What To Watch: Van Helsing Returns, John Stamos Is A Big Shot And More
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On TV this Friday: John Stamos headlines a new David E. Kelley dramedy, Sharon Osbourne sits down with Bill Maher, and Kim Coates crosses paths with Van Helsing. Here are 11 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for April 16, 2021
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Big Shot
Disney+
Series premiere: A disgraced NCAA basketball coach (John Stamos) takes a job at an all-girls high school; Jessalyn Gilsig (Vikings) and Yvette Nicole Brown (Community) co-star. (Read Stamos and YNB interviews; watch trailer.)
Frank of Ireland
Amazon Prime
Series premiere (all six episodes): The comedy follows a misanthropic fantasist (Peaky Blinders' Brian Gleeson) and his best friend (Run's Domhnall Gleeson).
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers
Disney+
Sofi can't bring herself to ask her parents to let her quit the Ducks; Evan and Nick invite Koob to a sleepover.
Mythic Quest
Apple TV+
In the standalone episode "Everlight," the team returns to the office following the pandemic; Sir Anthony Hopkins guest-voices. (When does Season 2 premiere?)
The Year Earth Changed
Apple TV+
Sir David Attenborough narrates this documentary exploring the lockdown's impact on the natural world. (Second seasons of Earth at Night in Color and Tiny World are also streaming today.)
In the series' penultimate episode, Mac, Desi and Bozer investigate the potential murder of Bozer's aunt; Ernie Hudson and Wendy Raquel Robinson guest-star as [Spoiler]. (Series finale airs April 30; get scoop.)
RuPaul's Drag Race
VH1
Ahead of the Season 13 finale (airing April 23), all the queens return for up-close-and-personal interviews, original music videos and a special lip sync.
Shark Tank
ABC
Pitches include a one-of-a-kind hand-washing device, a quick and easy approach to drying greens, and a self-cleaning water bottle.
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
The CW
Season 17 finale: Ryan, Colin and Wayne are joined by guest comedian Gary Anthony Williams. (Penn & Teller: Fool Us' Season 7 finale follows at 9.)
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Real Time With Bill Maher
HBO
The Talk's embattled Sharon Osbourne will give her first interview since exiting the CBS talker; roundtable guests include Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer and Georgetown University law professor Rosa Brooks.
