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Tuesday, March 6
Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like
PBS, 8pm (check local listings)
The beloved show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood turned 50 last month, and this hourlong tribute special, hosted by Michael Keaton, invites celebrities including Judd Apatow, Whoopi Goldberg, John Lithgow, Yo-Yo Ma and others to discuss their favorite moments from the show. The special also features personal stories from former cast members and musical performances from the archives.
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— PBS (@PBS) March 5, 2018
The Bold and the Beautiful
CBS, 1:30pm
Is it just a coincidence that The Talk’s Sheryl Underwood is back today and Thursday as executive assistant Emmy just as an explosive whodunit mystery kicks off? Talk to us, Sheryl!
NCIS: “Handle With Care”
CBS, 8pm
Guest Star Alert!
The Price Is Right host Drew Carey returns to his acting roots and guest-stars as a retired Marine sergeant accused of sending cyanide-laced care packages to soldiers on active duty.
NBA Basketball
TNT, beginning at 8pm Live
A pair of NBA Western Conference contests are on TNT’s schedule tonight as the Houston Rockets are at the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans are at the L.A. Clippers.
Bull: “Absolution”
CBS, 9pm
In the new episode “Absolution,” Bull (Michael Weatherly) seizes upon the opportunity to get a new trial for an old client when doubt is cast upon evidence that helped convict him of murder 14 years earlier.
LA to Vegas: “Things to Do in Vegas When You’re Grounded”
FOX, 9pm
When the crew gets stuck in Vegas for the night and Colin gets served with divorce papers, Captain Dave tries to cheer him up with a guys’ night out that includes Alan, Artem and Bernard. Meanwhile, Nichole brings Ronnie on an interesting double date.
The Curse of Oak Island
History, 9pm
Season Finale!
In the Season 5 finale, brothers Rick and Marty Lagina continue their historic quest to solve the 222-year-old Oak Island mystery. This season, the brothers uncovered new artifacts — including a pirate’s chest and a set of keys for three other chests — but will they finally uncover the famed Money Pit?
This Is Us: “This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life”
NBC, 9pm
Randall (Sterling K. Brown) and Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) welcome visitors to their home.
Kevin (Probably) Saves the World: “The Right Thing”
ABC, 10pm
Season Finale!
Feeling uncharacteristically frail, Yvette (Kimberly Hébert Gregory) summons a fellow celestial to help out with Kevin (Jason Ritter) — but even though she’s played by Saturday Night Live’s Leslie Jones, this colleague is no laugh riot. Plus, Amy (Joanna Garcia Swisher) gets the shock of her life. Sounds divine!
Drunk History: “Drunk Mystery”
Comedy Central, 10pm
Season Finale!
In the season finale episode, Drunk History investigates Agatha Christie’s disappearance, the anonymous letter writer who terrorized the town of Circleville, and the mastermind behind America’s only unsolved airplane hijacking. Kirsten Dunst, Vanessa Bayer and Taran Killam guest-star.
Secret Eats With Adam Richman: “Top Secret Tacos”
Cooking Channel, 10pm
Food fanatic Adam Richman heads to Mexico City and explores more off-the-menu items and out-of-the-way dining spots. Have you ever eaten lamb barbacoa at a restaurant housed in an ancient cave? Well, Adam has.
Baskets: “Women’s Conference”
FX, 10pm
In the new episode “Women’s Conference,” Christine (Louie Anderson) and Martha (Martha Kelly) enjoy harp music over brunch.
The Curse of Civil War Gold
History, 10pm
New Series!
The Curse of Oak Island’s treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina, along with treasure hunter Kevin Dykstra and his team, are on the hunt for a legendary Civil War treasure. According to lore, a boxcar filled with millions of dollars in gold bullion was smuggled from the Southern states and deliberately pushed off a ferry into Lake Michigan. Together, the teams research the history of the Confederate treasure and dive into the waters of Michigan in search of the Civil War loot.
Chicago Med: “Folie à Deux”
NBC, 10pm
After a neighbor is stabbed, Dr. Choi (Brian Tee) enlists the help of April (Yaya DaCosta) to figure out who is the real cause of the incident. Meanwhile, the expertise of Drs. Bekker (Norma Kuhling) and Rhodes (Colin Donnell) is put to the test when Noah (guest star Roland Buck III) misdiagnoses a patient.
Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G.: “Nobody Talks”
USA Network, 10pm
Whodunit? Even two decades later, who really knows? Unlike most TV crime dramas, which solve their mysteries within a tidy hour, this sprawling, intricate and absorbing 10-part docudrama, which premiered last week, takes its time and plays with time as it revisits the fatal 1990s shootings of rap superstars Tupac Shakur and Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace (Marcc Rose and Wavyy Jonez, both uncanny). The busy script also includes illuminating flashbacks that reveal a genuine friendship between the ill-fated rappers, despite their hailing from opposite and warring coasts. In tonight’s episode, Kading and Dupree brief the Biggie Smalls Task Force on the case’s popular theories.
Wednesday, March 7
Hard Sun
Hulu
New Series!
In Hulu’s pulse-pounding BBC One import, Agyness Deyn (Clash of the Titans) and Jim Sturgess (Cloud Atlas) play Brit detectives Elaine Renko and Charlie Hicks, wary new partners harboring some doozy personal secrets. When the investigation into a young hacker’s murder uncovers an MI5 plot to hide humanity’s looming extinction, the pair’s private and professional worlds are further upended as they try to mitigate the revelation while managing their own affairs.
The Blacklist: “Pattie Sue Edwards”
NBC, 8pm
As Liz (Megan Boone) works a new angle in tracking Tom’s killers, Red (James Spader) looks to find a creative solution to a tax issue in his money-laundering operation. Meanwhile, Aram (Amir Arison) ventures into the field as the task force investigates a mysterious woman behind a deadly viral outbreak. C. Thomas Howell and Michael Aronov guest-star.
Schitt’s Creek: “The Barbecue”
Pop, 8pm
Johnny and Moira (Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara) may have planned a family barbecue, but knowing the Roses, it’s likely to be more like a roast! Will son David (Daniel Levy) be able to keep new beau Patrick (Noah Reid) out of the hot seat?
Speechless: “U-N—UNFORGETTABLE P-A—PAIN”
ABC, 8:30pm
Ray (Mason Cook) is miserable after breaking up with Taylor (Sedona James), so Maya (Minnie Driver) tries to cheer him up with a day out — but Ray has a plan of his own. Meanwhile, JJ (Micah Fowler) is nervous about his first outing with Aaron (Andrew Matarazzo), so Dylan (Kyla Kenedy) offers to make sure everything goes smoothly. Kenneth (Cedric Yarbrough) teaches Jimmy (John Ross Bowie) how to take charge at home.
Life Sentence
The CW, 9pm
New Series!
When Stella (Lucy Hale) is miraculously cured of the cancer that was supposed to kill her, she has to stop living like she is dying. Now that her life has a future and her decisions have ramifications, she also learns that her family has put their own lives on hold for the sake of her happiness. Dylan Walsh, Gillian Vigman, Elliot Knight, Jayson Blair, Carlos PenaVega, Brooke Lyons, Nadej Bailey and Riley Smith also star.
The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen, Part 1
History, 9pm
New Miniseries!
This four-part prequel to the award-winning The Men Who Built America takes viewers into the early, volatile years of America, from the Revolution through the California gold rush, to tell the epic story of the American frontier through the eyes of the iconic figures who explored the country’s vast wilderness. In Part 1, the Revolution begins, and the outbreak of war spreads beyond the Colonies into the remote frontier. Then, Daniel Boone’s life-or-death struggle for the future of his settlement becomes a fight for the future of America.
Law & Order: SVU: “In Loco Parentis”
NBC, 9pm
Benson (Mariska Hargitay) warns Carisi (Peter Scanavino) to stay impartial during an investigation in which his young niece accuses a classmate of sexual assault.
The Magicians: “All That Josh”
Syfy, 9pm
While Q (Jason Ralph), Kady (Jade Tailor) and Alice (Olivia Taylor Dudley) reach out to a friend who has gone MIA, Eliot (Hale Applebaum) and Margo (Summer Bishil) learn that their latest plot to run off the Fairy Queen (Candis Cayne) has unexpected consequences.
Criminal Minds: “Annihilator”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “Annihilator,” the FBI’s assistant director of national security (guest star Kim Rhodes) joins the BAU as they investigate a quadruple homicide of a group of roommates in St. Louis.
Homicide City: “Main Line Massacre”
Investigation Discovery, 10pm
In the wealthy Philadelphia Main Line, violent crime rarely occurs. This all changes when two residents are found dead inside their mansion. Fear spreads throughout Philly and the nation as it’s revealed that one of the victims is the CEO of Lockheed Corporation. Investigators soon discover other crimes that fit the profile of the Main Line murders, but their suspect always seems one step ahead. Will investigators finally catch up?
Chicago P.D.: “Profiles”
NBC, 10pm
Intelligence investigates a string of bombings targeting members of the media. Racing against a ticking clock, the team enlists Firehouse 51 to help examine the devices and prevent the next attack. This P.D./Fire crossover concludes on tomorrow night’s Chicago Fire.
Hap and Leonard: The Two-Bear Mambo
SundanceTV, 10pm
Season Premiere!
The third installment of the hit anthology series finds Hap and Leonard scrambling to locate Florida Grange, who has gone missing in the Klan-infested town of Grovetown. Facing off against a possibly corrupt sheriff and the leader of the Caucasian Knights, the boys learn that good guys don’t always win, and you can’t beat Mother Nature.
Thursday, March 8
The Oath
Crackle
New Series!
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy Joe Halpin created this hourlong drama series that explores the world of gangs existing within police departments, shedding light on corrupt and secret societies that are nearly impossible to join. In creating the series, Halpin took from his 18 years of experience working in South Central L.A., many of which were spent undercover. Ryan Kwanten, Cory Hardrict, Katrina Law, Arlen Escarpeta, Joseph Julian Soria and Sean Bean star, with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson serving as an executive producer.
Ladies First
Netflix
This documentary tells the inspirational story of Deepika Kumari, who, as a girl born on the roadside to abject poverty in rural India, went in search of food, stumbled upon archery and within four years became the No. 1 archer in the world.
Marvel’s Jessica Jones
Netflix
Season Premiere!
In the 13-episode second season, private investigator Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) is beginning to put her life back together after murdering her tormenter, Kilgrave. Now known throughout the city as a super-powered killer, Jessica is forced by a new case to reluctantly confront who she really is, while digging deeper into her past to explore the reasons why. Returning with Ritter are Rachael Taylor, Carrie-Anne Moss and Eka Darville, with Janet McTeer and J.R. Ramirez among the new cast members.
Kim Kong
Sundance Now
New Miniseries!
Inspired by a true story, this exclusive three-episode comedic miniseries follows bored French film director Mathieu Stannis, who is abducted by an Asian dictator while filming his latest mindless action movie. The brief Mathieu gets from the regime’s Great Leader is simple: Make his movie — a unique reimagining of King Kong written by the dictator himself — or be shot. Hampered by an inept crew and the tyrant’s erratic demands, Mathieu now depends upon the success of the film for his very life.
Grey’s Anatomy: “Games People Play”
ABC, 8pm
Maggie’s relationship with Clive (Blake Hood) progresses, so she invites him over for a game night to meet Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Amelia (Caterina Scorsone). Meredith and Jo (Camilla Luddington) meet with the owner of the patent to the polymer they need for their project and discover it’s a familiar face.
The Big Bang Theory: “The Athenaeum Allocation”
CBS, 8pm
Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Amy’s (Mayim Bialik) wedding plans hit a snag in the form of Kripke (recurring guest star John Ross Bowie) in the new episode “The Athenaeum Allocation.”
Supernatural: “A Most Holy Man”
The CW, 8pm
The search for the missing ingredient needed to open a rift into the apocalyptic world leads Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) to a black market for religious relics where everything is not always as it seems.
Superstore: “Safety Training”
NBC, 8pm
When Mateo (Nico Santos) gets injured, Jonah (Ben Feldman) tries to help him avoid Cloud 9 compensation for fear of his immigration status being revealed. Meanwhile, Amy (America Ferrera) attempts to convince everyone that she likes Kelly (Kelly Stables).
Young Sheldon: “Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman”
CBS, 8:30pm
Sheldon (Iain Armitage) makes friends with an upperclassman who introduces him to an emerging field of science in the new episode “Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman.”
A.P. Bio: “Dating Toledoans”
NBC, 8:30pm
Jack (Glenn Howerton) reluctantly agrees to go out on the town with Mary (Mary Sohn), Stef (Lyric Lewis) and Michelle (Jean Villepique). However, his superiority complex proves difficult for the women of Toledo to overcome. Meanwhile, Principal Durbin (Patton Oswalt) feels threatened when Helen (Paula Pell) fills in for him on the school’s video morning announcements.
Mom: “Charlotte Brontë and a Backhoe”
CBS, 9pm
The addiction recovery group gets a wicked surprise tonight when Jill (Jaime Pressly) seeks help from her manipulative fat-camp health guru, Miranda (Kristin Chenoweth). “She likes to stir the pot in the most lovely way,” previews Chenoweth, and even the suspicious Bonnie (Allison Janney) backs down when Miranda “starts to really read her.” Chenoweth calls her reunion with onetime West Wing costar Janney “like being with a sister” — although she felt the love with the entire cast. “I came in and had a great time with really strong, awesomely talented women. Who doesn’t want to do that?”
Will & Grace
NBC, 9pm
It’s a double dose of Jennifer Lopez when the actress plays both herself and Detective Harlee Santos, her character on NBC’s Shades of Blue. “The episode is a show within a show,” reveals Sean Hayes of Jack’s big TV break, when he nabs a part on the crime drama. “It’s Shades of Blue on Will & Grace, but it’s also Jack filming the show Shades of Blue.” Got that? And how hard is playing a corpse for the aspiring actor? Says Hayes: “Even with the smallest part — a dead body — Jack still can’t get it right.”
Champions
NBC, 9:30pm
New Series!
Created by Charlie Grandy and Mindy Kaling (The Office, The Mindy Project), this comedy centers on Vince (Anders Holm), a washed-up high-school baseball star who gave up his dreams to take over the family gym in Brooklyn. Vince lives with his younger brother, Matthew (Andy Favreau), and is on the verge of secretly selling the gym and moving to Florida when his high-school fling, Priya (recurring guest star Kaling), unexpectedly drops off their 15-year-old son Michael (J.J. Totah) on his doorstep.
How to Get Away With Murder: “The Day Before He Died”
ABC, 10pm
Annalise (Viola Davis) helps the Keating 4 prepare for another round of questioning after detectives get a break involving Simon’s (Behzad Dabu) case. Meanwhile, Laurel (Karla Souza) discovers new details about the night Wes was killed, which lead to a surprising confrontation.
S.W.A.T.: “Ghosts”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “Ghosts,” Hondo (Shemar Moore) and the team go on the hunt for a serial killer who escaped justice two years prior by faking his death.
Truck Night in America
History, 10pm
New Series!
In each episode of this self-contained competition series, five truck owners compete in a sequence of grueling challenges that test their craftsmanship and driving ability. It culminates in The Green Hell, a three-mile obstacle course that includes challenges that send trucks flying off jumps, over a mountain of crushed cars and even through a snake-infested swamp. Helping them are four experts, and only one of the drivers will walk away with a $10,000 prize and the title of “Truck Night Champion.”
Portlandia: “Peter Follows P!nk”
IFC, 10pm
Peter (Fred Armisen) and Nance (Carrie Brownstein) interact with celebs on social media; Fred gives Carrie a rock ’n’ roll remodel; James rides his bike to work; Gil and George (guest stars Nick Kroll and John Mulaney) say “Oh, hello” to Toni (Brownstein) and Candace (Armisen); the first meeting of the Cash Preservation Society is called to order; and Oregon Air sets up a writers’ residency at the airport. John Corbett, Kurt Vile and Cheryl Strayed also guest-star.
Chicago Fire: “Hiding Not Seeking”
NBC, 10pm
While working to track down a bombing suspect, Voight (guest star Jason Beghe) and Antonio (guest star Jon Seda) meet with Chief Boden (Eamonn Walker), who unwillingly agrees to let Dawson (Monica Raymund) and Brett (Kara Killmer) go undercover. As the investigation continues, Boden, Casey (Jesse Spencer) and Severide (Taylor Kinney) lend their skilled expertise to the investigation.
Friday, March 9
The Remix
Amazon
New Series!
Popular singers and DJs come together in this reality series to give their unique spin to Bollywood numbers that mix together top Bollywood songs, stunning choreography and cutting-edge visual design. Singer Sunidhi Chauhan, composer Amit Trivedi and DJ Nucleya serve as judges, and Karan Tacker hosts the competition.
Love
Netflix
Season Premiere!
The third and final season of this comedy continues to follow the trials and tribulations of Mickey (Gillian Jacobs) and Gus’ (Paul Rust) romance. According to co-creator and executive producer Judd Apatow, “I think [the third season of Love] is our sweetest, funniest season and ends our story in a beautiful way.”
Once Upon a Time: “A Taste of the Heights”
ABC, 8pm
In a flashback, Tiana (Mekia Cox) goes hunting for an alligator on a life-changing trip to the Bayou. Did she learn nothing from Peter Pan’s crocodile carnage?
MacGyver: “Bear Trap + Mob Boss”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “Bear Trap + Mob Boss,” Mac (Lucas Till) and the team search for an informant who was kidnapped and taken to Chernobyl by an international crime boss.
Dynasty
The CW, 8pm
The sexy primetime soap moves to a new night.
MasterChef Junior
FOX, 8pm
After last week’s two-hour premiere, the children’s culinary competition moves to its weekly one-hour time slot.
Blindspot: “Everlasting”
NBC, 8pm
When Patterson’s (Ashley Johnson) investigation into a tattoo results in a horrible incident, she tries to figure out what went wrong — but quickly realizes all is not as it seems.
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “The Real Deal”
ABC, 9pm
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. hits a major milestone tonight as the ABC drama becomes the first Marvel series to reach 100 episodes. Also major: The team learns the truth behind the secret deal that noble leader Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) made with the supernatural Ghost Rider (Gabriel Luna).
Insane Pools: Off the Deep End: “Ultimate Backyard Paradises”
Animal Planet, 9pm
Award-winning pool designer Lucas Congdon turns regular backyard pools into aquatic masterpieces. See how Congdon and his team at Lucas Lagoons turn boring backyards into ultimate backyard paradises.
Gold Rush: “The Spoils of War”
Discovery Channel, 9pm
Season Finale!
Before he can turn a profit, miner Todd Hoffman needs to overcome a setback that’s almost as destructive as the upcoming winter freeze: a demoralized crew.
Taken: “Charm School”
NBC, 9pm
When the wife (guest star Amy Rutberg) of a war-hero senator (guest star Sebastian Spence) is taken, Bryan (Clive Standen) and the team must determine if her disappearance was orchestrated by a foreign government or someone closer to home. Meanwhile, Christina’s (Jennifer Beals) meeting with an old friend (guest star Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves) brings up painful memories.
Blue Bloods: “Tale of Two Cities”
CBS, 10pm
Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and Baez (Marisa Ramirez) investigate the murder of a man who was living a double life with two separate families in the new episode “Tale of Two Cities.”
High Maintenance: “Ghost”
HBO, 11pm
Cannabis delivery man The Guy (Ben Sinclair) gets more than he bargained for when he helps out an elderly man. Also, a frustrated husband seeks a way to remedy his wife’s anxiety about their college-age daughter.
Saturday, March 10
“Beetlejuice” 30th Anniversary Stunt
Syfy, beginning at 5pm
“Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!” In Tim Burton’s 1988 horror comedy classic, saying the name of the titular supernatural being (played by Michael Keaton) three consecutive times brought him (as well as plenty of trouble) into the world of the living. The results may not be so dramatic — but they will certainly be fun — as Syfy airs the movie three times in a row today, in honor of its 30th anniversary. Special content will also be featured throughout the marathon.
NBA Basketball: San Antonio at Oklahoma City
ABC, 8:30pm
Western Conference contenders collide on the court tonight as LaMarcus Aldridge, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol and the San Antonio Spurs hope to silence Russell Westbrook, Paul George and the Thunder at Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena.
The Zoo
Animal Planet, 9pm
Season Premiere!
This wild series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world-famous Bronx Zoo, the compelling stories of animals and their keepers, the zoo’s mission to conserve wildlife around the globe, and the people who work at the zoo and provide care for the animals. In the Season 2 premiere, Dave, a kangaroo suffering from chronic arthritis, tries cryotherapy. A large group of rambunctious gharials are trained to patiently wait for their food. And a tiny pygmy marmoset gives birth to an even tinier baby.
Love, Once and Always
Hallmark Channel, 9pm
Original Film!
When Lucy’s childhood sweetheart plans to tear down the Gilded Age estate and replace it with a golf course, Lucy fights to preserve the historic mansion at all costs. As Lucy and Duncan set out to find a compromise, they learn that embracing the past may be the key to protecting the future. Stars Amanda Schull, Peter Porte and Vanessa Bell Calloway.
Buyers Bootcamp With Scott McGillivray
DIY, 10pm
Because buying a house is almost as stressful as renovating one, why not mix the two into a big ol’ hour of hard bargaining, construction snafus and interior-design drama? That’s what real estate investor-slash-contractor Scott McGillivray has done with Buyers Bootcamp, a new home-improvement series in which he partners with amateur flippers hoping to turn their fixer-uppers into cash cows.
Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue
Nat Geo Wild, 10pm
Colorado’s rugged Pikes Peak region is home to mountain lions, black bears and coyotes. Which means the humane society veterinarians and staff in this new reality show will be seeing more than the usual dogs and cats as they cover 5,400 miles of terrain. In tonight’s episode, a dog is listed in serious condition after falling from a three-story building.
It Happened Here
REELZ Channel, 10pm
New Series!
Each episode takes viewers to the exact sites that tell the story leading to a celebrity’s controversial or tragic event. From the Las Vegas Strip where Tupac Shakur was gunned down to the New York City standup clubs where Richard Pryor honed his comedy (featured in tonight’s episode), the series paints a more complete picture of what really happened before a star’s life was changed forever. Kurt Cobain, Andy Warhol, Janis Joplin and Marilyn Monroe are others featured in the series.
Falling Water: “The Art of the Deal”
USA Network, 10pm
Season Finale!
Taka (Will Yun Lee) and Alex interrogate Shadowman; Tess (Lizzie Brocheré) learns of her mother’s history with Bennett’s buyer, Dr. Ginsburg; a stranger comes to Shadowman’s rescue; the team springs their trap.
2018 Spring Fever Preview Show
Hallmark Channel, 11pm
Get a first look at every world premiere original movie coming to Hallmark Channel this spring. Hosted by Danica McKellar.
Saturday Night Live: “Sterling K. Brown/James Bay”
NBC, 11:30pm Live
SAG Award- and Emmy-winning actor Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us, Black Panther) makes his hosting debut tonight, joined by musical guest James Bay, also a first-timer on the show.
