What to Watch This Weekend: Outlander, Syfy's Lake Placid vs. Anaconda, the Series Premiere of Happyish, and Game of Thrones
What to watch on Friday, April 24...
NEXT: Saturday, April 25 | Sunday, April 26
8pm, NBC
Grimm
A murder has ties to an ancient Wesen rite of passage in "Iron Hans." Elsewhere, Capt. Renard struggles with demons while Nick and Juliette each find support from surprising sources.
8:30pm, The CW
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Reign star Adelaide Kane drops by to untangle the various diplomatic intrigues bedeviling the Whose Line court. Guest comic Jeff Davis will be angling to gain rule over a small margraviate.
9pm, The CW
The Messengers
In "Strange Magic," the angels assemble and meet Rose, who explains their apocalypse-averting mission and gives each of them a powerful ring that they can combine to summon Captain Planet (or, y'know, something along those lines).
9pm, CBS
Hawaii Five-0
Three married men (Jaleel White, Pauly Shore, and Kevin Farley) must overcome their hangovers and recall the crazy night that led to a murdered woman in their hotel suite. Meanwhile in "Ho-Amoano (Chasing Yesterday)," Jerry witnesses an abduction on the street, in a story that does not appear to echo any recent hit comedic films.
9pm, Syfy
Bitten
An unexpected enemy knocks the pack and its new coven allies back on their heels in "Hell's Teeth."
10pm, Syfy
Lost Girl
Bo seeks the aid of an estranged relative in "Like Hell, Part 2," while a spirit sets its spooky sights on Lauren.
11pm, IFC
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Lil Jon shares his plans for retirement, which probably include one of those target-date mutual funds that gradually rebalances into more conservative positions over time, because that's just fiscally sensible, y'all. In other sound decisions, Scott and Reggie put their heads together to thwart the Quizzler.
LATE-NITE:
– Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Olsen on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:35pm, NBC
– Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires on Late Show with David Letterman, 11:35pm, CBS
WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING TONIGHT?
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NEXT: Saturday, April 25 | Sunday, April 26
What to watch on Saturday, April 25...
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11:30am, Discovery Family
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
"Tanks for the Memories" finds Rainbow Dash in a dilly of a tizzy after learning that Tank must hibernate come winter. So she sets out to defy all the wisdom of House Stark to prevent the snowy season from arriving at all.
SEASON 2 PREMIERE, 8pm, Hallmark
When Calls the Heart
The two-hour "Trials of the Heart" sees things heating up between Jack and Elizabeth, yet cooling off between Abigail and Bill. According to Goldilocks' Second Law, we can assume that somewhere, a third couple's relationship remains in an unchanged state of "just-right" warmth.
MOVIE PREMIERE, 9pm, Syfy
Lake Placid vs. Anaconda
Giant crocodile fights giant snake. Winner squares off against Jon Voight's "Paraguayan" accent.
9pm, BBC America
Orphan Black
As Castor seeks original tissue samples from the Leda clones, the brones engage in a sadistic game that catches the attention of Sarah and Art. Meanwhile in "Transitory Sacrifices of Crisis," a new enemy puts Helena under the microscope.
9pm, Starz
Outlander
A visit to Jamie's family home renews the enmity between he and his sister Jenny in "Lallybroch." Many Scottish sibling snicker-snags are sure to ensue.
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What to watch on Sunday, April 26...
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SERIES PREMIERE, 12:01am Pacific, Netflix
Chef's Table
Netflix's first original documentary series, from Jiro Dreams of Sushi director David Gelb, spotlights the culinary craft of some of the world's most celebrated chefs. All six episodes are served up today.
7:30pm, Fox
Bob's Burgers
The Belcher kids form a band with Rudy, Peter, and Daryl in "Itty Bitty Ditty Committee," but Gene quickly finds himself on the outs. Can Tina and Louise help him reclaim his love of the musical arts?
8pm, Pop
The 42 Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
Tyra Banks hosts the celebration of the year's best soaps, daytime talk shows, children's programming, and more. Betty White, veteran of many a game and talk show, will add the Lifetime Achievement Award to her well-stocked mantle.
8pm, ABC
Once Upon a Time
"Lily" sends Emma on the hunt for her old foster care comrade, who also happens to be Maleficent's daughter (funny how that works out sometimes, huh?). As Regina joins her on the search, Rumple and Belle are drawn into a crisis back in Storybrooke.
8pm, PBS
Call the Midwife
Dr. Turner takes action when a baby's suspicious injuries raise questions about his parents. Meanwhile, Barbara tends to a pregnant woman who doesn't speak English, Sister Mary Cynthia returns to Nonnatus House, and Fred is charmed by a new acquaintance.
8:30pm, Fox
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Terry forces Jake to take time off after he's injured on the job in "AC/DC," but relaxation proves to be anything but. Elsewhere, Capt. Holt, Kevin, Rosa, and Marcus enjoy a double date that surely won't be in any way tense or awkward.
SERIES PREMIERE, 9pm, Smithsonian
Boomtowners
This six-part documentary series chronicles life in the Bakken region of North Dakota, where an oil boom has brought promise and turmoil to local communities.
9pm, HBO
Game of Thrones
Cersei confronts the new religious bigwig in King's Landing in "High Sparrow," while Davos and Jon discuss the future of Winterfell and its newly betrothed lord, Ramsay Bolton (né Snow). Across the Narrow Sea, Tyrion starts to feel the strains of his voyage, and Arya quickly tires of the "wax on, wax off" stage of her training at the House of Black and White.
9pm, NBC
A.D.: The Bible Continues
The murder of a Roman soldier sparks harsh reprisals from Pilate in "The Wrath." Elsewhere, Peter and John escape conviction by Caiaphas, and the church's growing membership begins to include a more unsavory element.
9pm, Showtime
Nurse Jackie
Jackie's back at All Saints in "Godfathering," though under strict conditions. Nevertheless, she manages to unearth a couple of significant secrets in her new role, because she's still the title character after all.
SERIES PREMIERE, 9:30pm, Showtime
Happyish
Steve Coogan stars as Thom, a middle-aged advertising exec who's struggling to find contentment (in a role originally conceived for the late Philip Seymour Hoffman). "Starring Samuel Beckett, Albert Camus and Alois Alzheimer" kicks off the series with Thom adjusting to a shakeup at the office. Bradley Whitford and Kathryn Hahn also star.
9:30pm, Fox
The Last Man on Earth
Let me guess what happens this week: "Phil Miller continues to live in—" wait, what? An actual plot description? Who are you, show, and what have you done with The Last Man on Earth? Anyway, in whatever program this is, "The Tandyman Can" finds the cul-de-sac organizing its very own U.S. presidential election.
10pm, PBS
Wolf Hall
Anne gives birth to a bouncing baby girl who, spoiler alert, may just have a bright future ahead of her. Meanwhile in "The Devil's Spit," Cromwell turns the screws to secure the nobility's and the church's support of Anne as England's lawful queen.
10pm, AMC
Mad Men
Don gets a bright idea in "Time & Life," which is almost certainly the start of his plan to hijack an airplane in the Pacific Northwest and abscond with a huge ransom. Around the office, Peggy struggles with commercial casting while Joan helps Roger address a clerical error.
10pm, WGN
Salem
Anne dives into the supernatural in "Book of Shadows," while Mary receives a disturbing warning.
10pm, ABC
Revenge
As Emily tries to pick up the pieces of her obliterated life in "Aftermath," her loved ones begin to wonder if maybe, just maybe, things have gotten a bit out of hand.
10pm, HBO
Silicon Valley
Richard contemplates competing offers from Gavin and another Pied Piper suitor in "Bad Money." Meanwhile, Monica learns that Richard's deal with Hooli is still up in the air.
10:30pm, HBO
Veep
The team scrambles to pin the blame after a young girl's medical details are leaked in "Data." Elsewhere, Catherine promotes anti-bullying efforts, Jonah and Richard are tasked with procuring fireworks for a rally, and Selina hosts the White House's Easter festivities.
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