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60 Minutes (CBS, 7 p.m.): New York City hospital's ability to fight the coronavirus is spotlighted along with young African teenagers who are enticed to come to the United States to play basketball. Author Brenè Brown is profiled.
Doctor Who πΊ (Retro TV, 6 p.m.): The alien Axos spreads its Axonite particles across the Earth to allow itself to feed on all life on the planet.
Undercover Angel π₯ (UPtv, 7 p.m.): It's like Undercover Boss, but it's an angel trying to learn what it's like being a human. This is just a guess at a synopsis.
War of the Worlds πΊ (Heroes & Icons, 7 p.m.): A fantasy game and reality collide for students when the aliens invade a campus to steal a lethal biological substance. Things become even worse when an alien is exposed to the toxin and becomes a mentally unstable rogue
FOR THE RECORD: America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC, 7 p.m.)✔️; Hi Bye, Mama! (Netflix, 3 a.m.); Little Big Shots (NBC, 7 p.m.); Murdered by Morning (Oxygen, 7 p.m., finale); Snapped (Oxygen, 6 p.m.)
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Call the Midwife (PBS, 8 p.m.): PREMIERE. Dr. Turner and Nurse Crane deal with an alarming outbreak of diphtheria -- but probably not an epidemic. The team tries to reunite an abandoned baby with its mother. This is the ninth season premiere. NINTH! I thought the show was out of gas when I jumped ship in season four.✔️
Columbo πΊ (MeTV, 8 p.m.): Smarmy TV chef Martin Landau and his identical twin brother, a rigidly proper banker, are suspects in the electrocution of their rich uncle. Other guests include Julie Newmar and Dabney Coleman.
Dwight in Shining Armor (BYUtv, 8:30 p.m.): A pair of possessed court jester pants takes control of Dwight. I expect a lot of slapstick comedy, which has never been a strength of the show.
The Forgotten West Memphis Three (Oxygen, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. In part two (continued from last night), the case's sensational theories are examined, a criminal profile is developed, and permission from the West Memphis Three for new DNA testing is done. Then, the hunt for the truth... if we can handle it.
⭐ God Friended Me (CBS, 8 p.m.): Ali, Miles' sister, is hopeful when she's told that she's a candidate for a new drug trial. Miles is reluctant to get involved with the God account's latest friend suggestion, the daughter of hospital administrator Amy Acker, who is in charge of the drug trial, for fear of endangering Ali's chances of being accepted into the drug trial. One of the co-writers is Brian Ford Sullivan, who penned some of the best Arrow episodes of seasons 3 and 4.
Just Roll with It (Disney Channel, 8:50 p.m.): When Owen is pranked at school, Grandpa Blatt, with the help of Blair and his old Army buddy, Joey Coconuts, set out on a night-long quest to get revenge.
Outlander (Starz, 8 p.m.): The Regulator Rebellion reaches a boiling point, forcing Jamie to face his fear and confront the consequence of his divided loyalties.
Raven's Home (Disney Channel, 8 p.m.): When Booker becomes responsible for choosing who will represent the class at the district poetry slam, Nia thinks she has a guaranteed spot on the team. Raven and Chelsea start a DIY renovation on their new business space.
Remember Me, Mommy? π₯ (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): "No."
Vice (Showtime, 8 p.m.): PREMIERE. Brigades of radicalized ISIS women have started to regroup within al-Hol camp, where tens of thousands of women and children are now held. Also, the unlikely origins of the perfect crime, and the implications of SIM swapping.
When Calls the Heart (Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.): When plans go awry, Elizabeth gets the town to band together to give Clara and Jesse the wedding of their dreams. Elizabeth struggles with the fact that she has two suitors.
FOR THE RECORD: 90 Day FiancΓ© (TLC); American Idol (ABC); The Aquarium (Animal Planet); Autopsy: The Last Hours of... (Reelz); Disney Fam Jam (Disney Channel, 8:23 p.m.); Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (HGTV); Highway Through Hell (Weather Channel); The Incredible Dr. Pol (Nat Geo Wild); The Lake Erie Murders (Investigation Discovery, finale); Naked & Afraid (Discovery Channel); The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo); Spy Wars with Damian Lewis (Smithsonian Channel); The Wall (NBC)
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Collector's Call (MeTV, 9:30 p.m.): Jim Turano is an Elton John superfan. He has attended more than 193 concerts and has a collection that includes a Captain Fantastic pinball machine from 1976, handwritten lyrics by collaborator Bernie Taupin, and a spectacular costume jacket with matching glasses worn by Elton onstage.
Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America (Fox, 9 p.m.): SPECIAL. For Elton John IRL, he hosts this one-hour benefit special in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with performers Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, and Billie Eilish.
Garth Brooks: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (PBS, 9 p.m.): SPECIAL. At 57 years of age, country singer-songwriter Garth Brooks receives the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song — the youngest recipient to do so.✔️
Homeland (Showtime, 9 p.m.): "Carrie waits. Wellington makes a discovery." I picture a bottle episode of Carrie waiting impatiently at a bus stop.
Mystery 101: An Education in Murder (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.): A young writer's research prompts police to revisit a famous murder case that convicted Amy's colleague at Elmstead. Travis and Amy get a second chance at clearing the professor's name.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, 9 p.m.): While Sam investigates the murder of an Iranian, he must also try to save a new agent who accidentally triggers a bomb. Those damn newbies, amiright?
The Walking Dead (AMC, 9 p.m.): Heroes and villains reckon with the aftermath of the Hilltop fire. Eugene takes a group on a journey to meet Stephanie with the hopes of befriending another civilization.
War of the Worlds (Epix, 9 p.m.): "Tragedy strikes, altering the course of the future forever."
Westworld (HBO, 9 p.m.): "Some do not like what they see in the mirror but shouldn't blame the mirror." Blame the Mirror Master!
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (NBC, 9 p.m.): After receiving heartbreaking news, Zoey suffers a mysterious "glitch" in her powers.
FOR THE RECORD: Barnyard Builders (DIY); Buddy vs. Duff (Food Network); Family Karma (Bravo); Heavy Rescue 401 (Weather Channel); House in a Hurry (HGTV); La Vox (Telemundo); Secrets of the Zoo (Nat Geo Wild, finale); Wicked Tuna (National Geographic); World of Weapons (Smithsonian Channel)
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Black Monday (Showtime, 10 p.m.): Blair's new political connection puts Dawn in a compromising position, and Yassir and Wayne attempt to solve an office mystery. The entertainment shutdowns have prompted Showtime to stretch Black Monday out. It won't do back-to-back episodes anymore.
Good Girls (NBC, 10 p.m.): The women call on an unexpected ally to help Max seek revenge, but when their plans go awry, Ruby's life is put in jeopardy. A directionless Annie tries to find her purpose in life, which should include no more blonde hair.
The Johnny Cash Show πΊ (getTV, 10 p.m.): First, from 1969, Roy Orbison, Kenny Rogers (RIP), and Shel Silverstein and then, from 1970, George Jones and Judy Collins.
NCIS: New Orleans (CBS, 10 p.m.): When a Navy sailor is found dead, the team tracks the suspicious movements of people in his life prior to his death. Hannah comes to terms with her daughter's relationship with her ex's new girlfriend.
FOR THE RECORD: 100 Day Dream Home (HGTV); Beat Bobby Flay (Food Network); Curse of the Bermuda Triangle (Science, finale); Extreme Rescues (National Geographic); Food Paradise (Cooking Channel); Forensic Files II (HLN); Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under (Nat Geo Wild); Sister Wives (TLC); Talking Dead (AMC)✔️; Unsung (TV One); The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty (CNN)
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NewsRadio πΊ (Antenna TV, 11 p.m.): Beginning yesterday, Antenna TV has a marathon of a show every day of the weekend. Today, it's NewsRadio's turn. In this episode, "Freaky Friday," Jimmy and Matthew swap places for a day. Lisa finds out about Beth's mail-order scam.
FOR THE RECORD: Island Life (HGTV); Race for the White House (CNN)
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Beef House (Adult Swim, 12:15 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. As Eric prepares his greatest Easter ever, Tim's army buddy Brad visits the Beef House, causing mayhem as he sets up camp and takes control.✔️
Here's Lucy πΊ (Cozi TV, 2:30 a.m.): In the season two finale, Lucy and her friend Carol Krausmeyer (Carol Burnett) compete against each other in the Miss Secretary Beautiful contest.
Law & Order πΊ (WE, midnight): An entire precinct comes under fire when Briscoe and Logan investigate the death of a homosexual police officer in a drug bust. Also, Sam Rockwell!
Three Busy Debras (Adult Swim, midnight): SERIES PREMIERE. Debra, Debra and Debra (Sandy Honig, Mitra Jouhari, Alyssa Stonoha) make a big mess on the way to brunch and must clean up the evidence before it's too late.✔️
FOR THE RECORD: Ride with Norman Reedus (AMC, 12:12 a.m.)
Note: All times are Eastern.
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