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STREAMING / EARLY PRIMETIME
Absurd Planet (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Afi Ekulona narrates as Mother Nature in this nature series inspired by Wired magazine's "Absurd Creature." All the critters have a narrative voice...
Circus of Books 🎥 (Netflix, 3 a.m.): A documentary, y'all! In 1976 a couple take over an adult book store, and the store becomes the biggest distributor of gay porn in the United States.
Jeopardy! 💲 (Syndicated, check your local listings): Another new day, another new Jeopardy contestant defending the title.
⭐ Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu, 3 a.m.): FINALE. It's time for a big ol '90s showdown. The jury reaches a verdict which triggers a series of explosive events. Mia and Elena are ready for battle, though each has a child going in the opposite direction. Spoilers follow: Pearl is furious at Mia for her lies about money, and Izzy looks ready to leave her family thanks to Elena's inability to mold the young teen how she wants. Plus the college-bound daughter is single and pregnant. And the brothers are fighting over Pearl with the douchey one actually hooking up with her. Oh, and husband Bill knows Elena had a roommate during her brief escape to NYC. Fires are everywhere... While the miniseries started really rough, mostly because it kept too many secrets from the viewer, it is finishing strong with some quality messages on race, class, and privilege. And the title sequence is fantastic.✔️
Mrs. America (Hulu, 3 a.m.): As Stop ERA grows and gains media attention, Betty Friedan, the mother of the Feminist movement, makes it her mission to take down Phyllis.✔️
The Munsters 📺 (Cozi TV, 7 p.m.): Herman becomes a wrestler, in order to gain some extra money for Eddie's future education. I enjoy the second version of the theme song much more than the first.✔️
The Plagues of Breslau 🎥 (Netflix, 3 a.m.): In this Polish import, every day at 6 pm a serial killer kills another person. Police officer Helena Rus thinks the killings are done by one man only and decides to reveal the killer's identity by getting back in 18th century history of the city.
The Silence of the Marsh 🎥 (Netflix, 3 a.m.): In this Spanish import, a writer of crime stories discovers that reality is more criminal than the stories he writes.
The Willoughbys 🎥 (Netflix, 3 a.m.): In this animated movie, convinced they'd be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying adventure. Voices include Will Forte, Alessia Cara, Seán Cullen, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, and Jane Krakowski.
Win the Wilderness (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A stupid-sounding British reality show about couples trying to survive in the wilderness for the grand prize: an Alaskan home.
FOR THE RECORD: Tooning Out the News (CBS All Access, 3 a.m.)
🕗 EASTERN / 🕖 CENTRAL
Born Wild: The Next Generation (National Geographic / Nat Geo Wild, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, this special gives stories of hope and viewers a revealing look at the planet's next generation of baby animals and their ecosystems, which face daunting environmental changes.
Climate Change: The Facts (PBS, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. Scientists examine the impact of climate change and potential solutions. These are the facts, people. FACTS! Hashtag facts.
Doctor Who 📺 (Retro TV, 8 p.m.): The Doctor and Jo's final battling of the Master and the Sea Devils, the latter's havingt their first appearance. This era was also my favorite theme variation from Classic Who.✔️
The Goldbergs (ABC, 8 p.m.): While throwing a telethon at their college, Barry attempts to woo Ren by promising to get Hall & Oates to perform. Beverly attempts to set Bill up, but things go awry when he finds happiness with a woman he meets through Beverly's enemy.
In the Cut (Bounce, 8 p.m.): Cheryl and a reluctant Jay decide to seek marriage counseling to help with their communication issues. Smitty starts dating a stand-up comedian and becomes part of her act.
People Presents Harry & Meghan: A Royal Rebellion (The CW, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's exit from royal life is examined.
Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort (BET, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. Kelly Rowland, Regina Hall, and Terrence J host a benefit for communities of color impacted by COVID-19.
Schooled (ABC, 8:30 p.m.): "CB Saves the Planet!" Well, that's the episode title. CB is actually smitten with environmental consultant Paloma, who was hired to oversee William Penn's Earth Day activities. Meanwhile, the yearbook is a thing for Wilma and Lainey.
Survivor (CBS, 8 p.m.): One castaway plays double agent and infiltrates another group. I didn't know Elizabeth Jennings was a contestant.
FOR THE RECORD: AEW: Dynamite (TNT); The Big Interview with Dan Rather (AXS TV); Black Ink Crew (VH1); Cennet (Telemundo); The Challenge (MTV); Expedition Unknown (Discovery Channel); Ghost Nation (Travel Channel); Making Good (BYUtv, 8:30 p.m.); Married at First Sight (Lifetime); The Masked Singer (Fox); My 600-Lb Life (TLC); The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo); Te doy la vida (Univision); WWE NXT (USA)
🕘 EASTERN / 🕗 CENTRAL
American Housewife (ABC, 9 p.m.): Against Greg's better judgment, Katy pushes Taylor to lighten up and participate in her school's senior prank. Anna-Kat asks Oliver to give Franklin a makeover so he won't embarrass himself at a classmate's party.
Impossible Croc Rescue (Discovery Channel, 9 p.m.): SPECIAL. On this Earth Day, we gotta save people from buying crocs!
H20: The Molecule That Made Us "Pulse" (PBS, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. How water arrived on Earth, and how it became the essential force behind all life -- from dragonflies to humans.
Jane Goodall: The Hope 🎥 (National Geographic, 9 p.m.): A new documentary about the work of Jane Goodall, including her conservation work, activism, and impact.
Motherland: Fort Salem (Freeform, 9 p.m.): Abigail has to come to terms with her vulnerability in the aftermath of horrific events. Tally struggles with being supportive while also keeping a secret from her unit.✔️
SEAL Team (CBS, 9 p.m.): Bravo Team searches for a new terrorist group leader who is orchestrating violent resistance to peace negotiations in Afghanistan. Sounds like they need some advice from Saul Berenson or Carrie Mathison. Sonny works to repair his relationship with his father in Texas.
She Walks with Apes 🎥 (BBC America, 9 p.m.): SPECIAL. Sandra Oh narrates this CBC documentary about a generation of female primatologists and its studies of apes.
Single Parents (ABC, 9:30 p.m.): Will works through a difficult situation after he learns something about Angie's new boyfriend that she won't want to hear. Poppy and Douglas struggle to see eye-to-eye about their future. Also, the kids stay home alone for the first time.
FOR THE RECORD: Amor Eterno (Univision); Forged in Fire (History); Ghost Hunters (A&E); Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network); La Doña (Telemundo); Mega Machines (Science); Property Brothers: Forever Home (HGTV); Salvage Hunters (Motor Trend); See No Evil (Investigation Discovery); Summer House (Bravo); The Wizard of Paws (BYUtv)
🕙 EASTERN / 🕘 CENTRAL
Brockmire (IFC, 10 p.m.): As Beth was growing up, Jim told her everything he knew about her deceased birth mother, but she finds out that he lied to her. On the biggest day of Jim's life, Beth is supposed to give a speech to memorialize him.
Crank Yankers (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.): Tonight's yankers are Chelsea Peretti, Derek Waters, and Aubrey Plaza.
Dave (FXX, 10 p.m.): Dave and Ally attend her sister's wedding in Napa, and Ally wants to impress her family with the perfect maid-of-honor speech. Dave struggles to be a good boyfriend while negotiating a record deal.
Great Global Clean Up (Discovery Channel, 10 p.m.): SPECIAL. So littering this planet! "People, what a bunch of bastards."
Hogan's Heroes 📺 (MeTV, 10 p.m.): To improve the camp's inspection rating, Klink transfers in a stern German sergeant who quickly makes life miserable for staff and prisoners alike with his overly strict and unwavering adherence to all regulations. All want him gone.✔️
It's Personal with Amy Hoggart (truTV, 10 p.m.): FINALE. NOLA native and dog-walker John grieves the death of his friend. To help him feel better, Amy gathers several musicians, a psychic, and an astronomer to organize a memorial to celebrate his friend's memory. Amy proves that death doesn't exist.
Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour 📺 (Buzzr, 10 p.m.): In this rather short-lived daytime game show, Contestants compete in elements of Match Game and Hollywood Squares. Oh, and it is an hour long!✔️
Seat at the Table with Anand Giridharadas (Viceland, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Former New York Times columnist Anand Giridharadas and special guests challenge those in power and enjoy a lively chat about politics, culture, and common life.
S.W.A.T. (CBS, 10 p.m.): The team searches for an escaped convict who plans to kill Tan and every member of law enforcement who helped put him in prison years ago. Chris comes face to face with internal corruption. For a tactical team that didn't do much in Hill Street Blues, this team has all sorts of crises.
What We Do in the Shadows (FX, 10 p.m.): The vampires attend their first human Super Bowl party, while Guillermo's search for virgins uncovers a deadly threat.✔️
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 💲 (ABC, 10 p.m.): Final answers from Nikki Glaser, Jane Fonda and Anthony Anderson.
FOR THE RECORD: Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations (Cooking Channel); Bride & Prejudice (Lifetime); Celebrity Ghost Stories (A&E); Deadly Recall (Investigation Discovery); Eating History (History); House Hunters/House Hunters International (HGTV); Jay Leno's Garage (CNBC); Legends of the Wild (Discovery Channel); Mega Machines: Sea Giants (Science); La reina del sur 2 (Telemundo); Ridiculousness (MTV); Sin Miedo a la Verdad (Univision); True Terror with Robert Englund (Travel Channel, finale); Vintage Voltage (Motor Trend)
🕚 EASTERN / 🕙 CENTRAL
The Big Fat Wedding Walk (Lifetime, 11 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A new reality show about overweight people who want to get in shape by their wedding date.
Law & Order 📺 (WE, 11 p.m.): McCoy takes on a cyber investigating company after information it sells to a convicted rapist is used in the murder of his therapist. You can see Josh Radnor in one of his earliest screen roles.✔️
Liar (Sundance TV, 11 p.m.): Haunted by nightmares of Andrew, Laura's world begins to turn in on her. Laura and Winnie follow a trail of evidence in the hope it will hold answers.
FOR THE RECORD: Blind Date (Bravo, 11:30 p.m.); The Funny Dance Show (E!); Genius x Fuse (Fuse); Vice News Tonight (Viceland)
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Beverly Hills, 90210 📺 (Pop, 3 a.m.): In this latter episode that isn't too good, as Kelly's grandfather dies of emphysema, Matt does legal work for a tobacco company. Donna befriends a girl trying to leave a gang. At least the show always kept its theme song running in full.✔️
Magnum, P.I. 📺 (Charge!, midnight): Someone is trying to murder Elmo Ziller, Higgins' illegitimate half-brother from Texas. Elmo has brought his rodeo to Hawaii and Magnum is asked to protect him.✔️
NewsRadio 📺 (Antenna TV, midnight): Dave suggests hiring a temp, Bebe Neuwirth, when it appears Beth is overworked. I think about this theme song a lot.✔️
Late-Night Talk & Satire
Conan at Home (TBS, 11 p.m.): Shaquille O'Neal
The Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.)
The Dick Cavett Show 📺 (Decades, 9 p.m.): Tracey Ullman, Ed Donovan, and Richard Bo Dietl (22 Apr 1986)
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS, 10:30 p.m.)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Chris Hemsworth
Johnny Carson 📺 (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): Charles Nelson Reilly, Garry Shandling, and Audrie J. Neenan (28 Apr 1983)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Ray Romano, Mike D & Ad-Rock, and Alec Benjamin
A Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Nathan Lane and José Andrés✔️
Lights Out with David Spade (YouTube)
The Tonight Show: At Home Show (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): LL Cool J, Dr. Jane Goodall, and Kate Tempest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 11 p.m.): Meghan McCain and Erika Jayne
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Note: All times are Eastern.
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