What to Watch on TV: Week of April 21st
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! We’ll be sharing our picks of what to watch for the week, from new specials to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to.
This week’s picks include Gotham and Being Mary Jane’s final farewells, creepifying Chambers debut, and more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Madam Secretary – Sunday, April 21
Just like that, the Madam Secretary Season 5 finale is upon us, giving Elizabeth a horrific attack to contend with just as she prepares her run for President. Madam Secretary airs Sunday, April 21 at 10/9c on CBS.
Episode Description: As Elizabeth prepares to leave the State Department and announce her run for president, anti-globalist terrorists attack the United Nations delegation in Geneva who are there to sign the Climate Migration treaty, on the fifth season finale.
Game of Thrones – Sunday, April 21
With Jaime’s arrival in Winterfell, he’s forced to reckon with his past wrongs with potentially deadly results as is the customary Game of Thrones way. Game of Thrones airs Sunday, April 21 at 10/9c on HBO.
Episode Description: After his arrival in Winterfell, Jaime Lannister appears before the Northern Court and is confronted face-to-face by Daenerys, who charges him with the murder of her father; Tormund shares the news with Jon Snow that White Walkers are very close.
Gentleman Jack – Monday, April 22
photo: Matt Squire/HBO
HBO’s latest series tells the story of Anne Lister as she returns home to help rehabilitate her ancestral home in 1832. Will she be able to succeed? Gentleman Jack premieres Monday, April 22 at 10/9c on HBO.
Episode Description: A female English landlord in 1832 returns home to find her ancestral home in a complete state of disrepair and relatives difficult to continue living with, but she is notified of a wealth of coal that could be her way to improve her life again.
Being Mary Jane – Tuesday, April 23
After a very long wait, it’s time to say goodbye to Mary Jane, but not before she makes a few life-changing decisions. How will it all end for her? Being Mary Jane’s 2-hour series finale airs Tuesday, April 23 at 8/7c on BET.
Episode Description: After years of romantic ups and downs, promising flings and dead-end relationships, what will come next in Mary Jane’s love life?
Chicago Med – Wednesday, April 24
The Med staff is back after another hiatus and wastes no time getting to a high-stress moment as the hospital goes on lockdown. Will everyone make it out alive? Chicago Med airs Wednesday, April 24 at 8/7c on NBC.
Episode Description: The hospital goes into lockdown mode when a man with a gun holds medical staff hostage. Goodwin is forced to make a tough decision. Dr. Rhodes begins to realize his time with his father is getting short.
Chicago P.D. – Wednesday, April 24
The detectives return and are on the case after Burgess’s boyfriend is murdered. But what they uncover leads to some startling realizations about the man. Chicago P.D. airs Wednesday, April 24 at 10/9c on NBC.
Episode Description: Intelligence’s investigation into the murder of Burgess’s (Marina Squerciati) boyfriend threatens to reveal a dark side she was unaware of. But the real motivation for his murder uncovers a much more unsettling truth.
Supernatural – Thursday, April 25
It’s the last regular-season finale for Sam and Dean as they deal with another big battle ahead. Supernatural airs Thursday, April 25 at 8/7c on The CW.
Episode Description: ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE ON A SHOCKING SEASON FINALE — Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Castiel (Misha Collins) are thrown into an epic battle. Meanwhile, Jack (Alexander Calvert) becomes disenchanted with all the lies, and an old friend from the past shows up.
Gotham – Thursday, April 25
A considerable time jump and the fate of the city in the hands of heroes and villains set the scene for Gotham’s final episode, which includes a new Selina Kyle. Gotham airs Thursday, April 25 at 8/7c on Fox.
Episode Description: Ten years in the future, Bruce returns to Gotham for the opening of the new Wayne Tower; when Bullock is framed for a murder, Gordon begins to piece together a sinister plot targeting the city; a new figure emerges to be the hero Gotham needs.
Chambers – Friday, April 26
Netflix’s latest addition is a creepifying tale of a young woman who receives a new heart and develops a relationship with the donor’s parents leading to some sinister discoveries. Chambers drops on Netflix on Friday, April 26.
Description: A young heart attack survivor becomes consumed by the mystery surrounding the heart that saved her life. However, the closer she gets to uncovering the truth about her donor’s sudden death, the more she starts taking on the characteristics of the deceased — some of which are troublingly sinister.
Those are our picks for the week! Are your faves on the list? What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!
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Brianna Martinez
Brianna spends her time away from briefs, legal research, and pleadings, watching TV and writing about it. She generally has a lot of feelings about TV, which you can read about here and on Twitter.