Friday TV: Nikita, The Americans Marathon, Portlandia S.3 Finale & More

News & Notes

On cable tonight, Discovery Channel has a Gold Rush: Behind the Scenes special, IFC has the third season finale of Portlandia, and TLC has the ninth season finale of Say Yes to the Dress, and TV One has the first season finale of Belle’s.

Listen to the latest TV times Three Podcast: Ep.170, “Spring TV Preview 2013.” On this episode I am joined by @mytakeontv and @ShowPatrol. We take a look at the new and returning shows for Spring 2013 and talk about recent episodes of Southland and Community.

Enter our Psych Desk Set Giveaway.

Prime Picks

Nikita (The CW): New. Nikita and Owen go after Ari before the FBI can get to him. Ari tells them that Amanda is working with a terrorist.

Cult (The CW): Repeat. This past Tuesday’s episode, “In the Blood,” replays. As March 8th Cult will be moving to Friday nights.

Portlandia (IFC): New. The city deals with the power going out city wide and a mysterious guest at a bed and breakfast. Runs 30 minutes. Plays again later.

Other Options

• Dallas (TNT): Repeat. This past Monday’s episode, “Blame Game,” replays.
• Last Man Standing (ABC): New. Mike catches Mandy sneaking in late. Kristin has a new boyfriend. Runs 31 minutes.
• The Walking Dead (AMC): Repeat. This past Sunday’s episode, “I Ain’t a Judas,” replays.

Sports Notes

• ESPN has doubleheader NBA action tonight.
• ESPN2 has college basketball action with Loyola (MD) at Iona.

Late Night

• Being Human (Syfy): Repeat. This past Monday night’s episode, “One Is Silver and the Other Pagan,” replays.
• Continuum (Syfy): Repeat. This past Monday night’s episode, “The Politics of Time,” replays.

Friday TV Marathons

The Americans (FX): The first five episodes play tonight and into late night.
Cold Case (ION): Has 11 episodes.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (USA Network): Five episodes today.
Good Times (TV One): Has 14 episodes early.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (USA Network): Seven episodes tonight.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (BBC America): Five episodes today.