, the chefs must make a next-level noodle dish that honors tradition and elevates this globally loved ingredient in the new episode “Use Your Noodle.”
Law & Order: “Ride or Die”
NBC, 8pm
A talented local news reporter is brutally murdered, and Maroun (Odelya Halevi) goes up against her defense-attorney mentor in the new episode “Ride or Die.”
TCM Spotlight: Deep in the Heart of Texas
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Tonight’s Texas spotlight begins with two of the most moving films ever made about ordinary people trying to hold onto dignity in difficult times. First is Places in the Heart (1984), with Sally Field giving a deeply felt performance as a widow fighting to keep her farm during the Depression. Then comes Tender Mercies (1983), the powerful drama that earned Robert Duvall an Oscar for his portrayal of a washed-up country singer searching for redemption. After those two films, the night continues with A Well Spent Life (1971), Written on the Wind (1956), Blossoms in the Dust (1941) and Boom Town (1940).
Ghosts: “The Investor”
CBS, 8:30pm
In the new episode “The Investor,” Sam and Jay (Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar) are forced into a difficult choice when a promising opportunity to save Woodstone is threatened by a personal conflict.
Matlock
CBS, 9pm
Season Finale!
Season 2 of the legal drama concludes with a two-episode finale. In “Who Are You?” and “Matty Matlock,” the team confronts an unexpected final hurdle in bringing Senior (Beau Bridges) to justice for his role in the Wellbrexa cover-up. Meanwhile, the team defends an airport ramp operator accused of safety negligence in the death of a passenger. CBS has ordered a third season.
Trivial Pursuit: “House Rules”
The CW, 9pm
A new homeowner takes on the six iconic Trivial Pursuit categories to try to win $20,000 in the new episode “House Rules.” LeVar Burton hosts.
Animal Control
FOX, 9pm
Season Finale!
The workplace comedy following Frank (Joel McHale) and his cohorts at an Animal Control precinct wraps up Season 4 with “Golden Moose and Wiener Dogs.” FOX has renewed Animal Control for Season 5.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Gimmick”
NBC, 9pm
A mysterious death in a hotel leads the squad into the world of professional fighting in the new episode “Gimmick.”
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries
UPtv, 9pm
New Series!
This series is about finding family in unexpected places and uncovering the truest parts of ourselves. After her engagement is called off, Cheryl Cooper (Galadriel Stineman) escapes to an Amish community in Sugarcreek, Ohio, to manage a gift shop. Drawn into one mystery after another, Cheryl quickly realizes her sharp instincts and outsider perspective are exactly what this tightknit community needs.
Going Dutch
FOX, 9:30pm
Season Finale!
The comedy following Col. Patrick Quinn (Denis Leary), commanding officer of U.S. Army Garrison Stroopsdorf in the Netherlands, finishes Season 2 with “NATOcean’s Eleven.” Taylor Misiak and Danny Pudi also star.
The Hunting Party: “Dylan Miles”
NBC, 10pm
In the new episode “Dylan Miles,” Bex (Melissa Roxburgh) and the team try to guess the next move of a serial-killer comedian.
Friday, April 24
Apex
Netflix
Original Film!
A grieving woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a ruthless predator. Stars Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton and Eric Bana.
NFL Draft: Rounds 2-3
ABC, ESPN & NFL Network, 7pm Live
The NFL Draft in Pittsburgh continues with selections from Rounds 2-3.
Sheriff Country: “Twenty Four Candles”
CBS, 8pm
While Skye (Amanda Arcuri) celebrates her 24th birthday, Mickey (Morena Baccarin) investigates a brutal attack tied to a land-grab scheme in the new episode “Twenty Four Candles.”
UFL Football: D.C. at Birmingham
FOX, 8pm Live
Week 5 of the United Football League season opens with the DC Defenders on the road against the Stallions at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama.
Happy’s Place
NBC, 8pm
Season Finale!
Two episodes wrap up Season 2 of this sitcom. In “Everyone’s a Critic,” the staff is not pleased with Isabella’s (Belissa Escobedo) “compliment sandwich” during performance reviews. Then, in “Couples Counseling,” Isabella accuses Bobbie (Reba McEntire) of stealing customers, causing the sisters to attend couples therapy.
Fire Country: “Not Worth the Risk”
CBS, 9pm
Bode (Max Thieriot) sets out to prove his leadership skills during a historic cold snap that plunges Edgewater into crisis mode in the new episode “Not Worth the Risk.”
Great Performances: Now Hear This: “The Call of Istanbul”
PBS, 9pm
Explore the layered sounds of Istanbul, where empires met and music evolved. Host Scott Yoo joins Turkish musicians who perform everything from European classical music to modern jazz.
Rock ’n’ Roll High School
TCM, 9:45pm
Catch a Classic!
Roger Corman made a career out of turning small budgets into big entertainment, and this 1979 film shows just how great he was at it. Executive produced by Corman, this chaotic teen comedy stars P.J. Soles as a rebellious student who declares war on her school’s strict new principal. The film also features the Ramones, whose music helps fuel the movie’s anarchic and punk spirit.
Boston Blue: “Anatomy of a Bomb”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “Anatomy of a Bomb,” Danny and Lena (Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green) work to calm a volatile situation after a crisis erupts at a local hospital over a critical transplant error.
International Jazz Day From Abu Dhabi
PBS, 10pm
This special features performances by jazz and blues musicians from around the globe who gathered in Abu Dhabi last year to celebrate International Jazz Day. Hosted by actor Jeremy Irons, and led by Herbie Hancock and Musical Director John Beasley, the concert features internationally acclaimed artists, including Dee Dee Bridgewater, A Bu, Etienne Charles, Kurt Elling, Ruthie Foster, José James, John McLaughlin, Hélène Mercier, Marcus Miller, Danilo Pérez, John Pizzarelli, Dianne Reeves, David Sánchez, Arturo Sandoval, Janis Siegel, Varijashree Venugopal and many others.
Saturday, April 25
Building Back America’s Trades
Magnolia Network, 10am
Season Finale!
In “Building the Future,” the Season 1 finale, innovation meets urgency as students confront a housing crisis. From AI robots to the resilience of the human spirit, futures take shape, revealing how new technology and old-fashioned mentorship can redefine who gets to build the future of America.
NFL Draft: Rounds 4-7
ABC, ESPN & NFL Network, 12pm Live
The NFL Draft concludes with Rounds 4-7 taking place today in Pittsburgh.
NWSL Soccer: Bay FC at Gotham FC
CBS, 1pm Live
Bay FC takes on Gotham FC in a National Women’s Soccer League matchup at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
MLB Baseball
FOX & FS1, beginning at 3pm Live
The Cleveland Guardians are at the Toronto Blue Jays on FS1, followed by the Detroit Tigers at the Cincinnati Reds or the Chicago Cubs at the L.A. Dodgers on FOX’s primetime regional game.
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Talladega
The CW, 4pm Live
Justin Allgaier, Jesse Love, Austin Hill and other stars of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race for 300.58 miles around Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway.
UFL Football: St. Louis at Orlando
ESPN, 7pm Live
The St. Louis Battlehawks visit the Storm at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, for a United Football League Week 5 matchup on ESPN.
I’ll Be Seeing You
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
When a work errand derails Amy’s weekend plans with her grandma, they embark on a road trip with one sentimental detour but need the help of a charming activities director. Stars Tyler Hynes, Stacey Farber and Christine Ebersole.
Behind Closed Doors
Lifetime, 8pm
Premiere Film!
A murder suspect, fleeing a manhunt, forces his way into Morgan’s home, holding her and her family captive. They are instructed to lie low and alert no one until he’s able to escape. She cooperates and does everything she can to keep her family safe until the fugitive leaves, but he doesn’t. Stars Jennifer Pudavick and Dennis Andres.
Pick Your Poison
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Murder has rarely been as funny as it is in tonight’s double feature, which begins with the classic dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace (1944). Cary Grant gives one of his most memorable comic performances as a man who learns that the sweet elderly aunts who raised him have a shocking little secret: They have been poisoning lonely men as an act of charity. The night continues with Murder, He Says (1945), another comedy that finds humor in some very strange circumstances.