What to watch
THURSDAY
April 18, 2024
All times Pacific. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
Dinner With the Parents
Amazon Freevee ■ New Series
This single-camera comedy follows a weekly family get-together that always devolves into chaos. Michaela Watkins, Dan Bakkedahl and Carol Kane lead the cast. The first four episodes drop today; two new episodes will be available each Thursday until the finale on May 9.
The Upshaws
Netflix ■ Season Premiere
The comedy led by Mike Epps, co-creator Wanda Sykes, Kim Fields, Khali Daniya-renee Spraggins, Jermelle Simon and Journey Christine returns for Season 5 with six episodes. The series has been renewed for a sixth season, expected to begin production this year.
Orlando Bloom: To the Edge
Peacock ■ New Series
This three-part limited adventure docuseries follows actor Orlando Bloom on a thrilling journey of self-discovery as he pushes his limits physically and mentally across three extreme sports: wingsuiting, free-diving and rock climbing.
Elkhorn
INSP, 6 p.m.
Before it’s up and running, Theodore Roosevelt’s (Mason Beals) new Elkhorn Ranch is threatened by a powerful neighbor who attempts an underhanded land grab. To save his ranch, Roosevelt confronts his neighbor, the Marquis de Morés (Jeff Dujardin), and his beguiling wife, Medora (Ashton Solecki), in the new episode “The Frenchman.”
Next Level Chef
FOX, 8 p.m.
In the new episode “Picture Perfect,” the six remaining chefs must put their memory and cooking skills to the test by re-creating a dish using just a photo.
Law & Order
NBC, 8 p.m.
In the new episode “Inconvenient Truth,” Shaw (Mehcad Brooks) and Riley (Reid Scott) investigate the death of a prominent chef who is stabbed in his own restaurant. Price (Hugh Dancy) has hesitations about prosecuting the defendant after new evidence comes to light.
Farmer Wants a Wife
FOX, 9 p.m.
The farmers must choose their final two women for the hometown visits and decide whom to send home in the new episode “Final Solo Dates.”
Theresa Caputo: Beyond the Readings
Lifetime, 9 p.m. ■ New Series
In this new companion series, we further explore the extraordinary journey of Theresa Caputo’s gift through behind-the-scenes moments, expanded scenes with never-before-seen footage and follow-up interviews with clients from the main series, Raising Spirits.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
NBC, 9 p.m.
In the new episode “Combat Fatigue,” the squad is on edge as Carisi (Peter Scanavino) waits for a verdict in Maddie’s (Allison Elaine)
Elsbeth
CBS, 10 p.m.
When the world’s top tennis champion drops dead on the court, Elsbeth and Kaya (Carrie Preston and Carra Patterson) home in on a rising tennis star and his competitive father and coach (guest star Blair Underwood) in the new episode “Ball Girl.”
True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here
Sundancetv, 10 p.m. ■ Season Premiere
The docuseries returns for Season 2. Hosted by small-town native, advocate and actress Hilarie Burton Morgan, it puts a spotlight on murder cases from small towns across America where questions remain about whether justice has been fully served.