Weekend Preview: Bill Hader Kills In ‘Barry’


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Barry (Sunday, HBO 10:30 p.m.) — Bill Hader might not scream “hitman” to many of his fans, but the SNL alum is about to make a big splash as a former Marine turned hitman who starts to get into the LA theater scene. Unsurprisingly, his ruthless bosses aren’t too keen ont he idea. If you’re in need of the next great dark comedy, Barry could be just what you’re looking for.

Once Upon A Time (Friday, ABC 8:00 p.m.) — Ivy attempts to reconcile with Anastasia while Alice forms an unbreakable bond in a faraway realm.

Blindspot (Friday, NBC 8:00 p.m.) — A CIA source proves to be very detrimental to the team dynamic.

MasterChef Junior (Friday, Fox 8:00 p.m.) — The contestants prepare a lunch for a 75 person wedding. Honestly, if you can handle the pressure of someone’s “Very Special Day,” you can handle anything.

Dynasty (Friday, The CW 8:00 p.m.) — The famliy deals with the fallout from the suddent Carrington death.

Jane The Virgin (Friday, The CW 9:00 p.m.) — Xo struggles with her diagnosis and leans on Jane. Rogelio tries to find the right way to help his wife, and Petra turns to Rafael for relationship advice. One thing that Jane The Virgin does exceptionally well is reshaping how characters relate to one another in organic ways. They’re family, even if things are always a little off-kilter.

Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Friday, ABC 9:00 p.m.) — FitzSimmons is put to the test while they try to close the rift.

Taken (Friday, NBC 9:00 p.m.) — Hart goes rogue to find a mentor who previously betrayed her, so the team must track her down before she does something rash.

Bob’s Burgers (Sunday, FOX 7:30 p.m.) — The teen girl dynamic between Tina and Tammy returns, as the frenemies spend Spring Break together and Tina sets Tammy up with a new boy.

Call The Midwife (Sunday, PBS 8:00 p.m.) — Sometimes you need to watch a nice show about nice people. Call The Midwife is that show. You’ll cry every episode as these nurses work to care for all of the people in their town, and the complex characters will draw you in. You’re mom probably loves this show, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check it out.

American Idol (Sunday, ABC 8:00 p.m.) — More auditions. Is anyone watching this “new” take on the all-too-familiar formula?

Instinct (Sunday, CBS 8:00 p.m.) — Dylan helps Lizzie profile sociopaths after a venture capitalist is brutally murdered.

Our Cartoon President (Sunday, Showtime 8:00 p.m.) — The President parties during the government shutdown.

The Simpsons (Sunday, FOX 8:00 p.m.) — Homer and Marge reminisce about their life before kids.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Sunday, FOX 8:30 p.m.) — The Pontiac Bandit returns! Jake and Doug Judy team up to take down a jewel thief.

The Walking Dead (Sunday, AMC 9:00 p.m.) — The Hilltop is thrown into chaos when new visitors arrive, while some heartbreaking discoveries are made.

Ash Vs. Evil Dead (Sunday, Starz 9:00 p.m.) — Ruby’s demon spawn is ready to go after Ash while Pable works to embrace being a brujo.

Family Guy (Sunday, FOX 9:00 p.m.) — Stewie and Brian team up to solve a string of murders in Victorian London.

Here And Now (Sunday, HBO 9:00 p.m.) — Ramon attracts attention at a gaming expo. Audrey and Steven reminisce about the past.

Homeland (Sunday, Showtime 9:00 p.m.) — Saul expands an operation while Carrie sees the opportunity to make a bold move.

The Last Man On Earth (Sunday, FOX 9:30 p.m.) — Tandy tries to grow up a little bit in order to impress Gail.

Timeless (Sunday, NBC 10:00 p.m.) — The Time Team goes back to old Hollywood in order to save Citizen Kain. Shippers finally get what they’ve been hoping for with Lucy and Wyatt, with a twist.

Billions (Sunday, Showtime 10:00 p.m.) — Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis return to see who can chew more scenery for a third season.

Silicon Valley (Sunday, HBO 10:00 p.m.) — What does Pied Piper even look like when it isn’t fighting to survive? That’s what Richard is faced with as the company grows in a direction that he may not have planned on. Meanwhile, Dinesh and Gilfoyle realize what viewers have known all along: They’re terrible at making good choices.

Trust (Sunday, FX 10:00 p.m.) — The new series dives into the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III in 1973 and dives into one of America’s most powerful families. No word on whether Christopher Plummer will be added in with reshoots later.

Deception (Sunday, ABC 10:00 p.m.) — Apparently Cameron helps with a case using his knowledge of “art of escapology.” Yes, this is still a real show.

Last Week Tonight: (Sunday, HBO 11:00 p.m.) — Hopefully Oliver will take a victory lap over the success of his kid’s book about Mike Pence’s gay rabbit.