Better Call Saul, on AMC
Jimmy (Bob Odenkirk) and Kim’s (Rhea Seehorn) new law practices flounder in the wake of Chuck’s (Michael McKean) meddling in the new season of “Better Call Saul,” premiering Monday, April 10, on AMC. Also this season, Mike (Jonathan Banks) searches for an adversary who seems to know everything about his business.
Late Laughs for the week of April 9 - 15, 2017
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
The GOP's healthcare plan came out last week and, so far, it's popular with everyone ... except doctors, hospitals, the insurance industry, patients, the elderly, Democrats, Republicans and -- what's the word? -- mortals. Yeah. These mortals, they need so much care.
One final trip: Peter Capaldi launches final 'Doctor Who' season
Pearl Mackie stars in "Doctor Who"
One final trip: The U.K.'s iconic time-traveling alien is back to save the world again with a new companion, new adventures and even some new enemies. It's also the swan song for this incarnation of the Time Lord, along with the series's long-serving head writer and executive producer.
NCIS: Los Angeles, on CBS
When Victor Larmont (Lou Ferrigno Jr.) claims he has proof his ex-wife is selling Navy secrets to a foreign government, the NCIS team investigates in this new episode. Kensi (Daniela Ruah) goes undercover as a dancer at a Cuban club.
One final trip: Peter Capaldi launches final 'Doctor Who' season
Pearl Mackie stars in "Doctor Who"
One final trip: The U.K.'s iconic time-traveling alien is back to save the world again with a new companion, new adventures and even some new enemies. It's also the swan song for this incarnation of the Time Lord, along with the series's long-serving head writer and executive producer.
New Releases for the week of April 9 - 15
Hidden Figures
This Oscar-nominated film tells the dramatic true story of the groundbreaking mathematicians that history overlooked: the black women who calculated the Mercury space program flight trajectories and helped send the first American to space. When mathematician Katherine (Henson) is assigned to the task force dedicated to sending the first man into space, she discovers that not only is she the only black woman on the team, but that the building she's been assigned to doesn't even have a bathroom that she's permitted to use. Despite the hurdles she and other women like her face, Katherine earns the respect of other task force members -- with some notable exceptions -- as she proves herself to be a valuable member of the team.
Director: Theodore Melfi. Stars: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Jim Parsons, Kirsten Dunst. 2016. 127 min. Biography.
Toni Erdmann
Divorced music teacher Winfried (Simonischek) decides to reconnect with his daughter, Ines (Huller), with whom he hasn't corresponded since she moved to Romania to pursue a career in business consulting. On a whim, he heads to Bucharest, where his daughter brushes him off, making it clear that she doesn't have much time for her dad. In an attempt to get Ines's attention, Winfried dons a disguise and slowly works his way back into her life in this heartfelt comedy.
Director: Maren Ade. Stars: Sandra Huller, Peter Simonischek, Michael Wittenborn, Thomas Liobl. 2016. 162 min. Comedy.
Monster Trucks
High school senior Tripp (Till) is bored with his tedious life, so, to keep himself busy, he builds himself a monster truck using bits and pieces from scrapped cars. When a nearby oil drilling site disturbs a slumbering subterranean monster with a taste for speed, the monster takes up residence in Tripp's homemade vehicle. Tripp and the monster -- which he names Creech -- learn to drive together, giving the term "monster truck" a whole new meaning, while forging a whole new kind of friendship.
Director: Chris Wedge. Stars: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Thomas Lennon, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover. 2016. 105 min. Action.
A cry for help: Food Network, Yelp team up to help struggling restaurants
Monti Carlo hosts “Help My Yelp”
Whether it's Google reviews, feedback on Zomato or opinions on OpenTable, it's easy to find other diners' thoughts about pretty much any restaurant you're eyeing for breakfast, lunch, dinner or an in-between meal. From the restaurant's perspective, a couple of good reviews can be a boon to business -- but on the flip side, even one bad one can spell doom.
Magic moments: Syfy's 'The Magicians' is an underrated fantasy gem
Summer Bishil and Hale Appleman as seen in "The Magicians"
Recaps for the week of April 3 - 7
Scott Clifton as seen in "The Bold and the Beautiful"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Quinn confesses to Ridge her fear about Eric finding out about their affair. Kate tells Brooke to go to Eric about Quinn and Ridge or she will. The Forrester family learns that Ridge and Brooke weren't married in Australia as planned. Eric bluntly asks Ridge if another woman is the reason for his breakup from Brooke. Brooke takes a private moment with Ridge to unleash all her anger and disappointment on him. Ridge confesses his mistake and begs Brooke to forgive him and reconsider marrying him. Quinn hopes to get Katie to back down by offering her a job at Forrester Creations. Shirley gives Coco a new spying device so she doesn't get suspicious. Later, RJ invites Coco to see the latest confidential Forrester designs.
Days of Our Lives
Gabi finds out that Chad and Abigail plan to renew their wedding vows. Marlena has a girl's night out with Kate and later has a fantasy about John. Paul and Sonny make love at last. Things take a turn for the worse when Brady and Nicole invite their neighbours over for dinner. Tripp finds out more about Ava. Rafe discovers that Hope planted a bug on someone when her surveillance app goes off. Theo thinks he and Claire are moving too fast. Nicole panics when Scooter recognizes her. Later, Nicole and squares off with Scooter. Abigail tells JJ that she's worried about Chad's potential feelings for Gabi. Meanwhile, Gabi goes out on a date with Eli. Ciara is pleasantly surprised to meet Wyatt. Abigail and Kate have a confrontation. Eduardo discusses a new revenue stream with Dario. Sonny is upset when Deimos demotes him. Rafe and Hope secretly listen in on Deimos as they prepare to bring him down. Eduardo maintains hope that he will work things out with Kate. Paul worries about Sonny's obsession with taking down Deimos.
General Hospital
Sad news befalls Carly, who later is able to find a way to forgive. Sonny gets taken down a peg, and then learns something shocking. Sam searches for closure, while Finn struggles to deal with his past. Tracy is on the hunt for answers. An intrigued Dante is still distrustful of goings-on. Liz reaches out to Hayden, and later, she speaks with Franco. Valentin is surprised. Anna feels sorry about what she's done. Nelle has an epiphany. Lulu suffers a disappointing blow.
The Young and the Restless
Scott comforts an emotional Sharon after she finds Dylan's old apron at the coffeehouse. Victoria isn't happy when she finds out Victor hired Scott to write his biography. Meanwhile, Scott begins the project by interviewing Abby. Abby tells him she feels she might never be accepted as a Newman or an Abbott. Cane tells Juliet he doesn't remember sleeping with her in Tokyo. Cane becomes uncomfortable when Lily enters the room and he introduces her to Juliet. Later, Victoria tells Cane she's decided to offer Juliet a full-time position at Brash & Sassy. Ashley tells Ravi that she's not upset about a photo of them together at the opera appearing on GC Buzz. Abby asks Ashley about her feelings for Ravi and advises her mom not to rule things out with him. Phyllis offers to help Ravi upgrade his wardrobe and he accepts. The next day he's disappointed when Ashley seems not to notice Ravi's new look. Victoria admits to Billy that she enjoyed their kiss but doesn't want to make a big deal out of it.
Ransom, on CBS
Luke Roberts stars as Eric Beaumont, a world-renowned crisis negotiator who is called in to resolve difficult kidnap cases. The drama is inspired by the real-life work of crisis negotiator Laurent Combalbert and his partner, Marwan Mery.
