With errant missiles falling on the Unted Arab Emirates in the current fallout of the American attack, it might be nice to look back at a time a year ago this month when top jazz and blues artists coud gather for the “International Jazz Day from Abu Dhabi” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings). Jeremy Irons hosts the event that is led by Herbie Hancock, above, and includes Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, Ruthie Foster, John McLaughlin, Marcus Miller, Dianne Reeves, John Pizzarelli, David Sanchez and Arturo Sandoval, among many others. (This year’s event comes this April 30 in Chicago).
It’s preceded by a special on “Great Performances” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) exploring the sounds of Istanbul, led by host Scott Yoo.
Charlize Theron stars in “Apex” (Netflix, streaming), an action film about a woman in the Australian wilderness facing off against a serial killer with a crossbow. Taron Egerton and Eric Bana also star in the film from baltasar Kormakur.
The animated series “My Brother the Minotaur” (Apple TV, streaming) is about a boy with a mythical past. Michael Sheen and Brian Cox are among those lending their voices.
From South Korea comes a series “If Wishes Could Kill” (Netflix, streaming) about five high school students who discover an app that promises wishes, then starts a countdown to death.
Since there will be no comedian at the White House Correspondents Dinner Saturday, CNN steps in with night-before comedy special, “America Laughs with Matt Friend” (CNN, 11 p.m.), an odd endeavor promising to “bring people together from across the political spectrum.” Besides a monologoe, he’ll welcome guests.
The NFL Draft (ABC, ESPN, NFL, 7 p.m.) reaches rounds two and three in Pittsburgh, while in UCF Football it’s D.C. at Birmingham (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Scienists discover a number of things including whole cities in the new series “Hidden Beneath the Cities” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.).
“Happy’s Place” (NBC, 8 p.m.) ends its second season with a pair of episodes that covers sandwich reviews and couples counseling.
A major cold snap comes with its own problems on “Fire Country” (CBS, 9 p.m).
“Boston Blue” (CBS, 10 p.m.) responds to a crisis at a local hospital after a critical transplant error.
Skye celebrates her 24th birthday on “Sheriff Country” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“Dateline” (NBC, 9 p.m.) covers the case of the woman who wrote a book to help her kids get over the death of their dad, only to be arrested for his murder.
Perhaps Secretary of Pulp Fiction Pete Hegseth should take “The American Bible Challenge” (CW, 9 p.m.).
“A House Built on Lies” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.) concerns a woman who is in danger following the murder of her husband.
June gets some troubling health news on “Mama June: From Not to Hot” (WEtv, 9 p.m.).
“Gold Rush” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) sets some new goals.
A dry mine in Arizona gets some help on “Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“Belle Collective: Birmingham” (OWN, 8 p.m.) has a live event shaken by last-minute maneuvers.
The origins of ordinary objects are the topic on “The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd” (History, 9 p.m.).
The Friday night spotlight on producer Roger Corman concludes with “Boxcar Bertha” (8 p.m.), “Rock ’n’ Roll High School” (9:45 p.m.), “The Shooting” (11:30 p.m.) and “Stakeout on Dope Street” (2:15 a.m.), following the documentary “Roger Corman: The Pope of Pop Cinema” (1:15 a.m.).
During the day are stories about life in a castle, with “A Damsel in Distress” (6:15 a.m.), “The Canderville Ghost” (8 a.m.), “Beauty and the Beast” (10 a.m.), “Quentin Durward” (noon), “Knights of the Round Table” (2 p.m.), “The Prisoner of Zenda” (4 p.m.) and “The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex” (6 p.m.).
Baseball includes Philadelphia at Atlanta (Apple TV, 7:15 p.m.), Pittsburgh at Milwaukee (ESPN, 7:40 p.m.), Chicago at Dodgers (Apple TV, 10:10 p.m.) and Miami at San Francisco (ESPN, 10:15 p.m.).
NBA playoffs have Boston at Philadelphia (Prime Video, 7 p.m.), Lakers at Houston (Prime Video, 8 p.m.) and San Antonio at Portland (Prime Video, 10:30 p.m.).
Stanley Cup playoffs have Tampa Bay at Montreal (TNT, truTV, 7 p.m.), Vegas at Utah (TBS, 9:30 p.m.) and Edmonton at Anaheim (TNT, truTV, 10 p.m.).
College softball includes Texas A&M at South Carolina (ESPN2, 7 p.m.) and Texas Tech at Arizona State (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
College baseball includes Texas-San Antonio at Tulane (ESPNU, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Nia Long. The View: Taron Egerton, Kathy Griffin. Kelly Clarkson: Jan Lithgow, Aya Cash, Taylor Dearden, Andrew Walker, Elana Koenig, Leslie Grace. Drew Barrymore: Valerie Bertinelli, Sunny Anderson, Claire Wadsworth, Nikki Hill, Jill Kargman. Jennifer Hudson: Sterling K. Brown, Kehlani (rerun). Tamron Hall: Reem Raouda, Dhanda Reynolds.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Anne Hathaway, Josh Johnson, Rachel Dratch (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Zach Galifianais, Lucy Halliday (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Jack Black, Olivia Munn, Jaafar Jackson, MODI (rerun). Seth Meyers: Sterling K. brown, Rachel Dratch (rerun). Bill Maher: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Sarah Isgur, Chris Cuomo.