Lopez vs Lopez, on NBC
Once estranged, comedian George Lopez and his daughter Mayan must navigate the dysfunction, heartache, pain and joy that comes with reconnecting. The popular freshman sitcom is moving to Tuesday nights for the final three episodes of the season.
Shelved, on CTV
Wendy (Lyndie Greenwood) fights to keep her library alive in the season finale. While Howard (Chris Sandiford) considers moving on, Jaq (Dakota Ray Herbert) and Bryce (Paul Braunstein) consider their future at the branch.
Scott's Vacation House Rules, on HGTV Canada
Real estate expert Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni head back to cottage country. In the Season 4 premiere, Scott undertakes a personal project by renovating a rundown cabin owned by his best friend, Blake.
Alex takes April: Spring into new content with Alex Guarnaschelli
Alex Guarnaschelli, as seen in “Supermarket Stakeout”
It has long been said: “If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen.” Chefs – professional and homemade alike– know the idiom well, but perhaps none have proven their ability to face the flames like Alex Guarnaschelli.
New Releases for the week of April 23 - 29
Triangle of Sadness
The social hierarchy is turned upside down in this dark comedy about the passengers and crew of an ill-fated luxury yacht voyage. Celebrity couple Carl (Dickinson) and Yaya (Dean) are invited on an exotic vacation for the elite, but things are decidedly less relaxing for the crew and the captain (Harrelson), who struggle to maintain order and civility. As the various characters discuss and debate the perils of the world, a sudden storm capsizes the vessel, leaving everyone stranded on a desert island. With the power dynamics shifted, the wealthy passengers now find themselves at the mercy of the crew they’ve so frequently dismissed.
Director: Ruben Ostlund. Stars: Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly De Leon, Zlatko Buric, Iris Berben, Vicki Berlin, Woody Harrelson. 2022. 147 mins. Comedy/Drama.
Jesus Revolution
Culture clashes and generational gaps are explored in this spiritual drama highlighting the intertwined origins of the Hippie movement and Christianity. Southern California teenager Greg Laurie (Courtney) is a youth minister seeking to bridge the gap and include the younger generation in the church, but faces opposition from traditionalist pastor Chuck Smith (Grammer). Laurie ends up meeting a young Christian street preacher, Lonnie Frisbee (Roumie), and the pair bond over their beliefs and desire to bring inclusivity into the church at the height of the Free Love movement. Hesitant at first, all parties soon realize that the principles of truth and liberation are shared, and the two groups have more in common than they initially thought.
Director(s): Jon Erwin, Brent McCorkle. Stars: Joel Courtney, Kelsey Grammer, Jonathan Roumie, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Anna Grace Barlow, Julia Campbell. 2023. 120 mins. Drama.
Return to Seoul
This international family drama is the story of a young woman’s journey of self-discovery. Freddie (Ji-Min Park), a young French-Korean woman, travels to Seoul, South Korea, seeking to reconnect with her missing parents, who put her up for adoption 25 years earlier. Immersing herself in a culture unfamiliar to her, Freddie forges new relationships while losing old ones, all while realizing an identity she has always longed for. Learning the difficult truths of her estranged family, Freddie meets with her biological father (Oh Kwang-rok) and quickly realizes that integrating will be an uphill battle.
Director: Davy Chou. Stars: Ji-Min Park, Oh Kwang-rok, Cho-woo Choi, Guka Han, Kim Sun-young, Yoann Zimmer, Louis-Do de Lencquesaing. 2022. 116 mins. Drama.
Symon's Dinners Cooking Out, on Food Network
Michael Symon gets corny with some summery dishes. He kicks dinner off with fried clams with tartar dipping sauce, with avocado and corn salad on the side. Corn makes a surprise return for dessert when Liz sweetens things up with sweet corn panna cotta.
S.W.A.T., on CBS, Global
Starring Shemar Moore and Jay Harrington, the popular procedural airs a new episode tonight. While the team races to uncover the identities of the kidnappers holding a prison guard's family hostage, Tan (David Lim) is faced with a difficult decision.
Star Trek: Picard, on CTV Sci-Fi
Season 3 concludes with a special finale. Billed as the final chapter in Picard's (Sir Patrick Stewart) story, the season has featured appearances by several "Star Trek: The Next Generation" cast members, including Jonathan Frakes.
True Lies, on CBS, CTV
Helen (Ginger Gonzaga) and Harry (Steve Howey) embark on another covert mission in this new episode. Once living a relatively normal life, Helen now finds herself aiding her husband in his work for U.S. intelligence agency Omega Sector.
7 Little Johnstons, on TLC
Members of the Johnston family face various personal struggles in an all-new season. The Season 13 premiere finds Jonah back at the family home and committed to planning his future, while Liz is anxious to move in with Brice.
