Wednesday, April 22, 2026

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Matlock's defense rests

 

Courtesy TV Insider.

Tonight's Top Pick is the two-hour second season finale of Matlock. Because I just couldn't give it to either the fourth season finale of Animal Control or the second season finale of Going Dutch.


REMINDER: There will be a Cancellation League update on Sunday. Let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, April 23. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING
The Trials of Winnie Mandela, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. No description available. Seven episodes available.

Stranger Things: Tales From '85, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "Welcome back to Hawkins in the winter of 1985, where the original characters face new monsters — and a paranormal mystery — in this epic animated series." Ten episodes available.

Running Point, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Second season premiere. No new description available. Ten episodes available.

After the Flood, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. Second season premiere. "Newly-promoted to the murder team, Detective Jo Marshall investigates a perplexing double murder while working in secret with ex-husband Pat to stop the corrupt Sergeant Mackie." New episodes weekly through Thursday, May 28.

Hope Street, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. Fifth season finale. "As Eve pulls off a spectacular triumph, a long-standing relationship falls to pieces, someone receives a marriage proposal - and Port Devine is rocked by a shocking death."

This City Is Ours: A Crime Family Saga, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. First season finale. "Jamie remains suspicious of Michael, despite his attempts to walk away. Jamie goes rogue, leading to a gripping final showdown."

The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. First season finale. No new description available.

Yiya Murano: Death at Tea Time, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "A charming housewife is investigated for poisoning her friends at tea time in this documentary about a true-crime case that continues to grip Argentina."

Original Gangsters With Sean Bean, 3:01 a.m., AMC+ and Sundance Now. "Stephanie St. Clair." "An unprecedented deep dive into Stephanie St Clair, the woman they called 'The Queen of Harlem,' who ran the city's numbers rackets and faced off against all rivals without ever breaking a sweat." Season finale next week.

Silent Witness, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "The Disappearance of Alice Hill, Part II." "Nikki and Jack continue to investigate the death of Alice Hill, now considering whether DS Rob Andrews took his own life. Jason pursues the truth, but doubts continue to shadow him."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. The latest contestant eliminated from Survivor and John Lithgow (Giant).

The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Kate Hudson and Justin Theroux (Running Point) and Nikki Glaser (Nikki Glaser: Good Girl).

The Jennifer Hudson Show, times and stations vary. Jason Ritter (Matlock), Kira Abboud with spring fashion hacks, and Alfredo and Eduardo Garcia, co-owners of the ice cream and popsicle company Helados La Azteca.


Courtesy YouTube. (In reality, the Garcias are father and son.)


PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
MLB Baseball, 6 p.m., FS1. New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox.
NBA Basketball, 6:30 p.m., Amazon. New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks.
College Baseball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Alabama vs. Tennessee.
NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., TNT and TruTV. Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., TBS. Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators.


8 P.M.
2026 NFL Draft, Round 1, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Special presentation. Three hours. From Pittsburgh.

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, CBS. "A Country Club, a Yokel, and a New Boss." "Georgie's plan to make new clients at the local country club backfires when its outdated policies upset Audrey. Mandy struggles to prove herself at work."

Ghosts, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "The Investor." "When a promising opportunity to save Woodstone is threatened by a personal conflict, Sam and Jay are forced into a difficult choice."

Law & Order, NBC. "Ride or Die." "A talented local news reporter is brutally murdered. Maroun's mentor (Kelli Williams) takes the case for the defense, pitting Maroun against the woman who shaped her career."

Next Level Chef, FOX. "Use Your Noodle." "The seven remaining chefs must make a noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world."

Scrabble, The CW. "Feeling Pumped." No description available.

The This Old House Hour, PBS. "Walpole ADU: Welcome to Walpole" and "Running Power to a Shed." "A Walpole ranch is reimagined with an ADU for aging parents, a primary suite bump-out, smarter baths, and better flow from the garage to a new mudroom and kitchen." Later, "Basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room. Compost versus disposal. How to run underground power from a house to a shed."

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Bravo. Special presentation. "Reunion, Part I." No description available. Encore at 10:30 p.m.

NBA Basketball, Amazon. Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors.

Movie Night!
Macbeth, 8:05 p.m., Starz Cinema. 2015 movie.


Courtesy YouTube.


9 P.M.
Matlock, CBS. Second season finale. Two hours. "Who Are You?" and "Matty Matlock." "The team confronts an unexpected final hurdle they need to overcome to bring Senior to justice for his role in the Wellbrexa cover-up." Later, "The team defends an airport ramp operator accused of safety negligence in the death of a passenger."

Half Man, HBO. Series premiere. "Ruben (Richard Gadd) shows up unexpectedly at Niall(Jamie Bell)'s wedding. This surprise visit turns what should be a joyous occasion into chaos, leading to an eruption of violence that catapults back through the decades." Encores at 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. New episodes weekly through Thursday, May 28.

Animal Control, FOX. Fourth season finale. "Golden Moose and Wiener Dogs." "The team arrives at the Animal Control Officer of the Year awards and party ahead of the ceremony. It's Frank vs. Templeton for the big prize. Shred and Emily's secret romance is finally exposed."

Going Dutch, 9:30 p.m., FOX. Second season finale. "NATOcean's Eleven." "Gen. Martin launches a takeover of the base and plans to fire its entire staff. Maj. Shah grapples with a midlife crisis."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "Gimmick." "A mysterious death in a hotel leads the squad into the world of professional fighting. Benson tries to convince a victim to come forward for the sake of his friend."

Hacks, HBO Max. No description available.

Trivial Pursuit, The CW. "House Rules." No description available.

Ladies of London, Bravo. "Whey Out of Line." No description available.

NBA Basketball, 9:30 p.m., Amazon. Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves.

Movie Night!
Brian Banks, 9:22 p.m., Cinemax. 2018 movie.


10 P.M. AND AFTER
The Hunting Party, 10 p.m., NBC. "Dylan Miles." "Comedian and serial killer (oh, one of those) Dylan Miles murdered his victims alongside his ventriloquism figure. Now back and with a new goal, Bex and the team try to piece together Dylan's plan before more blood is shed."

NHL Hockey, 10 p.m., TNT and TruTV. Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings.

That Thrifting Show With Lara Spencer, 10 p.m., Freeform. "Speakeasy on the Rocks." "Lara Spencer challenges two teams to thrift and transform a space into a swanky speakeasy, pitting Moroccan flair against Art Deco glamour as they hunt for standout pieces and reimagine secondhand finds into dramatic, high-style designs."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 10 p.m., Bravo. Mark-Francis Vandelli and Cush Jumbo.

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Michael Kosta interviews Ben McKenzie.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Kate Hudson, Taron Egerton, Noah Kahan, and Red Richardson.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Michael Stipe.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Ray Romano and Tracy Morgan. Followed by Nightline.

Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Charlize Theron and Jorma Taccone.

Movie Night!
Superman, 10:36 p.m., HBO Hits. 2025 movie.


Courtesy YouTube.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
Blood Simple, 11:17 p.m., Cinemax Classics.


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

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