IMDb Picks: April TV Premieres
by IMDb-Editors | last updated - 5 days agoApril is a big month for fans of science fiction and fantasy. Returning series include IMDb Users' top show of 2015, "Game of Thrones," "Outlander," and "Fear the Walking Dead." Take a look at our list of the month's TV premieres.
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1. Banshee (2013– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Lucas Hood (Antony Starr), an ex-con and master thief assumes the identity of a murdered sheriff where he continues his criminal activities. His past seems to haunt him by those he betrayed... See full summary »
Creators: David Schickler, Jonathan Tropper | Stars: Antony Starr, Ivana Milicevic, Ulrich Thomsen, Frankie Faison
Votes: 48,837
The final season of "Banshee" premieres Friday, Apr. 1, at 10 p.m. PT/ET on Cinemax.
2. Motive (2013– )
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A feisty Vancouver homicide detective tracks down the most cunning of killers by trying to figure out the motive to the crime.
Creators: Daniel Cerone, James Thorpe | Stars: Louis Ferreira, Brendan Penny, Lauren Holly, Kristin Lehman
Votes: 3,505
"Motive" premieres Friday, Apr. 1, at 10 p.m. PT/ET on USA.
3. The Ranch (2016– )
Comedy
The son of a Colorado rancher returns home from a semi-pro football career to run the family business.
Creators: Jim Patterson, Don Reo | Stars: Ashton Kutcher, Elisha Cuthbert, Grady Lee Richmond, Danny Masterson
Votes: 2,023
The entire 10-episode Season 1 of "The Ranch" premieres Friday, Apr. 1, at 12:01 a.m. PT/3:01 a.m. ET on Netflix.
4. Wynonna Earp (2016– )
60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Based on the IDW Comic, Wynonna Earp follows Wyatt Earp's great granddaughter as she battles demons and other creatures. With her unique abilities, and a posse of dysfunctional allies, ... See full summary »
Stars: Katherine Barrell, Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Shamier Anderson
Votes: 279
"Wynonna Earp" premieres Friday, Apr. 1, at 10 p.m. PT/ET on Syfy.
5. Angry Planet (2007– )
30 min | Documentary, Action
Follows the adventures and explorations of storm chaser George Kourounis as he investigates the most extreme forces of nature in the world - hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes and monsoons.
Stars: George Kourounis, Mark Robinson, Doni Wijayanto, Hinsperger Chris
Votes: 21
"Angry Planet" premieres Friday, Apr. 1, at 7 p.m. PT/ET on Pivot.
6. For Better or Worse (2011– )
Comedy, Drama
Follows the ups-and-downs of married life for Marcus and Angela.
Stars: Cocoa Brown, Kent Faulcon, Brad James, Jason Olive
Votes: 908
"For Better or Worse" premieres Friday, Apr. 1, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on OWN.
7. Kendra on Top (2012– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Reality-TV
Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend deals with marriage, motherhood, celebrity and the paparazzi.
Stars: Kendra Wilkinson, Hank Baskett, Hank Baskett IV, Jessica Hall
Votes: 289
"Kendra on Top" premieres Friday, Apr. 1, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on WE.
8. My Cat from Hell (2011– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Jackson deals with cats that are not very well behaved. He helps couples and all sorts of people with their behavioral issues.
Stars: Jackson Galaxy, David Garrett, Adrianne Curry, Kimberly Reed
Votes: 843
"My Cat from Hell" premieres Saturday, Apr. 2, at 8 p.m. PT/ET on Animal Planet.
9. Call the Midwife (2012– )
60 min | Drama
Chronicles the lives of a group of midwives living in East London in the late 1950s to early 1960s.
Creator: Heidi Thomas | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Helen George, Jenny Agutter, Laura Main
Votes: 10,536
"Call the Midwife" premieres Sunday, Apr. 3, at 8 p.m. PT/ET on PBS.
10. Guy's Grocery Games (2013–2016)
Episode: Redemption Tournament Part 1 (2016)
TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show
Part 1 of 5. Fours chefs who were eliminated the first time around are back for another shot at victory in the kickoff of the GGG Redemption Tournament. First, chefs discover it's no piece ... See full summary »
Director: J. Rupert Thompson | Stars: Guy Fieri, Richard Blais, Brandi Milloy, Damaris Phillips
"Guy's Grocery Games: Redemption Tournament" premieres Sunday, Apr. 3, at 8 p.m. PT/ET on Food.
11. Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (2012– )
Reality-TV
Follows the lives of some elite women and men in Atlanta involved in the entertainment industry. It covers the drama that goes on with their friends, children, families and coworkers.
Stars: Mimi Faust, Karlie Redd, Stevie J., Adi Benson
Votes: 446
"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" premieres Monday, Apr. 4, at 8 p.m. PT/ET on VH1.
12. Black Ink Crew (2012– )
42 min | Reality-TV
Black Ink Crew: Black Ink documents the busy workers at a Harlem tattoo shop and all of the black celebrities they cater to.
Stars: Ashley Nicole Bermudez, Ceaser Emanuel, Dutchess Lattimore, Tiffany Winter
Votes: 131
"Black Ink Crew" premieres Monday, Apr. 4, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on VH1.
13. Southern Charm (2013– )
60 min | Reality-TV
The notoriously closed society of Charleston, South Carolina unlocks the gates of their centuries-old plantation homes for a real-life look at how modern-day Southern aristocracy lives. Get... See full summary »
Stars: Kathryn Dennis, Whitney Smith, Shep Rose, Thomas Ravenel
Votes: 218
"Southern Charm" premieres Monday, Apr. 4, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Bravo.
14. The Real Housewives of New York City (2008– )
Reality-TV
A fast-paced reality show that follows several incredibly busy and ambitious Manhattan women. Watch as they balance envious social calendars, challenging careers, and motherhood, with the hustle and bustle of the big city all around.
Stars: Ramona Singer, LuAnn de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Bethenny Frankel
Votes: 1,991
"The Real Housewives of New York City" premieres Wednesday, Apr. 6, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Bravo.
15. The Odd Couple (2015– )
21 min | Comedy
After being kicked out of their houses by their wives, two friends try to share an apartment, but their ideas of housekeeping and lifestyles are as different as night and day.
Creators: Danny Jacobson, Joe Keenan, Matthew Perry | Stars: Matthew Perry, Thomas Lennon, Lindsay Sloane, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 4,561
"The Odd Couple" premieres Thursday, Apr. 7, at 8:30 p.m. PT/ET on CBS.
16. River Monsters (2009– )
Documentary
Jeremy Wade searches the world for legendary and flesh-eating freshwater fish.
Stars: Jeremy Wade, Daniel Göz
Votes: 3,094
"River Monsters" premieres Thursday, Apr. 7, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Animal Planet.
17. Catastrophe (2015– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
American boy Rob gets Irish girl Sharon pregnant while they hook up for a week while on a business trip to London.
Stars: Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Mark Bonnar, Jonathan Forbes
Votes: 4,684
The entire 6-episode Season 2 of "Catastrophe" premieres Friday, Apr. 8 on Amazon Video.
"Lonely and Horny" premieres Friday, Apr. 8 on Vimeo.
19. Outlander (2014– )
TV-MA | 64 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is... See full summary »
Creator: Ronald D. Moore | Stars: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Duncan Lacroix
Votes: 41,925
"Outlander" premieres Saturday, Apr. 9 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Starz.
20. The Girlfriend Experience (2016– )
60 min | Drama | Completed
TV series based on Steven Soderbergh's "The Girlfriend Experience", which centered on the life of a New York call girl.
Stars: Riley Keough, Paul Sparks, Briony Glassco, Mary Lynn Rajskub
"The Girlfriend Experience" premieres Sunday, Apr. 10 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on Starz.
21. Fear the Walking Dead (2015– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Horror
What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the end of the world, will answer that question.
Creators: Dave Erickson, Robert Kirkman | Stars: Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey
Votes: 47,725
"Fear the Walking Dead" premieres Sunday, Apr. 10 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on AMC.
22. House of Lies (2012– )
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama
A subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management consultant from a top-tier firm. Marty, a highly successful, cutthroat consultant is never above using any means (or anyone) necessary to get his clients the information they want.
Creator: Matthew Carnahan | Stars: Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson, Don Cheadle
Votes: 19,172
"House of Lies" premieres Sunday, Apr. 10 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Showtime.
23. Shahs of Sunset (2012– )
Documentary
Follows a group of affluent young Persian-American friends who juggle their flamboyant, fast-paced L.A. lifestyles with the demands of their families and traditions.
Stars: Reza Farahan, Golnesa Gharachedaghi, Mercedes Javid, Asa Soltan Rahmati
Votes: 908
"Shahs of Sunset" premieres Sunday, Apr. 10 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Bravo.
24. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
TV-G | 60 min | Family, Reality-TV
Eight professional bakers compete to win the title of the Spring Baking Champion and $50,000. Each round is started with a preheat challenge and the winner gains an advantage for the main ... See full summary »
Stars: Bobby Deen, Damiano Carrara, Andy Chlebana, Kristine de la Cruz
Votes: 13
"Spring Baking Championship" premieres Sunday, Apr. 10 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Food.
25. Dice (2016– )
30 min | Comedy | Post-production
Creator: Scot Armstrong | Stars: Jason Rogel, Eugene Kim, Kurt Koehler, Andrew Dice Clay
"Dice" premieres Sunday, Apr. 10 at 9:30 p.m. PT/ET on Showtime.
26. Talking Dead (2011– )
TV-14 | 44 min | Talk-Show
A talk show about The Walking Dead (2010).
Stars: Chris Hardwick, Denise M. Huth, Greg Nicotero, Andrew Lincoln
Votes: 2,275
"Talking Dead" premieres Sunday, Apr. 10 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on AMC.
27. The Detour (2015– )
Comedy
Contemporary husband and father takes his family on a road trip.
Creators: Jason Jones, Samantha Bee | Stars: Jason Jones, Natalie Zea, Ashley Gerasimovich, Liam Carroll
"The Detour" premieres Monday, Apr. 11 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on TBS.
28. Hunters (2016– )
60 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi | Filming
The disappearance of a decorated FBI agent's wife leads him to a secret government unit assembled to hunt a group of ruthless terrorists - shadowy figures that may or may not be from this world.
Stars: Nathan Phillips, Britne Oldford, Mark Coles Smith, Lewis Fitz-Gerald
"Hunters" premieres Monday, Apr. 11 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on Syfy.
29. The Real Housewives of Dallas (2016)
Reality-TV
Stars: Cary Deuber, Tiffany Hendra, Stephanie Hollman, LeeAnne Locken
"The Real Housewives of Dallas" premieres Monday, Apr. 11 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on Bravo.
30. The Mindy Project (2012– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A young Ob/Gyn doctor balances her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small office.
Creator: Mindy Kaling | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ike Barinholtz, Ed Weeks
Votes: 21,448
"The Mindy Project" premieres Tuesday, Apr. 12 on Hulu.
"Living with Funny" premieres Tuesday, Apr. 12 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Oxygen.
32. Game of Silence (2015– )
60 min | Drama
A rising attorney finds his perfectly crafted life threatened when his long-lost childhood friends threaten to expose a dark secret from their past.
Creator: David Hudgins | Stars: David Lyons, Nikki Tomlinson, Aden Stay, Eileen Grubba
"Game of Silence" premieres Tuesday, Apr. 12 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on NBC. Subsequent episodes will air Thursdays at 10 p.m. PT/ET.
33. The Last Alaskans (2015– )
Reality-TV
An eight-part special event that documents the lives of some of the most isolated people in America - the last of their kind - as they struggle and thrive in Alaska's untouched wilderness ... See full summary »
Votes: 181
"The Last Alaskans" premieres Tuesday, Apr. 12 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on Discovery.
34. The Last Panthers (2015– )
48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Independent claims specialist Naomi (Samantha Morton) is given the job by her boss, Tom (John Hurt), of recovering stolen diamonds... no matter what it takes. Also on the trail of the ... See full summary »
Creator: Jack Thorne | Stars: Samantha Morton, Tahar Rahim, John Hurt, Goran Bogdan
Votes: 1,025
"The Last Panthers" premieres Wednesday, Apr. 13 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on Sundance.
35. S.T.R.O.N.G. (2016– )
60 min | Reality-TV | Completed
The show will feature six men and six women looking to improve their fitness who will be paired with trainers specializing in strength and conditioning. Like with The Biggest Loser, the ... See full summary »
Creator: David Broome
"S.T.R.O.N.G." premieres Wednesday, Apr. 13 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on NBC. Subsequent episodes will air Thursdays at 8 p.m. PT/ET.
36. Bones (2005– )
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A forensic anthropologist and a cocky FBI agent build a team to investigate death causes. And quite often, there isn't more to examine than rotten flesh or mere bones.
Creator: Hart Hanson | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, T.J. Thyne
Votes: 107,442
"Bones" premieres Thursday, Apr. 14 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on FOX.
37. The Dude Perfect Show (2016– )
Reality-TV | Post-production
A tv show where 5 guys and a panda do incredible trick shots of all kinds. And several guest come out to join them in their dude perfectness. Starting out on YouTube these guys have made it to the tv world.
Stars: Tyler Tony, Coby Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, Cory Cotton
"The Dude Perfect Show" premieres Thursday, Apr. 14 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on CMT.
38. Orphan Black (2013– )
TV-MA | 44 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
A streetwise hustler is pulled into a compelling conspiracy after witnessing the suicide of a girl who looks just like her.
Creators: John Fawcett, Graeme Manson, Alex Levine, Kim Coghill, Andrew De Angelis, Jeff Detsky, Adam Higgs, Bob Mackowycz Jr., Elize Morgan, Peter Rowley, Rebecca Sernasie | Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Dylan Bruce, Jordan Gavaris, Kevin Hanchard
Votes: 61,444
"Orphan Black" premieres Thursday, Apr. 14 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on BBC America.
39. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A woman is rescued from a doomsday cult and starts life over again in New York City.
Creators: Robert Carlock, Tina Fey | Stars: Ellie Kemper, Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess, Carol Kane
Votes: 27,729
The entire 13-episode Season 2 of "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" premieres Friday, Apr. 15, at 12:01 a.m. PT/3:01 a.m. ET on Netflix.
40. Good Witch (2015– )
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
"Good Witch" will take viewers on a new magical journey with Cassie Nightingale and her daughter Grace. When Dr. Sam Radford moves in next door to Grey House with his son, they are charmed by the 'magical' mother-daughter duo.
Creator: Sue Tenney | Stars: Catherine Bell, James Denton, Catherine Disher, Rhys Matthew Bond
Votes: 1,145
"Good Witch" premieres Sunday, Apr. 17 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Hallmark Channel.
41. Rich Kids of Beverly Hills (2014– )
30 min | Reality-TV
A look into the privileged lives of several twenty-somethings.
Stars: Morgan Stewart, Dorothy Wang, Brendan Fitzpatrick, Jonny Drubel
Votes: 532
"Rich Kids of Beverly Hills" premieres Sunday, Apr. 17 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on E!
42. 12 Monkeys (2015– )
TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Follows the journey of a time traveler from the post-apocalyptic future who appears in present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will nearly destroy the human race.
Creators: Terry Matalas, Travis Fickett | Stars: Aaron Stanford, Amanda Schull, Noah Bean, Demore Barnes
Votes: 16,928
"12 Monkeys" premieres Monday, Apr. 18 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Syfy.
43. Hotel Impossible (2012– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV
Anthony Melchiorri travels to help inexperienced hotel owners save their hotels from closing down.
Stars: Anthony Melchiorri, Blanche Garcia, Casey Noble, Leslie Segrete
Votes: 601
"Hotel Impossible" premieres Monday, Apr. 18 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Travel.
44. Containment (2016– )
60 min | Drama
The series follows an epidemic that breaks out in Atlanta, leaving the large city quarantined and those stuck on the inside fighting for their lives. The drama tells the story of loved ones... See full summary »
Stars: Trevor St. John, Kristen Gutoskie, David Gyasi, Claudia Black
"Containment" premieres Tuesday, Apr. 19 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on CW.
45. The Night Manager (2016– )
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A night manager of a Egyptian hotel is recruited by intelligence agents to infiltrate an international arms dealer's network.
Stars: Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, Tom Hollander
Votes: 9,742
"The Night Manager" premieres Tuesday, Apr. 19 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on AMC.
46. Deadbeat (2014– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
The series follows Kevin Pacalioglu, a medium for hire, who attempts to solve various ghosts' unresolved problems, so that they can move on to a final resting place, occasionally with the ... See full summary »
Creators: Cody Heller, Brett Konner | Stars: Tyler Labine, Lucy DeVito, Brandon T. Jackson, Cat Deeley
Votes: 2,731
"Deadbeat" premieres Wednesday, Apr. 20 on Hulu.
47. Alone (2015– )
44 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
10 survival "experts" attempt to survive alone. The winner receives $500,000.
Stars: Dustin Feher, Alan Kay, Sam Larson, Mitch Mitchell
Votes: 607
"Alone" premieres Thursday, Apr. 21 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on History.
48. Million Dollar Listing NY (2012– )
Reality-TV
Follows some of Manhattan's most relentless realtors as they close multimillion dollar deals faster than a yellow cab runs a red light.
Stars: Fredrik Eklund, Ryan Serhant, Emilia Bechrakis, Michael Lorber
Votes: 728
"Million Dollar Listing New York" premieres Thursday, Apr. 21 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Bravo.
49. Inside Amy Schumer (2013– )
22 min | Comedy
Amy Schumer switches from sketches, doing stand up, to interviewing people on the street and people of interest usually following a certain theme.
Stars: Amy Schumer, Kevin Kane, Mike Houston, Meghan Wolf
Votes: 6,255
"Inside Amy Schumer" premieres Thursday, Apr. 21 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on Comedy Central.
50. Game of Thrones (2011– )
TV-MA | 56 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
While a civil war brews between several noble families in Westeros, the children of the former rulers of the land attempt to rise up to power. Meanwhile a forgotten race, bent on destruction, return after thousands of years in the North.
Creators: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss | Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Lena Headey
Votes: 937,697
"Game of Thrones" premieres Sunday, Apr. 24 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on HBO.
51. Rebellion (2016 TV Mini-Series)
Drama, War
Rebellion is a five part serial drama about the birth of modern Ireland. The story is told from the perspectives of a group of fictional characters who live through the political events of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Creator: Colin Teevan | Stars: Ruth Bradley, Paul Reid, Brian McCardie, Tom Turner
Votes: 294
"Rebellion" premieres Sunday, Apr. 24 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Sundance.
52. Silicon Valley (2014– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
In the high-tech gold rush of modern Silicon Valley, the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success. A comedy partially inspired by Mike Judge's own ... See full summary »
Creators: John Altschuler, Mike Judge, Dave Krinsky | Stars: Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Josh Brener, Martin Starr
Votes: 49,584
"Silicon Valley" premieres Sunday, Apr. 24 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on HBO.
53. Veep (2012– )
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Former Senator Selina Meyer finds that being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she hoped and everything that everyone ever warned her about.
Creator: Armando Iannucci | Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott
Votes: 22,069
"Veep" premieres Sunday, Apr. 24 at 10:30 p.m. PT/ET on HBO.
54. Mike & Molly (2010– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A couple meet at an Overeaters' Anonymous meeting.
Creator: Mark Roberts | Stars: Billy Gardell, Melissa McCarthy, Reno Wilson, Katy Mixon
Votes: 16,687
The final season of "Mike & Molly" premieres Monday, Apr. 25 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on CBS.
55. TURN: Washington's Spies (2014– )
60 min | Drama, War
Follows New York farmer, Abe Woodhull, who bands together with a group of childhood friends to form The Culper Ring, an unlikely group of spies who turn the tide in America's fight for ... See full summary »
Creator: Craig Silverstein | Stars: Angus Macfadyen, Jamie Bell, Seth Numrich, Meegan Warner
Votes: 11,078
"TURN: Washington's Spies" premieres Monday, Apr. 25 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on AMC.
56. Monica the Medium (2015– )
44 min | Reality-TV
A reality show that follows a college student who is a medium and looking for love.
Stars: Krista Gray, Monica Ten-Kate
Votes: 71
"Monica the Medium" premieres Monday, Apr. 25 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on Freeform.
57. Chopped Junior (2015– )
60 min | Family
The junior version of Chopped (2007), with kid chefs competing.
Stars: Ted Allen, Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy, Sharone Hakman
Votes: 11
"Chopped Junior" premieres Tuesday, Apr. 26 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on Food.