TV HIGHLIGHTS
SERIES
The Blacklist A mysterious duffel bag of bones inspires a collision course between Liz and Red (Megan Boone, James Spader) in this new episode. 8 p.m. NBC Empire Alfre Woodard and Forest Whitaker make a potent combination of guest stars, with Woodard playing Cookie’s (Taraji P. Henson) mother and Whitaker as Eddie, who faces legal action by Lucious and Thirsty (Terrence Howard, Andre Royo). 8 p.m. Fox Nature This new episode documents behaviors of a chimpanzee, a crab and a dolphin that struggle to survive working against other members of their own species. 8 p.m. KOCE Famous in Love Rainer (Carter Jenkins) wants the charity event he is planning to throw to be unforgettable, but it involves considerably more drama than he expected. 8 p.m. Freeform NOVA Wonders In each episode of this new spin-off series, statistician Talithia Williams, computer scientist Rana el Kaliouby and neuroscientist Andre Fenton explore a single scientific topic. The premiere documents aspects of animal communication. 9 p.m. KOCE and KPBS The Expanse While Earth hashes out the fine points of a costly tactic that could give it a valuable advantage in the war against Mars, Anna (guest star Elizabeth Mitchell) tries to convince SorrentoGillis (Jonathan Whittaker) that he must do the right thing in this new episode of the science-fiction series. 9 p.m. Syfy Suits The two-episode season finale of the legal drama marks the departures of series regulars Patrick J. Adams and soon-to-be member of the British royal family Meghan Markle. Gabriel Macht and Rick Hoffman also star. 9 and 10 p.m. USA Code Black The fast-paced medical drama begins its third season as Leanne (Marcia Gay Harden) tries to adopt Ariel (Emily Alyn Lind). 10 p.m. CBS Designated Survivor Attorney Ethan West (guest star Michael J. Fox) starts his probe of Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland). 10 p.m. ABC Archer This very adult animated comedy returns with Sterling Archer (voice of H. Jon Benjamin) supporting himself as a seaplane pilot in the South Pacific, circa 1939. 10 p.m. FXX Brockmire Hank Azaria returns to the title role of a gifted but troubled sportscaster in this critically acclaimed comedy, which shifts its setting to New Orleans. 10 p.m. IFC America Inside Out With Katie Couric In the new episode “Your Brain on Tech,” Katie Couric looks at ways technology has revolutionized lives in modern culture, for better and worse. 10 p.m. National Geographic
SPECIALS
Comey: Truth, Lies & Leadership: Town Hall Anderson Cooper moderates this new special with former FBI director James Comey. 5 and 9 p.m. CNN
MOVIES
All Saints (2017) 8:15 a.m.
Starz; 5:35 p.m. Starz Band Aid (2017) 4:25 p.m.
Showtime
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning Anthony Mason; Fleetwood Mac. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS Today Joanna Coles. (N) 7
a.m. KNBC Good Morning America Rachel Weisz; David Blaine; Why Don’t We performs. (N) 7 a.m. KABC Good Day L.A. Anna Camp (“Belleville”); Ben Mankiewicz (TCM Film Festival); Tyler Henry; cancer update from Steve Holzer. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV Megyn Kelly Today Paralympics champion Victoria Arlen. (N) 9 a.m. KNBC Live With Kelly and Ryan Hank Azaria; Ali Wentworth. (N) 9 a.m. KABC The View Musicians Sting and Shaggy; Dr. Whitney Bowe. (N) 10 a.m. KABC The Talk Marcia Gay Harden; Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin; Ellen K. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS The Dr. Oz Show Nigella
Lawson. (N) 1 p.m. KTTV The Doctors A guilt-free breakfast. (N) 2 p.m. KCBS Steve Tyra Banks and mother Carolyn London. (N) 2 p.m. KNBC Rachael Ray Ali Wentworth.
(N) 2 p.m. KCOP Dr. Phil A mother reveals a family secret. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS The Ellen DeGeneres Show Charlize Theron; Danai Gurira. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC Amanpour on PBS (N) 11
p.m. KOCE, KVCR The Daily Show Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló; Christina Hendricks. (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central Conan Jim Jefferies; Chris Gethard; Joe Machi. (N) 11 p.m. TBS The Tonight Show Serena Williams; Priyanka Chopra; David Blaine. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Lucy Liu; Henry Winkler; Run the Jewels performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS Jimmy Kimmel Live! Chris Hemsworth; Chadwick Boseman; Karen Gillan; Sebastian Stan; Josh Brolin; Middle Kids perform. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC The Late Late Show Mark Ruffalo; Mackenzie Davis; Chelsea Clinton. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS Late Night Jimmy Fallon; Patton Oswalt; Kylie Minogue performs; Sarah Tomek performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC Last Call Ari Melber; Typhoon performs; Michelle Buteau. (N) 1:38 a.m. KNBC