What to Watch on TV: The Garcias, Roar, Abbott Elementary

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of April 10th! We’ll be sharing our picks for what to watch this week, from marathons to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to.

This week’s picks include The Garcias’ debut, Abbott Elementary’s finale, and more.

Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:

Sanditon – Sunday, April 10

Sanditon S2 — “Sanditon” Season 2 Shown from left to right: Esther Denham (CHARLOTTE SPENCER), Alexander Colbourne (BEN LLOYD-HUGHES) and Colonel Lennox (TOM WESTON-JONES) Photographer: Joss Barratt

Two points of the season’s love triangle meet at a garden party, which is honestly begging for some passive-aggressive trouble, while we get more insight into Georgiana’s future. Sanditon airs Sunday, April 10 at 9/8c on PBS.

Episode Description: Tension mounts when Colbourne and Colonel Lennox reunite at Lady Denham’s garden party; Georgiana learns a vital piece of information; Alison’s much desired proposal nearly ends in tragedy; Edward attempts to exploit Clara’s predicament.

Abbott Elementary – Tuesday, April 12

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY – “Zoo Balloon” – While on Abbott’s annual zoo field trip, Tariq unexpectedly reveals that he has been offered a job in New York. As Janine struggles with a big choice, Barbara starts questioning her future after finding out her favorite tuatara has been retired because of old age on “Abbott Elementary,” TUESDAY, APRIL 12 (9:00-9:30 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Temma Hankin)
CHRIS PERFETTI, LARRY OWENS, LISA ANN WALTER

It’s finale time for ABC’s critical darling and fan-favorite comedy as the Abbott teachers take the kids on a field trip to the zoo and some big questions pop up. Abbott Elementary airs Tuesday, April 12 at 9/8c on ABC.

Episode Description: While on Abbott’s annual zoo field trip, Tariq reveals that he has been offered a job in New York; Janine struggles with a big choice; Barbara starts questioning her future after finding out her favourite tuatara has been retired because of old age.

Our Great National Parks – Wednesday, April 13

In a five-part series, President Barack Obama narrates this look at the historical sights and sounds of the national parks. Our Great National Parks debuts Wednesday, April 13 on Netflix.

Special Description: An epic five-part series narrated by President Barack Obama that invites viewers to celebrate and discover the power of our planet’s greatest national parks and wild spaces.

Searching for Justice: Life After Lockup – Wednesday, April 13

PBS NewsHour goes behind the scenes of the criminal justice system in the face of mounting challenges from the pandemic after former members of the incarcerated populations. Searching for Justice: Life After Lockup debuts Wednesday, April 6 on Netflix.

Documentary Description: PBS NewsHour’s next hour-long special Searching for Justice: Life After Lockup focuses on the many challenges individuals face after incarceration — challenges made more difficult by the Covid-19 pandemic — from reconnecting with family, to finding work and housing, to staying out of prison or jail.

The Great Pottery Throw Down – Thursday, April 14

Ten amateur potters compete for the title of the best potter in the United Kingdom. The Great Pottery Throw Down returns Thursday, April 14 on HBO Max.

Series Description: Ten home potters from around the United Kingdom travel to Stoke-on-Trent, the home of British pottery, to take part in a competition to become top potter.

Minx – Thursday, April 14

Minx Season 1 Episode 8 - Ophelia Lovibond — Minx — Oh, so you’re the sun now? You’re the giver of life? — Pictured: Ophelia Lovibond (Photograph by Katrina Marcinowski / HBO Max)

It’s finale time for Joyce and company as everything comes to light and some people will have to face the music. Minx airs Thursday, April 14 on HBO Max.

Episode Description: Joyce enjoys the spotlight as a guest on an iconic TV talk show while fighting against memories of her time in New York. Doug makes moves for Minx. Back home, Bambi and Richie discover Tina’s secret.

The Garcias – Thursday, April 14

The Brothers Garcia are all grown up and ready to do summer vacation family style. The Garcias make their return Thursday, April 14 on HBO Max.

Series Description: All grown up, the Garcia kids have come to stay with their parents over the summer.

Roar – Friday, April 15

With an amazingly talented cast, this anthology series tells self-contained stories of different women with a bit of an absurd twist. Roar debuts Friday, April 15 on AppleTV+.

Season Description: “Roar” offers an insightful, poignant, and sometimes hilarious portrait of what it means to be a woman today. Featuring a unique blend of magical realism, familiar domestic and professional scenarios, and futuristic worlds, these eight stories mirror the dilemmas of ordinary women in accessible yet surprising ways. How they emerge from their respective journeys speaks to the resiliency that exists within themselves, and with all women.

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Those are our picks for the week! What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!

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