Weekly roundup of science fiction and fantasy shows (as well as movies/specials of note) on the Prime Time TV schedule, also including programs that may be of interest to genre fans. Air dates and times subject to change without notice.
Sci Fi/Fantasy TV Shows Premiering This Week
There is only one premiere this week as Syfy’s Van Helsing kicks of its fifth and final season on Friday.
Van Helsing (Syfy): The Van Helsings must figure out ways to escape and evade the various obstacles in their path to prevent them from their mission, leading to an epic final showdown between the Van Helsings and the Dark One. Who will win the battle between light and dark? The fifth and final season premieres Friday at 10 PM EST.
You can see the full schedule of sci fi and fantasy television shows at this link.
Prime Time Sci Fi TV Listings for the Week of Apr 12 – Apr 18
Links are to the show pages on CancelledSciFi.com with additional series info and current status. Broadcast/Cable Listings Source: TVGuide.com
Monday April 12 |
Black Lightning (CW) 9:00-10:00 |
Debris (NBC) 10:00-11:00 |
Tuesday April 13 |
The Flash (CW) 8:00-9:00 |
Supergirl (CW) 9:00-10:00 |
Superman & Lois (CW) 9:00-10:00 On Hiatus |
Wednesday April 14 |
Riverdale (CW) 8:00-9:00 On Hiatus |
Nancy Drew (CW) 9:00-10:00 |
Thursday April 15 |
Manifest (NBC) 8:00-9:00 |
Legacies (CW) 9:00-10:00 |
Friday April 16 |
MacGyver (CBS) 8:00-9:00 |
Van Helsing (Syfy) 10:00-11:00 Season 5 Premiere |
Saturday April 17 |
No Genre Entries |
Sunday April 18 |
Batwoman (CW) 8:00-9:00 Preempted |
Fear the Walking Dead (AMC) 9:00-10:00 |
Charmed (CW) 9:00-10:00 Preempted |
The Nevers (HBO) 9:00-10:00 |
Streaming |
Creepshow (Shudder) Thursday New Ep |
Invincible (Amazon) Friday New Ep |
Them (Amazon) Friday New Ep |
For All Mankind (Apple) Friday New Ep |
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Disney+) Friday New Ep |
You can see the complete list of streaming shows at this link |
Highlights for the Week of Apr 19 |
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Disney+) Streaming Friday, Season Finale |
Shadow and Bone (Netflix) Streaming Friday, Series Premiere |
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The new CW show KUNG FU features a storyline about a legendary magic sword — no magic in the pilot episode, but it seems to be heading that way. So it may end up having a place on this list.
Thanks for the heads up on that. I have not watched it yet, but was wondering if they would incorporate some genre elements.