What's On Tonight (Monday): The Idol of Americans

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is American Idol, because I'm not sure that I've done it as a Top Pick. The show just kind of exists as far as I'm concerned. Still, we all know my commitment to representation for all weekly network series.

While I resolve to make a spreadsheet for next season and beyond, let's see what TV has to offer us for Monday, April 29. All times are EST.


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK (No streaming listings today.)
Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m./1 p.m., ABC. Rachel McAdams (Mary Jane), Jean Smart (Hacks), the cast of Dance Moms and the start of the "Rise & Shine" series, from Philadelphia. Later, Bebe Neuwirth (Cabaret), Nicole Lapin (Money Rehab) and Hollywood news.

Live with Kelly and Mark, times and stations vary. Anne Hathaway (The Idea of You) and Justin Hartley (Tracker).

The Drew Barrymore Show, times, lengths and stations vary. Vice President Kamala Harris.

Karamo, times and stations vary. "Sadie recently connected with a woman who could be her biological sister. Alicia's best friend, Kristina, set her up with her brother Aaron, only for Alicia to discover that he was cheating and Kristina was aware of his transgressions."

PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., ESPN. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers.

MLB Baseball, 7:30 p.m., Bally/FSI. Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox.

NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT/TruTV. Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat. 

Courtesy YouTube.

PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES

Shazam! Fury of the Gods, 7 p.m., HBO Family.

Men in Black II, 7:30 p.m., AMC. 2002 movie.

Sicario: Day of the Soldado, 7:45 p.m., FXM. Encore at 10:05 p.m.

8 P.M.

American Idol, ABC. 2 hours. "715 (Judge's Song Contest)." "The top eight perform one of three songs anonymously selected by Luke, Katy or Lionel, who are each competing for most songs chosen. America votes live coast to coast for their top six, with the judges making one save for the top seven. A ribute to Mandisa."

All American, CW. "Trust Issues." "After having some issues with a new game strategy on the field, Spencer diverts his attention to helping a South Crenshaw High player, who has been struggling with his own issues. Layla helps Jordan find a new roommate at the beach house."

Antiques Roadshow, PBS. "Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Hour 1." "Fred Rogers postcards circa 1968. A 1966 Milton Glaser-signed Bob Dylan poster. A Tiffany Studios special order tulip lamp circa 1915."

MasterChef Junior, FOX. "Thyme Travel." "The five remaining young chefs travel back in time to week one to earn a spot in the semi-finals. The chefs are tasked with recreating the first dish they made into an elegant and electrifying version."

The Neighborhood, CBS. "Welcome to the Name Drop." "Marty and Courtney's baby name gets spread around because nobody can keep a secret. Dave is assigned the ever-complicated task of assembling the diaper changing table."

Bob Hearts Abishola, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "Olu! I Popped!" "Bob and Abishola plan a trip to Las Vegas for Kemi's wedding. Kemi and Chukwuemeka get into an argument over his mother."

The Voice, NBC. 2 hours. "The Playoffs, Part 2." "Coaches Reba McEntire and Chance the Rapper enlist the help of superstar mentors as their remaining artists hold nothing back during the playoffs. Tough decisions are made as each coach can only advance three artists to the live shows."

Movie Night!

Spider-Man 3, Syfy. 2007 movie.

Old School, FX.

Why Him?, 8:20 p.m., Freeform.

Courtesy YouTube.

9 P.M. (CW has reruns of Whose Line Is It Anyway?)

So You Think You Can Dance, FOX. "Challenge No. 3: Movies." "The top six dancers take on the movies as the competition continues. The dancers split into two groups and take on movie-themed challenges."

NCIS, CBS. "Prime Cut." "After discovering the remains of a Marine captain, the NCIS team travels to Texas to interrogate the suspected killer."

NHL Hockey, 9:30 p.m., ESPN. Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights.

MLB Baseball, 9:30 p.m., ESPN+. Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Oakland Athletics.

Movie Night!

The World Is Not Enough, HBO Signature.

The Color Purple, 9:03 p.m., HBO. 2023 movie.

Get Smart, 9:30 p.m., HBO Comedy. 2008 movie.

10 P.M.

Deal or No Deal Island, NBC. "Are You Powerful?" "Power trumps money as the last five players strategically target each other and make crucial moves to advance to the final four."

The Interrogation Tapes: A Special Edition of 20/20, ABC. Season finale. "Stranger Than Fiction: The Murder of Angie Dodge." "After relentless interrogation, a man confesses to murder, but the victim's mother becomes convinced of his innocence after watching recordings of his questioning."

NCIS: Hawai'i, CBS. "Spill the Tea." "When a high-value bioweapons expert is murdered in a secure facility, NCIS and the NCIS Elite team join forces to track down the killer and discover an even deadlier threat."

NBA Basketball, TNT/TruTV. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. JoBeth Williams, Elya Baskin and Dr. Jim King are the guests on this April 26, 1985, episode.

Movie Night!

Heist, VH1.

The Flash, HBO Zone. 2023 movie.

Couples Retreat, 10:30 p.m., MTV.

Courtesy YouTube.

LATE NIGHT TALK (After Midnight has reruns this week.)

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Jon Stewart.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Anne Hathaway, Melanie Lynskey and Lang Lang.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Jean Smart and Gayle Rankin.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Emily Blunt, Owen Teague and Carín León and Leon Bridges.

Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:36 a.m., NBC. Jim Gaffigan, Charli XCX and Troye Sivan and Queen Cora Coleman.

Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.

LATE NIGHT PICK!

Lost in Translation, 11:03 p.m., HBO2.

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