What To Watch On TV And Streaming Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot.

On TV this Thursday: “The Pitt” clocks out, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” wraps Season 15, and “BEEF” is back with a new cast.

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Showtimes for April 16, 2026

3:00 AM
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BEEF

Netflix
EIGHT-EPISODE BINGE

Season 2 premiere: A young couple (Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny) witnesses an alarming fight between their boss and his wife (Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan), triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.

Big Mood

Tubi
SIX-EPISODE BINGE

Season 2 premiere: It’s been a year since Maggie and Eddie last saw each other, without any contact between the best friends — can Maggie and her special brand of chaos find space in Eddie’s new life, or will Maggie lose Eddie forever?

Jerry West: The Logo

Prime Video

In this documentary, director Kenya Barris traces the life and career of the NBA icon, whose lifelong pursuit of winning was paved in sacrifice and loss.

Vanderpump Villa

Hulu
10-EPISODE BINGE

Season 3 premiere: Lisa Vanderpump returns home to England to challenge her staff to the most lavish, drama-filled summer yet.

8:00 PM
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Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage

CBS

Mandy tries to make things right with Pastor Jeff when she learns her controversial comments have hurt the tire store’s business; Jim and Audrey butt heads over Connor’s allowance.

Next Level Chef

Fox

The chefs are no longer competing on their teams, as each contestant fights for their place on the top level.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Bravo

Season 15 finale: Dorit unveils her new book cover and squares off against Kyle, Erika, and Sutton; Boz delivers her engagement announcement.

Scrabble

The CW

Contestants try to knock out their opponents and clinch a spot in the final round for a chance to win $10,000.

8:30 PM
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Ghosts

CBS

Needing to raise a large sum of money to pay the IRS, Sam and Jay host a high-stakes poker game; Sass and Pete gift Jay’s recliner to the basement ghosts; Iain Armitage guest-stars.

9:00 PM
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Animal Control

Fox

A movie star shadows Frank for his upcoming role as an animal control officer; Shred and Patel go on a juice cleanse; Emily forgets Templeton’s birthday.

Hacks

HBO Max

The duo returns to the Palmetto to reclaim their territory.

House of Villains

Peacock

Season 3 finale: The final five compete in a screwed-up challenge; some last-minute backstabbing paves the way for one villain to win $200,000 and the title of America’s Ultimate Supervillain.

Ladies of London

Bravo

The ladies trade the bustle of London for a lavish retreat at the magnificent Longleat House; long-simmering tensions between Margo and Mark-Francis resurface.

Matlock

CBS

As the team continues tracing Senior’s money trail, they arrange a delicate meeting with a key accomplice; the team takes on a criminal justice student’s personal case involving a hit-and-run.

The Pitt

HBO Max

Season 2 finale: Al-Hashimi reveals details from her medical history, forcing Robby to face an ethical dilemma as he prepares to leave for his sabbatical.

Trivial Pursuit

The CW

A tiebreaker is needed to determine who will take on the six categories in hopes of winning $20,000.

9:30 PM
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Going Dutch

Fox

Due to flooding from a massive storm, the Colonel invites General Martin and her troops to stay at Stroopsdorf; the romantic reunion turns into a battle of trust.

10:00 PM
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Elsbeth

CBS

Elsbeth organizes a book club to investigate a celebrated novelist (Griffin Dunne) who may have written the perfect crime.

The Hunting Party

NBC

Serial killer Byron May is back on the streets with new skills resembling the incarcerated Eastside Ripper, leading to suspicions about whether the wrong man might be in prison.

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