What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Jamie Foxx is Embarrassing Me

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!

The following is brought to you in living color! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, April 14!

Tonight's Top Pick is Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, the latest Netflix comedy that the streamer props up but we will ultimately forget in a week. It's the Netflix Way. The comedy also marks Jamie Foxx's return to his TV roots. He stars as a man who must figure out fatherhood when his teenage daughter moves in with him. Let the hijinks ensue!

Elsewhere, Back finishes season two (on IFC... it's been on AMC+ for a while), Beverly Goldberg intrudes on her childrens' lives, Nicky is still Kung Fu fighting, Nature profiles leopards, The Summoners summons, Michael Phelps has thoughts, Nancy Drew, and Celia Hudson clash, and Maroon 5 performs from home.

STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME

Apple & Onion (Cartoon Network, 7:30 & 7:45 p.m.): Apple and Onion must get Hoagie to finish replacing their building's roof so that they can get on with their lives. Later, the two have to sell a lot of Cousin's Day mugs before Patty gets back from vacation.

⭐ Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. "A single dad and cosmetics brand owner figures out fatherhood on the fly when his strong-minded teen daughter moves in with him."✔️

💲 Jeopardy! (Syndicated, check local listings): Only three more days of energy-less Jeopardy!

Law School (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. The streamer's latest K-drama.

Michael Phelps: Medals, Memories & More (Peacock, 3 a.m.): LIMITED SERIES. Michael Phelps is joined by other NBC Olympic commentators and offers commentary on the last few Olympic games.

Occasional Cooks (What's On Tonight & Pop Culture, 7 p.m.): What have you been making in your kitchen lately? Want some inspiration? Check out our weekly food thread!

Retro Tech (YouTube, noon): Videos highlighting old technologies, like CRT monitors, classic video games, vintage computers, arcade machines and more.

🎥 The Soul (Netflix, 3 a.m.): This is a Taiwanese thriller and not related to the Disney movie that will likely win an Oscar.

🎥 Why Did You Kill Me? (Netflix, 3 a.m.): In this documentary, the "line between justice and revenge blurs when a devastated family uses social media to track down the people who killed 24-year-old Crystal Theobald."

FOR THE RECORD: The Circle (Netflix, 3 a.m., season two); The Laundry Guy (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); Making Good (BYUtv, 7:30 p.m.); 💲 People Puzzler (GSN, 6 p.m.); Red Table Talk (Facebook, noon); See No Evil (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); Tooning Out the News (Paramount+, 3 a.m.)

🕗 8 P.M. EASTERN / 🕖 7 P.M. CENTRAL

The Goldbergs (ABC, 8 p.m.): Beverly involves herself in Erica and Barry's relationships. Of course she does. Adam and Brea are cast opposite of each other in the school play, but their excitement for one another's success grows dim when one starts to outshine the other onstage.

Home Economics (ABC, 8:30 p.m.): The Hayworth family is invited to the wedding of a longtime family friend. Marina meticulously plans her drinking schedule for a night out without the kids.

Kung Fu (The CW, 8 p.m.): When adjusting to life back at home doesn't go as planned, Nicky turns to Henry for help in her hunt for Zhilan. Jin looks forward to life getting back to normal.

Nature (PBS, 8 p.m.): A leopardess rules over a large area along Zambia's Luangwa River, defending her prime territory as she takes care of her two tiny cubs. Big kitties!

FOR THE RECORD:

The Big Interview with Dan Rather (AXS TV, season premiere): Hillary Scott & Chris Tyrrell

5 MORE FOR THE RECORD: The Challenge (MTV); Mark of a Killer (Oxygen); The Masked Singer (Fox); Ocean Super Predators (Smithsonian Channel, special); Tough as Nails (CBS, season finale)

🕘 9 P.M. EASTERN / 🕗 8 P.M. CENTRAL 

Bargain Block (HGTV, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. This should be a series about building great blocks in Minecraft. It probably isn't.

Call Your Mother (ABC, 9:30 p.m.): Before Sharon leaves town, she and Jean decide to plan a trip to Vegas. Celia and Freddie have a serious conversation about whether or not they want kids.

The Conners (ABC, 9 p.m.): Dan encounters a surprise visitor who shares some unsolicited advice, leaving him feeling guilty. Darlene welcomes a new employee to Wellman Plastics.✔️

Living with a Serial Killer (Oxygen, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Oxygen's week of celebrating serial killers continues with this new series about significant others and children.

Nancy Drew (The CW, 9 p.m.): "Nancy and Celia Hudson go head-to-head. Nick hires a new line cook at The Claw." Nothing about Ace in the description. Boo.

Nova (PBS, 9 p.m.): In a two-hour episode, women make up less than one-quarter of the amount of people employed in STEM, and the number is even smaller for women of color.

QUICK HITS:

📺 The Dick Cavett Show (Decades): Debbie Reynolds, Groucho Marx, Erin Fleming, and Dan Rowan (16 Dec 1971)

5 MORE FOR THE RECORD: Expedition X (Discovery Channel, season premiere); Forged in Fire (History); Game of Talents (Fox); Live @ Home: Maroon 5 (AXS TV, special); The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo)

The Conners (via Giphy)

🕙 10 P.M. EASTERN / 🕘 9 P.M. CENTRAL

Good Trouble (Freeform, 10 p.m.): Callie juggles the murder case and her feelings toward Gael. Mariana helps Alice take control of her life. Davia struggles with her feelings toward Dennis and Matt. Gael faces an ethical dilemma regarding his boss.

A Million Little Things (ABC, 10 p.m.): When Sophie is distraught after a disturbing encounter, Gary calls in Maggie and Regina for support. Eddie makes an unexpected friend.

Queen of the South (USA, 10 p.m.): With tensions rising, Teresa arranges a sit-down in New York between the Dominicans and the Russians.

Snowfall (FX, 10 p.m.): "Franklin fights for survival. Teddy goes to extremes to salvage his operation and career."

QUICK HITS:

📺 Johnny Carson (Antenna TV): Sylvester Stallone, Max Alexander, Orson Bean (2 May 1991)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo): Willie Geist, Melissa Gorga

5 MORE FOR THE RECORD: Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS, 10:30 p.m.); I Survived a Crime (A&E, season finale); Josh Gates Tonight (Discovery Channel, season premiere); Restoration Garage (Motor Trend, season finale); Save My Skin (TLC)

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Back (IFC, midnight): SEASON FINALE. Alison and Stephen conspire to hatch a plan that will solve the Andrew problem once and for all. Later, Stephen and Alison, keen for revenge, are on a road trip to track down Andrew's birth mother.

The Pole (Syfy, midnight): Following Gretchen as she goes through her own version of A Christmas Carol.

The Summoner (Syfy, 12:15 a.m.): SEASON FINALE. The Summoner panics when Rory leaves him alone at the grocery checkout counter. Later, Rory and Shannon go on a first date, and The Summoner joins, doing his best to help.

QUICK HITS:

Conan (TBS, 11 p.m.): Howie Mandel

The Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.): TBD

Gutfeld! (Fox News, 11 p.m.): TBD

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Terry Crews, Corinne Foxx, Greta Van Fleet

The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Keith Urban, Jon Batiste✔️
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m.): Gayle King, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Anderson East
A Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Willie Geist, Maria Bakalova

A Little Late with Lilly Singh (NBC, 1:37 a.m.): Margaret Cho
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): Allison Janney, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Pooh Shiesty

FOR THE RECORD: Nightly Pop (E!, 11:30 p.m.)

The Late Late Show with James Corden (via Giphy)

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Note: All times are Eastern.

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Happy watching, everyone!