What to Watch on TV: Week of April 7th
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 a second chance at meeting Witches, John Oliver’s Last Week return, a new Netflix rom-com, and more!
Here are a few recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Killing Eve – Sunday, April 7
Eve and Villanelle return and are back at it on the Killing Eve Season 2 premiere, picking up in the aftermath of Eve’s actions, and Villanelle’s attempt at recovering. Killing Eve Season 2 kicks off Sunday, April 7 at 8/7c on BBC America.
Episode Description: Eve reels from her act of violence against Villanelle and struggles to find out if she is alive or dead; paranoid and severely injured, Villanelle manages to check herself into a hospital for treatment; Carolyn offers Eve an opportunity.
A Discovery of Witches – Sunday, April 7
After making its stateside debut on Sundance’s streaming app, A Discovery of Witches is making a second round of its debut season this week. That means a second chance at catching Diana and Matthew’s story! A Discovery of Witches debuts Sunday, April 7 at 9/8c on BBC America and AMC.
Episode Description: After accidentally calling up an ancient manuscript in Oxford’s library, reluctant witch and historian Diana finds herself being followed by a vampire and geneticist named Matthew, who intends to use the books for his own devices.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver – Sunday, April 7
After a short hiatus, John Oliver is set to return and has no shortage of potential topics to cover on Last Week Tonight’s Spring Premiere. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver returns Sunday, April 7 at 11/10c on HBO.
Series Description: Breaking news, on a weekly basis. Comedian John Oliver satirically covers the week in news, politics and current events in this Emmy-winning variety series.
Splitting Up Together – Tuesday, April 9
Splitting Up Together is wrapping up its sophomore season with Grandparents Day and the family urging Martin to seek out his own father, attempting to mend some fences. Splitting Up Together airs Tuesday, April 9 at 8/7c on ABC.
Episode Description: Milo complains that Grandparents Day is coming up at school and doesn’t feel Henry is interesting enough to participate, so Lena and the kids urge Martin to reconnect with his long-estranged father.
Fosse/Verdon – Tuesday, April 9
The long-awaited mini-series centered on famed choreographing duo makes its debut, telling the story of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon’s relationship spanning 50 years, featuring the pair’s highs and lows. Fosse/Verdon debuts Tuesday, April 9 at 10/9c on FX.
Series Description: Spanning five decades, “Fosse/Verdon” explores the singular romantic and creative partnership between Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon. Bob is a visionary filmmaker and one of the theater’s most influential choreographers and directors, and Gwen is the greatest Broadway dancer of all time. Only Bob can create the groundbreaking musicals that allow Gwen to showcase her greatness. Only Gwen can realize the unique vision in Bob’s head. Together, they will change the face of American entertainment — at a perilous cost.
You Me Her – Tuesday, April 9
EJI are back and ready to take on the committed throuple life on the You Me Her Season 3 premiere. How will their return to Hawthorne Heights treat them? You Me Her returns Tuesday, April 9 at 10/9c on Audience.
Episode Description: Two months later, we find EJI back in Hawthorne Heights, “test-renting the Helen Wilberg house.” Will the surprising news revealed at Emma’s baby-doc appointment put enough pressure on Izzy to finally cave and put down roots in the ‘burbs?
Schitt’s Creek – Wednesday, April 10
Just like that, the fifth season of the internet’s favorite comedy, Schitt’s Creek is coming to a close as Stevie goes missing and David tries to find the right time to make an announcement. Schitt’s Creek airs Wednesday, April 10 at 10/9c on Pop.
Episode Description: Stevie is nowhere to be found on opening night for Cabaret; David attempts to make a big announcement.
Dark Side of the Ring – Wednesday, April 10
The 6-part docuseries chronicling the darker side of professional wrestling continues on Dark Side of the Ring, which airs Wednesday, April 10 at 9/8c on Viceland.
Series Description: From backstage controversies to mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, this series explores the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling, and tries to find truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality.
The Perfect Date – Friday, April 12
Noah Centineo and Netflix are back with a new romantic comedy, The Perfect Date, seemingly promising to provide some classic rom-com tropey goodness. The movie also stars some familiar faces like Riverdale’s Camila Mendes and Disney Star Laura Marano. The Perfect Date drops on Netflix on Friday, April 12.
Description: A high school student creates an app to offer his services as a fake date to make money for college. When he develops feelings for someone, his plan gets complicated.
Speechless – Friday, April 12
J.J.’s high school graduation looms closer which means college is right around the corner, causing Maya to mentally prepare for the moment on the Speechless finale. Will some news affect J.J.’s college options? Speechless airs Friday, April 12 at 8:30/7:30 on ABC.
Episode Description: Maya braces for J.J.’s high school graduation and departure for college, but tough news from NYU changes everything; Dylan teaches Jimmy a lesson as he gets ready for a big job interview; Ray uses his class trip to Catalina to consider his love life.
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.