What to Watch on TV This Week: The Last of Us, Law & Order: Organized Crime, 9-1-1, and More!

The week of April 13th brings some much-anticipated premieres, episodes, and finales. Daredevil: Born Again, Abbott Elementary, Matlock, and The Wheel of Time have finales that you won’t want to miss.

You should also be sure to catch the premieres of The Last of Us, Sherlock & Daughter, and Law & Order: Organized Crime. This week promises excitement from weekly mainstays such as NCIS, 9-1-1, and Fire Country.

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:

The Last of Us – Sunday, April 13th

It’s been five years since the events of Season 1, and Joel and Ellie are now more determined to survive this world. With a whole new cast of characters and a focus on the bond between Ellie and Dina, this season promises to excite newcomers and beloved fans of the game alike. The Last of Us Season 2 premieres Sunday, April 13th at 9/8c on HBO and Max.

Season Description: The second season follows Joel and Ellie five years after the events of the first season, and introduces Abby.

Godfather of Harlem – Sunday, April 13th

At the start of the fourth season, we see Bumpy attempting to go legit and finance a new club in Harlem without using drug money. Meanwhile, Elise finds herself a witness at the Malcolm X murder trial. Godfather of Harlem Season 4 premieres Sunday, April 13th at 9/8c on MGM+.

Episode Description: Bumpy plans to build a new club in Harlem but must find a way to finance it without the heroin business; Elise testifies in the Malcolm X murder trial when three innocent men are accused; Stella negotiates a business deal between Colombo and Chin.

NCIS – Monday, April 14th

The team rushes to find out the identity of the person responsible for the assassination of a Navy chief. All while having to keep an eye on their latest capture, a hitman called “The Poet.” NCIS airs Monday, April 14th at 9/8c on CBS. 

Episode Description: The team investigates the identity of the person who ordered the assassination of a Navy chief after they capture the hitman, known as “The Poet”

NCIS: Origins – Monday, April 14th

The show returns from hiatus with an action-packed episode centered on young Gibbs’ dynamics with his current team. They are tasked with investigating a unique case that challenges them all and pushes their skills to the max. NCIS: Origins airs Monday, April 14th at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description:Vera receives an unexpected call from Bugs, who claims he’s ready to answer more questions from prison after being identified as the sniper known as “Sandman.” When she arrives, Bugs has suddenly changed his mind, prompting the team to reconsider the case and race against the clock to try and stop another tragedy

Daredevil: Born Again – Tuesday, April 15th

On the highly-anticipated season finale, Matt finds himself dealing with the aftermath of taking a bullet meant for Wilson Fisk. There is hope that Frank Castle will make an appearance and Matt will finally come clean to Heather about his vigilante alter ego. Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 finale airs Tuesday, April 15th at 9/8c on Disney+.

Series Description: Matt Murdock finds himself on a collision course with Wilson Fisk when their past identities begin to emerge.

Government Cheese – Wednesday, April 16th

Hampton Chambers is excited to be released from prison, if only to return to his wife and sons. Unfortunately, in his absence, they have formed a new family dynamic that doesn’t work with Hampton there. Government Cheese premieres Wednesday, April 16th on Apple TV+.

Series Description: When Hampton Chambers is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn’t go quite as he’d planned; during his absence, Hampton’s wife and sons have formed an unconventional family unit and Hampton’s return spins their world into chaos.

Abbott Elementary – Wednesday, April 16th

Like every year, the students and teachers of Abbott Elementary take a schoolwide field trip. This year, their destination is the Please Touch Museum, which gets mixed reactions from the students. Abbott Elementary Season 4 finale airs Wednesday, April 16th at 8:30/7:30c on ABC.

Episode Description: Abbott Elementary goes on a schoolwide field trip to the Please Touch Museum, which has some of the older kids skeptical.

Sherlock & Daughter – Wednesday, April 16th

David Thewlis takes on the iconic role of Sherlock Holmes in this new adaptation pulling the detective out of his comfort zone. A young woman arrives, claiming to be his daughter, and despite wildly different personalities, they team up to solve her mom’s murder. Sherlock & Daughter premieres Wednesday, April 16th at 9/8c on The CW.

Series Description: Sherlock Holmes is out of his comfort zone, mysteriously unable to investigate a sinister case without risking the lives of his closest friends. Then enters young American Amelia. After her mother’s mysterious murder, she learns her missing father may be the legendary detective. Despite wildly different backgrounds and attitudes, the pair must work together to solve a global conspiracy, crack her mother’s murder and find out for sure if she really is Sherlock’s daughter.

Law & Order: Organized Crime – Thursday, April 17th

Det. Elliot Stabler finds himself face-to-face with a Roman terrorist family seeking revenge for his actions during his time there. Meanwhile, on the job, he has to face some domestic terrorism that’ll cause his worlds to collide and force Stabler to make some hard decisions. Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5 premieres Thursday, April 17th on Peacock.

Season Description: Season five explores the dangerous worlds of cross-border smuggling, high-tech domestic terrorism and a crime family intent on repaying Stabler for the injury he did them in Rome. As his worlds collide, Stabler will put everything on the line to protect the vulnerable and fight for justice.

The Wheel of Time – Thursday, April 17th

After the battle in the Two Rivers, everyone faces what this means for their futures. Despite the battle, the community finds themselves also facing the grief that comes as a result of losing Loial. The Wheel of Time Season 3 finale airs Thursday, April 17th on Prime Video.

Season Description: Season 3 of The Wheel of Time adapts “The Shadow Rising,” focusing on Rand’s journey to the Aiel Waste and his quest to become the Car’a’carn, as well as other characters’ adventures in the White Tower and Two Rivers.

Ransom Canyon – Thursday, April 17th

Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly star as Staten Kirkland and Quinn O’Grady, respectively, longtime friends who long for connection. When the ranch, Ransom Canyon, needs saving, Staten finds himself facing old secrets while protecting the land he calls home. Ransom Canyon premieres Thursday, April 17th on Netflix.

Series Description: Welcome to Ransom Canyon, where love, loss, and loyalty collide beneath the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country. With three ranching family dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land, their lives and legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way of life. At the center of it all is stoic rancher Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel), who is healing from heartbreaking loss and on a quest for vengeance. Staten’s only glimmer of hope rests in the eyes and heart of Quinn O’Grady (Minka Kelly), longtime family friend and owner of the local dancehall. But as the battle to save Ransom wages on, a mysterious cowboy drifts into town, dredging up secrets from the past. Vise tightening, Staten fights to protect the land he calls home, and the only love that can pull him back from the demons that haunt him.

9-1-1 – Thursday, April 17th

On the second part of the Contagion event, Athena and Buck are on the outside while the rest of the 118 are trapped in a bio lab. So, it becomes their duty to track down the missing cure in time to save Chim, Hen, Bobby, and Ravi, who are all on borrowed time. 9-1-1 airs Thursday, April 17th at 8/7c on ABC.

Episode Description: Athena and Buck are in a race against time to rescue the rest of the 118 following the fire in the bio lab.

Matlock – Thursday, April 17th

Sarah and Billy are on their own when Sarah’s client is arrested for the murder of his business partner. Meanwhile, Matty and Olympia get down to business regarding the Wellbrexa case and Matty’s deception. Matlock Season 1’s two-hour finale event starts Thursday, April 17th at 9/8c on CBS.

Episode Description: When Sarah’s client is arrested after his business partner is found murdered, Billy attempts to help her handle the case while Matty and Olympia contend with a pressing confidential matter

Fire Country – Friday, April 18th

A routine house fire turns dangerous for one of the Station 42 crew. Everyone’s emotions are on high, making the rescue that much harder. Fire Country airs Friday, April 18th at 9/8c on CBS.

Episode Description: The station 42 crew responds to a routine house fire that escalates into a dangerous situation for one of their own.

 

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