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MONDAY

Matt Czuchry The Resident 8PMon (19) (45) The Resident Conrad (Matt Czuchry) plans to take Nic (Emily VanCamp) out for a romantic Valentine’s Day evening, but when those plans are derailed, he gives the reservatio­n away to someone who could really use it in the new episode “Stupid Things in the Name of Sex.” Meanwhile, Devon and Mina (Manish Dayal, Shaunette Renée Wilson) try to figure out why an apparently healthy neighbor inexplicab­ly died, and Kit (Jane Leeves) offers some dating advice to a patient with a sexrelated injury.

10 PM on (TBS) American Dad After several false starts and tasks left abandoned, Francine (voice of Wendy Schaal) discovers the rest of her family is starting to dismiss her as a quitter as this animated comedy returns with a new episode called “OneWoman Swole.” Casting about for a way to prove them wrong, she settles on an improbable new hobby — bodybuildi­ng — and proves something of a phenom.

TUESDAY

Daniel Radcliffe Miracle Workers 10 PM on (BET) Boomerang Lena Waithe co-wrote the pilot and serves as an executive producer on this promising new comedy series, a quasiseque­l to a hit 1992 movie comedy starring Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens and Halle Berry. As in real life, it’s been roughly 25 years since the events of that film, with Tequan Richmond and Tetona Jackson starring as the son of Givens’ character and the daughter of Murphy and Berry’s characters. Both now are trying to build marketing careers.

10:30 PM on (TBS) Miracle Workers Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi executive produce and star in this limited comedy series based on Simon Rich’s book, “What in God’s Name.” Responsibl­e for answering the prayers of humanity, low-level angel Craig (Radcliffe) reports to God (Buscemi), who has lost interest in his high-maintenanc­e creation and is ready to destroy the world again. To prove mankind is worth saving, Craig and angelic colleague Eliza (Geraldine Viswanatha­n) accept a wager that they can grant a seemingly impossible prayer.

WEDNESDAY

Hayley Orrantia The Goldbergs 8PMon (6) (9) (22) The Goldbergs Erica and Valley Erica (Hayley Orrantia, Alison Rich) finally manage to find a new band member to replace Lainey in their group, but Geoff (Sam Lerner) starts to regret his assisting them in that quest when Barry (Troy Gentile) convinces him the newcomer has ulterior designs on Erica in the new episode “My Valentine Boy.” Meanwhile, Adam and Murray (Sean Giambrone, Jeff Garlin) feverishly compete to find the best gift for Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey).

8PMon (16) (34) (48) Nature Nature meets history in a journey that showcases the diverse wildlife of the North Atlantic in “Wild Way of the Vikings,” a new episode that follows the journey from Norway to Newfoundla­nd that seafaring Nordic warriors made in 1000 A.D. The episode also reflects the deep cultural respect the Vikings had for creatures of both land and sea, from the reindeer herds of Norway and eider duck farms of Iceland to the puffins and otters along the coast of Scotland. Ewan McGregor narrates.

THURSDAY

Ben McKenzie Gotham 8PMon (19) (45) Gotham Series star Ben McKenzie directed the new episode “13 Stitches,” which finds his TV alter ego, Detective James Gordon, putting together what looks to be an unlikely team to protect the city from Eduardo Dorrance (guest star Shane West) and his Delta Force. Elsewhere, even as Lee Thompkins (Morena Baccarin) resurfaces, Barbara (Erin Richards) drops a bombshell on Gordon that could change his life forever. Meanwhile, Selina and Penguin (Camren Bicondova, Robin Lord Taylor) unite to outwit another villain.

8PMon (26)

The Top 14 Greatest Valentine’s Day Movies of All Time Having given much the same treatment to Christmas movies, Dean Cain places similar attention on films that pull at the heartstrin­gs as host of this special. “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Love Actually,”“Pretty Woman” and “The Notebook” are among the titles cited, with clips shown to remind viewers what made them fall in love with the featured romantic stories in the first place.

FRIDAY

Rachelle Lefevre Proven Innocent 8PMon (DIS) Movie: Kim Possible Disney Channel’s third original movie adapted from the iconic animated children’s series casts Sadie Stanley in the title role of the resourcefu­l teen heroine, with Sean Giambrone (“The Goldbergs”) playing Kim’s sidekick and best friend, Ron Stoppable. The story finds Kim facing an unusual crisis of confidence as she and Ron start classes at Middleton High School and get lost in this new social hierarchy.

9PMon (19) (45) Proven Innocent Danny Strong, who won an Emmy for writing HBO’s Sarah Palin docudrama “Game Change,” co- created this new legal drama set inside a scrappy law firm where Madeline Scott (Rachelle Lefevre) and her team work tirelessly on behalf of innocents who were wrongfully convicted. Their work feels unusually personal for Madeline, who along with her brother (Riley Smith) was found guilty as a teenager in a sensationa­l murder trial. Kelsey Grammer and Vincent Kartheiser co-star.

SATURDAY

Lacey Chabert Love, Romance & Chocolate 8PMon (HALL)

Movie: Love, Romance & Chocolate New York accountant Emma Colvin (Lacey Chabert) is jilted days before a romantic getaway to Belgium for Valentine’s Day. A supportive friend urges her to make the trip by herself, a decision that pays off when Emma’s friendly Belgian innkeeper (Brittany Bristow) introduces her to Luc Simon (Will Kemp), a renowned chocolatie­r currently helping with a royal wedding in this new romance.

8PMon (LIF)

Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You Australian singer-actress Delta Goodrem takes the title role — and performs her own vocals — in this 2019 biopic that chronicles the eventful profession­al and personal journey of the beloved English-Australian songbird and actress, whose five-decade career has included such high points as starring in the blockbuste­r movie version of “Grease.” Off camera, however, Newton-John has waged multiple harrowing battles with cancer.

SUNDAY

Blake Shelton Elvis All-Star Tribute 8PMon (HALL)

2019 American Rescue Dog Show The second annual edition of this special expands to two nights (concluding Monday), focusing a spotlight on various canine breeds adopted from shelters and rescue organizati­ons across the United States. The adorable pooches compete to be top dog in 10 categories, including Best in Wiggle Butt, Best in Belly Rubs and Best in Special Needs.

9PMon (2) (4) (5)

Elvis All-Star Tribute Music icon Elvis Presley was not a performer known for doing things halfway, and this joyous two-hour tribute to the singer — who died at age 42 in 1977 — takes its inspiratio­n from one of Presley’s biggest TV triumphs: his 1968 comeback special. A diverse and stellar lineup of artists recreates the musical program from that legendary presentati­on. In addition to host Blake Shelton, the talent roster includes Shawn Mendes, Keith Urban, Post Malone, John Fogerty, Jennifer Lopez, Ed Sheeran, Mac Davis, Carrie Underwood and many others.

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