What's On Tonight (Thursday): Eyes on the road, fat boy!

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is The Last Last Late Late Show With James Corden Carpool Karaoke Special. It's that special, with the title I'm only going to type once more, and not the straight LLS, because I'm pedantic and think that making it the LLS means that that I'm giving a Top Pick for Friday, not Thursday. So there!

While I muse about the number of late night hosts CBS has had in a span less than Johnny Carson's tenure as Tonight Show host, let's see what else TV has to offer for Thursday, April 27. All times are EST.


STREAMING
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Premiere. "Plucked from Sweden, an organizer, designer, and psychologist - also known as the "Death Cleaners" - come to America to help subjects reinvent themselves by facing their mortality, speaking honestly about death, and confronting all that 'crap' that has been collecting dust for years. Each story builds toward a physical overhaul of the home, as well as an emotional evolution, leaving us smiling with a lighter view of death and a more celebratory vision for the future. " Narrated by Executive Producer Amy Poehler. Eight episodes available apparently.

Love & Death, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Premiere. "This riveting drama, written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen and Patrick Fugit) and Betty and Allan Gore (Lily Rabe and Jesse Plemons), two churchgoing couples enjoying their smalltown Texas life ... until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe." Costarring Krysten Ritter. Three episodes available, then one per week through May 25.

Grand Knighthawk: Infiltrating the KKK, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Premiere. "George Stephanopoulos, in partnership with The Associated Press, goes inside the KKK with a Klan Grand Knighthawk who is pushed to the edge as he fights to stop the modern-day lynching of a Black man in the Deep South."

Bel-Air, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Second season finale. "Don't Look Back." "The Banks family comes together for the announcement of the Founder's Award. Will embraces moving forward in an unexpected way."

Lucky Hank, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. "The Count of Monte Cristo." "Hank contends with the return of his father to Railton. Lily hunts for apartments in New York. Julie looks to Hank for help in Lily's absence."

Mrs. Davis, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. "A Great Place to Drink to Gain Control of Your Drink." "Simone and Wiley's hunt for Clara, the red-haired woman, leads them to an enigmatic new source and together they uncover the dangerous truth about their connection to her."

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "You Can't Just Walk Out of a Drive-In."

Titans, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. "Game Over."

Fired on Mars, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. "12 Rules for Extraordinary People" and "Banana Republic."

Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+.

TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. Roy Wood Jr. (the 2023 White House Correspondents Dinner), preacher T. D. Jakes (Good Soil) and radio personality Angela Yee (Way Up with Angela Yee).

The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. James Corden (The Late Late Show) and Krysten Ritter (Love & Death).

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson and Judy Blume (Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.), plus segments on raising a reader and Black Pearl Books. Also, a performance by The Heavy ("Hurricane Coming").

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. "Media mogul Byron Allen (Allen Media Group), a past guest diagnosed with colon cancer returns with an update, a couple and their miracle baby and a woman with a family-owned pizzeria tells how she kept the business going after losing her father."

The Steve Wilkos Show, times and stations vary. "Alexis' mother accuses Alexis and her fiancé of physically abusing her 6-year-old and forcing her to swallow the magnet that killed her."

Courtesy YouTube.

PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

LPGA Tour Golf, 6:30 p.m., Golf. JM Eagle L.A. Championship. The first round, from L.A.

NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., TBS. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2. New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils.

PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES

The Rebound, 7:22 p.m., Starz.

The Proposal, 7:25 p.m., Freeform.

Superbad, 7:30 p.m., MTV2.

Courtesy YouTube.

8 P.M.

2023 NFL Draft, ABC/ESPN. LIVE, 210 minutes. "Round One. A panel of analysts break down the picks teams make in the 2023 NFL draft in Kansas City, Mo., the 88th annual event."

Law & Order, NBC. "Private Lives." "Cosgrove and Shaw investigate the murder of a physician whose politician wife suspects she was the intended target. Price and Maroun's case hangs in the balance when the defense calls one of the doctor's young patients to testify as a witness."

Young Sheldon, CBS. "Little Green Men and a Fella's Marriage Proposal." "Sheldon wants to search for life on other planets. Mandy answers Georgie's marriage proposal. Missy is caught between two friends."

Ghosts, 8:31 p.m., CBS. "Woodstone's Hottest Couple." "When teen ghost Stephanie, who lives in the attic, awakens to find that her crush, Trevor, is now dating Hetty, she decides to sabotage all of the relationships at Woodstone."

Walker, The CW. "Daddy Was a Bank Robber." "An old friend returns with a shocking surprise for everyone. Cordell is forced to come to terms with the decisions he's made and how it's affected the ones he loves most. A new case forces Trey and Cassie to overcome their issues."

Next Level Chef, FOX. "Bake It 'til You Make It." "The chefs are faced with their toughest challenge yet, baking a next-level dessert that looks as delicious as it tastes."

This Old House, PBS. "Ipswich: Rebuilding Centuries." "The restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site. A Rumford fireplace is installed. The steel ridge beam is craned in place; selecting a kitchen countertop."

College Baseball, ESPNU. Texas A&M at Arkansas.

NBA Basketball, 8:30 p.m., TNT. Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks.

Hidden Murder Island, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere, 2 hours. "A woman suffers from amnesia after surviving an attack while camping in the woods. Now back at her parents' estate, she searches for answers about what really happened -- only to discover the dark deed goes deeper than she ever could have imagined."

Movie Night!

Transformers: The Last Knight, USA. Encore at 11:30 p.m.

A League of Their Own, 8:30 p.m., BBC America. Encore at 11:30 p.m.

The Lost World: Jurassic Park, 8:59 p.m., Syfy.

9 P.M.

100 Days at Indy, The CW. Series premiere. "Crowded at the Top." "The longstanding, bitter rivalry begins to unfold at the season's opening race, where Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden and Chip Ganassi Racing's Marcus Ericsson vie for the top spot on the podium."

Animal Control, FOX. "Birds and Foxes." "Frank battles with the idea of getting older when Templeton benches him on the basketball team. Rick asks Emily out on a date, just as Shred realizes he might have a thing for her." Season finale next week.

Call Me Kat, 9:31 p.m., FOX. "Call Me Pretty Kitty." "To take her mind off their breakup, Kat attends a cat show with Sheila and Randi. Kat's competitive side is brought to life, when local cat lover Val thinks Kat and her rescue cat have no chance of bringing home a trophy." Season finale next week.

So Help Me Todd, 9:01 p.m., CBS. "Gloom and Boom." "A stranger with a bomb appears at the law firm demanding Margaret reverse her efforts to free her client on death row."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "Bend the Law." "Carisi must tread carefully when Maxwell's husband becomes a person of interest in an SVU investigation. Benson sends Velasco to take an old friend into custody."

Celebrity Game Face, E! "Comedians, Country Stars and the King of NASCAR." "Country star Jimmie Allen, actor Bobby Bones, comedian Affion Crockett and NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, along with his wife, Samantha, bring their A-game to a night of laughter and competition hosted by Kevin Hart."

Movie Night!

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, BET.

Push, 9:30 p.m., HBO2.

Beautiful Girls, 9:45 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme.

Courtesy YouTube.

10 P.M.

The Last Last Late Late Show With James Corden Carpool Karaoke Special, CBS. "Celebrating the final night of The Late Late Show With James Corden. Guests include Tom Cruise and Adele."

Law & Order: Organized Crime, NBC. "A Diplomatic Solution." "The team scrambles to find the group responsible for an assassination attempt on a UN diplomat. Whelan and Reyes find a clue in the depths of the city's tunnel system. Stabler balances the investigation with his mother's increasing need for support."

Good Trouble, Freeform. "Turkey for Me, Turkey for You." "The Coterie celebrates Thanksgiving. Everyone's families arrive, bringing revelations, friction, and big decisions. Callie hides a secret from her moms and Mariana. Malika strives for the perfect Thanksgiving, but her family has other plans."

City Confidential, 10:01 p.m., A&E. "Devastation in Delta Township." "Murders are rare in tranquil Delta Township, Mich., so when a well-liked couple is gunned down in their home, residents are terrified -- until police discover the monster accidentally left a trail of breadcrumbs leading right to his door."

Impractical Jokers, TruTV. "Blake Anderson." "Q, Sal, and Murr pose as cash-grabby waiters and later as embarrassing parents. After, the losing Joker is forced into a far-out focus group punishment with special guest, and so-called Ganja Weasel, Blake Anderson."

Celebrity Prank Wars, E! "Joel McHale v Anthony Anderson." "Exploiting Anthony Anderson's love of golf, Joel McHale sets the stage for an explosive prank at a driving range. Anthony plans a little revenge of his own with Joel's make-up chair."

NHL Hockey, ESPN2. Winnipeg Jets vs. Vegas Golden Knights.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 10:15 p.m., Bravo. Judy Blume and Sunny Hostin.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Charles Nelson Reilly, Garry Shandling and Audrie J. Neenan are the guests on this April 28, 1983 episode.

Movie Night!

Finding Forrester, 10:12 p.m., HBO Family.

Fury, 10:22 p.m., StarzEncore.

My Week With Marilyn, 10:49 p.m., Cinemax.

LATE NIGHT TALK (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is a rerun tonight.)

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Desi Lydic's week concludes with Sophia Bush.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Drew Barrymore, Lizzy Caplan, Young Mazino and The National.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 12:05 a.m., ABC. Chris Pratt and Lukas and Micah Nelson.

Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Amy Poehler, Lucinda Williams and sitting in with the 8G Band, Anup Sastry.

The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Series finale. Harry Styles and Will Ferrell.

Courtesy YouTube.

LATE NIGHT PICK!

Klute, 1:30 a.m., TCM.

Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, IMDB, Google, Interbridge, TV Everyday.