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Wednesday, April 22
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.
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.
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
PBS, 8pm
Season Finale!
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 season finale 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.
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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.
America Laughs With Matt Friend
CNN, 11pm
CNN airs this exclusive political satire and late-night comedy special hosted by famed comedian Matt Friend. Filmed in Washington, D.C., the program celebrates the longstanding tradition of combining comedy and politics to bring people together from across the political spectrum during the weekend of the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. The hour will feature a monologue from Friend as well as appearances from special guests and surprise elements. “Comedy and politics have always had a unique connection, and I’m excited to bring that bipartisan energy to Washington with CNN for this special,” Friend says. “We are in an increasingly divided country and world. For my show with CNN, I aim to poke fun at everyone and allow room for all to laugh in a Johnny Carson spirit.”
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.