TV TOP PICKS
7 p.m. on ABC Quantico
Familiar to those who watched TURN:
Washington’s Spies for his role as the title general, Ian Kahn has a much different part as a guest star in the new episode “Deep Cover.” He plays a military contractor who gets Alex (Priyanka Chopra) as a new associate, though she’s on a mission to determine whether he has established potentially lethal business ties overseas.
7 p.m. on CW Masters of Illusion
Now a host for all occasions for The CW, Dean Cain remains a magic man, since the former television Superman returns to preside over this weekly showcase for illusionists as it starts its fifth season with “It’s All in the Cards.” The program has built up something of a family of guests, since many of them have returned a number of times; those featured here include Rick Smith Jr., Ed Alonzo, Samantha Bell, Joel Meyers, Keelan & Keyser, Shoot Ogawa and Andy Gladwin. Another episode follows.
7 p.m. on FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Guy Fieri definitely logs a lot of “frequent foodie miles” in the new episode “Italian, Hawaiian and Colombian,” which finds him enjoying a multicultural flavorfest. After arriving in Hawaii, he journeys to a poke place that earns kudos for its island specialties. A trip back to the U.S. mainland, in San Carlos, Calif., takes Guy to an Italian eatery where the chefs put some inspired twists on their pasta dishes.
9 p.m. on PBS The Great British Baking Show
Mary Berry (who still was with the series when this season of it was produced in England) and Paul Hollywood gauge the efforts of the 10 amateur bakers still in the competition. The rivals’ challenges include tartes tatin, treacle tarts and a Showstopper tart. Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc are the hosts.
10 p.m. on PBS Great Performances
In commemoration of Immigrant Heritage Month, composer Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America merges contemporary classical music — performed by Pacific Symphony — with dramatic readings recalling the experiences of specific newcomers to the United States. Among those delivering those words: Tony Award winner Barry Bostwick (pictured, who also has done this piece on other occasions), Emmy honoree Camryn Manheim (The
Practice) and Michael Nouri (Flashdance). This production was staged at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, Calif.