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Between streaming and cable, there is a seemingly endless variety of things to watch. Here is a selection of TV shows and specials that air or stream this week, April 7-13. Details and times are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe Handsmaid\u2019s Tale\u201d<\/strong> started as a onscreen retelling of Margaret Atwood\u2019s 1985 novel by the same name, but over multiple seasons, it has expanded the story line beyond the book\u2019s plot. Now, the show is coming back for its sixth and final season, with Elizabeth Moss still at the helm as June. The showrunners noted that even as this series wraps up, its finale will end on a cliffhanger that will later pick up in a screen adaptation of the 2019 novel \u201cThe Testaments,\u201d Atwood\u2019s own sequel to \u201cThe Handmaid\u2019s Tale.\u201d That series is forthcoming. Streaming Tuesday on <\/em>Hulu<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n There are two things that can be guaranteed when watching \u201cBlack Mirror\u201d<\/strong>: It will provide deeply unsettling scenarios that seem not too far from reality, and there will be a slew of familiar celebrity faces. For Season 7 of the show, Netflix is dropping all six episodes at once, and cast announcements have included Tracee Ellis Ross, Paul Giamatti, Emma Corrin and many others. One episode, titled \u201cUSS Callister: Into Infinity,\u201d seems to be a follow-up to the Season 4 episode \u201cUSS Callister,\u201d with Jesse Plemons and Cristin Milioti. Streaming Thursday on <\/em>Netflix<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Though there is no shortage of medical shows currently airing, \u201cThe Pitt,\u201d<\/strong> a series that goes hour-by-hour in a Pittsburgh emergency room, has captured the particular interest of doctors and nurses who experience these scenarios day after day. In The New York Times<\/a>, Reggie Ugwu reported that medical professionals were impressed by the accuracy of not only the intricate procedures shown but also the chaotic environment portrayed. After 15 episodes, the show is wrapping up its first season, but don\u2019t fret: It has already been renewed for a second. Streaming Wednesday at 9 p.m. on <\/em>Max<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The N.F.L. has \u201cHard Knocks,\u201d F1 racing as \u201cDrive to Survive\u201d and now a certain M.L.B. team is getting its own reality show \u2014 \u201cThe Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox.\u201d <\/strong>The eight-part documentary series follows the team throughout their 2024 season while also showcasing the personal stories of the players. Streaming on Tuesday on <\/em>Netflix<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n David Letterman is back for the second half of the fifth season of his talk show, \u201cMy Next Guest Needs No Introduction.\u201d<\/strong> The WNBA star Caitlin Clark is set to appear in the first episode, and if we know anything about Letterman\u2019s talk show style, we will learn new things about every guest he interviews. Streaming Tuesday on <\/em>Netflix<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Jon Hamm is back on the small screen with his new series \u201cYour Friends and Neighbors.\u201d<\/strong> The show follows Andrew Cooper (Hamm), a divorced man and fired hedgefund manager who was resorts to stealing from his rich neighbors to keep him and his family\u2019s luxurious lifestyle afloat. Along the way, he discovers secrets and finds himself in a complicated situation after breaking into one particular mansion. Amanda Peet and Olivia Munn also star. Streaming Friday on <\/em>AppleTV.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The Canadian comedy series \u201cNorth of North\u201d<\/strong> is making its way down south this week. The story follows Siaja (Anna Lambe), a young Inuk mother who leaves her marriage and finds herself struggling to reinvent herself in her tiny arctic hometown. There\u2019s gossiping, dating and drama but mostly just Siaja accidentally getting herself into sticky situations. Streaming Thursday on <\/em>Netflix<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Since the last season of \u201cHacks<\/strong>\u201d aired, it has won several Emmys and become a fan favorite. Now with the fourth season premiering, tensions are high, and Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) and Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) are back to bickering. The rollout of the episodes this season are a bit unique \u2014 some episodes will be releasing in pairs while others are premiering solo. Let\u2019s see what shenanigans ensue. Streaming Thursday at 9 p.m. on <\/em>Max<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n After a two-year wait, the postapocalyptic drama \u201cThe Last of Us\u201d<\/strong> is back this week. Its stars, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, are reprising their roles as Joel and Ellie, two wanderers who have somehow survived a worldwide plague. From trailers, it\u2019s clear this season will include a lot more action and special effects, all packed into a seven-episode arc that, showrunners have noted, diverges from the video game on which the series is based<\/a>. Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO and streaming on <\/em>Max<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n As the children who had been prominently featured in YouTube videos or TikToks grow up, they have started to speak out about their experiences. The three-part documentary series \u201cBad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing\u201d<\/strong> tells the story of \u201cThe Squad,\u201d a YouTube channel featuring young teenagers who were pushed to make uncomfortable content by a member\u2019s mother. Streaming Wednesday on <\/em>Netflix<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSome troubling \u2026 fiction?<\/h2>\n
Chit chatting and pitching baseballs.<\/h2>\n
A zany cast of characters.<\/h2>\n
A disturbing documentary.<\/h2>\n