What To Watch: LL Cool J On NCIS, American Idol Goes Live And More
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On TV this Monday: LL Cool J's Sam Hanna resurfaces on NCIS, Love It or List It welcomes a new co-host and American Idol goes live.
Showtimes for April 21, 2025
The Return
Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, where he must rediscover his strength in order to win back all that he has lost; Juliette Binoche co-stars.
All American
KJ grapples with a new discovery about the Jeremy family; Amina arranges a surprise visit from KJ's mother, Ava.
American Idol
The Top 14 are revealed as the finalists return to the stage with powerful, emotional live performances from Hollywood.
Extracted
Season 1 finale: The four remaining survivalists and their families at HQ go head-to-head in the final survival trial, where one team wins the competition and $250,000.
The Neighborhood
After Dave's disastrous attempt to dunk a basketball, Calvin takes care of his injured neighbor; Gemma befriends a cool mom group while babysitting Daphne.
Poppa's House
When Junior's sister (played by Amora Wayans) visits, he insists that she make up with their father, whom she still blames for their parents' divorce.
America's Most Wanted
Season 3 premiere: John Walsh and his son, Callahan Walsh, return to help try to catch some of the nation's toughest fugitives.
NCIS
When three combat vets are found murdered in a D.C. motel, the prime suspect refuses to talk to anyone but Sam Hanna (LL Cool J; watch sneak peek above).
Love It or List It
Season 20 premiere: David “List It!” Visentin is joined by his new co-host, HGTV personality Page Turner.
NCIS: Origins
After developments in the Sandman case, the team works with the FBI to investigate further; Wheeler's family reaches a crisis point.