What's On Tonight (Thursday): Organized Crime's such a mess!

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the fifth season premiere of Law & Order: Organized Crime, dropping two episodes at 3 a.m. on Peacock and one episode at 10 p.m. on NBC. Because, with makeup like that, you want everybody to see it.

While I imagine Tracey Ullman as Ruby Romaine working on Chris Meloni's kisser, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, April 17. All times are EST.

STREAMING
#1 Happy Family USA, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Series premiere. "A provocative and comedic tale on the Muslim-American experience, co-created by Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady. The series follows the maniacally upbeat Husseins - the most patriotic, most peaceful, and most definitely-not-suspicious Muslim family in post-9/11 'Amreeka.' With satire and absurdity, it redefines finding humor in hardship as they navigate the early 2000s under the watchful eyes of their terrified neighbors." The cast includes Youssef, Alia Shawkat, Mandy Moore, Chris Redd, and Salma Hindy. Animated, eight episodes available.

Ransom Canyon, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "Welcome to Ransom Canyon, where love, loss, and loyalty collide beneath the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country. With three ranching family dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land, their lives and legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way of life. At the center of it all is stoic rancher Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel), who is healing from heartbreaking loss and on a quest for vengeance. Staten's only glimmer of hope rests in the eyes and heart of Quinn O'Grady (Minka Kelly), longtime family friend and owner of the local dancehall. But as the battle to save Ransom wages on, a mysterious cowboy drifts into town, dredging up secrets from the past. Vise tightening, Staten fights to protect the land he calls home, and the only love that can pull him back from the demons that haunt him." Ten episodes available.

Law & Order: Organized Crime, 3:01 a.m., Peacock/10 p.m., NBC. Fifth season premiere. "Lost Highway" and "Dante's Inferno." "Stabler goes undercover as a big rig driver to expose an international smuggling ring. As he settles into his new identity, he gets to know the 'working girls' and a pattern of disappearances emerges." Later, "Stabler recovers from a grievous injury while Captain Olivia Benson oversees both his recovery and the still unsolved case of the missing sex worker, Sad Eyes." Two episodes available for streaming, one episode airing on broadcast TV. This is followed by one episode per week on Peacock through Thursday, June 12.

Leverage: Redemption, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Third season premiere. "The Weekend in Paris Job," "The Digital Frankenstein Job," and "The Scared Stiff Job." Three episodes available, followed by one per week through Thursday, June 5.

Boarders, 3:01 a.m., Tubi. Second season premiere. Six episodes available.

Bosch: Legacy, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Series finale. "Badlands" and "Dig Down." Two episodes available.

The Wheel of Time, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Third season finale. "He Who Comes With The Dawn."

Ludwig, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. First season finale. "A cryptic late night call from Holly sees Lucy lured into danger. Back at the station, all eyes are on John as the pressure ramps up. Will his cover finally be blown?"

Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "After an explosive night, a shocking murder is discovered at the estate, and Detective Leach must find his purpose again if he is to uproot the dark secrets of Gull's Point." Episode II of III. Concludes tomorrow.

Happy Face, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "Lorelai." "Melissa and Ivy find unknown footage of Heather that changes everything. Elijah gets his day in court. Ben gets bad news. Joyce's secret is revealed."

TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK

Today, 7 a.m., NBC. New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan discusses Holy Week, plus the 20th anniversary of The Office, Adrianna Brach with the Shop Today Travel Awards, and Poppy O'Toole prepares an Easter brunch. Later, Dr. Sandra Lee on practicing safe skincare habits, a look at Houston Traffic Control's mini-murals, Cody Rhodes (the "What Do You Wanna Talk About" podcast), more travel awards, and spring break and holiday crafts. Finally, Tyra Banks guest co-hosts on an hour with "The Scoop" from Nessa Diab, Josh Duhamel (Ransom Canyon), more Today Food and Lake Bell (All About Brains).

I'm going to digress here for just a moment, and say something shallow. Cody Rhodes looked much better without the blond hair. Mileage may vary.

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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., ESPN. Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins.

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8 P.M.

9-1-1, ABC. "Lab Rats." "Athena and Buck are in a race against time to rescue the rest of the 118 following the fire in the bio lab."

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, CBS. "Two Idiots on a Dirt Bike." "Georgie's attempt to break up Missy and her new boyfriend backfires."

Ghosts, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "Pinkus Returns." "When Trevor's former co-worker, Pinkus (Richie Keen), and his daughter, Abby (Gideon Adlon), show up at Woodstone Mansion, Trevor gets the surprise of his afterlife."

Law & Order, NBC. "Play With Fire, Part I." " A mysterious phone call to Capt. Benson of the SVU leads detectives to the scene of a brutal murder." Continues on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Next Level Chef, FOX. "A Very Special O'Cajun." "The remaining chefs are tasked with cooking Cajun and New Orleans inspired dishes that blend southern flare with French influence. The chef who creates the best dish will receive a coveted time token that gives them a major advantage in the next challenge."

Police 24/7, The CW. "Small But Mighty." "A melee at a bar is broken up by two cops who also happen to be best friends. Police call fire and EMS to a scene of a severely injured man. Police dogs find a man suspected of a hit and run."

The This Old House Hour, PBS. "Westford: Abating the Old, Seeding the New" and "Electric Bill Investigation." "Restoring the main staircase. A visit to an orchard. Installing a roof hatch to the widow's walk." Later, "The basics of dethatching and aerating. Installing a smart home energy monitoring system. The different types of routers."

Movie Night!

My Big Fat Greek Wedding, MovieMax.

9 P.M.

Matlock, CBS. First season finale, two hours. "Tricks of the Trade, Parts I and II." "When Sarah's client is arrested after his business partner is found murdered, Billy attempts to help her handle the case while Matty and Olympia contend with a pressing confidential matter."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "Play With Fire, Part II." "When the SVU and the 2-7 uncover a pattern of rape and murder targeting marginalized women, Carisi and ADA Price team up to charge the suspect with multiple crimes."

Farmer Wants a Wife, FOX. "I'm Gonna Miss You, Cowboy." "The four farmers and the ladies continue to dance the night away in Nashville with a surprise guest appearance from season two's very own success story, Mitchell Kolinsky and Sydney Errera. Off the dance floor, tensions mount between John and Samantha and only time will tell how their love story unfolds. Then, at the end of the night, the farmers choose one of their ladies to take on a solo date and head back to their farms to explore their connections further."

Crime Nation, The CW. "Double Murder in Delphi." "The tragic murder of two girls in Delphi, Indiana unravel a web of suspicion, revealing the sinister role of social media. Can Delphi find closure in this cautionary tale?"

Hacks, Max. "What Happens in Vegas." "As pressure mounts to craft a perfect first episode, Deborah and Ava continue to clash over creative control on their writers' 'retreat' in Vegas."

NHL Hockey, 9:30 p.m., ESPN. Calgary Flames vs. Los Angeles Kings.

Doctor Odyssey, ABC. "Crew Week." "Crew week on The Odyssey sends Max back to his hometown for answers, while Tristan reveals Avery's secret to Vivian. As Munroe fights a parasitic infection, Avery pressures Rosie to face a medical condition she's been hiding."

Movie Night!

Aftersun, HBO.

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10 P.M. AND AFTER

How I Escaped My Cult, Freeform. First season finale. "The House of Yahweh." "When Debby joins the House of Yahweh, what she thought was paradise turns into a prison of abuse, misogyny and paranoia. With investigators constantly thwarted by cult leader Yisrayl Hawkins, escape is her only option."

Grey's Anatomy, ABC. "Bust Your Windows." "A window washer's platform crashes through a hospital window, testing the Grey Sloan team's limits. Blue and Simone clash over their living arrangements. Lucas strives to impress Catherine while on her service."

SurrealEstate, Syfy. "Death Does a Refi." "Luke meets the personification of Death who needs a little help with a former client."

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Ronny Chieng has Nancy Kwan.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., and Joe Manganiello.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Jon Bernthal, Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh, and Japanese Breakfast.

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

Movie Night!

Black Adam, 10 p.m., TNT.

LATE NIGHT PICK!

The Intern, 11 p.m., TBS.

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