Thursday on TV: Defiance, Welcome to Sweden, The Honorable Woman & More

News & Notes

On cable tonight, CNN has the first season finale of The Sixties, History has the first season finale of Pawnography, and IFC has the series premiere of Garfunkel & Oats.

In late night, Adult Swim has the series premiere of Black Jesus and Showtime has the series premiere of Seven Deadly Sins.

Listen to the latest TV times Three Podcast: Ep.237, “The Honorable Wilfred Defiance Dominion.” On this episode I am joined by @kyool and @TheTeleverse to talk a little cancelation and renewal news and then discuss recent episodes of Wilfred, Defiance, Dominion, The Honorable Woman and The Strain. Lastly, we make some TV recommendations.

Prime Picks

Defiance (Syfy): New. Nolan attempts to get answers from a terrorist spy in order to stop an attack in New York. Plays again later.

Welcome to Sweden (NBC): New. Emma thinks Bruce could do more to fit in. Bruce gets some news from his parents. Starts a minute after the hour and runs 29 minutes.

The Honorable Woman (SundanceTV): New. Part 2 of 8. Nessa’s having been abducted in Gaza eight years ago is found out by MI6 boss Sir Hugh Hayden-Hoyle. Runs 75 minutes. Plays again later.

Other Options

• Dominion (Syfy): Season Finale. Alex goes before the senate. Riesen decides to leave Vega. Runs 90 minutes. Plays again later. The first seven episodes of the season replay earlier today.
• Gang Related (FOX): New. Javier attempts to make a deal with the D.A.
• The Leftovers (HBO): Repeat. This past Sunday night’s episode, “Guest,” replays. Plays again later.
• Rush (USA Network): New. Rush is causing problems for Alex’s marriage. Eve attempts to balancer her work and personal life. Plays again later.
• Satisfaction (USA Network): New. Neil attempts to atone for his past mistakes. Grace makes an impulsive decision at work. Runs 61 minutes. Plays again later.

Sports Notes

• MLB Network has a game today and another tonight.
• TNT has first round coverage of the PGA Championship.

Late Night

• Murder in the First (TNT): Repeat. This past Monday’s episode, “Family Matters,” replays.
• Perception (TNT): Repeat. This past Tuesday’s episode, “Prologue,” replays.

Thursday TV Marathons

Dominion (Syfy): Has the first seven episodes of the season today.
Leverage (ION): Six episodes today.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (USA Network): Has 13 episodes.
Living Single (TV One): Has 12 episodes early.