What to watch
THURSDAY
April 4, 2024
All times Pacific. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
The Influencer
ALLBLK Original Film
Social media influencer Niecy Fields (Christina Cooper) rises to the cusp of stardom — only to be thrown into the fight of her life and the lives of those closest to her. Kiki Haynes and Hasaan Gilmer co-star.
Ripley
Netflix New Series
Andrew Scott plays the title character in this limited series based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling Tom Ripley novels. A grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York, Ripley is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy and try to convince his vagabond son (Johnny Flynn) to return home. Ripley’s acceptance of the job is his first step into a complex life of deceit, fraud and murder. Dakota Fanning co-stars.
Star Trek: Discovery
Paramount+ Season Premiere
This Star Trek series concludes with a season that finds Capt. Burnham (Sonequa Martin-green) and the crew of the USS uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt, as well — dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it. The first two episodes drop today; new episodes are available Thursdays.
Musica
Prime Video Original Film
In this rom-com, street performer Rudy (Rudy Mancuso, also directing) struggles to march to the beat of his own drum — though he can hear everyone else’s. He’s got synesthesia: sensory perception that blends the senses and causes Rudy to hear music in ordinary life. While that’s hard to tune out, it’s
Young Sheldon
CBS, 8 p.m.
In the new episode “Baptists, Catholics and an Attempted Drowning,” Mary (Zoe Perry) is at odds with Mandy’s (Emily Osment) family over baby Ceecee’s baptism.
Next Level Chef
FOX, 8 p.m.
In the new episode “Squad Goals,” the eight remaining competitors must work together in teams to create a cohesive three-course meal. The winning team is safe from elimination.
Ghosts
CBS, 8:30 p.m.
Trevor’s (Asher Grodman) brother, Jeremy (guest star Jon Glaser), checks into Woodstone after discovering a loophole in the
B&B’S rewards program in the new episode “Hello, Brother.”
Accused: Guilty or Innocent?
A&E, 9 p.m. Season Premiere
Each episode continues to follow the accused person’s journey through the planning of their legal defense, the trial and, ultimately, awaiting the verdict. As evidence mounts and the trial approaches, these riveting and emotional stories provide an unprecedented look at what happens when your freedom is on the line.
Elsbeth
CBS, 9 p.m. Guest Star Alert
Two new episodes of Elsbeth air tonight. Linda Lavin guest-stars as a co-op board president and Jane Krakowski guests as a high-powered Manhattan real estate broker in “A Classic New York Character.” Then in “Reality Shock,” Jesse Tyler Ferguson plays the producer of a guilty-pleasure reality-tv series.
Farmer Wants a Wife
FOX, 9 p.m.
On the final day of the camping trip, the farmers decide which ladies they will take on a romantic solo date. Meanwhile, back at the farm, the ladies take on the farmers’ daily chores, such as tending to cattle and camels. Some will move on to the final mixer and some will head back to city life in the new episode “Someone Needs to Go Home.”