Saturday, April 17, 2021

What's On Tonight (Sunday): Coming to America

Atlantic Crossing

Hei! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, April 18!

Tonight's Top Pick is the (surprisingly) impressive Atlantic Crossing. The period drama tells the story of Norway's royal family during World War II, which despite the country's neutrality was invaded by Germany and put the royal family on the run. The crown princess and kids seek refuge in America courtesy FDR (Kyle MacLachlan). This is a Norwegian import. When in Norway, prepare for subtitles (unless you understand Norwegian).

Elsewhere, Kate Winslet is a detective, Zoey has an incredible girls night, The People v. The Klan rests, Lisa Simpsons gets a new friend, Batwoman searches for False Face, Walgreens wants you to get microchipped, Food Network crowns another Champion, A&E goes WWE, Godfather of Harlem returns, and Dr. Guralnik is back for Therapy.

STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME

60 Minutes (CBS, 7 p.m.): Profile of the militia movement the Oath Keepers... the link between race and health outcomes... actress Viola Davis.

Bless the Harts (Fox, 7:30 p.m.): When Wayne finds out he owns extra land, his family unexpectedly moves in on his property. Violet searches for Wayne's "Uncle Tommy" after he goes missing.

Roll Up Your Sleeves: Presented by Walgreens (NBC, 7 p.m.): SPECIAL. President Biden, the Obamas, and more educate and empower Americans to get vaccinated to help end the pandemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci separates fact from fiction about the vaccine.

πŸŽ₯ Starting Up Love (UPtv, 7 p.m.): When wealthy businesswoman Jillian inherits her uncle's resort out in the sticks, she wants to get rid of it until she meets local hunk Liam.

FOR THE RECORDCrikey! It's the Irwins (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); Evil Lives Here (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); Murders at the Boarding House (Oxygen, 7 p.m., season finale); Snapped (Oxygen, 6 p.m.)

πŸ•— EASTERN / πŸ•– CENTRAL

56th Academy of Country Music Awards (CBS, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton host this show honoring achievements in country music at three music venues in Nashville.

Batwoman (The CW, 8 p.m.): With Batwoman and the Crows each hot on the trail of the False Face Society, their efforts collide and tension escalates. Meanwhile, Alice seeks out Enigma.

Dwight in Shining Armor (BYUtv, 8:30 p.m.): Dwight assembles a Teacher Appreciation brunch and everything is going great until a mysterious creature tears the place up. When he and Gretta search for answers, they find everyone is missing huge chunks of their memories of the day.

The Gloaming (Starz, 8 p.m.): Molly learns of Jacinta Clunes' death. Alex's interest in Dorothy Moxley's convict bible deepens.

The Great North (Fox, 8:30 p.m.): Beef and Wolf meet their hero, legendary mountain man Tusk Johnson. Judy and the rest of the Tobin clan become addicted to the '80s soap Dynasty. "Get out of my sight you miserable has-been."

Mastermind of Murder (Oxygen, 8:30 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. When a man is shot after answering a local help wanted ad, detectives discover there are other victims with eerily similar stories.

The Matchmaker Mysteries (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 8 p.m.): A woman catches a detective's eye by stumbling on a murder at an art museum.✔️

πŸŽ₯ My Father's Only Family (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): When a DNA test reveals her late father lived a double life, Shelby meets Rose, the half sister she never knew she had. However, when his inheritance comes into play, Shelby soon fears Rose will do whatever it takes to get what she wants.

The Simpsons (Fox, 8 p.m.): Lisa gets a new imaginary friend -- a depressed British singer from the 1980s. Elsewhere, Homer becomes a truck guy.

QUICK HITS:
Autopsy: The Last Hours Of... (Reelz): John Wayne
Biography (A&E): "Stone Cold" Steve Austin
My Grandparents' War (PBS): Kristin Scott Thomas

5 MORE FOR THE RECORD2021 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (Shudder, special); American Idol (ABC); Luis Miguel: The Series (Netflix, season premiere); The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo, season finale); Tournament of Champions (Food Network, season finale)
Matchmaker Mysteries (via Giphy)

πŸ•˜ 9:00 EASTERN / πŸ•— 8:00 CENTRAL

⭐ Atlantic Crossing (PBS, 9 p.m.): U.S. President Roosevelt extends a special invitation to Martha and her children, while bombs fall on Olav and the king in London. Sweden's king moved to out the princess and her kids, despite being related, and Norway's king is trying to keep a government running in London to avoid surrendering to Germany. What isn't(?) mentioned is that the crown prince and princess are also first cousins. European royalty! (The kid in the Top Pick gif is Harald.)

Bob's Burgers (Fox, 9 p.m.): When Bob gets into a four-car fender bender right outside the restaurant, he realizes finding out who is at fault will not be as simple as he had thought.

Charmed (The CW, 9 p.m.): As the charmed ones try to contain what was unleashed from the Tomb of Chaos, they discover who created it and why.

City on a Hill (Showtime, 9 p.m.): Jackie reckons with the destructive consequences of his actions. With violence intensifying, Decourcy, Anton, and Siobhan face off in the interrogation room.

Confronting a Serial Killer (Starz, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Author Jillian Lauren finds serial killer Sam Little while researching a new crime novel and quickly realizes that his decades-long murderous history may be linked to terrible systemic injustices.✔️

Family Guy (Fox, 9:30 p.m.): Lois and Peter are mistaken for young parents by another couple at Stewie's school and are invited to live in a millennial apartment complex, leaving Meg and Chris home alone.

Fear the Walking Dead (AMC, 9 p.m.): A stand-off occurs between Virginia, her rangers and Morgan's group. Ginny has made a lot of enemies and it's finally catching up to her.

Godfather of Harlem (Epix, 9 p.m.): SEASON PREMIERE. After 3 months in hiding from Chin Gigante and the Italians, Bumpy Johnson takes action to lift the sanctions off his head. By forging new alliances with European suppliers, Bumpy aims to reunite with his family safely back in Harlem.

The Nevers (HBO, 9 p.m.): Mundi takes a personal stake in tracking down Maladie. Amalia launches an investigation of her own. Lavinia Bidlow seeks to destigmatize the Touched at a society event. Hugo Swann enlists Augie to help monetize his illicit enterprise.

The People v. The Klan (CNN, 9 & 10 p.m.): SERIES FINALE. The Donald family is put at risk when the Mobile District Attorney charges Henry Hays with the capital murder of Michael Donald. Finally, Beulah Mae Donald and her attorney Michael Figures join forces with Morris Dees and the Southern Poverty Law Center to wage a multi-million-dollar civil suit against the United Klans of America.

Saints & Sinners (Bounce TV, 9 p.m.): A family secret sets Ella on a new course, but forces Lady Byrd to take matters into her own hands.

When Calls the Heart (Hallmark Channel, 9 p.m.): Elizabeth is distraught over the reveal of Nathan's secret. Everyone helps a couple prepare for their wedding though the bachelor and bachelorette parties stir up mixed emotions from the guests.

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (NBC, 9 p.m.): Zoey gets more than she bargained for when she tries to help Emily with a problem. Meanwhile, Max, Simon, and Mo have a bonding night together.

QUICK HITS:
Autopsy: The Last Hours Of... (Reelz): Dennis Hopper
The Food That Built America (History): Ice cream
Unsung (TV One): Mystikal

5 MORE FOR THE RECORDAncient Unexplained Files (Science, season finale); How It Really Happened with Hill Harper (HLN, season finale); Married to Medicine (Bravo); Sister Wives (TLC, season finale); Wicked Tuna (National Geographic)

πŸ•™ EASTERN / πŸ•˜ CENTRAL

Condor (Epix, 10 p.m.): Another person close to Joe is found dead. Bob shares his theory about the IEP attack with Sharla. Iris gives Mae information that puts both of their lives in jeopardy.

Couples Therapy (Showtime, 10 & 10:30 p.m.): SEASON PREMIERE. Dr. Orna Guralnik guides a new group of couples. Michal is furious at her husband for not delivering the life she wants... Tashira resents Dru for insisting they live together... Gianni and Matthew reel from Matthew's battle with alcoholism.

The Food That Built America: Snack Sized (History, 10 & 10:30 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A half-hour spinoff-ish series about the food system in America, including delivery -- a topic that was skimmed in the pizza episode.  

Good Girls (NBC, 10 p.m.): The women take matters into their own hands. Beth meets Rio's boss, who is not what she expected. Annie secretly retakes the GED. Dean works through his trust issues.

Mare of Easttown (HBO, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A detective in a small Pennsylvania town investigates a local murder while trying to keep her life from falling apart.✔️

The Rookie (ABC, 10 p.m.): When professor Fiona Ryan's car window is smashed following a series of mysterious notes, Nolan volunteers to guard her house overnight. Lucy notices that Tim is being much nicer to his new trainee than he was with her and she does not like it.

WWE's Most Wanted Treasures (A&E, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. "Mick Foley launches WWE's mission to reclaim iconic lost memorabilia starting with his own in-ring career."✔️

QUICK HITS:
E! True Hollywood Story (E!): Brad Pitt
Uncensored (TV One): Remy Ma
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo): Drew Sidora, Porsha Williams

5 MORE FOR THE RECORD: All You Need to Know: Overlanding (FYI, special); Bar Rescue (Paramount Network); If We Built It Today (Science); Mud Mountain Hauler (Weather Channel); On the Case with Paula Zahn (Investigation Discovery)

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Birdgirl (Adult Swim, midnight): Judy's assistant pulls an all-nighter and suffers monstrous consequences.

πŸ“Ί Mission: Impossible (MeTV, 3 a.m.): With the key witness in the trial against mob boss Constantine Victor murdered, the IMF has just 24 hours to convince Victor's close friend to testify against him in court.

QUICK HITS:
Desus & Mero (Showtime, 11 p.m.): J Balvin

FOR THE RECORDLast Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, 11 p.m.); Ride with Norman Reedus (AMC, 11:30)

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