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Monday, April 20

Better Call Saul: “Something Unforgivable”
AMC, 9pm
Season Finale!

In the Season 5 finale, Jimmy (Bob Odenkirk) and Kim (Rhea Seehorn) make a sideways move that takes a serious turn. Nacho (Michael Mando) gets closer to the cartel than he’d like. We’ve got one more season left of Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould’s riveting storytelling before it comes to an official end.

9-1-1 : “Eddie Begins”
FOX, 8pm

The rescue of a boy stuck in a well fuels a flashback-heavy hour that reveals how Eddie’s (Ryan Guzman) time as a medic in Afghanistan led him to join the LAFD and gives glimpses into his backstory with son Christopher (Gavin McHugh) and late wife Shannon (Devin Kelley).

The Voice: “The Knockouts Part 2”
NBC, 8pm

The Knockouts rounds conclude tonight, with each artist paired against a teammate to perform individually, while their direct competitor watches and waits. Famed singer/songwriter James Taylor will serve as the Mega Mentor and be on hand to work with all of the coaches and their artists as they prepare for this challenge. The coaches alone will choose the winner from each Knockout to advance. Each coach will have one steal in the Knockouts, and in a new twist, the four artists who were saved during the Battle Rounds will compete in a four-way Knockout.

Star of the Month: Jane Russell
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!

It’s time for another Monday evening visit with Jane Russell in several of her films on Turner Classic Movies. The night begins with Russell costarring with fellow bombshell Marilyn Monroe in 1953’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, followed by the actress returning sans Monroe, and as a different character, in a follow-up of sorts, 1955’s Gentlemen Marry Brunettes. The rest of the lineup includes The French Line (1954), The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956) and The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown (1957).

Roswell, New Mexico: “Sex and Candy”
The CW, 9pm

Maria’s (Heather Hemmens) investigation into her mother’s disappearance leads her and Alex (Tyler Blackburn) to the home of a mysterious bootmaker named Travis (guest star David Anders). Meanwhile, on her journey of self-discovery, Isobel’s (Lily Cowles) night out leads her into the arms of someone unexpected. Finally, after making some major scientific strides, Liz (Jeanine Mason) is dealt a devastating blow.

Prodigal Son: “The Professionals”
FOX, 9pm

In the new episode “The Professionals,” a catastrophic turn of events has Malcolm (Tom Payne) and Ainsley (Halston Sage) convinced there’s more to Nicholas Endicott (guest star Dermot Mulroney) than meets the eye.

Cosmos: Possible Worlds
National Geographic, 9pm
Season Finale!

In the season finale episode “Seven Wonders of the New World,” travel to the future and the dazzling pavilions of the 2039 New York World’s Fair, where problems currently considered intractable may have been solved through public commitment and scientific imagination.

Vanity Fair Confidential: “Nightmare on Elwood Avenue”
OWN, 9pm

OWN borrows this 2015-18 true-crime series from sister channel Investigation Discovery, which borrowed its cases from the glossy magazine. Tonight, Wall Street whiz Maria Cruz vanishes in 2003 — as does the last man to see her alive.

Generation Columbine
Starz, 9pm

More than two decades after the mass shooting at Columbine High School, an entire generation has grown up knowing the threat of school violence. This documentary explores the epidemic of school shootings and the lasting impact on survivors.

The Baker and the Beauty: “Ruin My Life”
ABC, 10pm

Noa (Nathalie Kelley) and Daniel’s (Victor Rasuk) relationship begins to flourish, and after an unwanted birthday party for Noa, Daniel discovers more about her past while a heartbroken Vanessa (Michelle Veintimilla) is not giving up so easily. Meanwhile, with the bakery booming, a food critic extraordinaire puts in an outrageous food order the Garcias cannot refuse to take.

Torn From the Headlines: New York Post Reports: “CSI Slay”
Investigation Discovery, 10pm
Season Finale!

When a young CSI tech is found brutally murdered in her bedroom, her colleagues at the NYPD crime lab are left to solve her murder. But the deeper they dig, the stranger the case becomes. The New York Post follows the case as all the gruesome details unfold, including a shocking discovery that leads investigators to an unexpected killer.

Songland: “Luis Fonsi”
NBC, 10pm

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Latin pop sensation Luis Fonsi comes to the show to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer/producers in music — Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally — produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs so they perfectly fit the superstar artist. One song is chosen to be recorded by Fonsi and released for a global audience.

Independent Lens: “The Hottest August”
PBS, 10pm

Listen as ordinary New Yorkers attempt to answer the question “What were you doing while the planet burned?” During one sweltering month in 2017, they discuss the biggest issues they face, from climate change to skyrocketing rents to mass shootings.

Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love
EPIX, 10:45pm

This documentary examines the relationship between the late musician Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse and longtime love Marianne Ihlen.

Tuesday, April 21

Quantum Leap
Comet, 6pm

Back-to-back episodes of the time-hopping drama now air weekdays on Comet! In today’s first, from 1990, physicist Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula) jumps into the body of a 1962 high school football player to help a teammate in need.

The Flash: “So Long and Goodnight”
The CW, 8pm

After Black Hole hires Rag Doll (guest star Troy James) to kill Joe (Jesse L. Martin), Singh (guest star Patrick Sabongui) suggests he go into Witness Protection, but Joe refuses to stop investigating Carver (guest star Eric Nenninger). While investigating Carver with Cisco (Carlos Valdes), Ralph (Hartley Sawyer) runs into Sue (guest star Natalie Dreyfuss). Iris (Candice Patton) becomes suspicious of Eva (guest star Efrat Dor).

American Experience: “The Man Who Tried to Feed the World”
PBS, 8pm

This installment of the acclaimed docuseries explores the life of 1970 Nobel Peace Prize winner Norman Borlaug, who tried to solve world hunger. Borlaug rescued India from a severe famine and led the “Green Revolution,” which has been estimated to have saved 1 billion lives, though his work later faced criticism.

Female Ensemble Casts
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!

Women acting ensembles headline the casts of the five classic films airing tonight. The evening begins with The Group (1966), whose cast is led by Candice Bergen and follows eight female college graduates in the 1930s. Next up is 1939’s The Women, a comedy/drama featuring powerhouse names like Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Paulette Goddard and Joan Fontaine. Also on the schedule are Cry Havoc (1943), Stage Door (1937) and Little Women (1949).

Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
CBS, 9pm

A lineup of all-star artists pay tribute to Prince and his musical influence in this concert special recorded at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Beck, Common, Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Mavis Staples, St. Vincent, Usher and Susanna Hoffs are among the performers and presenters. Also appearing are Prince’s band, the Revolution, and frequent collaborators Sheila E. and Morris Day and the Time.

Chopped: Beat the Judge: “Tiffani”
Food Network, 9pm
Three determined chefs return to the Chopped kitchen eager to take on judge Tiffani Faison, but first they have to battle each other! An unusual snack food is part of the puzzle in the appetizer round, and in the entree round, the champs try not to let a mashup ingredient get them down. The chef who moves on to the Beat Tiffani round faces some high-brow and low-brow ingredients and stiff competition from a judge who loves to win.

Empire
FOX, 9pm
Series Finale!

Empire wasn’t quite supposed to go out like this, but the COVID-19 crisis forced production to shut down before the intended series finale could be shot. Producers cobbled together Episodes 18 and 19 to create something resembling finality in the episode “Home Is on the Way,” in which the Lyons face their biggest threat yet. Lucious (Terrence Howard) prepares for the battle of his life and realizes that family is what matters the most.

Accused: Guilty or Innocent?
A&E, 10pm
New Series!

Imagine being accused of a crime, knowing you may spend years in prison. This compelling new documentary series follows the dramatic inside stories — as they unfold — of people facing trial for serious crimes they are alleged to have committed.

Wednesday, April 22

The Story of Plastic
Discovery Channel, 2pm

Grammy-nominated artist and environmental activist Jackson Browne is an executive producer of this film airing in honor of Earth Day. Using original animation, archival industry footage and first-person accounts, it looks at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and the effect it has on the health of our planet and the living things that inhabit its ecosystems and communities.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: “To Live and Text in Beverly Hills”
Bravo, 8pm

While Kyle tries to attract buyers for her new fashion line in New York City, Erika gets big news that has her moving there. Dorit’s move into a new house is marred by negative press about her finances. As Denise faces emergency surgery, Lisa Rinna worries about Amelia adjusting to college life. Meanwhile, Teddi’s confusing invitation causes conflict in the group.

People Presents Harry & Meghan: A Royal Rebellion
The CW, 8pm

This two-hour special breaks down the story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — from their captivating love story to their shocking exit from royal life — not just what happened, but why, how and what it all really means. A team of full-time, royals-focused People reporters in New York and London break down the ins and outs of all things royal, offering new updates and insights into the couple who has thrown out the royal playbook.

Josh Gates Tonight
Discovery Channel, 8pm

In this Earth Day special, adventurer Josh Gates (Expedition Unknown) interviews a variety of celebrity guests and environmental experts about their commitment to preserving our planet.

The Masked Singer: “The Mother of All Final Face Offs, Part 2”
FOX, 8pm

Special guest Sharon Osbourne joins the panel as the singers compete in another round of smackdowns. One singer will be unmasked at the end of the new episode “The Mother of All Final Face Offs, Part 2.”

Born Wild: Earth Day Live
National Geographic & Nat Geo Wild, 8pm Live

Produced with ABC News and hosted by Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts, this hourlong live global telecast (interspersed with prerecorded, “cinematically sweeping” segments) follows correspondents around the world as they witness and celebrate the diversity of adorable baby animals and their families, along with their habitats, which face insurmountable environmental changes.

Climate Change — The Facts
PBS, 8pm

Iconic natural historian Sir David Attenborough hosts this hourlong Earth Day special that presents scientific evidence of the impact of global warming. The program also examines possible solutions to the crisis, including the latest innovations, technology and actions individuals can take to prevent further damage.

Earth Day 50th Anniversary Film Marathon
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!

Turner Classic Movies celebrates Earth Day with a night of environmental-themed films. The evening begins with the Oscar-winning climate-change documentary An Inconvenient Truth (2006), with other highlights including the 1982 experimental film Koyaanisqatsi; two documentary shorts from the Dust Bowl era, The Plow That Broke the Plains (1936) and The River (1938); and the Oscar-winning doc The Sea Around Us (1953).

Ghost Nation
Travel Channel, 8pm
Season Premiere!

In the new season, paranormal investigators Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango call in their old friend, investigator Shari DeBenedetti, to help explore potential hauntings. In the two-hour season premiere, the team answers a distressed Pennsylvania couple’s call for help. The newlyweds report seeing apparitions and hearing unexplained noises in their 18th-century farmhouse and believe a cursed “witching tree” in the yard is at the heart of the disturbances.

She Walks With Apes
BBC America, 9pm

Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) narrates this documentary film airing as part of BBC America’s Earth Day 50th anniversary lineup. Father-daughter team Mark and Caitlin Starowicz filmed the feature over the course of a year, trudging through jungles to tell the story of three women — Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey and Biruté Galdikas — who embarked on lifelong journeys to live with, study and change our understanding of humanity’s closest living relatives, the great apes.

SEAL Team: “Edge of Nowhere”
CBS, 9pm

In the new episode “Edge of Nowhere,” Bravo Team searches for a new terrorist group leader who is orchestrating violent resistance to peace negotiations in Afghanistan.

The Great Global Clean Up
Discovery Channel, 9pm

Actor Zac Efron and special host filmmaker/social media personality Zach King are joined by celebrities like Lil Dicky, Liza Koshy and Cody Simpson, as well as others from the worlds of entertainment and sports, to spotlight the efforts of the next generation of individuals and organizations that have made it their mission to help clean up our planet. Through interviews with environmental pioneers, including Earth Day founder Denis Hayes, this special travels to places around the globe and features individuals cleaning up their hometowns with groups of volunteers, including Efron’s beach cleanup in his California hometown.

The Masked Singer: After the Mask
FOX, 9pm
New Series!

The Masked Singer fans will want to stick around for this new aftershow hosted by Nick Cannon on a virtual stage. Celebrity guests will remotely discuss the best moments of that night’s show. Plus, expect stunts, games and impromptu musical performances.

Jane Goodall: The Hope
National Geographic & Nat Geo Wild, 9pm

Picking up where Nat Geo’s award-winning 2017 documentary Jane left off, this two-hour special highlights pioneering primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall’s four-decade legacy of advocacy and leadership on behalf of chimpanzees and humanity. It chronicles how she has transformed environmentalism, nonhuman animal welfare and conservation through her innovative approaches.

Celebrity Ghost Stories: “Paula Abdul”
A&E, 10pm

Music icon Paula Abdul brings psychic medium Kim Russo back to her former California home where she was troubled by incessant spirits. During their probe, Paula discovers the reason for her past haunting was much more than she originally expected.

S.W.A.T.: “Vice”
CBS, 10pm

In the new episode “Vice,” the SWAT team searches for an escaped convict who plans to kill Tan (David Lim) and every member of law enforcement who helped put him in prison.

Impossible Croc Rescue
Discovery Channel, 10pm

In this Earth Day special, animal expert Forrest Galante travels to Indonesia, and with the help of some local guides takes on the ultimate challenge of saving the life of a giant saltwater crocodile that is stuck with a motorcycle tire around its neck as the result of humans polluting its environment.

Deadly Recall: “Truck Stop”
Investigation Discovery, 10pm
In the middle of the night, Pat is called to the scene of a homicide at the North First Street Truck Stop. Police found the body of the victim just past what the truckers call “Party Row,” and quickly identify her by the bracelet with her name on it: Sara Hulbert. Pat and his team comb through surveillance footage, searching for any evidence of the crime. That’s when Pat recognizes an unlikely pattern, leading to a race against the clock to apprehend an active killer before he murders again.

NOVA: “Killer Floods”
PBS, 10pm

Uncover geologic fingerprints of colossal floods that violently reshaped the ancient world. Follow geologists around the globe as they reconstruct catastrophic Ice Age floods more powerful than all the world’s top 10 rivers combined.

True Terror With Robert Englund: “Bad Omens”
Travel Channel, 10pm
Season Finale!

A man uncovers an unholy secret in Kansas; a factory worker confronts the witch he believes cursed him; and a Philadelphia secretary is tormented by nightmares foretelling her death.