Tuesday highlights
7:00 p.m.
^ FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. The families of Lupita Nyong’o, Lidia Bastianich and Scarlett Johansson escape oppression. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
+ NCIS The team deals with the case of a missing cadaver from the NCIS autopsy room. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
0 COSMOS: POSSIBLE WORLDS Revelation of the hidden underground network of four kingdoms of life; a true first contact story. (cc) ‘TVPG’
F SWAMP THING Swamp Thing struggles to understand his strange condition; Matt learns the truth about Alec Holland. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(DISC) MOONSHINERS Tickle comes to the rescue after apprentice moonshiners Howard and Moe lose a quarter of their run. But when the old friends embark on a risky bootleg operation, only newlywed and former bondswoman, Mrs. Tickle, can save them all from the law. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’ (INSP) MOUNTAIN MEN Relive the mountain men’s best fights against nature’s deadliest predators. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(MTV) TEEN MOM 2 The threat of coronavirus intensifies as Chelsea travels to Los Angeles for work. Leah and the girls go into self-quarantine to protect Ali. Briana has a new, secret fling with the potential for major heartbreak. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
(OWN) FOOD FANTASIES Chef Amaris Jones makes Spanish Fries with Chipotle Cheese; Darnell Ferguson creates 2 Face Donut Sandwich with Fried Chicken, Kelli Ferrell makes Braised Oxtail Over Grits; and G. Garvin whips up Poached Lobster with Crab Mac & Cheese. (TLC) MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE Now four months into their engagement, Whitney and Chase are no closer to living together. ‘TVPG’ (TRAV) THE DEAD FILES Steve and Amy travel to rural Maine to confront a ghostly legion determined to destroy the lives of an unsuspecting family. They then head down to Texas, where Amy puts her own safety at risk to allow a distraught dead girl speak through her. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
(VH1) KEVIN HART: LAUGH AT MY PAIN The comic uses his self-deprecating humor to keep the audience wanting more. (cc) ‘TVMA’
(SHOW) RAY DONOVAN Romero contacts Ray; Bunchy joins Mickey against the Minassians. (cc) ‘TVMA’
7:30 p.m.
D JONI: TABLE TALK Author Ron Deal on building love inside blended families. (cc) ‘TVG’ (OWN) TANYA’S KITCHEN TABLE Chef Tanya Holland introduces us to her famous Fried Chicken and the secrets of her Bacon Cheddar Green Onion Biscuits, and a new take on Salmon and Collards your family will love. ‘TVG’
8:00 p.m.
^ RISE OF THE NAZIS Chancellor Hitler works to dismantle the German state; the Nazis ban free speech and burn books. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
$ THIS IS US Malik shadows Randall at work; Kevin struggles to connect with his new movie director. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
+ FBI OA’s personal connection with the case threatens to cloud his judgement. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’ 0 NEXT Shea and LeBlanc steal an important hard drive and enlist Ben, Gina and C.M. to help decrypt it. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
D MINISTRY NOW Powerful, moving testimonies from special guests, leaders in faith, and so much more. ‘TVG’
F TELL ME A STORY Ashley’s instincts tell her she’s not out of danger yet and Beau takes action to make her feel safe. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(DISC) (8:01) MOONSHINERS Tickle plans to reclaim his outlaw status after a year in jail, and with a look back at the people and events that shaped his life, he finds himself in another kind of prison after joining Tim’s legal distillery. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(FOOD) CHOPPED The chefs try conquer mac and cheese and claim a spot in the Comfort Food Feud grand finale. The first round basket includes a cocktail, and the entree round sees the competitors working with a mac and cheeseinspired brunch item. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) FIXER TO FABULOUS A family that survived a devastating house fire buys a rustic cabin on the lake. (cc) ‘TVG’
(INSP) THE VIRGINIAN The Virginian learns Stacy will be hanged for the murder of a doctor who operated an orphanage; guests Debbie Wason, Cloris Leachman, Coleen Gray. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (MTV) 16 AND PREGNANT Kali and her boyfriend Auston were shocked to get pregnant so young. Auston moved in with Kali but there was never an official arrangement. Kali’s parents feel they’ve been forced to take him in, while Auston’s grandparents just.. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(TLC) MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE Buddy wants to apologize to Whitney, but he scares her with his intensity. (N) ‘TVPG’
8:30 p.m.
(A&E) STORAGE WARS Darrell gives and takes when the buyers descend upon Arcadia, Calif.; Ivy’s prospects soar. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TOON) BOB’S BURGERS Animated. Tina desperately hopes to get her first kiss at her 13th birthday party. (cc) ‘TV14’
9:00 p.m.
^ FRONTLINE Americans confront the pandemic and the election. (N) (cc)
$ (9:01) TRANSPLANT Mags has her hands full with a young woman who seems to be withholding information. (N) ‘TV14’
+ FBI: MOST WANTED When a hacker triggers a car crash that kills a family of three, the team races to hunt him down. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(AP) YUKON MEN Charlie and James track a moose; Stan races to find a new source of fresh water. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(HGTV) (9:01) HOUSE HUNTERS A Chicago couple disagrees on which area they’d like to live in. She wants to be in the heart of the city, but he’s a house flipper who prefers a turn-key property where he can relax in the suburbs. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(TLC) WELCOME TO PLATHVILLE Micah reunites with model-friend Helena for a very hot and steamy modeling session. Barry and Isaac try to talk about the birds and the bees. Lydia reveals she has a secret crush, and Moriah goes on her first date ever. (N) ‘TVPG’
(TRAV) THE DEAD FILES In an enhanced episode, Steve and Amy investigate a poltergeist attacking a Florida family. While Steve discovers a historic graveyard on the property, Amy encounters a vicious entity intent on tormenting the living. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
9:30 p.m.
(HGTV) (9:31) HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL A family goes to Granada, Spain, so their kids can learn about their Islamic heritage. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(WTBS) THE MISERY INDEX An influencer face sucking an octopus, the most polite pass-out in history, and Murr faces his single biggest fear, all in one fun-packed episode of The Misery Index. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
10:00 p.m.
0 BLACK-ISH Bow wants to be more mindful as she and Dre plan Devante’s birthday. (cc) ‘TVPG’
Q CAROL BURNETT AND FRIENDS Skits: The Family; The Hollow Palace Guard. (cc) ‘TVG’ (A&E) (10:04) STORAGE WARS New buyers make their debut at the oldest facility in Los Angeles; Ivy hoards units for himself. (cc) ‘TVPG’