Credit: Rodney Ho
Credit: Rodney Ho
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Saturday, April 11, 2015
Two awards shows and the series finale of critically acclaimed FX series "Justified" are among your choices this week.
After six seasons, Harland, Ky., lawman Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) and career criminal Boyd Crowder (former Atlantan Walton Goggins) face off a final time.
Country fans will enjoy one of four annual major awards shows this Sunday on CBS, this one for the traditional Academy of Country Music. Entertainer of the year is being voted on by the viewers and can choose from Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Garth Brooks and Florida Georgia Line.
And TV Land, which largely relies on nostalgia, on Sunday will reunite casts of "Freaks and Geeks," "Ally McBeal," "Parenthood" and "The Wonder Years."
These highlights cover Monday, April 13 through Sunday April 19, 2015.
MONDAY
"Dancing With the Stars" 8 p.m. ABC — Not every football player excels here. Michael Sam was cut last week.
"Gotham " 8 p.m. Fox — Gordon and Bullock investigate a cold case involving the Ogre, a serial killer.
"Mike & Molly " 8:30 p.m. CBS — To research her latest book, Molly takes Mike's mother on a road trip to the latter's small hometown in rural Missouri.
"The Voice " 8 p.m. NBC — The top 12 perform.
"The Following " 9 p.m. Fox — The FBI closes in on a suspect they believe responsible for the latest murders.
"Living With Lincoln " 9 p.m. HBO — Filmmaker Peter Kunhardt chronicles the roles played by five generations of his family as guardians of photographs, books and artifacts related to President Abraham Lincoln.
"Turn " 9 p.m. AMC (season season debut) — Abe is determined to infiltrate New York City.
"Scorpion " 9 p.m. CBS — Walter learns Cabe's long-hidden secret regarding the Baghdad mission and it threatens to tear Team Scorpion apart.
"Bates Motel " 9 p.m. A&E — Norma considers a life outside of White Pine Bay.
" Cucumber " 10 p.m. Logo (new series) — This drama explores the lives and misadventures of Henry Best and his long-suffering boyfriend of nine years, Lance Sullivan.
"Outback Nation " 10 p.m. FYI (new series) — Landscape design expert Jamie Durie turns neglected backyards into outdoor oases
" Rivermen " 10 p.m. History (new series) — A fisherman angles for catfish along the Wabash River in Illinois.
" The Night Shift " 10:01 p.m. NBC — A shooting sends two of Drew's friends to the ER.
TUESDAY
"Hell's Kitchen" 8 p.m. Fox —A Greek cuisine challenge judged by chef Michael Psilakis involves smashing plates and cooking delicious food.
"Fresh Off the Boat" 8 p.m. ABC — Louis and Jessica volunteer at the kids' schools because of budget cuts.
"NCIS" 8 p.m. CBS — Gibbs and Bishop go to Afghanistan after the murder of a marine in Washington, D.C.
"The Voice" 8 p.m. NBC — Top 12 elimination episode.
"iZombie " 9 p.m. the CW — Liv reluctantly eats the brains of her murdered sorority sister to gain insight into her death.
"Deadliest Catch " 9 p.m. Discovery (11th season debut) — The crab quota is increased causing the crews to scramble.
"Younger " 10 p.m. TV Land — Liza rethinks her feelings for Josh after a surprise encounter.
"Being Mary Jane " 10 p.m. BET (second season finale) — Mary Jane's rant goes viral, turning her into an overnight sensation.
"Botched " 9 p.m. E! (second season debut) — Reality star Tiffany "New York" Pollard asking the doctors to fix her botched boobs.
"Sirens " 10 p.m. USA (second season finale) — The guys treat a man who fears hospitals.
"Justified " 10 p.m. FX (series finale) — One last battle between Raylan, Boyd and Ava will determine who—if anyone—gets out of Harlan alive.
"Person of Interest " 10 p.m. CBS — Reese takes on a homicide case that Det. Carter was never able to close.
"The Runner Up " 10 p.m. Esquire — Clay wins a razor-thin primary victory but faces new challenges in the general election.
WEDNESDAY
"Survivor " 8 p.m. CBS — One castaway fashions a fake idol to try to survive.
"American Idol " 8 p.m. Fox — The top 6 perform 'American Classics" picked by viewers.
"Criminal Minds " 9 p.m. CBS — A Maryland family are found murdered at their dinner table.
"The Americans " 10 p.m. FX — Philip and Elizabeth encounter a menacing mujahideen commander.
" CSI Cyber" 10 p.m. CBS — The team investigate the murder of a woman whose electronic devices indicate she was alive for three days after her official time of death.
" Nashville" 10 p.m. ABC — Jeff's ex-fiancée, a famous pop star, arrives in town on a tour, forcing Jeff to reflect on his past.
THURSDAY
"Bones" 8 p.m. Fox — A miniature-golf star's death reveals the sport's highly competitive nature.
"The Big Bang Theory" 8 p.m. CBS — In the event of alien contact, NASA asks Raj to craft a message for the extraterrestrials.
"Grey's Anatomy" 8 p.m. ABC —A small plane crash occurs, triggering bad memories for Meredith and Arizona as injured victims are brought to the hospital.
"Atari: Game Over" 8:30 p.m. Showtime — Documentary chronicling the rise, fall and burial of the Atari Corporation.
"Scandal" 9 p.m. ABC — With Rowan back in town, the stakes are at an all-time high for the team trying to take down B613.
"Mom" 9:30 p.m. CBS— Bonnies' relapse is discovered.
"Dig " 10 p.m. USA — Peter turns to Golan for help after a breakthrough in the Emma Wilson case.
"Elementary " 10 p.m. CBS — Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a professional skeptic who debunked paranormal, religious and scientific phenomenon for a living.
"Vikings " 10 p.m. History — The Vikings launch an all-out second assault on Paris.
FRIDAY
"The Amazing Race " 8 p.m. CBS (back-to-back episodes) — The race continues in Namibia.
"Bitten " 8 p.m. Syfy (two-hour second season debut) — Elena and the Pack are on the hunt for Malcolm Danvers.
"Cedric's Barber Battle " 8 p.m. the CW (new series) — Barbers from across the country compete in haircutting competitions in this series, which begins with tonsorial practitioners from California, Florida and Texas.
"Last Man Standing " 8 p.m. ABC (fourth season finale) — Ryan reunites with his ill father on a hunting trip, but then his dad reveals he's been dishonest.
"Whose Line Is It Anyway? " 8:30 p.m. the CW (11th season debut) — Cedric the Entertainer and Gary Anthony Williams guest.
"The Messengers " 9 p.m. the CW (new series) — An object falls from the sky and its shock wave kills five strangers, who then quickly come back to life.
"Shark Tank" 9 p.m. ABC — A Pittsburgh man hopes to green up the landscaping and gardening industries with his sustainable soil replacement for peat moss.
"Lost Girl " 10 p.m. Syfy (fifth season debut) — Bo goes to hell and back to rescue a friend, while Tamsin faces a foe from her past.
WEEKEND
"The Good Witch" 8 p.m. Saturday Hallmark (first season finale) — Cassie learns that she may lose her store, and it could be Ryan's fault.
"Deadly Revenge" 8 p.m. Saturday Lifetime — An architect is cleared from the disappearance of a former girlfriend, but it unearths another danger.
"Outlander" 8 p.m. Saturday Starz —As Claire and Geillis are put on trial for witchcraft, Jamie is able to rescue Claire, who has unearthed a secret from Geillis' past.
"Orphan Black" 9 p.m. Saturday BBC America (third season debut) — Sarah pursuing the missing Helena who is being held in a faraway compound.
"2015 TV Land Awards" 9 p.m. Saturday TV Land— Terry Crews hosts the 11th ceremony, which recognizes revered shows and stars from TV's past. This year's honorees include "The Wonder Years"; "Ally McBeal"; "Parenthood"; "Freaks and Geeks"; Betty White; and Donny and Marie Osmond. Also: a tribute to Joan Rivers (1933-2014).
"2 Fat 2 Fly" 10 p.m. Saturday OWN (first season finale) — The guys turn to crowdfunding to generate extra cash; and the Fonz suffers a major setback.
"50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards" 8 p.m. Sunday CBS — Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan host.
"Legends & Lies" 8 p.m. Sunday Fox — Stories about James "Wild Bill" Hickok.
"A.D. The Bible Continues" 9 p.m. Sunday NBC — Pilate is targeted for assassination by zealot revolutionaries during the festival of Pentecost.
"Game of Thrones" 9 p.m. Sunday HBO — Arya arrives in Braavos; Brienne and Podrick find danger while traveling.
"Nurse Jackie" 10 p.m. Sunday Showtime — Jackie sets her sights on returning to All Saints.
"High Profits" 10 p.m. Sunday CNN (new series) — A young couple tries to create Colorado's first (legal) marijuana empire.
"The Royals" 10 p.m. Sunday E! — A trip to Monaco brings out a different side of Princess Eleanor.
"Mad Men" 10 p.m. Sunday AMC — Roger pawns off a project onto Don.
"Revenge" 10 p.m. Sunday ABC — Victoria gets proactive about her safety in the wake of being attacked.
"Veep" 10 p.m. Sunday HBO — The Israeli prime minister visits Washington, D.C., but Gary gets carried away planning the dinner.
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