What to watch THURSDAY
April 8, 2021
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
The Way of the Househusband
Netflix New Series
Tatsu (voice of Kenjiro Tsuda), Japan’s most evil yakuza, also makes its cutest househusband in this anime series based on Kousuke Oono’s hit comedy manga.
Golf: The Masters: First Round
ESPN, beginning at 2 p.m. Live
Golf’s first major of the year tees off a mere five months after world No. 1 Dustin Johnson claimed his first Masters title at the pandemicdelayed tournament in November. Johnson will return to Augusta National for his title defense against top challengers Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele as the event reclaims its traditional spot on the calendar. ESPN and CBS televise through Sunday’s final round.
Station 19 ABC, 7 p.m.
In “Save Yourself,” Andy, Sullivan, Dean and Ben are faced with a tough choice while trying to save a couple trapped in their car. Meanwhile, Dean second-guesses his legal fight against the Seattle Police Department, Travis’ dad fears he will be outed when his “golfing friend” is exposed to COVID-19, and Carina’s immigration status is called into question.
Hell’s Kitchen FOX, 7 p.m.
In the new episode “Snuggling With the Enemy,” the remaining four chefs get a challenge fit for Vegas when Chef Ramsay surprises them by turning Hell’s Kitchen into a club that they must cater.
Manifest NBC, 7 p.m.
In “Deadhead,” a threat to the Stone family tests Michaela’s (Melissa Roxburgh) commitment to play by the rules and forces Grace (Athena Karkanis) to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Ben (Josh Dallas) enlists the aid of an old rival to save an old friend, and Olive helps a new friend solve a calling that unearths a startling connection.
Mom CBS, 8 p.m.
In the new episode “Klondike-Five and a Secret Family,” Bonnie (Allison Janney) worries about Adam (William Fichtner) when his attempt to make amends with a woman from his past doesn’t go as planned.
Rebel
ABC, 9 p.m. New Series
Katey Sagal (Married... With Children, Sons of Anarchy) stars as Annie “Rebel” Bello, a blue-collar legal advocate without a law degree — a character inspired by the life of Erin Brockovich today. She’s a funny, messy, brilliant and fearless woman who cares desperately about the causes she fights for and the people she loves. When Rebel applies herself to a fight she believes in, she will win at almost any cost. John Corbett (Sex and the City) stars as her husband.
Chef Boot Camp
Food Network, 9 p.m. New Series
This new series features three chefs from underperforming restaurants who must prove they deserve to keep running their kitchens by participating in a series of challenges that test their culinary skills and fitness for the job.
Law & Order: Organized Crime NBC, 9 p.m.
In “Not Your Father’s Organized Crime,” Bell (Danielle Mone Truitt) and Stabler (Christopher Meloni) take on two new faces to the task force and investigate two seemingly unrelated crimes in hopes they’ll be connected back to their case. Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) guest-stars.