Tuesday, April 8, 2025

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Been spendin' most their lives livin' in a deceased's Paradise

Death in Paradise

Para-, para-, paradise! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, April 9!

Our Top Pick tonight is the season finale of Death in Paradise (BritBox+, 3 a.m.). You might be more familiar with this British crime import as part of your local PBS lineup. The long-running drama introduced Don Gilet as the latest detective inspector, the show's fifth in its 14 seasons. Set on the Caribbean island of Saint Marie, the show follows a British DI getting put in Britain's Saint Marie and in their own special ways, falling in love with their new home.

Elsewhere, Robin Thede answers in the form of a question, Abbott wants its old job back, Kidfluencing gets DarkThe Studio is missing a reel, The Conners get secretive, the Cop discover revelations.

(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Zap2it.)

ON THIS SITE

🍽️ Feed Me (Afternoon): A recipe for discussion and to talk about what you're doing in your kitchen.

πŸ’² Jeopardy! Recap (Afternoon): Jay S.'s daily recap of the day's Jeopardy! episode. (The syndicated one.)

EARLY STREAMING & EVENING

Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SEASON ONE. "A revealing look into YouTube star Piper Rockelle's world, her relationship with her manager-mother Tiffany Smith, and the untold stories of past collaborators who were part of her content-creating team."✔️

⭐ Death in Paradise (BritBox+, 3 a.m.): SEASON FINALE. "A murder victim is found in Mervin's locked shack before his flight home. The team investigates her links to a turtle charity while Selwyn must share life-changing news with Mervin."

Good American Family (Hulu, midnight): Left to her own devices, Natalia faces her new circumstances and how the world sees her.

The Studio (Apple TV+, midnight): "A reel of film goes missing, sending Matt and Sal on a race against the clock to find it."

The Thundermans: Undercover (Nickelodeon, 7 p.m.): Max seeks help dealing with a mystery prankster at school from his old principal, who was always the target of his pranks.

Young Dylan (Nickelodeon, 7:30 p.m.): When Dylan's attempt to make Bethany jealous by hanging out with a girl backfires, he must learn the value of honesty.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Berlin ER (Apple TV+, midnight): Season finale
Million Dollar Secret (Netflix, 3 a.m.): Season finale

πŸ•— 8 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•– 7 P.M. CENTRAL

Abbott Elementary (ABC, 8:30 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Ava and the Abbott teachers go to the district to plead for Ava's job back. Gregory handles duties as interim principal.

The Conners (ABC / Hulu, Thursday): Jackie decides to rejoin the police force despite everyone's concerns. Meanwhile, Darlene grows more skeptical about Mark's secretive behavior, and Dan and Becky wade through uncomfortable conversations about Roseanne's addiction issues and death.

The Masked Singer (Fox / Hulu, Thursday): We have arrived at Decades Night.✔️

Nature (PBS): Young animals try to adapt to severe drought and dry conditions in Katavi, as fire and ash sweep across the parched land.

Survivor (CBS / Paramount+, Thursday): It's double trouble when an unforeseen twist puts pressure on the castaways during the immunity challenge; there's nowhere to hide when a pivotal tribal council takes shape and decides who will make the jury.

Wild Cards (The CW): Max and Ellis go undercover, joining the cast and crew of a reality show to find out who murdered its star. In a world of scandal, deceit and lip-filler parties, every cast member is under suspicion.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
AEW Dynamite (Max & TBS)
The Challenge: All-Stars (MTV)
My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now? (TLC / Max, Thursday)
WWE Evolve (Tubi)
The Masked Singer (via Giphy)

πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•— 8 P.M. CENTRAL

The Amazing Race (CBS, 9:30 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): "Racers skydive over the city of Dubai, and one team wins the classic game piece the Fast Forward, allowing them to skip all remaining tasks and head straight to the Pit Stop."

Assisted Living (BET & BET Her, 9:30 p.m.): "After losing his job, Jeremy decides to move to the backwoods of Georgia to help his grandfather, who has purchased a rundown home for the elderly." That sounds like a series synopsis.✔️

Good Cop/Bad Cop (The CW): SEASON FINALE. "Shocking revelations threaten to tear Eden Vale apart as the killer from a decades-old murder is revealed."

House of Payne (BET & BET Her): Ella and her social club band together to help an unexpected person from a dangerous situation. Jazmine takes her future into her own hands when her reputation becomes wrongfully tarnished.

Nova (PBS): The military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world's first military submarine.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
American Pickers (History)
πŸ’² Celebrity Jeopardy! (ABC / Hulu, Thursday): Roy Wood Jr., Natalie Morales, Robin Thede
πŸ’² The Floor (Fox / Hulu, Thursday)
πŸ’² Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network / Max, Thursday)
Summer House (Bravo / Peacock, Thursday)
Assisted Living (via Tenor)

πŸ•™ 10 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. CENTRAL

The Future of Nature (PBS): "People working to improve biodiversity, saving keystone species and using Indigenous wisdom to rebuild and restore the forests."

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (Netflix): Bill Hader, Chelsea Peretti, Johnny Knoxville, Catie Maillard, Bartees Strange
The Grudge (Vice): Favre vs. Rodgers
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo / Peacock, Thursday): Danielle Schneider, Lexi Wood
What Would You Do? (ABC / Hulu, Thursday)
πŸ“‘ Zatima (BET / BET+, now)

πŸ’€πŸ˜΄ LATE NIGHT πŸ˜΄πŸ’€

Pound 4 Pound (BET & BET Her, 11:30 p.m.): When Lindiwe Mkhwanazi takes a team of women boxers to a major tournament, she must overcome sabotage from within her own organization. They will prove that heart beats the odds.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson (CBS, 12:37 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Taran Killam, Tone Bell, Jess McKenna
The Daily Show with host Desi Lydic (Comedy Central, 11 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Olivia Munn
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Jean Smart, Melanie Lynskey, Lola Young
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Lizzo, Tim Robinson
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Sheryl Lee Ralph, Paul W. Downs, Scowl✔️
Nightline (ABC, 12:37 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Rami Malek, Jason Isaacs, Zarna Garg, Warren Zeiders
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary (via Tenor)

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Key SourcesThe Futon CriticIMDbTV PassportZap2it
⭐: Top Pick
πŸ’²: Game show
πŸ“‘: Linear broadcast
πŸ‡°πŸ‡·: Korean Drama
πŸŽ₯: Movie
πŸ“Ί: Throwback
✔️: Video/gif/photo included
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