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TV THIS WEEK: The Walking Dead finale; Happy!, What We Do In the Shadows, Knightfall premieres

By Trent Moore
What We Do in the Shadows FX

From NSFW imaginary friends to Mark Hamill's return to the small screen, it's a big week in TV. Oh, and that's not even mentioning more Lex Luthor and the season finale of the post-Rick Walking Dead.

Taika Waititi's U.S. version of his cult hit vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows makes its debut on FX, along with the second season premiere of the wildly inappropriate Happy! on SYFY. The second season of History's Crusades-era drama Knightfall also premieres this week, featuring a story refresh that introduces a mysterious new character played by a bearded Mark Hamill.

Along with the big premieres, we also have an A-list season finale as The Walking Dead closes out its controversial ninth season, which brought some major cast shake-ups and an even bigger time jump. Digging a bit deeper, Supergirl looks to finally face off with DC stalwart Lex Luthor; Arrow continues to march toward its final season; and Venom makes its pay cable premiere on Starz, in case you're looking to revisit the weirdness.

Check out our full rundown below and let us know what you'll be watching this week.

HIGHLIGHTS

Knightfall (History), Monday 10PM - "God's Executioners"

SEASON PREMIERE: Banished from the Knights Templar after the discovery of his affair with Queen Joan, Landry must work to redeem himself under the watchful eye of a mysterious veteran of the Crusades. King Philip formulates a plan to take action against the Templars while dealing with the return of his erratic eldest son, Prince Louis.

Happy! (SYFY), Wednesday 10PM - "The War On Easter"

SEASON PREMIERE: Sax is clean. Ish. But somehow the filth just seems to find him.

What We Do in the Shadows (FX), Wednesday 10PM - "Pilot"

SERIES PREMIERE: The premiere of the series about three vampires who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years.

What We Do in the Shadows | Season 1: Official Trailer [HD] | FX

Supergirl (The CW), Sunday 8PM - "All About Eve"

Supergirl must deal with the destructive aftermath of Lex's nefarious plans; shocked at what Lex has created, Supergirl faces her biggest challenge yet.

The Walking Dead (AMC), Sunday 9PM - "The Storm"

SEASON FINALE: In the aftermath of an overwhelming loss, the communities must brave a ferocious blizzard; as one group deals with an enemy from within, another is forced to make a life-or-death decision.


MONDAY

Arrow (The CW), Monday, 8PM - "Inheritance"

Laurel learns about some damaging information that affects Emiko. Always looking to protect his sister, Oliver invites Laurel to help investigate, which makes Felicity happy, as her friend is now working with the team. However, when things go awry, Felicity is forced to make a choice between the team and Laurel.

Arrow | Inheritance Promo | The CW

Shadowhunters (Freeform), Monday 8PM - "To the Night Children"

Several members of the team examine the reasoning behind certain rules after consequences to questionable actions come to light.

Paranormal 911 (Travel), Monday 9PM - "Paranormal Prisoner"

A correctional officer witnesses the Grim Reaper collect the soul of a dead prisoner, the ghost of teenage girl attaches herself to the EMT who tried to save her, and an elderly man is saved by his recently deceased wife.

American Dad! (TBS), Monday 10PM - "Funnyish Games"

Francine becomes obsessed with home security after a break-in rattles her. Steve tries on Hayley's laid-back approach to school work.

Haunted Hospitals (Travel), Monday 10PM - "Elevator From Hell"

A security guard has a chilling encounter at a notoriously haunted hospital, a pediatric nurse discovers a powerful spirit residing in the bowels of a 100-year-old facility, and a massive renovation disturbs the spirits at a psychiatric hospital.

Knightfall (History), Monday 10PM - "God's Executioners"

See more in our "Highlights" section above.


TUESDAY

Roswell, New Mexico (The CW), Tuesday 9PM - "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"

Frustrated by her inability to remember what happened the night Rosa died, Isobel turns to Liz for help regaining her memories. Elsewhere, Max and Cameron investigate a series of strange deaths in the town, while Sheriff Valenti reveals information to Kyle about his father.

Roswell, New Mexico | I Don't Want To Miss A Thing Promo | The CW

Legendary Locations (Travel), Tuesday 10PM - "Angels, Fire and Doll Spirits"

Josh Gates shines a light on the death of a demoness in India, a citywide inferno in a Spanish town, and an island haunted by the spirits of dolls.

Miracle Workers (TBS), Tuesday 10:30PM - "1 Hour"

Craig risks it all in a desperate attempt to save Earth and all of mankind.


WEDNESDAY

Forged in Fire: Cutting Deeper (History), Wednesday 8PM - "Hunting & Battle Axes"

Four bladesmiths are challenged with forging a canister damascus knife using only steel wool and 1095 powder. If that wasn't difficult enough, they must also forge a gut hook into their blades. Getting this wool welded is wicked work, and the smiths struggle to forge this porous steel. After two grueling rounds of competition, two smiths are dealt a kick to the gut and eliminated.

Riverdale (The CW), Wednesday 8PM - "Chapter FiftyTwo: The Master"

Betty enlists Cheryl's help to infiltrate The Farm, while Archie and Veronica help an ally from his past. Meanwhile, Jughead's attempt to put a stop to Riverdale's drug trade puts him on a collision course with Gladys. Finally, Hiram breaks some surprising news to Veronica.

The Magicians (SYFY), Wednesday 9PM - "All That Hard, Glossy Armor"

Margo hits her step count.

Happy! (SYFY), Wednesday 10PM - "The War On Easter"

See more in our "Highlights" section above.

Secrets of the Dead (PBS), Wednesday 10PM - "King Arthur's Britain"

Archaeological evidence may connect the legend of King Arthur to a fifth-century trading village.

What We Do in the Shadows (FX), Wednesday 10PM - "Pilot"

See more in our "Highlights" section above.

Whiskey Cavalier (ABC), Wednesday 10PM - "The English Job"

While investigating suspicious robberies in London, Will hits it off with a sexy British spy, leaving Frankie with some unexpected feelings that she doesn't know how to process. Meanwhile, Jai competes with Susan over who is more intelligent, and Standish deals with a case of shell shock.


THURSDAY

Legacies (The CW), Thursday 9PM - "There's Always a Loophole"

A group of unwelcome visitors descends upon The Salvatore School, and Hope leads the charge to keep her friends safe. Meanwhile, MG uncovers a secret about his mother and Josie finds herself in a dire situation.

The Dead Files (Travel), Thursday 9PM - "Revealed: The Predator - Gates, North Carolina"

In an enhanced episode, Steve and Amy investigate dangerously disturbing activity at a family's home in Gates, North Carolina. During their harrowing investigation, Steve witnesses a shocking paranormal attack involving the client's daughter.

Kindred Spirits (Travel), Thursday 10PM - "The Search for Lizzie Borden"

Amy Bruni and Adam Berry are the first paranormal investigators to enter Maplecroft, the mansion where Lizzie Borden died. They hope it is a groundbreaking opportunity to speak with the spirit of the alleged ax murderer.


FRIDAY

Ancient Aliens: Declassified (History), Friday 8PM - "Extraterrestrial Species"

Recent archaeological discoveries reveal a picture of what life on Earth looked like in the remote past, with humans and different types of intelligent humanlike species sharing the planet.

Kin (Cinemax), Friday 8:15PM

PREMIERE: On the run from a Detroit crime boss, an ex-con and his adopted brother use a high-tech gun to battle an army of thugs and two heavily armored, futuristic soldiers who want their weapon back.

Ghost Adventures (Travel), Friday 9PM - "Hauntings in Hollywood"

Zak and the crew dig deep into the sinister energy that surrounds an infamous West Hollywood nightclub; the guys investigate an iconic Los Angeles museum where employees claim to be adversely affected by its rare artifacts.


SATURDAY

Venom (Starz), Saturday 8PM

PREMIERE: Journalist Eddie Brock develops superhuman strength and power when his body merges with the alien Venom. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom tries to control the new and dangerous abilities that Eddie finds so intoxicating.

Ghost Adventures (Travel), Saturday 9PM - "America's Most Haunted Town"

Zak and the crew investigate the dark paranormal energy overshadowing Alton, Ill., the most haunted town in the United States.


SUNDAY

God Friended Me (CBS), Sunday 8PM - "The Road to Damascus"

Arthur joins Miles on a road trip upstate after the God account checks into a closed-down summer camp; Cara makes a career-altering decision; Pria reveals unexpected news to Rakesh; the hunt for answers to the God account comes to a head.

The Simpsons (Fox), Sunday 8PM - "Girl's in the Band"

Lisa is scouted by the director of the Capitol City Philharmonic, to her band teacher's dismay; Homer works extra shifts at the plant, putting strain on the family.

Family Guy (Fox), Sunday 9PM - "Island Adventure"

In search of Stewie's big wheel tricycle, Stewie and Brian embark on an adventure to a giant floating mass of trash out in the sea; Lois tries to help Quagmire elevate his dating game.

Supergirl (The CW), Sunday 8PM - "All About Eve"

See more in our "Highlights" section above.

Charmed (The CW), Sunday 9PM - "Surrender" ?

When Niko reaches out to Mel for help, she unknowingly reveals a new demon; Maggie goes missing, and Macy and Mel set out to find her before it's too late; Harry must face the consequences of the "gift" that the Elders have bestowed on him.

The Walking Dead (AMC), Sunday 9PM - "The Storm"

See more in our "Highlights" section above.

Expedition Unknown (Travel), Sunday 8PM - "Modern-Day Treasure Hunts"

Josh Gates joins the hunt for a $2,000,000 treasure hidden deep in the Rocky Mountains; he travels all over the United States in search of 10 treasure boxes featured in a cryptic 1980s puzzle book.