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Wednesday, April 29
Shared Planet
PBS, 10pm
New Series!
This new series takes viewers around the globe to uncover inspiring stories of people and wildlife thriving together. From remote villages to bustling cities, Shared Planet reveals how humans and animals can coexist in harmony, and the extraordinary ways this balance benefits both. In the premiere episode, “Cities,” discover the surprising and beneficial ways urban wildlife is transforming our concrete jungles into thriving, shared ecosystems.
The House of the Spirits
Prime Video
New Series!
This highly anticipated adaptation of Isabel Allende’s iconic international novel tells the epic saga of a proud and passionate family, secret loves, and bloody revolution. The Trueba family’s passions, struggles and secrets span a century of violent social change, culminating in a crisis that hurls the proud, tyrannical patriarch and his beloved granddaughter toward opposite sides of the fence.
Widow’s Bay
Apple TV
New Series!
Blending some genuine horror with character-driven comedy, Matthew Rhys (The Americans) stars as Mayor Tom Loftis, a man who is desperately trying to revive his struggling New England community of Widow’s Bay. The quaint island town has no Wi-Fi and spotty cellular reception, and locals believe their island is cursed. When the mayor starts to turn the island around, the old stories that seemed too ludicrous to be true start happening again. Also starring are Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll and Dale Dickey. The 10-episode series debuts with three episodes, and new episodes will drop on Wednesdays.
Chicago Med: “Exit Strategies”
NBC, 8pm
A patient’s dangerous and complicated labor forces Hannah (Jessy Schram) to confront her past in the new episode “Exit Strategies.”
TCM Spotlight: April Showers
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
“It is rain that grows flowers,” and it is rain that is celebrated tonight in TCM’s themed movie marathon. The night kicks off with 1956’s The Rainmaker, which starred Burt Lancaster and Katharine Hepburn in a Depression-era romance. Hepburn earned a Best Actress nomination (she lost to Ingrid Bergman) for her role as a desperate spinster in a drought-ridden Kansas town. Following is 1956’s wartime romance Miracle in the Rain starring Jane Wyman and Van Johnson, and 1969’s drama The Rain People starring James Caan, Shirley Knight and Robert Duvall. In late night is the 1952 musical classic Singin’ in the Rain and 1932’s Rain.
Chicago Fire: “Exit Point”
NBC, 9pm
In the new episode “Exit Point,” Severide (Taylor Kinney) investigates a fire at an abandoned store inhabited by squatters.
NOVA: “Athens: Birth of Democracy”
PBS, 9pm
The new episode “Athens: Birth of Democracy” follows archaeological investigations into the dramatic origins of democracy in Greece 2,500 years ago. Mass graves and ancient ruins where tyrants were murdered shine new light on the birth of a revolutionary form of government.
America’s Culinary Cup: “Passport to Pressure”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “Passport to Pressure,” the remaining five chefs must prepare a global cuisine to impress a table of judges so intimidating, even the coolest of chefs start to crack under the pressure. Padma Lakshmi hosts.
Chicago P.D.: “Going Back”
NBC, 10pm
Ruzek’s (Patrick John Flueger) investigation into a mysterious VHS tape found among his father’s belongings causes the Intelligence Unit to reexamine a cold case in the new episode “Going Back.”
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Thursday, April 30
Scarborn
Viaplay
Set in 18th-century Poland and inspired by true events, Scarborn had 16 nominations and six wins at the Polish Film Awards. The story follows Ignac (Bartosz Bielenia), an illiterate serf on a dangerous quest to prove his noble lineage. His journey becomes entwined with revolutionary leader Tadeusz Kościuszko (Jacek Braciak), as tensions rise toward a national uprising. Blending historical drama with the energy of a revenge thriller, Scarborn delivers a stylish, genre-bending take on Polish history — combining visceral action, dark humor, and a contemporary edge that has resonated strongly with audiences and critics alike.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “A New Scoreboard and a Horse’s You Know What”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “A New Scoreboard and a Horse’s You Know What,” Georgie and Fagenbacher (Montana Jordan and guest star Matt Letscher) are at odds after Fagenbacher tries to sabotage Georgie’s attempt to honor his dad.
Scrabble: “Hannibal Letters”
The CW, 8pm
Contestants hunt for the best bonus squares to take out their opponents and bring home $10,000 in the new episode “Hannibal Letters.” Craig Ferguson hosts.
Law & Order: “Accidentally Like a Martyr”
NBC, 8pm
In the new episode “Accidentally Like a Martyr,” Price and Maroun (Hugh Dancy and Odelya Halevi) have an uphill battle in court when the defense presents two viable suspects in the case of a woman from a famous family who was found dead on her birthday.
Terms of Endearment
TCM, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Get out your hankies for this tear-jerking, Best Picture Oscar-winning 1983 comedy/drama from writer/director James L. Brooks, based on Larry McMurtry’s novel. The film follows 30 years of the relationship between Aurora Greenway (Best Actress Oscar winner Shirley MacLaine) and her daughter Emma (Best Actress nominee Debra Winger). Best Supporting Actor winner Jack Nicholson and Best Supporting Actor nominee John Lithgow are also part of the exceptional cast, and the film’s emotional heft is enhanced by Michael Gore’s Oscar-nominated score.
Ghosts: “Under New Management”
CBS, 8:30pm
When new pressures threaten Sam and Jay’s (Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar) control over Woodstone, they’re forced to navigate unexpected challenges to protect its future in the new episode “Under New Management.”
9-1-1: Nashville: “Saboteurs”
ABC, 9pm
Elena and Roxie (Anna Akana and Juani Feliz) go on an awkward date in the new episode “Saboteurs.”
Elsbeth: “High Class Problems”
CBS, 9pm
After a billionaire’s son dies in a motorcycle crash, Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) investigates wealth therapist Dr. Mallory Haynes (guest star Constance Wu) in the new episode “High Class Problems.”
Trivial Pursuit: “Shake It Off”
The CW, 9pm
A Taylor Swift superfan takes on the six iconic Trivial Pursuit categories to try to win $20,000 in the new episode “Shake It Off.” LeVar Burton hosts.
Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo: “Strange Finds”
History, 9pm
Some discoveries defy explanation, like fossilized vomit from the Jurassic era, a sewer blob with a pulse, even a long-lost toy discovered inside a man’s lung. These freaky finds prove that reality can be stranger — and far creepier — than fiction.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Impropriety”
NBC, 9pm
Benson (Mariska Hargitay) faces serious consequences when she chooses to protect a victim’s secret under the pressure of cross-examination in the new episode “Impropriety.”
The Hunting Party: “Nancy Albright”
NBC, 10pm
In the new episode “Nancy Albright,” Bex (Melissa Roxburgh) and the team race to find a drug addict searching for a new type of high.
Friday, May 1
Sheriff Country: “The Hunting Party”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “The Hunting Party,” Mickey (Morena Baccarin) investigates a fatal shooting that appears to be a tragic accident during a boar hunt, setting off a chain of events with far-reaching consequences for Edgewater.
UFL Football: Houston at Columbus
FOX, 8pm Live
Week 6 of the United Football League season has the Houston Gamblers at the Columbus Aviators at Historic Crew Stadium.
Star of the Month: Gregory Peck
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
If it weren’t for a college theater director who urged Eldred Gregory Peck to pursue acting, we might never have known the legendary artist. But thankfully, Peck dropped his pre-med studies (and his first name), eventually becoming one of Hollywood’s most prolific leading men. Considered one of the last gentlemen of Hollywood’s golden age, Peck wasn’t a pushover. “I can be tough and combative when the occasion demands,” he once said. “I couldn’t have survived for 30 years in the highly competitive business of movies without being stubborn.” Garnering his first of five Best Actor Oscar nominations in 1946, Peck finally took home the statue in 1963 for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, which is where TCM’s tribute begins. The evening follows with Spellbound (1945) and Gentleman’s Agreement (1947), and then late-night/early-morning airings of The Yearling (1946) and The Valley of Decision (1945).
Fire Country: “Sometimes the Chaos Wins”
CBS, 9pm
In the new episode “Sometimes the Chaos Wins,” Station 42 races into action to rescue a trapped woman after a powerful storm caused a massive telephone pole to crash through a home.
My Lottery Dream Home: “Snow Place Like Home in Hub 2.0”
HGTV, 9pm
In tonight’s new episode, David Bromstad will meet returning clients Steve and Jen in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. Traveling the majority of the year for Steve’s job as a racecar instructor, the couple will ask David to find them a cozy mountain cabin as a second home base in addition to their Florida beach hub.
Great Performances: “Now Hear This: The Iceland Sound”
PBS, 9pm
Despite its small population, Iceland produces some of the best musicians in the world. To find out how, Scott Yoo crosses this sunlit, rainy, volcanic land of extremes to meet composers Anna Thorvaldsdottir and Daniel Bjarnason, popular musician JFDR, instrument makers, music historians, and one of Iceland’s most famous chefs.
Zillow Gone Wild
HGTV, 9:30pm
Season Premiere!
The Season 3 premiere sees comedian and actor Jack McBrayer arriving in Terlingua, Texas, to tour a home that contains 40 feet of an original Boeing 727 complete with the original cockpit. Then, a trippy studio designed to make your eyes vibrate will take center stage in Pennsylvania. In Jack’s last stop, he’ll feast his eyes on an all-out ’70s pink penthouse owned by a rosy-hued enthusiast in Miami.
Boston Blue: “L’dor Vador”
CBS, 10pm
When a captured serial killer hints at the whereabouts of a missing child, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) teams up with a familiar ally in a tense race against time. Guest star Bridget Moynahan reprises her Blue Bloods role as Erin Reagan in the new episode “L’dor Vador.”
Saturday, May 2
Be My Guest With Ina Garten
Food Network, 12pm
Season Finale!
Journalist Michael Barbaro joins Ina in the kitchen for the season finale.
Horse Racing: 152nd Kentucky Derby
NBC, 2:30pm Live
The first leg in horse racing’s Triple Crown, the prestigious Kentucky Derby, is run today at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The race is contested at 1 1/4 miles, with a $3.1 million winner’s share on the line.
MLB Baseball
FOX & FS1, beginning at 4pm Live
Saturday MLB action on FOX Sports starts in Pittsburgh as the Cincinnati Reds face the Pirates. In FOX’s primetime regional game, viewers will see either the L.A. Dodgers at the St. Louis Cardinals or the Texas Rangers at the Detroit Tigers.
Kentucky Roses
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Hallmark Channel pairs up with Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby, for this movie shot on location at the legendary horse racing venue in Louisville. The story follows Sadie Moore (Odette Annable), who works in the greenhouse at Churchill Downs and dreams of one day becoming a florist who contributes to the Derby’s garland of roses. Sadie meets Ash Taylor (Andrew Walker), who has been hired to do emergency repairs on one of the grandstand’s famous spires. Romance soon blooms, but both Sadie and Ash feel the weight of their family legacies and a long-buried, bittersweet love story from the past that threatens to repeat itself.
Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Castle star Stana Katic returns to TV in this chilling film based on a true story about Martha Carelli, a woman whose quiet life is shattered when a masked fugitive hiding in her basement takes her hostage. Forced to drive him across state lines, Martha finds herself trapped in a dangerous psychological battle where survival depends on both courage and cunning. The film was inspired by Ann Rule’s true-crime story “The Painter’s Wife,” from the book Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder.
Two for One: Noah Wyle
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Tonight, TCM primetime host Ben Mankiewicz is joined by Noah Wyle (ER, The Pitt), who introduces two films of his choosing. Wyle will offer commentary on each title’s cultural significance and its influence on other films, behind-the-scenes stories, and his own personal reflections on them. Wyle has chosen the John Huston-directed gritty neo-noir Fat City (1972), which focuses on the bleak lives of small-time boxers, including a washed-up fighter (Stacy Keach) and a potential up-and-coming talent (Jeff Bridges). Wyle’s second selection is the heavy sports drama Inside Moves (1980), starring John Savage and David Morse, which shares the story of a troubled, partially crippled man who works to fulfill his dream as a basketball star.
To Philly With Love
Hallmark Channel, 10pm
Original Film!
This is an encore airing of last month’s Hallmark premiere, which finds a teacher and an archivist decoding Revolutionary War-era love letters. Their findings take them on a thrilling journey through Philadelphia, where they uncover history and a love story of their own. Stars Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar.
Saturday Night Live: “Olivia Rodrigo”
NBC, 11:25pm Live
Actor and singer Olivia Rodrigo (“Drop Dead”) does double duty as host and musical guest in tonight’s new episode.