News & Notes
Tonight, ABC has the series premiere of The Quest.
Over on cable, Food Network has the second season premiere of Beat Bobby Flay, IFC has the second season finale of Maron, SundanceTV has the miniseries premiere of The Honorable Woman, and truTV has the first summer season finale of The Carbonaro Effect.
Listen to the latest TV times Three Podcast: Ep.236, “San Diego Comic-Con Recap 2014.” On this episode I am joined by @Dorv and @kyool to talk a little news and then talk about all the TV panels, pressrooms, parties and more we did at Comic-Con. Lastly, we make some TV recommendations.
Prime Picks
Defiance (Syfy): New. Datak is being framed and needs help from an unusual ally. Irisa learns more about her destiny. Plays again later.
Welcome to Sweden (NBC): New. Bruce tries to find a job in Sweden. A former client comes to Bruce for help. Starts a minute after the hour and runs 29 minutes.
The Honorable Woman (SundanceTV): Miniseries Premiere. Part 1 of 8. Powerful businesswoman Nessa Stein, played by Maggie Gyllenhaal, gets intertwined in a game of political cat-and-mouse after a Palestinian businessman that has connections to her family business is killed. Runs 75 minutes. Plays again later.
Other Options
- Dominion (Syfy): New. Michael needs Alex’s help to protect some innocent higher angels. Plays again later.
- Gang Related (FOX): New. Jessica finds something out about Ryan.
- The Leftovers (HBO): Repeat. This past Sunday night’s episode, “Gladys,” replays. Plays again later.
- Rush (USA Network): New. Rush is called to a social club for an emergency. Rush attempts to help Alex get his job back. Plays again later.
- Satisfaction (USA Network): New. Neil works out a deal with Simon. Grace goes to her sister for some help. Runs 61 minutes. Plays again later.
Sports Note
- MLB Network has a game tonight.
Late Night
- Murder in the First (TNT): Repeat. This past Monday’s episode, “Win Some, Lose Some,” replays.
- Perception (TNT): Repeat. This past Tuesday’s episode, “Bolero,” replays.
Thursday TV Marathons
Castle (TNT): Seven episodes tonight.
Leverage (ION): Five episodes today.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (USA Network): Has 13 episodes.
Living Single (TV One): Has 12 episodes early.
News & Notes
Tonight, The CW has the series premiere of Penn & Teller: Food Us.
On cable tonight, El Rey has a The Director’s Chair: Guillermo Del Toro special and Syfy has the TV movie premiere of Sharknado 2: The Second One.
DirecTV has the second season finale of Rogue.
Prime Picks
Young & Hungry (ABC Family): New. Gabi attempts to play peacemaker between Josh and a potential new employee. Plays again later. Last week’s episode, “Young & Younger,” replays right before.
Mystery Girls (ABC Family): New. Holly deals with a visit from her perfect sister. Plays again later. Last week’s episode, “High School Mystery,” replays earlier this evening.
Suits (USA Network): New. Rachel has some bad news. Mike makes a bad decision. Louis gets to pick his own reward after a big win. Runs 61 minutes. Plays again later.
The Bridge (FX): New. Marco makes a new ally. Charlotte and Ray are looking at their future. Runs 61 minutes. Plays twice and again later.
Other Options
- The 100 (The CW): Repeat. The sixth episode, “His Sister’s Keeper,” replays tonight, as the entire season replays each Wednesday over the summer.
- The Divide (WEtv): New. Terry re-enters society. Adam attempts to tie up loose ends. Plays again later two times. Last week’s episode replays right before.
- Extant (CBS): New. Molly attempts to hide out with her family after she is going to be quarantined.
- Graceland (USA Network): New. Mike will do whatever it takes to take down his enemy. Starts a minute after the hour and runs 61 minutes. Plays again later.
- The Leftovers (HBO Signature): Repeat. This past Sunday’s episode, “Gladys,” replays. Plays again later.
- Motive (ABC): New. Flynn and Vega investigate the trampling death of a horse trainer.
Sports Notes
- ESPN has Wednesday Night Baseball MLB action with the Los Angeles Angels at the Baltimore Orioles.
- MLB Network has doubleheader action today.
Late Night
- Falling Skies (TNT): Repeat. This past Sunday night’s episode, “Door Number Three,” replays.
- The Last Ship (TNT): Repeat. This past Sunday night’s episode, “Lockdown,” replays.
- The Musketeers (BBC America): Repeat. This past Saturday night’s episode, “The Exiles,” replays.
- The Strain (FX): Repeat. This past Sunday night’s episode, “Gone Smooth,” replays.
Wednesday TV Marathons
Castle (TNT): Seven episodes tonight.
Cold Case (ION): Seven episodes tonight.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (USA Network): Has 17 episodes.
Sanford and Son (TV One): Has 12 episodes early.
