Top TV picks for April 18: '12 Monkeys,' 'William and Kate,' 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'

April 17, 2016 at 7:00PM
Lea Salonga in "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"
Lea Salonga guest-stars on “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Crazy in love

Kudos for the CW's belief in "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." Despite its status as prime time's lowest rated network series, the musical comedy has been renewed for a second season, ensuring its small but loyal fan base another round of eclectic, clever numbers that rival anything on Broadway that isn't featured in "Hamilton." Tony winner Lea Salonga shows her approval by popping by for this week's season finale.

7 p.m. WUCW, Ch. 23

Royal flush

I'm not personally sure that the love life of England's future king merits a four-part documentary, but never underestimate America's fascination with royal romance. "William and Kate: The Journey" relives the courtship, from the couple's meeting at St. Andrews University to the birth of Princess Charlotte.

9 p.m. Reelz Channel

Monkey business

"12 Monkeys," the TV adaptation of Terry Gilliam's 1995 film, returns for a second season of trying to save mankind from extinction — and, subsequently, a severe shortage of bananas. It appears as if the movie's star, Bruce Willis, is still too busy making "Die Hard XIII" to make a guest appearance.

8 p.m. Syfy

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