Television shows you’ll want to watch this week
“Superman & Lois” — Behold yet another TV twist on the Man of Steel and the comic books’ most famous journalist. In the 90-minute opening episode, Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch) move to idyllic Smallville with their twin teen sons, Jonathan and Jordan. There, they find themselves dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society. It doesn’t help, of course, that a mysterious otherworldly stranger (Wolé Parks) is about to enter their lives. The premiere will be immediately followed by a new special, “Superman & Lois: Legacy of Hope.” (8 p.m. Tuesday, The CW).
Other bets
Sunday: “The Vaccine: Conquering COVID” is a new special that takes a deep dive into the race for, and distribution of, a vaccine to put an end to the coronavirus crisis. It includes interviews with health care experts, scientists and early trial volunteers involved in the historic effort. (8 p.m., Discovery; also streaming on Discovery+).
Monday: Eleven highly creative contestants are ready to whip up all kinds of sweet treats in a new season of the “Spring Baking Championship.” The good news is that watching the show from your sofa does not lead to extra calories. (9 p.m., Food Network).
Tuesday: Ready for a “Tool Time” reunion? In “Assembly Required,” Tim Allen and Richard Karn, who starred together in “Home Improvement,” welcome talented makers who compete to create mind-blowing builds. Among their crazy inventions: a combo ice melter/leaf blower and a barbecue bicycle. (10 p.m., History).
Wednesday: “I help the dogs no one else will,” declares Oakland dog trainer Jas Leverette in “Canine Intervention.” The new series follows Leverette as he uses his distinctive methods to help pooches — and their owners — correct a variety of behavioral issues so they can lead a harmonious life. (Netflix).
Thursday: Holy macanoli, “Punky Brewster” is back! In this continuation of the popular 1980s sitcom, our title character (Soleil Moon Frye) is now a single mother of three trying to get her life back on track after a recent divorce. Then she meets Izzy (Quinn Copeland), a young girl in the foster system who reminds Punky a lot of her younger self. (Peacock).
Friday: As the blood feud between Elizabeth and Red continues on “The Blacklist,” the Task Force investigates the apparent disappearance of a defense contractor. Meanwhile, Cooper receives an unexpected offer and Red makes a connection. (8 p.m., NBC).
Saturday: Inspired by actual events, the TV film “Girl in the Basement” tells the horrific story of Sara (Stefanie Scott), a vibrant teen girl who was looking forward to her 18th birthday so she could move out and see the world. But her creepy father (Judd Nelson) traps her for years in a secret basement bomb shelter where he rapes and impregnates her. (8 p.m., Lifetime).
Elizabeth and Jeremiah Garvey’s blended family got a lot smaller when the older children flew the coop — or in this case the barn. “It is a historic dairy farm’s barn,” said Elizabeth Garvey. The barn at 928 Blackburn Road in Sewickley Heights was transformed into a home in 1997 and updated by the Garveys, who have lived there for 3½ years.
“It was once a huge dairy farm, and the basement still has the stalls and feeding trough,” she said. “It is really cool.” It could be used for horses or other animals, and maybe it will be again. The four-bedroom, 3½-bath house and its 5.2 acres are priced at $1.295 million ( MLS No.
1467453) with Robyn Jones of Piatt Sothebys International Realty (412-973-7277 or www.piattsothebysrealty.com).
“It was a hard decision to make to sell, but it makes sense for us right now,” she said.
The Garveys fell in love with the property the first time they saw it. “We even got married there.”
The property is close to the Village of Sewickley but far enough away to feel the privacy of country living.
“The property behind the house is a land trust, so it is open and beautiful and will stay that way,” Garvey noted.
There is plenty of room for exploration and hikes.
“The house is just the right amount of different,” she said.
The interior is white and airy, with large windows that allow lots of natural light into the two-story main room.
The house’s focal point is the distinctive, decorated metal beams, the structural backbone of the barn. The beams are painted to blend into the walls of the house.
“The beams are beautiful and add that rustic, modern barn look,” she said.
Wide-plank wood floors and a stone fireplace complement the updated kitchen with dual farm sinks. The study’s built-in shelving is accessed through double barn doors, another nod to the home’s past.
The spacious master bedroom has high ceilings and a bathroom with a copper soaking tub and marble floors.
“We redid the master bathroom, which is beautiful,” said Garvey.
The entire second floor has been freshly painted as well.
“The sunrise from the master bedroom is something I will miss. It is amazing.”
Above the second-floor bedrooms is a loft — just like in a barn. “It is really cool, and that is where my kids played,” recalled Garvey.
A three-bedroom guest cottage on the property can be used for visitors.
“We had my mother-inlaw staying there a couple of times, and my husband was working out of there. I use it to home-school,” she said. “Having another house on the property during the pandemic has been a godsend for the family — everyone has space.”
Equestrians will appreciate the property’s proximity to Blackburn Farms.
“I ride there and have enjoyed that because it is right across the street,” said Garvey. “It’s a little slice of heaven in Sewickley.”
The property’s Allegheny County assessment is $848,800. Over the past four years, three houses have sold in the 900 block of Blackburn Road for prices ranging from $510,000 in No -vember 2018 to $975,000 for this house in November 2017 (www2.alleghenycounty.alleghenycounty.us/RealEstate/GeneralInfo.aspx?).