Sunday on TV: Once Upon a Time, The Good Wife, Homeland & More

News & Notes

Get Once Upon a Time Season 1 on Blu-ray/DVD at AmazonTonight, PBS has the first season finale of Call the Midwife.

On cable table, Bravo has the fifth season premiere of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Discovery Channel has an America’s Doomsday Plan special, Food Network has the fifth season premiere of The Next Iron Chef, Hallmark Channel has the TV movie premiere of Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Lifetime has the TV movie premiere of Left to Die and WE tv has the ninth season finale of Bridezillas.

Prime Picks

Once Upon a Time (ABC): New. Emma and Captain Hook go up the beanstalk to find the magic compass. We learn more about Emma’s backstory.

The Good Wife (CBS): New. Alicia takes the case of a military officer that says she was raped by a civilian contractor. A new wrinkle pops up for Peter’s campaign. So many guest stars in this one episode and all handled so well. I am always amazed at how well this show continues to mix in guest stars and multiple stories in each episode.

Homeland (Showtime): New. Brody has agreed to work with Carrie to stop an attack. CIA becomes interested in Tom Walker. Plays again later. Last week’s episode replays earlier this evening.

Solid Selections

The Simpsons (FOX): New. Marge doesn’t like her car. Bart is spying on Lisa. Runs 30 minutes.

Revenge (ABC): New. Victoria and Conrad get remarried. Emily and Amanda deal with Mason Treadwell digging into their past. Runs 61 minutes.

The Mentalist (CBS): New. A couple that has been abducted may not have been the intended victims.

Other Options

  • 666 Park Avenue (ABC): New. Jane gets little support from the police or Henry regarding the attack she reported. Dr. Evans ends up in debt to Gavin. Starts a minute after the hour and runs 59 minutes.
  • Dexter (Showtime): New. Deb meets with a crime writer that is writing a book on Hannah McKay. Quinn gets in deep with the mob. Plays again later. Last week’s episode replays earlier this evening. This season has been great thus far, but things get really interesting tonight and even more so next week. What do you think of the season so far?
  • Hunted (MoreMAX): Repeat. This past Friday’s episode, “Hourglass,” replays. Also replays earlier this afternoon on Cinemax.
  • MythBusters (Discovery Channel): New. Viewer requested myths are tested. Plays again later.
  • The Next Iron Chef: Redemption (Food Network): Season Premiere. Previous contestants return to take a second shot at becoming an Iron Chef. Run 90 minutes. Plays twice.
  • The Walking Dead (AMC): New. The main group gets separated. Merle makes a request of the Governor. Plays twice and again later two times. Last week’s episode, “Walk With Me,” replays right before.

Sports Notes

  • CBS has NFL action today.
  • ESPN has NASCAR racing action with the Sprint Cup: AAA Texas 500.
  • FOX has NFL action today.
  • NBA TV has a game today.
  • NBC has Sunday Night Football with the Dallas Cowboys at the Atlanta Falcons.

Sunday TV Marathons

Centric has 14 episodes of The Wayans Bros. early.
Hallmark Movie Channel is playing six McBride mystery TV movies that play twice.
TNT has eight episodes of Law & Order early.
USA Network has six episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit tonight.

What are you looking forward to on TV Sunday?

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