TV and streaming picks for Friday, April 23

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“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (8 p.m., VH1): An eventful 13th season comes to a close with the grand finale. The top four queens — Gottmik, Kandy Muse, Rosé, and Symone — compete in a rousing lip sync smackdown in the race to crown “America’s Next Drag Superstar.” The queens also pick a Miss Congeniality.

“20/20” (9 p.m., ABC): This week, the world stood still as the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial was read and Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts for the murder of George Floyd. Tonight, “20/20” goes behind the headlines to provide an intimate and emotional portrait of George Floyd’s life, told by those who knew him best. The two-hour program reports on the protests and anger across the nation in response to the killing of Floyd and police brutality against Black Americans, the investigation into his death, the trial and the country’s reaction to the verdict. Interview subjects include with Gianna Floyd, Floyd’s youngest daughter; friends and family of Floyd; Christopher Martin, the former store clerk who testified that he regretted taking the allegedly counterfeit $20 bill from Floyd; Maya Santamaria, former nightclub owner who employed both Floyd and Chauvin; and Clarence Castile, uncle of Philando Castile. Also: exclusive television interviews with Chauvin’s high school classmates.

“Dateline NBC” (9 p.m., NBC): Private investigator and former police officer Taylor Wright could handle herself, and if necessary, she knew how to disappear. But when she does vanish, detectives think there is more to the story after her girlfriend receives strange text messages from Taylor’s phone. The all-new two-hour broadcast features exclusive interviews with key members of Taylor’s life, including her best friend and her ex-husband. Keith Morrison reports.

“A Black Lady Sketch Show” (11 p.m., HBO): The Emmy-nominated sketch comedy series — featuring a core cast of Black women living relatable, hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations — returns for a six-episode second season. Joining the cast are Laci Mosley and Skye Townsend. Returnees include Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis and Ashley Nicole Black. The new season will feature several celebrity guest stars, including Issa Rae, Gabrielle Union, Jesse Williams, Miguel, Skai Jackson, Laz Alonso, Omarion, Kim Wayans, Ayesha Curry, Lance Gross, Wunmi Mosaku and more.

“Shadow and Bone” (Netflix): Based on Leigh Bardugo’s worldwide bestselling Grishaverse novels, this series takes viewers to a war-torn world where lowly soldier and orphan Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei ) has just unleashed an extraordinary power that could be the key to setting her country free. With the monstrous threat of the Shadow Fold looming, Alina is torn from everything she knows to train as part of an elite army of magical soldiers known as Grisha. But as she struggles to hone her power, she finds that allies and enemies can be one and the same and that nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. There are dangerous forces at play, including a crew of charismatic criminals, and it will take more than magic to survive.

“Mortal Kombat” (HBO Max): Why has Outworld’s emperor sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, to hunt down MMA fighter Cole Young? In search of answers, Cole finds his way to the temple of Lord Raiden and begins unlocking the secrets of his heritage. As Outworld’s threat to Earthrealm grows, Cole joins warriors Liu Kang, Kung Lao, and Kano in a high-stakes battle for the soul of the universe.

Also on Friday:

“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” season finale (Disney+)

“For All Mankind,” Season 2 finale (Apple TV+)

“The Blacklist” (8 p.m., NBC)

“Washington Week” (8 p.m., PBS)

“WWE Friday Night SmackDown” (8 p.m., Fox)

“Raven’s Home” (8 p.m., Disney Channel)

“Gold Rush” (8 p.m., Discovery)

“My Lottery Dream Home” (8 p.m., HGTV)

“Great Performances” (9 p.m., PBS)

“Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” (9 p.m., Food Network)

“Mama June: From Not to Hot” (9 p.m., WEtv)

“Van Helsing” (10 p.m., Syfy)

“Real Time With Bill Maher” (10 p.m., HBO)