Via Giphy. Courtesy Peacock/NBCUniversal.
Tonight's Top Pick is the premiere of Mrs. Davis, starring Betty Gilpin as a heroic nun. I'm just now finding out that Betty is not, in fact, daughter of Peri Gilpin. She is, however, daughter of Jack Gilpin.
Courtesy YouTube.
While I wonder how many other character actors are parents of today's stars, let's look at what TV has to offer us for Thursday, April 20. All times are EST.
STREAMING
Star Trek: Picard, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Series finale. "The Last Generation." "In a desperate last stand, Jean-Luc Picard and generations of crews both old and new fight together to save the galaxy from the greatest threat they’ve ever faced as the saga of Star Trek: The Next Generation comes to a thrilling, epic conclusion."
Quasi, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Premiere. "A hapless hunchback yearns for love but finds himself in the middle of a murderous feud between the Pope and the king of France when each orders the hunchback to kill the other. The guys who brought you Super Troopers are going medieval on your ass!"
Mrs. Davis, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Series premiere. "'Mrs. Davis' is the world's most powerful algorithm. Simone (Betty Glipin) is the nun devoted to destroying Her. Who ya got?" Costarring Jake McDorman. Four episodes available, then one per week through May 18.
The Diplomat, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "Amid an international crisis, a career diplomat (Keri Russell) juggles her new high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her turbulent marriage to a political star (Rufus Sewell)." Eight episodes available.
Totally, Completely Fine, 3:01 a.m., Sundance Now. Series premiere. "Welcome to the Crevice" and "The Best Offence is the Fence." "Inspired by true events, Totally Completely Fine is a six-part dark comedy that explores the complexities of grief, the power of friendship and the ways in which sadness can unite people. It follows a 20-something Vivian Cunningham (Thomasin McKenzie), whose life is a mess. Last week she accidentally burnt down her brother's vegan food truck with a bacon-flavored vape and this week she's inherited her grandfather's coastal clifftop shack and is tasked with helping people who come too close to the edge. Strangely enough, they've responded to her chaotic, nihilistic brand of psychology. Maybe, just maybe, in saving these people, she'll slowly start to save herself." Two episodes available, then one per week through May 18.
Funny or Die's High Science, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Series premiere. "A Trip to the Moon" and "Human Kind Bud." "Stars Matt Klinman and Zack Poitras, featuring Paul Bettany as the voice of futuristic, talking bong 'Dr. Oh,' who will take Matt and Zack on psychedelic trips of scientific discovery to blow their minds with real facts from the cutting edge of human knowledge. Episodes will become available to stream at the same time and the series will premiere two episodes weekly beginning April 26 on Discovery Channel."
Fired on Mars, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Series premiere. Animated. "Jeff Cooper (voice of Luke Wilson) has it all: a fulfilling career as the graphic designer for space start-up Mars.ly, a relationship with his soon-to-be Red Planet-bound girlfriend, Hannah, and ... well, maybe that's it. But when his bosses unceremoniously eliminate his role, Jeff finds himself jobless and unable to return to Earth. Adrift in the sprawling office colony, Jeff is forced to reinvent himself as he attempts to find meaning in a dangerous, alien, yet all-too-familiar corporate landscape. An existential and irreverent animated comedy series, Fired on Mars explores the precarious relationship between work and self ... light years away from Earth." Eight episodes available.
Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Second season premiere. Two episodes available.
Lucky Hank, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. "The Arrival." "Hank and Tony travel to an academic conference, where their differing philosophies on work and life cause friction. Lily mediates trouble in Julie and Russell's marriage."
Bel-Air, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. "Just Like Old Times." "Will confides in Phil about the shocking information he discovered regarding Doc and Zenith. Carlton struggles to keep up with all the lies he's entangled himself in."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "If You Can't Be an Athlete, Be an Athletic Supporter."
Titans, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. "Dude, Where's My Gar?"
TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK (Sherri and Karamo have reruns today.)
Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m./1 p.m., ABC. Tech contributor Becky Worley, plus Deals and Steals with Tory Johnson. Later, ABC senior Congressional correspondent Rachel Scott reports on water inequality.
The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Bridget Everett (Somebody Somewhere).
The Jennifer Hudson Show, times and stations vary. Vice President Kamala Harris.
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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., ESPN. Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs.
College Softball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Florida State at Virginia Tech.
College Baseball, 7:30 p.m., ESPNU. Florida at South Carolina.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., TBS. New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT. Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets.
PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Pieces of April, 7 p.m., HBO Family.
Edge of Tomorrow, 7:05 p.m., HBO Signature.
Mirrors, 7:08 p.m., MoreMax.
Waitress, 7:10 p.m., Starz.
The Package, 7:21 p.m., StarzEncore.
Courtesy YouTube, and clearly inspired by "Take It From an Old Man" from Waitress's musical adaptation.
8 P.M. (CBS, NBC and The CW have reruns tonight.)
Station 19, ABC. "What Are You Willing to Lose." "A shoddily assembled structure poses a dangerous challenge for the team. Maya and Carina work to get their relationship back on track. Natasha must decide what, or whom, she wants to prioritize."
Next Level Chef, FOX. "Fry Me a River." "The remaining chefs must elevate their dish by frying their entree, a process that proves difficult to many."
This Old House, PBS. "Ipswich: Below Grade Plumbing." "Demolishing the old fireplace firebox. Restoring the timber frame. Running plumbing for a below grade bathroom. Preparing a steel beam for installation. Clamming."
Latin American Music Awards, UniMas/Univision/Galavision. LIVE, three hours. From Las Vegas.
A View to Kill For, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "After inheriting her estranged father's mansion, photographer Molly and her family relocate to the exclusive neighborhood, but when a stranger breaks into their new home and leaves a warning message, Molly is run out of town by a mysterious threat."
Movie Night!
Hook, BBC America.
Bullets Over Broadway, Showcase.
Independence Day, USA.
9 P.M. (FOX has a Welcome to Flatch rerun at 9:31 p.m.)
Animal Control, FOX. "Pigs and Minks." "The team welcomes back Patel even though he is still on suspension. Shred and Victoria are called into the principal's office on a school visit. Rick heads back into the field with Frank."
Grey's Anatomy, ABC. "Gunpowder and Lead." "Amelia takes her personal problems out on her work colleagues. The threats against Bailey come to a terrifying head. Lucas and Jules make a risky decision on a patient. Mika struggles with burnout."
Celebrity Game Face, E! "Music Hitmakers Edition." "Fat Joe, NeYo, Estelle and Melanie Fiona show off their competitive side in a night of fun and games hosted by Kevin Hart."
College Softball, ESPN2. Oklahoma State at Texas.
NHL Hockey, 9:30 p.m., ESPN. Seattle Kraken at Colorado Avalanche.
Movie Night!
Power Rangers, Syfy. 2017 movie.
Elvis, 9:30 p.m., HBO2.
Sin City, 9:34 p.m., Cinemax.
Courtesy YouTube.
10 P.M. (ABC has a rerun of The Good Doctor.)
Good Trouble, Freeform. "Once a Cheater." "Despite the danger, new evidence tempts Joaquin back into his mission of taking down Silas's cult. When Dennis encounters a road block at his restaurant, he debates taking a shortcut. Malika tries to prove she's mastered work/life balance."
City Confidential, 10:01 p.m., A&E. "Big Island Blow Out." "When a young woman's body is pulled from the ocean off the Big Island, Hawaii, accusations threaten to destroy the local community. As tensions grow, a surprising discovery leads detectives to a devastating truth that no one saw coming."
Celebrity Prank Wars, E! "Chance the Rapper V. Nick Cannon." "Getting his revenge for Nick's epic animal prank, Kevin teams up with Chance the Rapper to prank Nick Cannon on his way to set."
NHL Hockey, TBS. Winnipeg Jets at Vegas Golden Knights.
NBA Basketball, TNT. Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors.
NBA Basketball, 10:30 p.m., NBA TV. Suns vs. Clippers.
Johnny Carson, Antenna. Martin Mull, Jerry Seinfeld and Omni puzzles editor Scot Morris are the guests on this April 24, 1984 episode.
Movie Night!
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, FX. Also at 7 p.m.
Bridge of Spies, 10:30 p.m., Sho2.
Twister, 10:30 p.m., Paramount.
LATE NIGHT TALK (Late Night With Seth Meyers has the week off.)
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Jordan Klepper concludes his week.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Ray Romano, Zoe Lister-Jones and Flo.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Rachel Weisz and cooking with Danny Trejo.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Jake Gyllenhaal, Whitney Cummings and Boygenius.
The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Billy Porter and Lisa Kudrow.
Courtesy Buzzfeed/Disney.
LATE NIGHT PICK!
The Untouchables, 1:30 a.m., Showtime.
Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, IMDB, Google, Interbridge, TV Everyday.
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