Hulu is bringing back the early 1970s and women's fight for the Equal Rights Amendment in its miniseries "Mrs. America" where Cate Blanchett plays the pivotal role of Phyllis Schlafly, who successfully fought against the amendment.
There are two COVID-19 related specials: a Disney sing along on ABC Thursday and a broader fundraiser Saturday night on ABC, NBC and CBS called "One World" created by Lady Gaga and featuring late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel.
The three Dick Wolf "Chicago" shows finish their seasons Wednesday while Amazon Prime brings back season six of "Bosch."
And in the quirkiest offering of the week, Netflix debuts "#BlackAF" featuring Kenya Barris (creator of "Black-ish") in a mockumentary about a fictional version of himself as a "new money" black family. Rashida Jones plays his wife. Several prominent black producers show up to play themselves including Issa Rae, Lena Waithe, Ava DuVernay, Will Packer, Tim Story, and Tyler Perry.
This covers Monday, April 13 through Sunday, April 19, 2020
MONDAY
"Elba vs. Block" 3:01 a.m. Quibi (new series) — Actor Idris Elba and rally driver Ken Block face off in a series of car stunts to determine which driver is the best.
"Paradise Lost" 3:01 a.m. Spectrum (new series) — A Josh Hartnett-fronted Southern gothic mystery drama.
"The Voice" 8 p.m. NBC — Knockouts begin.
"The Neighborhood" 8 p.m. CBS — A surprise delivery prompts Dave and Gemma, as well as Calvin and Tina, to examine the power dynamics in their respective relationships.
"The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart" 8 p.m. ABC (new series) — The next chapter in Bachelor Franchise history begins with the arrival of 20 attractive, single musicians – 12 men and eight women – from across the country looking for love and musical chemistry.
"9-1-1" 8 p.m. Fox — Maddie fears for herself and her co-workers when the call center is taken hostage.
"Better Call Saul" 9 p.m. AMC — In the wake of Jimmy's traumatic misadventure, Kim takes stock of what is important; Jimmy attempts to return to business as usual, but it's more difficult than anticipated; Gus and Mike set a plan in motion.
"A&E Special Biography: Kenny Rogers" 9 p.m. A&E — A look at the late country great, who lived in Atlanta.
"The Plot Against America" 9 p.m. HBO — Herman learns the family has been selected for an essentially forced relocation to Kentucky under the Homestead Act, so he looks to make a challenge in court, while Bess and Philip appeal to Bengelsdorf and Evelyn, respectively.
"T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle" 9 p.m. VH1 (third season debut) — T.I. and Tiny are doing better as they enter a third season with friends such as Monica and Letoya Luckett.
"TMZ Investigates: Tiger King" 9:01 p.m. Fox — Fox jumps on the Netflix "Tiger King" bandwagon with its own special.
"American Dad" 10 p.m. TBS (15th season debut) — Stan Smith is a CIA agent painfully dedicated to homeland security. His home life includes doting wife Francine, a ditzy housewife, liberal daughter, Hayley, and socially awkward teenage son Steve.
"Bull" 10 p.m. CBS — Bull mounts the defense of an idealistic state judge, Judge Duggan, who's on trial for obstruction of justice after she helped a trial witness evade federal arrest in her courtroom.
"The Baker and the Beauty" 10 p.m. ABC (new series) — This new series takes viewers on a flavor-filled adventure between relatable, everyday man Daniel and international superstar Noa.
"Songland" 10:01 p.m. NBC (second season debut) — Undiscovered songwriters pitch their original material to country-pop trio, Lady Antebellum, and a panel of chart-topping music producers in the Season 2 premiere.
TUESDAY
"The Conners" 8 p.m. ABC — Dan is ready to share his feelings with Louise, but it might already be too late. Darlene realizes that she wants a baby.
"NCIS" 8 p.m. CBS — The team attempts to verify the identity of Joe Smith, who claims that he has served in the U.S.S. Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
"Deadliest Catch" 8 p.m. Discovery (16th season debut) — Russia shocks global crab markets and are stoking fierce competition with the Dutch Harbor fleet; and skyrocketing prices draw legendary faces back to the Bering Sea.
"Empire" 9 p.m. Fox — Lucious continues to run Empire and discovers some of Andre's business missteps by way of Kelly Patel.
"FBI: Most Wanted" 9 p.m. CBS — A small town police officer claims he's the victim of a deep-rooted conspiracy and begins taking revenge on those he believes are responsible for his downfall.
"New Amsterdam" 9 p.m. NBC (second season finale) — When multiple patients throughout the hospital begin to show similar, alarming symptoms, Sharpe and Bloom scramble to figure out the root of the issue.
"Black-ish" 9:30 p.m. ABC — Dre realizes he needs to intervene when Pops starts to go overboard while partying and gambling with old friends to mask his heartbreak.
"If Loving You Is Wrong" 10 p.m. OWN — Kelly discovers her inner strength to keep fighting for her freedom.
"For Life" 10 p.m. ABC — Aaron pushes to represent longtime inmate Easley Barton, hoping that winning this 23-year-old case against Maskins will strengthen his own.
"The Last O.G." 10 p.m. TBS — Tray meets his neighbors as he settles into his new apartment.
WEDNESDAY
"Little Fires Everywhere" 3:01 a.m. Hulu — Mia, Bebe, and lawyer Ed Lan prepare their case against the McCulloughs. Izzy grows closer to Mia over a shared experience while her relationship with Elena reaches a boiling point.
"Mrs. America" 3:01 a.m. Hulu (new series) — The story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and the unexpected backlash led by a conservative woman named Phyllis Schlafly, played by Cate Blanchett.
"Outer Banks" 3:01 a.m. Netflix (new series) — A teenager enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to his father's disappearance.
"The Goldbergs" 8 p.m. ABC — Business rival and nemesis "Formica" Mike attempts to make an offer Murray can't refuse by buying Ottoman Empire.
"Survivor" 8 p.m. CBS — Winners at War put the game aside for a heartfelt moment with their loved ones.
"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" 8 p.m. Bravo (10th season debut) — Kyle's new clothing line brings the women of Beverly Hills together for New York Fashion Week, where Dorit quickly realizes Kyle's lack of experience in the fashion world could turn into a runway disaster.
"Chicago Med" 8 p.m. NBC (fifth season finale) — Dr. Crockett is visited by two New Orleans detectives who have questions about his past.
"Chicago Fire" 9 p.m. NBC (eighth season finale) — When one of 51's own gets injured on a call, Lt. Severide becomes obsessed with helping out.
"Lego Masters" 9:01 p.m. Fox (first season finale) — In the final challenge of the season, the two remaining duos go head-to-head as they create their most epic master builds yet.
"Brockmire" 10 p.m. IFC — Jules tries to win Beth's approval of the relationship; she and Brockmire are trying to rekindle.
"Chicago PD" 10 p.m. NBC (seventh season finale) — Atwater goes undercover to take down a gun-trafficking ring, but discovers an officer from his past is undercover in the same organization.
"Twenties" 10 p.m. BET (first season finale) — In a brave move to get Nia a role on Cocoa's Butter, Hattie is fired from the show.
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire " 10 p.m. ABC — Will Forte continues his winning streak in support of The Pangea Network. Also, Nikki Glaser plays for Rescue the Birds, including a never-before-seen historic moment in the show's 20-year history.
THURSDAY
"The Disney Family Singalong" 8 p.m. ABC — Ryan Seacrest hosts. Who is going to take part? Christina Aguilera, John Stamos, Josh Gad, Kristin Chenoweth, Michael Bublé, Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Kenny Ortega, Jordan Fisher, Donny Osmond, Auli'i Cravalho, Luke Evans, Bobby Bones, Erin Andrews, Carrie Ann Inaba, Amber Riley.
"Last Man Standing" 8 p.m. Fox — Kyle and Mandy are recruited to the church bowling team, leaving Mike with two options for his team — Jen and Ryan.
"Young Sheldon" 8 p.m. CBS — Sheldon has a scientific breakthrough at the dentist's office.
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" 8:30 p.m. NBC — Holt asks for Jake's help in a case that is exceptionally meaningful to him.
"In the Dark" 9 p.m. the CW (second season debut) — Murphy is on the mend from her encounter with Dean, but Nia's visit spurs her into action.
"Will & Grace" 9 p.m. NBC — Karen pulls out all the stops in Blattsville to make the celebration for her baseball team's championship big enough to humiliate Stanley and Danley Walker.
"Mom" 9:01 p.m. CBS — The ladies' friendships are tested when they live in close quarters during a sober retreat.
"Tommy" 10 p.m. CBS — Tommy tries to help Norah Fayed (Salena Qureshi), a young woman who intentionally gets arrested to buy time for her political asylum request to be approved, and prevent her parents from forcing her to return home abroad.
"Law & Order: SVU" 10 p.m. NBC — The SVU struggles to find a serial predator who uses a date rape drug that leaves no evidence behind. Rollins receives some good news.
"How To Get Away With Murder 10 p.m. ABC — Annalise is forced to fight for her life while Gabriel approaches Michaela, Connor and Oliver with a theory about Sam's murder.
FRIDAY
"#blackAF" 3:01 a.m. Netflix (new series) — A man takes an irreverent and honest approach to parenting and relationships.
"Bosch" 3:01 a.m. Amazon (sixth season debut) — After a medical physicist is executed and the deadly radioactive material he had with him goes missing, Detective Harry Bosch finds himself at the center of a complex murder case, a messy federal investigation, and catastrophic threat to Los Angeles — the city he's pledged to serve and protect.
"Home" 3:01 a.m. Apple TV+ (new series) — A new documentary series that offers viewers a never-before-seen look inside the world's most innovative homes.
"The Blacklist" 8 p.m. NBC — A blacklist case forces Liz to choose sides between Red and the Task Force.
"MacGyver" 8 p.m. CBS — When Mac is put into a dream state to help him recall key evidence found in Nikola Tesla's secret lab that could stop Codex's deadly plot, he encounters Nikola Tesla, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison...and his mother.
"Shark Tank" 8 p.m. ABC — An entrepreneur from Tennessee uses her Southern charm and cooking skills to pitch the Sharks on expanding her fried food empire.
"Magnum P.I." 9 p.m. CBS — Magnum and Higgins are undercover as a couple on a romantic bus tour working a case, now they must switch gears when one of the love birds on the trip is murdered and evidence is quickly deteriorating in the Hawaiian heat.
"Strike Back" 9 p.m. Cinemax (series finale) — S20 decides to reunite for one final mission to track down Arianna and avenge their comrades after receiving shocking intel from an unlikely Russian informant.
WEEKEND
"One World: Together at Home" 8 p.m. Saturday ABC, CBS, NBC — A global broad entertainment special to celebrate the heroic efforts of community health workers and support the World Health Organization and the global fight to end COVID-19.
"Killer Prom" 8 p.m. Sunday Lifetime — When Cayleigh Wilson, 17, loses her mother in a tragic boating accident, the excitement of her senior year of high school is shattered. But when her deceased mother's hip and beautiful distant-cousin, Sienna Markle, 40, moves in with Cayleigh and her father, Tony, 40, things start looking up. Sienna gets Cayleigh excited about life again…especially her senior prom…the biggest high school event! Sienna will stop at nothing to make it a perfect night for her young cousin…including murder.
"Atlanta's Missing and Murdered" 8 p.m. Sunday HBO— Wayne Williams is caught and tried. Is it fair?
"God Friended Me" 8 p.m. Sunday CBS — Miles weighs the consequences of carrying out the God Account's wishes when his new friend suggestion, Trevor, alleges Miles ruined his life when he helped Rose reunite with Lt. Freemont, her former love and a previous friend suggestion.
"Outlander" 8 p.m. Sunday Starz — When Jamie is bitten by a venomous snake, Claire fears she may not have the resources to save him; Jamie asks Roger to complete an important task in the event of his death.
"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" 8 p.m. Sunday Bravo — Wait? Is another Kenya/NeNe confrontation forthcoming? Of course. This is the season finale before what will be a "virtual" reunion.
"Homeland" 9 p.m. Sunday Showtime — Saul backchannels. Carrie needs one more favor.
"Westworld" 9 p.m. Sunday HBO — "Do a lot of people tell you that you need therapy?"
"Zoe's Extraordinary List" 9 p.m. Sunday NBC — Zoey surprisingly finds herself getting into major conflict with Simon, Max, Mo and even Howie.
"The Longest War" 10 p.m. Sunday Showtime — The human stories and drama behind America's involvement in Afghanistan, now the longest war in U.S. history.
"NCIS: New Orleans" 10 p.m. Sunday CBS —The team investigates the death of a Naval microbiologist whose hobby as a "myth buster" resulted in his death at the hands of a legendary bayou creature.
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