Wednesday, April 12: Jeremy Renner Turns Old Vehicles Into Mind-Blowing Creations in ‘Rennervations’

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Wednesday, April 12

Rennervations
Disney+
New Series!
Actor Jeremy Renner and his team of expert builders, along with celebrity guests Vanessa Hudgens, Anil Kapoor, Sebastián Yatra and Anthony Mackie, use their skills to reimagine decommissioned vehicles and rebuild them into mind-blowing creations that serve communities around the world. “I’ve been on this journey for many years,” Renner says, “and I started in my community by building vehicles for people in need. But a few years ago, I thought, ‘How can I plus this up and create a bigger impact on a whole community?’ And that’s what this show does.” All four episodes drop today. Renner has been recovering from injuries he suffered in a snow plow accident on New Year’s Day.

American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing
Netflix
New Series!
This three-part series delves into the massive manhunt that followed the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, as remembered by the law enforcement officials who brought the bombers to justice and the survivors caught in the crossfire.

Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary Celebration: Studio Contract Players (Actors)
TCM, beginning at 8:15am
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong celebration of the legendary Warner Bros. studio’s centennial continues with another Wednesday lineup of films featuring great male stars associated with WB as contract players. The day begins with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in Union Depot (1932) and Parachute Jumper (1933), and continues with John Garfield in They Made Me a Criminal (1939) and Air Force (1943); Claude Rains in Passage to Marseille (1944) and Mr. Skeffington (1944); James Cagney in White Heat (1949) — which is preceded by the 1954 Looney Tunes short Bugs and Thugs, starring Bugs Bunny, Rocky and Mugsy — then delivering a Best Actor Oscar-winning performance in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), which is preceded by the Looney Tunes short Yankee Doodle Daffy (1943), led by Porky Pig and Daffy Duck; Errol Flynn in Gentleman Jim (1942) and The Sea Hawk (1940); and George Raft in Manpower (1941) and Background to Danger (1943).

NBA Basketball: Play-In Tournament
ESPN, beginning at 7:30pm Live
The tournament to determine Seeds 7 and 8 in the Eastern and Western Conference playoffs continues with two games tonight on ESPN.

The Masked Singer: “Masked Singer in Space”
FOX, 8pm
The Masked Singer has an out-of-this-world musical journey in this space-themed episode. Two contestants will be unmasked and one lucky singer advances to the quarterfinals in the new episode “Masked Singer in Space.”

Nature: “The Hummingbird Effect”
PBS, 8pm
Discover how tiny hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms, and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs and coatis in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica.

The Goldbergs: “Flowers for Barry”
ABC, 8:30pm
Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) discovers the complicated world of adult relationships is filled with minefields.

Riverdale: “Chapter One Hundred Twenty: Sex Education”
The CW, 9pm
Veronica (Camila Mendes) decides to organize a make-out party at the Pembrooke, and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) attempts to help Ethel (Shannon Purser).

NOVA: “Weathering the Future”
PBS, 9pm
From longer and hotter heat waves, to more intense rainstorms, megafires and multiyear droughts, the United States is experiencing the full range of impacts from a changing global climate. At the same time, many on the front lines are fighting back by innovating solutions, marshaling ancient wisdom and developing visionary ideas. See how the lessons they’re learning today can help all of us adapt in the years ahead as the planet gets warmer and our weather gets more extreme.

Not Dead Yet: “Not Scattered Yet”
ABC, 9:30pm
With Nell’s (Gina Rodriguez) help, Cricket (Angela Elayne Gibbs) decides to finally spread Monty’s (Martin Mull) ashes.

A Million Little Things: “The Salesman”
ABC, 10pm
Greta (Cameron Esposito) weighs an offer from Katherine’s (Grace Park) mother, while Sophie (Lizzy Greene) and Tyrell (Adam Swain) discuss the future.

Single Drunk Female
Freeform, 10pm
Season Premiere!
This lighthearted, original comedy about 20-something writer and recovering alcoholic Sam (Sofia Black-D’Elia), who is forced to sober up and move in with her overbearing mother (Ally Sheedy), returns for its second season with two episodes. In the premiere, “Promotion,” Sam celebrates her 29th birthday and a year and a half of sobriety, as well as a new job. Then, in “Grant Me the Serenity,” Sam is shaken out of her new self-confidence when her old boss is hired at her current workplace. The season also reunites Sheedy with her Breakfast Club costar Molly Ringwald, who will guest-star as her sister-in-law, Alice. New guest stars also include Busy Philipps, Ricky Velez and Charlie Hall.

Thursday, April 13

Station 19: “Get It All Out”
ABC, 8pm
Emotions boil over at the station as the team chafes against Theo’s (Carlos Miranda) leadership style.

NHL Hockey
ESPN, beginning at 8pm Live
On the penultimate day of the NHL regular season, catch the St. Louis Blues at the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights at the Seattle Kraken.

Next Level Chef: “That’s What Cheese Said”
FOX, 8pm
Cheese, nuts and charcuterie meats prove a difficult challenge for the chefs in the new episode “That’s What Cheese Said.”

Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary: Great Directors at Warner Bros.
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong celebration of Warner Bros.’ centennial continues with another Thursday evening of titles from legendary directors who helmed films for Warner, and there are two biggies tonight. First are two Westerns from the master of that genre, John Ford: The Searchers (1956), one of Ford’s famed collaborations with star John Wayne, and Sergeant Rutledge (1960), influential as one of the first mainstream American films to deal frankly with racism and to cast a Black actor (Woody Strode) in a starring role. Preceding these films is the 1951 Merrie Melodies animated short Drip-Along Daffy, a Western parody directed by Chuck Jones and starring Daffy Duck and Porky Pig. Concluding the evening are two of the last features from director Elia Kazan: the Best Picture Oscar-nominated drama America, America (1963), which earned Kazan Oscar nods for his direction and the screenplay he adapted from his own book, and The Arrangement (1969), a drama led by Kirk Douglas and Faye Dunaway that Kazan also adapted from his novel of the same name.

Ghosts: “Ghost Father of the Bride”
CBS, 8:30pm
In the new episode “Ghost Father of the Bride,” Pete’s (Richie Moriarty) daughter, Laura (guest star Holly Gauthier-Frankel), is getting married, and Sam (Rose McIver) tries to convince her to hold her wedding at Woodstone B&B.

Grey’s Anatomy: “Shadow of Your Love; Mama Who Bore Me”
ABC, 9pm
Amelia’s (Caterina Scorsone) relationship with Kai (E.R. Fightmaster) is tested; Ben (Jason George) worries as Bailey’s (Chandra Wilson) doxing intensifies.

So Help Me Todd: “The First Date Is the Deepest”
CBS, 9pm
Margaret (Marcia Gay Harden) helps a client who lost his mother during a routine surgery in the new episode “The First Date Is the Deepest.”

Animal Control: “Dogs and Geese”
FOX, 9pm
Animal Control deals with a goose on the loose and hosts a pet adoption day in the new episode “Dogs and Geese.”

Good Trouble: “I Gotta Feeling”
Freeform, 10pm
Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) struggles to navigate her changed relationship with Evan (T.J. Linnard).

Wild West Chronicles: “Billy the Kid: Birth of an Outlaw”
INSP, 10pm
Teenage fugitive William Bonney is given a second chance when a kindhearted ranch owner offers him a job. But when his new employer is killed in cold blood, Bonney reverts to his criminal ways, seeking vengeance and transforming into Billy the Kid.

Friday, April 14

Jane
Apple TV+
New Series!
This new 10-episode kids series inspired by the work of Dr. Jane Goodall stars Ava Louise Murchison as Jane Garcia, a 9-year-old environmentalist who, along with her friend David (Mason Blomberg) and Greybeard the chimpanzee, goes on an epic quest to save endangered species and help protect wild animals. All episodes are available today.

The Last Thing He Told Me
Apple TV+
New Series!
Based on the bestselling novel by Laura Dave, this compelling new limited series follows a woman named Hannah (Jennifer Garner) who must forge a relationship with her recalcitrant teenage stepdaughter (Angourie Rice) while trying to find her husband — played by Game of Thrones alum Nikolaj Coster-Waldau — and attempting to figure out why he has suddenly disappeared. The first two episodes are available today; new episodes drop Fridays.

Seven Kings Must Die
Netflix
Original Film!
This historical drama is a sequel, and conclusion, to The Last Kingdom series that ran for five seasons and is based on Bernard Cornwell’s The Saxon Stories series of novels. Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon) must ride once more across a fractured kingdom with several of the series’ returning characters as they battle alongside, and against, new allies and enemies. Following the death of King Edward, a battle for the crown ensues. When an alliance comes seeking Uhtred’s help in their plans, he faces a choice between those he cares for most, and the dream of forming a united England.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Prime Video
Season Premiere!
The beloved and acclaimed comedy/drama comes to an end with a seven-week series send-off. Season 4 saw Midge Maisel (Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan) rebuilding her career and reputation, even after burning bridges and being cut from tour. The final moments of the season culminated with her leaving Carnegie Hall reinvigorated and ready to fight for her ascent to stardom, equipped with her quick wit and sharp tongue, and with nothing else to lose. In Season 5, Midge finds herself closer than ever to the success she’s dreamed of, only to discover that “closer than ever” is still so far away. The first three episodes are available today; new episodes drop on Fridays.

Grand Crew: “Wine & Honors”
NBC, 8:30pm
Anthony (Aaron Jennings) receives an award from his alma mater; Sherm (Carl Tart) has an opportunity to meet a renowned businessman; and Nicky (Nicole Byer) helps Fay (Grasie Mercedes) with a yard sale, but they lose something really important.

Great Performances: Now Hear This: “Schumann: Genius and Madness”
PBS, 9pm
Visit Scotland, Germany and France with host Scott Yoo as he investigates the connection between famed composer Robert Schumann’s bipolar disorder and his creative genius via experts, musical performances and the work of other artists outside the world of music.

Blindspotting
Starz, 9:05pm
Season Premiere!
The comedy, which follows a woman’s chaotic and humorous existential crisis after she is forced to move in with her incarcerated boyfriend’s mother and half sister, returns for Season 2. Jasmine Cephas Jones, Benjamin Earl Turner and Candace Nicholas-Lippman star.

Next at the Kennedy Center: “Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón”
PBS, 10pm
Ballet Hispánico explores Evita Perón’s diverging legacies in this invigorating and emotional work. Her rags-to-riches story is interpreted through movement — following her journey from dancehall performer to Argentina’s first lady and her sudden death.

A Black Lady Sketch Show
HBO, 11pm; also streams on HBO Max
Season Premiere!
The narrative sketch comedy series is back for a six-episode fourth season. Returning core cast members include Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend. Season 4 features three new featured players: DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade and Angel Laketa Moore, as well as more than 20 celebrity guest stars.

Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary: Shot for 3D
TCM, beginning at 12:15am (late-night)
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ celebration of Warner Bros.’ centennial enters a new dimension late this evening with three titles that the studio produced during the short-lived 3D movie craze that hit Hollywood in the early 1950s. Unfortunately, these titles won’t actually be airing in 3D on TCM, but they are fun, nonetheless. Airing first is not a schlocky, low-budget horror movie, but rather a high-quality film with major star power directed by a major filmmaker — not necessarily the type of movie one might expect to have been shot in a gimmicky format. But it shows just how prevalent the trend was at the time that the Hitchcock suspense classic Dial M for Murder (1954), starring Grace Kelly and Ray Milland, was filmed in this manner. Or, at least the trend was prevalent when shooting began; by the time of Murder’s release, interest in 3D had waned enough that Warner released the thriller in 2D. The next film might be more in line with what may be expected as the type of story fit for a 3D feature: the mystery/horror flick House of Wax (1953). Led by Vincent Price, it is a remake of Warner’s 1933 title Mystery of the Wax Museum and directed by André De Toth, who also helmed the final feature in this lineup: The Bounty Hunter (1954). Randolph Scott headlines this Western that was shot in 3D but released in standard format, perhaps for the same reason Dial M for Murder was.

Saturday, April 15

Them!
TCM, 9am
Catch a Classic!
One of the earliest of the “big bug” monster movies that arrived in theaters in the early post-World War II Atomic Age — and the ensuing anxiety that era and its new weapons delivered to audiences — also happens to be one of the best. The “Them!” in this 1954 classic from Warner Bros. are ants that have been transformed into gigantic monsters after years of exposure to radiation left over from A-bomb testing in the New Mexico desert. The film takes its time before revealing the creatures, which is good for a few reasons. For one thing, they are kind of silly-looking, although considering the effects standards of the day they aren’t too bad, and certainly there would be far more ludicrous creations hitting movie screens in these types of films over the ensuing years in cheaper movies with less creative talents. The filmmakers here take a great approach in not showing the ants right away in order to ratchet up terrific suspense and an eerie ambience. Them! is a highlight among today’s daytime lineup of films grouped under the theme of “Warner Gets Scared” as part of Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong celebration of Warner Bros.’ centennial. The other suspense and horror titles from the studio airing today are Doctor X (1932) and The Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) earlier in the morning, with The Bad Seed (1956), Dead Ringer (1964), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and Wait Until Dark (1967) following Them!

NBA Playoffs: Round 1
ABC & ESPN, beginning at 1pm Live
The postseason march to the NBA Finals begins today with conference quarterfinal action, featuring three games on ESPN and one primetime matchup on ABC.

USFL Football
FOX, beginning at 4:30pm Live
The second season of the revived USFL football league begins today on FOX with the Philadelphia Stars at the Memphis Showboats and the New Jersey Generals at the Birmingham Stallions.

The Wedding Cottage
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
A wedding guide creator (Erin Krakow) must convince an uninspired artist and owner of a special wedding cottage (Brendan Penny) to renovate the run-down cottage and host a contest-winning couple’s wedding.

Drunk, Driving and 17
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Honor student Kim (Savannah Lee Smith) is every parent’s dream — she’s a stellar student, popular, responsible and preparing to attend Stanford. But everyone’s impressions of her change after one disastrous night. At a supervised party at her boyfriend’s house, Kim sees him flirting with another girl, and runs for her car and makes the worst decision of her life. In just a second, Kim wrecks her life — destroying her car and almost killing a classmate. As Kim faces the consequences for her actions, her boyfriend’s parents face scrutiny for serving alcohol to minors at their home. Also stars Michael Michele.

Critter Fixers: Country Vets: “Bladder Stone Bonanza”
Nat Geo Wild, 9pm; also streams on Disney+
The docs at Critter Fixer save a dog from the brink of disaster, remove a record number of kidney stones from another and give a wild turtle a fighting chance — all while trying to practice what they preach on the clinic’s resident pet, Bear the Cat. They also help a giant Flemish rabbit, a colorful conure, a chicken with a stuck egg and a couple of adorable kittens.

Saturday Night Live: “Ana de Armas/Karol G”
NBC, 11:30pm Live; also livestreams on Peacock
Oscar nominee Ana de Armas, who costars with Chris Evans in the new Apple TV+ original movie Ghosted, premiering April 21, hosts SNL for the first time. Colombian singer Karol G makes her first appearance as musical guest; her new album, Mañana Será Bonito, released in February, is the first all-Spanish album by a female artist to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.