News & Notes
On cable tonight, Food Network has the 16th season finale of Chopped and Syfy has a Face Off: Top 20 Countdown special.
DirecTV has the series premieres of Black Mirror and Secret State.
Prime Picks
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC): New. Fitz and Ward get sent on a dangerous mission that details of is kept from the rest of the team. Runs 61 minutes.
New Girl (FOX): New. Jess and the guys end up on an adventure after finding a bunch of Chinese takeout menus at the front door. Damon Wayons Jr. was originally scheduled to do a short arc, but will now be with the series for the rest of the season.
Trophy Wife (ABC): New. The Harrison household deals with lice. Bert and Warren get in a fight. Starts a minute after the half hour and runs 29 minutes.
Sons of Anarchy (FX): New. Jax deals with another obstacle from the Irish. Runs 91 minutes. Plays three times.
Solid Selections
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (FOX): New. Jake gets a chance to hang with his favorite author, guest star Stacy Keach, that wrote about cops in the 70s. Terry and Charles try to help Rosa do better on the witness stand. Starts at the half-hour after Dads. Another great episode. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a comedy come together so quickly. Just really love this show.
The Goldbergs (ABC): New. Beverly invites the seemingly perfect neighbors over for a barbecue. Starts a minute after the hour and runs 30 minutes.
The Mindy Project (FOX): New. Danny misunderstands Mindy’s declaration of having a crush.
Person of Interest (CBS): New. Finch is sent 38 numbers at the same time. More is learned about Carter’s past. Starts a minute after the hour and runs 59 minutes.
Other Options
- Awkward. (MTV): New. Jenna finds herself in a bad spot after giving up Tamara and Ming. Starts at the half hour and runs 31 minutes. Plays twice. The previous four episodes replay earlier this evening.
- Homeland (SHO2): Repeat. This past Sunday night’s episode, “Gerontion,” replays. Plays again later on Showtime.
- Masters of Sex (SHO2): Repeat. This past Sunday night’s episode, “All Together Now,” replays. Plays again later on Showtime.
- NCIS (CBS): New. The team takes a second look at a case. McGee is suspicious of Tony’s recent behavior.
- NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS): New. The team works to stop an attack on the city. Runs 61 minutes.
- The Originals (The CW): New. Hayley becomes worried about her baby when someone from her past shows up. Rebekah gets an interesting offer from Marcel.
- Ravenswood (ABC Family): New. Luke is freaked by recent events. Olivia learns that she has a connection to Miranda’s family. Last week’s episode, “Believe,” replays right before. Both play again later.
- Strike Back: Origins (MoMAX): Repeat. This past Friday night’s episode replays.
Sports Notes
- ESPN has five college basketball games.
- ESPN2 has two college basketball games.
- FS1 has two college basketball games.
- NBA TV has the Los Angeles Lakers at the Dallas Mavericks.
Late Night
- Strike Back: Origins (Cinemax): Repeat. This past Friday night’s episode replays.
Tuesday TV Marathons
Castle (TNT): Seven episodes.
Criminal Minds (ION): Nine episodes.
The Jeffersons (TV One): Has 12 episodes early.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (USA Network): Has 13 episodes.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (BBC America): Five episodes tonight.
Will & Grace (WEtv): Has 24 episodes tonight and into late night.