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Tonight's Top Pick is the debut of Happy Face, a.k.a. Dennis Quaid's turn to play a psycho killer. He stars opposite Annaleigh Ashford, someone I've seen play a psycho killer on stage! Well, okay, technically Mrs. Lovett didn't commit any killings, but she certainly was an accessory to many murders.
STREAMING
Happy Face, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Series premiere. "The Confession" and "Killing Shame." "Melissa investigates whether a man on death row is innocent of the murder her father committed as the Happy Face Killer." Two episodes available, followed by one per week through Thursday, May 1.
Last One Laughing UK, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Series premiere. "One rule: you laugh, you lose. Stars Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty, Bob Mortimer, Daisy May Cooper, Joe Lycett, Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Sara Pascoe, Lou Sanders, Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley, and Richard Ayoade."
The Residence, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "A brilliant, eccentric detective (Uzo Aduba) must solve a murder in the White House residence — where the staff and guests at a state dinner are all suspects." From Executive Producer Shonda Rhimes. The cast includes Bronson Pinchot, Giancarlo Esposito, Ken Marino, and Randall Park. Eight episodes available. This was the Top Pick runner-up.
Ludwig, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. Series premiere. "Puzzle setter John 'Ludwig' Taylor (David Mitchell) sees his life of solitude turned upside down when his identical twin brother, James, disappears without a trace. In a quest to track James down and bring him home, Ludwig assumes his brother's identity - but by taking over every aspect of James's life, Ludwig is forced to confront his own issues." Two episodes available, followed by one per week through Thursday, April 17.
Home is Where the Heart Is, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. Series premiere. "Luke Macfarlane, a Hallmark fan favorite and talented wood worker, hosts this heartwarming home renovation series. In each episode, one family invites him inside a once-glorious house that has either been inherited or holds special meaning to them but is long overdue for some TLC. Luke works with a talented team to seamlessly blend the past and the present, creating a beautiful, reimagined space that feels refreshed and welcoming, but maintains the heart, love, and charm that has been present inside its walls for decades." Two episodes available, followed by one per week through Thursday, April 17.
O'Dessa, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Special presentation. "Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O'Dessa is a rock opera about a farm girl (Sadie Sink) on a quest to recover a family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a dangerous city, where she must use the power of destiny and song to save her true love(Kelvin Harrison Jr.)'s soul." Written and directed by Geremy Jasper. Costarring Murray Bartlett and Regina Hall.
Tyler Perry's Duplicity, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Special presentation. "A high-powered attorney (Kat Graham) faces her most personal case yet when she's tasked with uncovering the truth behind the shooting death of her best friend(Meagan Tandy)'s husband." Costarring Tyler Lepley and RonReaco Lee.
The Z-Suite, 3:01 a.m., Tubi. First season finale. "Pitch, Please." "With everything on the line, Kriska and Monica make their final pitches to secure the Boppin' Burger campaign."
Harley Quinn, 3:01 a.m., Max. Fifth season finale. "The Mess Is the Point." No synopsis available.
Reacher, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. "L.A. Story." "After Reacher and Duffy travel to Los Angeles to arrange a deal, Neagley arrives in Maine to help Reacher get answers." Season finale next week.
Fallen, 3:01 a.m., Sundance Now. "The Storm." "Miss Miriam shares secrets about Sword and Cross. Luce deals with Daniel's rejection meant to protect her from death, and disturbing visions of Penn dying. Despite Luce's warning, Penn breaks her promise to stay safe." Season finale next week.
Father Brown, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "The Puzzle of Banburismus." "Father Brown must untangle the mysteries that lie within the sewing circle when a seamstress is stabbed to death." Season finale next week.
House of David, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. "Giants Awakened." No synopsis available.
The Wheel of Time, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. No synopsis available.
The Kardashians, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "Payback's a Bitch." "Kim and Khloé end their travels with a stop in Italy, and Kris throws MJ’s 90th birthday party, all while stressing over a bear roaming the neighborhood. Kendall and Kylie open up about Khloé and Lamar’s meeting."
TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m./1 p.m., ABC. Rachel Zegler (Snow White), including her singing "Waiting on a Wish," plus Deals & Steals with Tory Johnson, and Shop This Show, featuring looks from Running Point. Later, more with Rachel Zegler, plus Chiquis Rivera (Foodie on the Go), a report on Black families fighting for their land in Georgia, and twin ballet dancers Naazir and Shaakir Muhammad.
Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. An episode about "Tamron's Spring Refresh" includes Extreme Makeover: Home Edition hosts Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin ("The Organizing Society"), plus author and plant and interior designer Hilton Carter*, and Jefferson Fisher with advice on keeping or ending relationships.
*I now wish that Designing Women had a recurring horticulturist character that out-Juliaed Julia.
The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. The 1,000th episode includes Tyler Perry (Duplicity), Alicia Vikander (The Assessment), and Mau y Ricky (Hotel Caracas).
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AFTERNOON INTO EARLY EVENING SPORTS
NCAA Basketball, 12:15 p.m., CBS. Louisville vs. Creighton.
NCAA Basketball, 12:40 p.m., TruTV. Purdue vs. High Point.
NCAA Basketball, 1:30 p.m., TNT. Wisconsin vs. Montana.
NCAA Basketball, 2 p.m., TBS. Houston vs. SIU Edwardsville.
NCAA Basketball, 2:50 p.m., CBS. Auburn vs. St. Francis-Alabama St.
NCAA Basketball, 3:15 p.m., TruTV. Clemson vs. McNeese.
NCAA Basketball, 4:05 p.m., TNT. BYU vs. VCU.
NCAA Basketball, 4:35 p.m., TBS. Gonzaga vs. Georgia.
NCAA Basketball, 6:50 p.m., TNT. Tennessee vs. Wofford.
NBA Basketball, 7 p.m., NBA TV. Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers.
NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Washington vs. Columbia.
NCAA Basketball, 7:10 p.m., CBS. Kansas vs. Arkansas.
NCAA Basketball, 7:25 p.m., TBS. Texas A&M vs. Yale.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+. Vancouver Canucks vs. St. Louis Blues.
NCAA Basketball, 7:35 p.m., TruTV. Missouri vs. Drake.
8 P.M.
9-1-1, ABC. "Holy Mother of God." "The 118 responds to a call at a mega-church, where Bobby runs into his estranged mother. Meanwhile, Buck is looking to expand his social circle now that Eddie has left."
Police 24/7, The CW. "Crime After Crime." "A routine traffic stop uncovers a fugitive hiding in the backseat. Police must figure out a way to get a disturbed man from on top a box truck. Police must use discretion as a high-speed chase gets close to a school zone."
Law & Order, NBC. "Folk Hero." "When a murder suspect becomes an underground hero, Brady seeks help from a former colleague to track down a culprit who seems to be in multiple locations. Baxter, Price and Maroun disagree on the best way forward when public interest heightens."
Next Level Chef, FOX. "Shoyu My Ramen." "The chefs make the beloved on-the-go Japanese dish, ramen, in a fast-paced environment. To embody the culture of eating ramen in a hurry, the mentors challenge the chefs to make the most impressive ramen dish while reaching from a fast moving platform that continues moving up and down each level throughout the entire challenge."
Movie Night!
Twister, Paramount.
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9 P.M.
Crime Nation, The CW. "The Devil You Know." "When a private investigator goes missing from the Florida panhandle, rumors that she made herself disappear leave her friends and family baffled. Investigators uncover a web of deceit that leads back to an unlikely suspect, and a race to unearth the evidence."
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "Let Me Bring Pardon." "The doctor of a comatose woman calls SVU when he discovers his patient is pregnant. Benson must convince the family to reject magical thinking and look at the facts."
Farmer Wants a Wife, FOX. Third season premiere. "DTF? Down to Farm?" "A fresh crop of four handsome farmers are looking for love and joining them are 32 women from cities all across America with a similar goal. Both the farmers and the ladies start by diving deep into conversation in hopes that it will ignite a spark. At the end of the day, the farmers will have to make a tough decision and select only five women that they feel most compatible with to take back to their farms and continue their journey to find love."
Doctor Odyssey, ABC. "Casino Week." "It's Casino Week aboard The Odyssey, and unexpected guest Athena Grant (Angela Bassett) suspects two passengers are targeting the ship's vault. Enlisting Max's help, Athena raises the stakes in a dangerous game where not everyone will end up with a winning hand."
The Pitt, Max. "6:00 P.M." No synopsis available.
NCAA Basketball
William & Mary vs. High Point, ESPN2.
UCLA vs. Utah State, 9:25 p.m., TNT.
St. John's vs. Omaha, 9:45 p.m., CBS.
Movie Night!
Hoosiers, BBC America.
10 P.M.
Found, NBC. "Missing While Witnessed." "When an EMT is abducted in broad daylight, M&A's investigation creates more questions than answers. Margaret reflects on her behavior after Jamie disappeared. Trent makes a tough choice when Heather finds herself involved in a case close to M&A."
Grey's Anatomy, ABC. "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." "Following a difficult case, the team faces the complexities of medical ethics. Meanwhile, Bailey continues to navigate her working relationship with Ben, while a group of college students on a scavenger hunt causes chaos around the hospital."
How I Escaped My Cult, Freeform. "La Luz Del Mundo." "As a devoted member of La Luz Del Mundo, Alethea obeys her apostle Samuel Flores, becoming his sex slave. But when other brave women reveal their own horrific abuses, it leads to a dramatic arrest, an intense trial, and a harrowing escape."
NBA Basketball, NBA TV. Milwaukee Bucks vs. Golden State Warriors.
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 10:15 p.m., Bravo. Annaleigh Ashford and Venita Aspen.
NCAA Basketball
Michigan vs. UC San Diego, TBS.
Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington, 10:10 p.m., TruTV.
Movie Night!
Drive Angry, 10:45 p.m., Paramount+ With Showtime.
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LATE NIGHT TALK (The CBS shows have reruns an hour later. Late Night also is a rerun.)
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Jordan Klepper has Peter Wolf.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, Elizabeth Olsen, and Bob Mould.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Adam Scott, Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Michael Marcagi.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.
LATE NIGHT PICK!
The Birdcage, 1 a.m., IFC.
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Sources: The Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.
