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What’s on TV this week: 'Beef,' 'Transatlantic,' 'Tiny Beautiful Things' and more

Sunday, April 2

“WrestleMania 39” (Peacock, 8 p.m.): Pro wrestling’s finest leave it all on the mat as the two-night event at SoFi Stadium concludes.

“2023 CMT Music Awards” (CBS, 8 p.m.): Country music’s finest assemble in Austin, Texas. Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown return as co-hosts.

“The Hand That Robs the Cradle” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): The couple who hired her to care for their son might not be his real parents in this new TV movie.

Monday, April 3

“Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields” (Hulu): The actor and former fashion model tells her story in her own words in this new two-part documentary.

“Martha Cooks” (Roku): Ms. Stewart returns to her well-appointed kitchen for a second season.

NCAA men’s basketball championship game (CBS, 9 p.m.): The tourney's top two teams hit the hardwood in Houston.

“La Frontera With Pati Jinich” (PBS, 9 p.m.): The Mexican chef is back on the border for Season 2 of this foodie travelogue.

“Race to Survive: Alaska” (USA, 11 p.m.): Eight two-person teams compete for a cool half-a-mil in this new competition.

Tuesday, April 4

“The Crossover” (Disney+): Teen brothers chase their own hoop dreams in this new drama based on Kwame Alexander’s novel. “Hamilton’s” Daveed Diggs narrates.

“Mo’Nique: My Name Is Mo’Nique” (Netflix): The veteran comic and Oscar winner takes it to the stage in this all-new stand-up special.

“Redefined: J.R. Smith” (Prime Video): The former NBA star pursues a college education in this new four-part series.

“The Signing” (Netflix): Aspiring Latin music stars vie for a record contract in this new series. Judges include Rauw Alejandro and Nicki Nicole.

“FBI: International,” “FBI” and “FBI: Most Wanted” (CBS, 8, 9 and 10 p.m.): All three teams join forces to stop a terrorist attack in this new crossover event.

“American Experience” (PBS, 9 p.m.): The new episode “The Sun Queen” shines a light on inventor and solar energy pioneer Maria Telkes.

“Frontline” (PBS, 10 p.m.; concludes April 11): The new two-part episode “America and the Taliban” gives a full accounting of the United States’ efforts in the 2001-22 Afghanistan war.

Wednesday, April 5

“Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now” (Netflix): Get up close and personal with the chart-topping singer-songwriter in this new documentary.

“The Pope: Answers” (Hulu): Pope Francis fields questions from a group of Spanish-speaking 20-somethings in this new special.

“Schmigadoon” (Apple TV+): The curtain rises on a second season of this tune-filled fantasy comedy. With Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key.

“Growing Belushi” (Discovery, 9 p.m.): Jim Belushi continues his labors in the cannabis field as the reality series returns.

“Dave” (FX, 10 and 10:30 p.m.): Rapper Lil Dicky hip-hops and he don’t stop as this satirical series drops its Season 3 premiere.

Thursday, April 6

“Beef” (Netflix): A near-miss in a store parking lot escalates into a twisted obsession for both drivers in this darkly comic drama. With Steven Yeun and Ali Wong.

“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” (Paramount+): Return with us now to 1950s Rydell High in this new comedy based on the hit 1978 musical.

“Slasher: Ripper” (Shudder): The hunt is on for a female serial killer as the horror anthology returns for Season 5. Eric McCormack stars.

“Celebrity Game Face” and “Celebrity Prank Wars” (E!, 9 and 10 p.m.): Kevin Hart hosts a second season of his reality series, then joins Nick Cannon to co-host a new hidden camera show.

“Ghost Hunters” (Travel, 9 p.m.): The paranormal investigation series scares up yet another season.

Friday, April 7

“Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker” (Apple TV+): The German-born tennis great holds court in this new two-part documentary from Oscar winner Alex Gibney.

“Chupa” (Netflix): An American teen visiting relatives in Mexico befriends a legendary cryptid in this family-friendly 2023 adventure. With Demián Bichir.

“Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed” (HBO Max): This new documentary follows the roots rocker through the recording of his acclaimed 2020 album “Reunions.”

“Jury Duty” (Freevee): When he finds out every other juror is actually an actor, he’s gonna be one angry man in this new hybrid comedy/reality show.

“On a Wing and a Prayer” (Prime Video): A family on a charter flight better fasten their seat belts in this fact-based 2023 thriller. With Dennis Quaid.

“Praise This” (Peacock): Young gospel singers make a joyful noise on their way to a national competition in this 2023 comedy-drama. Chloe Bailey stars.

“Transatlantic” (Netflix): An American journalist and his compatriots help refugees escape France during WWII in this new fact-based miniseries. With Cory Michael Smith and “Community’s” Gillian Jacobs.

“Tiny Beautiful Things” (Hulu): Advice columnist, heal thyself! Kathryn Hahn stars in this new comedy drama based on the Cheryl Strayed bestseller.

“Infidelity Can Be Fatal” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): A female private investigator meets Mr. Wrong in this new thriller.

“Great Performances: Now Hear This” (PBS, 9 p.m.): It takes two: Host Scott Woo enlists flutist Alice Dade to help explore Argentine tango in this new episode.

“Art in the Twenty-First Century” (PBS, 10 p.m.): Amy Sherald, who painted former first lady Michelle Obama’s official portrait, is among the artists featured in this new episode.

“The New York Times Presents" (10 p.m.): The new episode “The Legacy of J Dilla” remembers the influential hip-hop producer who died in 2006.

Saturday, April 8

“The Professional Bridesmaid” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.): She might just find her permanent plus one in this new TV movie. With Hunter King.

“Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): A reality TV star's past is about to catch up with her in this new TV movie. With R&B singer Stephanie Mills.

“Totally Weird and Funny" (The CW, 9 and 9:30 p.m.): Kooky clips and viral videos are the stuff of this new competition series.

“Saturday Night Live” (NBC, 11:29 p.m.): Former cast member Molly Shannon hosts and the Jonas Brothers perform.

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(Los Angeles Times listings editor Matt Cooper compiled this column.)

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