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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ spin-off ‘Station 19’ to debut

- Chuck Barney Around the remote Contact Chuck Barney at cbarney@ bayareanew­sgroup.com.

DON’T MISS >> “Station 19” — We all know what a megahit “Grey’s Anatomy” has been. Now comes its second spin-off series — a drama that follows the lives of Seattle-based firefighte­rs. It’s sure to be crammed with fastpaced action, overwrough­t dialogue and steamy hookups. And, of course, there will be some cross-pollinatio­n opportunit­ies with “Grey’s.” But will it become your next “TGIT” addiction? The fun begins with back-to-back episodes. (9 p.m. Thursday, ABC).

Other bets

TODAY >> In the new drama series “Instinct,” Alan Cumming (“The Good Wife”) plays a CIA operative-turned-author who is lured back to his old life when the NYPD needs his help to stop a serial killer. The show is based on a James Patterson novel. (8 p.m., CBS).

TODAY >> Neil Patrick Harris hosts the new game show “Genius Junior,” which celebrates America’s brainy children. Twelve teams of whip-smart kids, ages 8 to 12, take the stage to compete in a series of increasing­ly complex quizzes covering topics that include math, spelling, geography and complex memorizati­on. (9 p.m., NBC).

MONDAY >> Enough with the blind auditions. Action on “The Voice” heats up tonight as the tensionfil­led battle rounds begin. (8 p.m., NBC).

TUESDAY >> The ancient war between angels and demons continues as “Shadowhunt­ers” launches its third season. In the opener, secrets abound as

the Shadowhunt­ers and Downworlde­rs try to get back to normal after Valentine’s death. (8 p.m., Freeform).

WEDNESDAY >> What if Superman never existed? The new fantasy series “Krypton” is set two generation­s before the destructio­n of Superman’s home planet and follows Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe), the legendary Man of Steel’s grandfathe­r. He’s faced with a life-anddeath

decision: Should he save his planet or let it be destroyed in order to restore the fate of his future grandson. (10 p.m., Syfy).

THURSDAY >> It’s the ultimate battle of good vs. evil in the Season 2 finale of “Beyond.” Diego’s latest attack hits close to the Matthews home, leaving Holden and Charlie to try and explain what is happening to a frantic Tom and Diane. (8 p.m., Freeform).

THURSDAY >> Christina Aguilera joins host RuPaul as a guest judge to kick off the milestone 10th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Naturally, the queens will hold nothing back in trying to impress the pop icon. (8 p.m., VH1).

FRIDAY >> The comically gruesome adventures continue in Season 2 of “Santa Clarita Diet.” The Hammonds are trying their best to adapt to Sheila’s advanced undead state — even as she desperatel­y works to maintain her suburban lifestyle and avoid being defined as just another monster. (Netflix).

FRIDAY >> “Alexa & Katie” is a warmly amusing new series about lifelong friends eagerly anticipati­ng the start of high school. But they confront a crisis when Alexa starts undergoing treatment for cancer — a developmen­t that makes them feel like outsiders at a time when they desperatel­y want to fit in. (Netflix).

SATURDAY >> Charlize Theron rules the screen in “Atomic Blonde.” It’s a rock-’em-sock-’em thriller about a spy who must track down double agents who are being smuggled into the West on the eve of the collapse of the Berlin Wall. (8 p.m., HBO).

 ?? ABC ?? Jaina Lee Ortiz, left, and Ellen Pompeo star in “Station 19,” a new ABC drama series spun off from “Grey’s Anatomy.”
ABC Jaina Lee Ortiz, left, and Ellen Pompeo star in “Station 19,” a new ABC drama series spun off from “Grey’s Anatomy.”
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