The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on April 6

Your ultimate rundown of what’s worth watching tonight across broadcast, cable, and streaming. From finales to premieres (and yes, a little reality chaos), here’s everything lighting up your screen.

🌌 EARLY STREAMING DROP YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

The dark side rises early today…

• 3:00 AM (ET)

  Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Disney+) — Series Premiere

  Fresh off The Clone Wars timeline, Maul is back and plotting his next move in a gritty underworld story far from the Empire’s reach. Two episodes drop to kick things off, so consider your binge plans handled.

🏀 PRIME TIME KICKOFF: SPORTS & COMPETITION HEAT UP

Basketball and big swings dominate the early evening.

• 7:00 PM (ET)

  Peacock NBA Monday (Peacock) — Season Finale

  The New York Knicks take on the Atlanta Hawks in a matchup that closes out the season with serious playoff energy.

🎤 8 PM HOUR: REALITY, DRAMA & SEASON FINALES COLLIDE

This is where things get crowded—in the best way.

• American Idol (ABC / Disney+)

  The Top 12 tackle a Judges’ Song Contest packed with ‘90s hits secretly chosen by Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood.

  
  

• Bachelor Mansion Takeover (HGTV) — Season Finale

  Four designers remain, but only one walks away with $100K. Expect major eliminations and a high-pressure kitchen showdown.

  
  

• Below Deck Down Under (Bravo)

  A new “pet-name penalty” shakes up the galley, while relationships and rivalries bubble over across the crew.

  
  

• Extracted (FOX) — Season Finale

  It’s down to three survivalists facing island banishment as their families fight behind the scenes to secure resources. $250K is on the line.

• The Neighborhood (CBS)

  Life pivots hit hard as Gemma rethinks her future, while Dave explores a surprising career move.

  
  

• St. Denis Medical (NBC) — Season Finale

  When a doctor becomes the patient, things get complicated fast—personally and professionally.

  
  

• Wild Cards (The CW) — Penultimate Episode

  A high school reunion turns toxic—literally—when a former classmate is poisoned, leaving Ellis in an uncomfortable spotlight.

⏳ 8:30 PM: BONUS CONTENT & BIG GOODBYES BEGIN

• The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (NBC)

  Wedding plans hit turbulence as the past refuses to stay buried.

  
  

• The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special (CBS)

  Ahead of the upcoming series finale, the cast looks back with behind-the-scenes stories and reflections on the show’s run.

🏆 8:50 PM: THE MAIN EVENT

• NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game (TBS)

  The Connecticut Huskies face the Michigan Wolverines in a championship showdown with everything on the line.

🔥 9 PM: FINAL SHOWDOWNS & FAN FAVORITES

• Memory of a Killer (FOX) — Season Finale

  Angelo’s two worlds finally collide, leading to a confrontation that’s been building all season.

• Top Chef (Bravo)

  Fortune Feimster drops in to shake things up with a challenge that pushes chefs to think fast and cook even faster.

• The Voice (NBC)

  Knockouts Night 2 continues as contestants battle it out for a spot in the next round.

🚨 10 PM: DRAMA TURNS UP

• The Rookie (ABC)

  A school incident spirals into a complex case, while Celina finds herself in serious danger on a temporary assignment.

😈 LATE NIGHT PREMIERE ENERGY

• 10:30 PM (ET)

  Foul Play With Anthony Davis (TBS) — Series Premiere

  
  

  Launching right after the championship game, this new series pairs athletes with elaborate prank setups—pull it off, or foul out trying.

📅 FULL SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Time (ET)	Show	Network/Platform	Notes
3:00 AM	Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord	Disney+	Series Premiere (2 Episodes)
7:00 PM	Peacock NBA Monday	Peacock	Season Finale
8:00 PM	American Idol	ABC / Disney+	Judges’ Song Contest
8:00 PM	Bachelor Mansion Takeover	HGTV	Season Finale
8:00 PM	Below Deck Down Under	Bravo	New Episode
8:00 PM	Extracted	FOX	Season Finale
8:00 PM	The Neighborhood	CBS	New Episode
8:00 PM	St. Denis Medical	NBC	Season Finale
8:00 PM	Wild Cards	The CW	Penultimate Episode
8:30 PM	The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins	NBC	New Episode
8:30 PM	The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special	CBS	Special
8:50 PM	NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game	TBS	Live Event
9:00 PM	Memory of a Killer	FOX	Season Finale
9:00 PM	Top Chef	Bravo	New Episode
9:00 PM	The Voice	NBC	Knockouts Night 2
10:00 PM	The Rookie	ABC	New Episode
10:30 PM	Foul Play With Anthony Davis	TBS	Series Premiere

🍿 WHAT TO WATCH TONIGHT

If you’re picking highlights: the Maul premiere is your early binge, American Idol brings the nostalgia, and the NCAA Championship is the night’s biggest live moment. Add in multiple finales across networks, and your DVR might be working overtime.

Check back tomorrow for another daily rundown because TV never sleeps, and neither do we.