What To Watch: Kate Winslet Stars In Mare Of Easttown, Godfather Of Harlem Returns, ACM Awards And More
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On TV this Sunday: Kate Winslet returns to the small screen, Godfather of Harlem kicks off its second season and the Academy of Country Music Awards two-steps to CBS. Here are 14 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for April 18, 2021
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Roll Up Your Sleeves
NBC
President Biden, Barack and Michelle Obama, Dr. Fauci and others educate Americans about the importance of getting vaccinated to help end the pandemic.
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ACM Awards
CBS
Elle King and Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd, Luke Combs and more perform; Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton host. (View nominees.)
The Simpsons
Fox
Lisa gets a new imaginary friend -- in the form of a depressed British singer from the '80s (voiced by Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch).
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Atlantic Crossing
PBS
While bombs fall on London, President Roosevelt extends an invitation to Martha and her kids.
New time slot alert! Jackie deals with the consequences of his actions; Rickey prepares to testify; Grace makes an unfortunate miscalculation.
Confronting a Serial Killer
Starz
Docuseries premiere: While researching a crime novel, author Jillian Lauren investigates Sam Little, the most prolific serial killer in American history.
Fear the Walking Dead
AMC
Ginny's enemies finally catch up to her, while a stand-off occurs between Virginia, her rangers and Morgan's group. (R.I.P., [Spoiler]!)
Godfather of Harlem
EPIX
Season 2 premiere: After three months of hiding, Bumpy Johnson works to lift sanctions and reunite with his family. (Watch trailer.)
The People v. the Klan
CNN
Docuseries finale (two episodes): The Mobile D.A. charges Henry Hays with murder; a multi-million-dollar civil suit is filed against the United Klans of America.
Zoey gets in over her head when she tries to help Emily with a problem; Max, Simon and Mo share a night of bonding. (Who's playing Zoey's therapist?)
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Mare of Easttown
HBO
Limited series premiere: A detective (Mildred Pierce's Kate Winslet) investigates a small-town murder as life crumbles around her; Jean Smart (Watchmen), Evan Peters (American Horror Story), Guy Pearce (Mildred Pierce) and Julianne Nicholson (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) co-star. (Read review and Winslet Q&A.)
The Rookie
ABC
Lucy notices Tim is being kinder to his new trainee than he was to her; Nolan volunteers to guard a professor's home.
♦ ON THIS DAY IN TV HISTORY ♦
On April 18, 1979, Real People -- considered one of the first "reality" series, and whose hosts included Sarah Purcell, Byron Allen, Skip Stephenson and Fred Willard -- premiered on NBC.
