Tuesday, April 6, 2021

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Miss you already, Pops

The Goldbergs

Oh, balls! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, April 7!

Tonight episode of The Goldbergs features the final screen appearance of George Segal, who died last month at age 87. On the long-running, '80s-set family sitcom, Segal, whose acting career spanned more than 60 years, played Beverly's womanizing dad and was Adam Goldberg's confidant. He frequently took part in the show's homages to '80s pop culture, though Pops was often oblivious to such references.

Elsewhere, The CW is Kung Fu fighting, ABC premieres the Home Economics of a class-splintered family, HBO wants to Exterminate All the Brutes, Queen of the South begins its last call, Hemmingway lives his final years, the Biggest Art Heist gets docu treatment, a Little Thing gets told (only 999,956 left) and there's a tribute concert to Dolly.

STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME

πŸŽ₯ Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute (Netflix, 3 a.m.): Filmed in 2019, performers included Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves, Shawn Mendes, Brandi Carlile, Katy Perry, Jennifer Nettles, Yolanda Adams, Leon Bridges, Chris Stapleton, and Little Big Town.

πŸ’² Jeopardy! (Syndicated, check local listings): A new Jeopardy!, now with zero charisma.

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

Snabba Cash (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A Swedish action/crime series.

This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist (Netflix, 3 a.m.): PREMIERE. "In 1990, two men dressed as cops con their way into a Boston museum and steal a fortune in art." This four-part docuseries is about if the mafia did it.

The Wedding Coach (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Former bride and forever comedian Jamie Lee shares her irreverent yet practical tips and tricks for wedding planning with struggling lovebirds.

5 MORE FOR THE RECORD: The Big Day (Netflix, 3 a.m., season premiere); Making Good (BYUtv, 7:30 p.m., season premiere); πŸ’² People Puzzler (GSN, 6 p.m.); Red Table Talk (Facebook, noon); See No Evil (Discovery+, 3 a.m.)

πŸ•— 8 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•– 7 P.M. CENTRAL

Chicago Med (NBC, 8 p.m.): Choi teams up with an unexpected person to treat a famous tennis player who is afraid his career might be over. Goodwin's new protocols cause a stir.

⭐ The Goldbergs (ABC, 8 p.m.): When Barry and Joanne crash Erica and Geoff's peaceful weekend camping trip, they end up in a competition to see who is the better couple. Adam seeks to prove to Brea that he doesn't have an easy, privileged life.✔️

Hemingway (PBS, 8 p.m.): SERIES FINALE. Hemingway tries to start a life with Mary Welsh, but he is beset with tragedies. Hemingway publishes The Old Man and the Sea, but he is overcome by his declining mental condition.

Home Economics (ABC, 8:30 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. "Three grown-up siblings (Topher Grace, Caitlin McGee, Jimmy Tatro) find themselves living at vastly different levels of financial security from one another."✔️

Kung Fu (The CW, 8 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. In this reimagining of the classic '70s hit, "a quarter-life crisis causes a young Chinese-American woman, Nicky Chen (Olivia Liang), to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China. But when she returns to find her hometown overrun with crime and corruption, Nicky uses her martial arts skills and Shaolin values to protect her community and bring criminals to justice -- all while searching for the assassin who killed her Shaolin mentor and is now targeting her."✔️

5 MORE FOR THE RECORDThe Challenge (MTV); Married at First Sight (Lifetime); The Masked Singer (Fox); Tough as Nails (CBS); Wildest California (Smithsonian Channel, special)

πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•— 8 P.M. CENTRAL 

Chicago Fire (NBC, 9 p.m.): A new recruit with ties to the CFD tries to take over the fire station. Violet receives a mysterious note that sends her and Brett on a hunt for the person who wrote it.

The Conners (ABC, 9 & 9:30 p.m.): Becky is working double shifts and taking classes at the community college, resulting in less time with her daughter. Dan decides to foster an elderly dog. Later, Darlene learns some shocking news about an old friend, and the Conners come together to help someone who is close to them.

Exterminate All the Brutes (HBO, 9 & 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Raoul Peck's four-part docuseries begins, following the path to the new world, an unsettling and intricate story of genocides. Conquest, slavery and the fabrication of "Whiteness."✔️

Nancy Drew (The CW, 9 p.m.): Nancy and her friends work together to help one of their own. Ryan has an interesting conversation with Celia.

SEAL Team (CBS, 9 p.m.): Jason is put on trial with a potential career-ending outcome, without knowing if his closest friend, Ray, has his back. Stella moves in with Clay. Sonny visits Hannah to help her prepare for the arrival of their baby.

QUICK HITS:
πŸ“Ί The Dick Cavett Show (Decades): Candice Bergen, Peter Boyle, Han Suyin (27 Oct 1971)

5 MORE FOR THE RECORDFarmhouse Fixer (HGTV, season finale); Forged in Fire (History); Game of Talents (Fox); How the Universe Works (Science); The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo)

πŸ•™ 10 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. CENTRAL

Chicago P.D. (NBC, 10 p.m.): A wellness check on a family reveals signs of foul play, and Detective Upton is determined to find the parents and young daughter. As she delves further into the troubled family dynamics, she reflects on her own childhood trauma.

Good Trouble (Freeform, 10 p.m.): Callie and the team take on a murder case. Mariana and the FCG struggle with their pitch. Malika reveals her feelings toward Dyonte.

A Million Little Things (ABC, 10 p.m.): When Eddie reveals his truth, Katherine suffers the consequences -- again. Rome and Regina offer support to Tyrell and his mother. Maggie and Jamie are forced to address their relationship status.

Queen of the South (USA, 10 p.m.): SEASON PREMIERE. The final season begins! "Teresa sets out to expand her business in New York City while James proves his allegiance to Teresa."

S.W.A.T. (CBS, 10 p.m.): "The team works together to hunt down a deadly band of mercenaries hired by a wealthy CEO trying to leave the country before he's arrested for running a massive Ponzi scheme." Does the team not work together every week?

Snowfall (FX, 10 p.m.): Franklin's world explodes into chaos. Teddy goes up the proverbial river.

QUICK HITS:
πŸ“Ί Johnny Carson (Antenna TV): BJ Sniff, Leonard Nimoy, Bill Maher (3 Apr 1991)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo): Elizabeth Perkins, Margaret Josephs

5 MORE FOR THE RECORDBeyond the Unknown (Travel Channel); House Hunters (HGTV); Restoration Garage (Motor Trend); Save My Skin (TLC, season premiere); Space's Deepest Secrets (Science)

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Back (IFC, midnight): Stephen's on a health kick, but soon things start to unravel. Later, the Barleycorn is called upon to host a pub quiz, and Stephen looks to redeem himself.

The Pole (Syfy, 11 p.m.): Gretchen works with Jack to consolidate power and build a coalition.

The Summoner (Syfy, 11:15 p.m.): Rory's judgy parents come to visit, so The Summoner hooks him up with infinite money. Later, Shannon makes Rory a friendship bracelet, so he quests for the perfect gift in return.

QUICK HITS:
Conan (TBS, 11 p.m.): Lil Rel Howery
The Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.): TBD
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Luke Bryan, Katey Sagal
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Kenan Thompson, Julien Baker
A Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Leslie Odom Jr., Michio Kaku
A Little Late with Lilly Singh (NBC, 1:37 a.m.): Amber Ruffin
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): Denis Leary, Cristin Milioti, Rod Wave

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

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