What to Watch on TV This Week: The Handmaid’s Tale, Hacks, Doctor Who, and More!

The week of April 6th brings some much-anticipated premieres, episodes, and finales. The White Lotus, The Hunting Party, The Pitt, and Yellowjackets have finales that you won’t want to miss.

You should also be sure to catch the premieres of The Handmaid’s Tale, Black Mirror, Hacks, and Doctor Who. This week, the TV landscape has something for everyone, with lots of programming that will be talked about for days.

Here’s our full list of suggestions for What to Watch on TV this week!

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

Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue – Sunday, April 6th

As the season winds down, the rest of the survivors find themselves face to face with the person who’s been killing them off one by one. In fact, the next supposed victim ends up revealing more of the secrets from flight CBZ51. Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue Season 1 finale airs Sunday, April 6th on MGM+.

Episode Description: A high-octane showdown between the killer and one of their supposed victims reveals the secrets of flight CBZ51.

The White Lotus – Sunday, April 6th

Belinda and Zion try and finalize a deal while Mook is disappointed by Gaitooks. Overall, the guests and staff find themselves facing down unexpected secrets and encounters for an entire week. The White Lotus Season 3 finale airs Sunday, April 6th at 9/8c on HBO and Max.

Episode Description: Laurie, Jaclyn, and Kate confront their friendship’s changes, Belinda and Zion navigate a deal, and Gaitok’s plans disappoint Mook, all while the guests and staff experience a week of secrets and unexpected encounters.

Not Just a Goof – Monday, April 7th

Are you one of those kids who grew up watching A Goofy Movie almost every day? Well, then this documentary is right up your alley, with stories from behind the scenes of making the animated classic. Not Just a Goof premiers Monday, April 7th, on Disney+.

Documentary Description: A documentary exploring the untold story of “A Goofy Movie.” It follows a young creative team tackling their first Disney feature, its initial disappointment, and its surprising resurgence decades later.

The Hunting Party – Monday, April 7th

The Killer Chemist, or Jenna Wells, becomes the next mission for Bex and her team. Her recent therapy in the Pit seems to have only made her a more dangerous criminal on The Hunting Party Season 1 Episode 10, “Jenna Wells.” The Hunting Party finale airs Monday, April 7th at 10/9c on ABC.

Episode Description: Dive into the dark world of Jenna Wells, a notorious figure known as the Killer Chemist. Bex and her team are on a mission to track down this brilliant yet dangerous woman, whose recent therapy in the Pit has only amplified her menace.

The Handmaid’s Tale – Tuesday, April 8th

June’s undeniable strength and fortitude help her and Serena face a new chapter in a post-Gilead world. Meanwhile, Luke and Moira find themselves in the resistance, while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia find themselves facing consequences. The Handmaid’s Tale final season premieres Tuesday, April 8th on Hulu.

Season Description: The final season sees June and Serena, now mothers, on a train bound for Vancouver, facing a new chapter as they navigate the aftermath of Gilead and the complexities of their relationship, while Luke and Moira join the resistance, and Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia grapple with the consequences of their actions.

The Cleaning Lady – Tuesday, April 8th

Thony is forced to reassess what it means to survive and her choices as Jorge solidifies his connection to the cartel. Meanwhile, Fiona finds herself supporting her family with no knowledge of how much danger they’re really in. The Cleaning Lady airs Tuesday, April 8th at 8/7c on FOX.

Episode Description: As Jorge solidifies his grip on the cartel, Thony is forced to reckon with the cost of survival and the choices that define her; Fiona seeks new ways to support her family, unaware of the growing dangers around them.

The Dad Quest – Wednesday, April 9th

A man helps raise a young boy that he’s been told is his only to find out he’s not. Together he and his son go on a journey to Mexico in search of the truth. The Dad Quest premeires Wednesday, April 9th on Netflix.

Movie Description: When a father-son duo learns that they may not be biologically related, the two embark on a wild adventure through Mexico to find the truth.

Good Cop/Bad Cop – Wednesday, April 9th

A mystery that has haunted the town for decades is looked into more deeply. Shocking revelations come to light, eventually revealing the killer who’s been evading detection this whole time. Good Cop/Bad Cop Season 1 finale airs Wednesday, April 9th at 9/8c on The CW.

Episode Description: “Skeletons” dives deep into a decades-old mystery that has haunted the town for years. As the story unfolds, shocking revelations come to light, revealing the identity of a killer who has evaded justice for far too long.

Black Mirror – Thursday, April 10th

Not much is known about the six-episode 7th Season of this hit thriller series, but we do know that there will be an all-star cast of Black Mirror legends and newcomers. As technology becomes more and more prevalent in current times, this unsettling technology-driven future will take us to places we will never want to visit again. Black Mirror Season 7 premieres Thursday, April 10th on Netflix.

Season Description: Season 7 will feature six new episodes, including a sequel to the “USS Callister” episode, exploring themes of technology’s impact on society and human consciousness, with the crew of the USS Callister facing a new challenge in an infinite virtual universe.

Hacks – Thursday, April 10th

The much anticipated Season 4 return of Deborah and Ava brings with it tension thanks to the launch of Deborah’s late-night show. Their relationship starts to show signs of strain due to betrayal and blackmail as the two find themselves dealing with Marcus leaving and Kayla being promoted. Hacks Season 4 premieres Thursday, April 10th at 9/8c on HBO and Max.

Season Description: Tensions rise as Deborah and Ava strive to launch Deborah’s late-night show, with their relationship strained by Ava’s blackmail and Deborah’s betrayal, while other storylines, including Marcus’s departure and Kayla’s promotion, also come to a head.

9-1-1 – Thursday, April 10th

The 118 responds to a fire at a research lab, not realizing just how dangerous the scene is. Everyone but Buck and Athena are caught inside when a biohazard risk locks up the lab. Will Buck and Athena be able to save the ones they love? 9-1-1: Contagion two-part event starts Thursday, April 10th at 8/7c on ABC.

Episode Description: In part one of a two-part episode, the 118 is called to a research lab that has been set on fire and becomes a biohazard.

The Pitt – Thursday, April 10th

During Pitt Season 1 Episode 14, “8:00 P.M.,” the shooting at PittFest victims started to wind down, and Dr. Robby regained control of himself for a last wind. Now, on the finale, the overwhelming feeling of loss and stress from the day comes to the surface for Dr. Robby. The Pitt Season 1 finale airs Thursday, April 10th at 9/8c on Max.

Episode Description: The ER begins to quiet down, but Robby struggles with a loss, while Abbott and Samira face a patient’s rapidly deteriorating condition, and Samira and Santos attempt risky moves.

Yellowjackets – Friday, April 11th

On Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 9, “How the Story Ends,” fans are shocked to find out who dies next. Now, going into the finale, the remaining girls make a game plan against Melissa for her betrayal. Yellowjackets Season 3 finale airs Friday, April 11th on Paramount+ with Showtime.

Episode Description: The remaining characters confront the consequences of their actions in the wilderness, with Shauna’s increasingly unstable behavior and the revelation of Melissa’s betrayal leading to a bloody showdown and the death of Van and Lottie.

Surface – Friday, April 11th

Things wrap up in the most shocking conclusions possible thanks to secrets and betrayals coming to light. While Sophia, as Tess, returns to the Huntley estate, James is working to uncover her motives and crosses paths with Quinn. Surface Season 1 finale airs Friday, April 11th on Apple TV+.

Episode Description: Sophie, now with the identity of Tess, returns to the Huntley estate and makes a shocking discovery, while James, trying to uncover Sophie’s motives, crosses paths with Quinn, leading to a complex web of secrets and betrayals.

Your Friends & Neighbors – Friday, April 11th

Jon Hamm leads another show, this time as a disgraced hedge fund manager. In search of finances to keep up his affluent lifestyle, he starts to rob houses in his neighborhood, only to find secrets he wishes he hadn’t. Your Friends & Neighbors premieres Friday, April 11th on Apple TV+.

Series Description: After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager resorts to stealing from his neighbours’ homes in the affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets hidden behind the wealthy facades might be more dangerous.

Doctor Who – Saturday, April 12th

Season 2 of Ncuti Gatwa’s run as the Doctor kicks off with a new companion, Belinda Chandra. The two embark on a journey to bring her back home, but find themselves facing great dangers and big enemies along the way. Doctor Who premieres Saturday, April 12th on Disney+.

Episode Description: The Doctor and a new companion, Belinda Chandra, embark on an “epic quest” to return her to Earth, facing “great dangers, bigger enemies and wider terrors than ever before”.

—

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

Follow us on X and on Instagram!

Want more from Tell-Tale TV? Subscribe to our newsletter here!