{"id":575234,"date":"2026-04-01T13:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/575234\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:46:09","slug":"what-to-watch-on-tv-and-streaming-wednesday-april-1-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/575234\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Watch On TV And Streaming Wednesday, April 1, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>                                             &#13;<br \/>\n                                                    &#13;<br \/>\n                            &#13;<br \/>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gallery-image \" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/intro-1775011720.jpg\" data-slide-url=\"https:\/\/www.tvline.com\/2137052\/what-to-watch-april-1-2026-tv-shows-movies\/\" data-post-id=\"2137052\" data-slide-num=\"0\" data-slide-title=\"What To Watch Wednesday: Love On The Spectrum Returns, Masked Singer Winner Revealed, And More: \" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" alt=\"Abbey and David in Love on the Spectrum\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                    Netflix<\/p>\n<p>Every day, TVLine&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvline.com\/category\/what-to-watch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">What to Watch<\/a> column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming \u2014 organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot.<\/p>\n<p>On TV this Wednesday: &#8220;Love on the Spectrum&#8221; is back, &#8220;The Masked Singer&#8221; declares a victor, and &#8220;Abbott Elementary&#8221; celebrates April Fools&#8217; Day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like a recommended watch-list like this delivered to your inbox each morning, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/tvline.kit.com\/whattowatch?utm_source=tvline&amp;utm_medium=whattowatch_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sign up for our free What to Watch newsletter here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>                Showtimes for April 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p>\n        3:00 AM<br \/>\n        ET\n    <\/p>\n<p>        Crime 101<\/p>\n<p>\n            Prime Video<br \/>\n            NEW TO STREAMING\n        <\/p>\n<p>An elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) crosses paths with that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads; Mark Ruffalo co-stars.<\/p>\n<p>        The Housemaid<\/p>\n<p>\n            Starz<br \/>\n            NEW TO STREAMING\n        <\/p>\n<p>Millie\u2019s (Sydney Sweeney) new job with the wealthy Winchesters pulls her into a sexy, seductive game of secrets and power \u2014 with shocking twists that keep you guessing to the end; Amanda Seyfried co-stars.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>        Imperfect Women<\/p>\n<p>\n            Apple TV<\/p>\n<p>Nancy loses control at her annual New Year\u2019s party.<a id=\"show-carousel-0-0-trigger\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/tv-pr\/originals\/imperfect-women\/#show-carousel-0-0-trigger\" data-ac-gallery-trigger=\"show-carousel-0-0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"show-carousel-0-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-selected=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><\/p>\n<p>        Love on the Spectrum<\/p>\n<p>\n            Netflix<br \/>\n            SEVEN-EPISODE BINGE\n        <\/p>\n<p>Season 4 premiere:\u00a0Returning daters James, Connor, and Madison are joined by three newcomers ready to begin their own love stories: Logan, Emma, and Dylan.<\/p>\n<p>        Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer<\/p>\n<p>\n            Netflix<\/p>\n<p>The comedian charts her journey from awkward adolescent to confident comic, riffing on school bullies, communal showers, and her own lady garden.<\/p>\n<p>        Shrinking<\/p>\n<p>\n            Apple TV<br \/>\n            PENULTIMATE EPISODE\n        <\/p>\n<p>The gang celebrates Alice&#8217;s graduation as Jimmy struggles with unresolved feelings; Liz and Derek differ on what their future should look like.<\/p>\n<p>\n        8:00 PM<br \/>\n        ET\n    <\/p>\n<p>        Chicago Med<\/p>\n<p>\n            NBC<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Charles grapples with his own mental health following a harrowing experience working the suicide prevention line.<\/p>\n<p>        The Masked Singer<\/p>\n<p>\n            Fox<br \/>\n            TWO-HOUR EPISODE\n        <\/p>\n<p>Season 14 finale:\u00a0Across two\u00a0hours of marvelous performances, four unmaskings take place but just one winner takes home Hollywood&#8217;s most coveted prize, The Golden Mask Trophy.\u00a0(Programming note: President Trump will address the nation at 9 p.m. ET. &#8220;The Masked Singer&#8221; will then resume at approximately 9:20 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>        Scrubs<\/p>\n<p>\n            ABC<\/p>\n<p>While J.D. is upset to not be invited to Turk and Carla&#8217;s annual barbecue, he takes the opportunity to nurture his friendship with Carla at work; Turk teaches the surgical interns how to deliver bad news.<\/p>\n<p>        Survivor<\/p>\n<p>\n            CBS<br \/>\n            TWO-HOUR EPISODE\n        <\/p>\n<p>A mysterious boat arrives delivering an exciting message; a mad dash ensues when castaways discover that an advantage is hidden deep in the jungle; the dreaded blood moon leads to a historic tribal council. (Programming note: President Trump will address the nation at 9 p.m. ET. &#8220;Survivor&#8221; will then resume at approximately 9:20 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>        The Valley<\/p>\n<p>\n            Bravo<\/p>\n<p>Season 3 premiere:\u00a0Danny and Nia juggle four under four; Kristen and Luke don&#8217;t see eye-to-eye as they transition to first-time parenthood; Brittany tries to get her sparkle back in a new relationship.<\/p>\n<p>\n        8:30 PM<br \/>\n        ET\n    <\/p>\n<p>        Abbott Elementary<\/p>\n<p>\n            ABC<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s April Fools&#8217; Day, and while the Abbott teachers suffer pranks, Gregory makes a plan to make it through the day. (&#8220;The Greatest Average American&#8221; and &#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; reruns will follow Trump&#8217;s 9 p.m. speech.)<\/p>\n<p>\n        9:00 PM<br \/>\n        ET\n    <\/p>\n<p>        Assisted Living<\/p>\n<p>\n            BET<br \/>\n            TWO EPISODES\n        <\/p>\n<p>Season 6 finale:\u00a0Mr. Brown endorses a local politician, which causes major problems for him and the rest of the facility;\u00a0a serious snowstorm throws the facility a curve ball. <\/p>\n<p>        Southern Hospitality<\/p>\n<p>\n            Bravo<\/p>\n<p>Trying to impress Mia, Justin ups the ante with a backflip, but Mia sees right through his playground antics; Lake makes it clear this trip is not it for her.<\/p>\n<p>\n        9:20 PM<br \/>\n        ET\n    <\/p>\n<p>        Chicago Fire<\/p>\n<p>\n            NBC<br \/>\n            FOLLOWING TRUMP&#8217;S ADDRESS\n        <\/p>\n<p>Severide is forced to overcome obstacles at the firehouse; Cruz finds himself at a loss amid the new changes in his family.<\/p>\n<p>\n        10:00 PM<br \/>\n        ET\n    <\/p>\n<p>        Our New World<\/p>\n<p>\n            PBS<\/p>\n<p>The docuseries highlights nature&#8217;s remarkable capacity to adapt in the face of a changing climate.<\/p>\n<p>\n        10:20 PM<br \/>\n        ET\n    <\/p>\n<p>        America&#8217;s Culinary Cup<\/p>\n<p>\n            CBS<\/p>\n<p>The remaining chefs face off in teams of three to deliver a vegetarian three-course menu staying within the parameters of their vegetable family. 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