TV HIGHLIGHTS
SERIES
Little Big Shots: Forever Young This new spinoff of the talent show for the very young showcases the talents of somewhat more senior individuals, including a 72-year-old former plumber, pursuing his passion as an opera singer, and an 81-year-old daredevil grandmother. The season premiere also features guest appearances by Betty White and gospel singer Shirley Caesar. 8 p.m. NBC MasterChef It’s no day at the beach for the contestants as their first team challenge is preparing a meal featuring fresh fish for 101 lifeguards. Aaron Sanchez and Christina Tosi assist host Gordon Ramsay with the judging. 8 p.m. Fox Big Pacific Each episode of this new documentary series examines a different aspect of the Pacific Ocean and the creatures that inhabit it. Tonight’s premiere explores the deepest depths. 8 p.m. KOCE and KPBS The Carmichael Show Jerrod and Maxine (Jerrod Carmichael, Amber Stevens West) are upset when his mother (Loretta Devine) is unhappy over a birthday present they gave her. David Alan Grier also stars in this new episode. 9 p.m. NBC The F Word With Gordon Ramsay Joel McHale (“Community”) is a celebrity guest for a new episode in which families and friends compete in a live high-stakes cook-off. 9 p.m. Fox Great Yellowstone Thaw In this new three-part miniseries, co-produced by Kirk Johnson of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, experts examine how wolves, grizzly bears and other wildlife survive with the dramatic season changes at Yellowstone National Park. 9 p.m. KOCE and KPBS America’s War on Drugs The finale of the documentary miniseries focuses on Afghanistan’s descent into a narco-state and the rise of El Chapo and the super-cartels. 9 p.m. History Expedition Unknown This new episode follows Josh Gates on a quest above the Arctic Circle to find and recover DNA of the long-extinct woolly mammoth. 9 p.m. Travel To Tell the Truth This update of the classic TV game show continues its second season, with Anthony Anderson as host. Celebrity panelists include Justin Long, Arielle Kebbel, Nikki Glaser and Kal Penn. 10 p.m. ABC Andy Cohen’s Then & Now The season finale explores how the wealthy spent their fortunes in the 1980s. 10 p.m. Bravo Fargo Gloria (Carrie Coon) follows the money and Emmit (Ewan McGregor) learns a lesson from Varga (David Thewlis), while Nikki (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) continues to play her dangerous game, in the season finale of the quirky drama. 10 p.m. FX Lip Sync Battle Skylar Astin faces off against NBA player Metta World Peace in this new episode. 10 p.m. Spike Blood Drive Taking a break from their race, Arthur and Grace (Alan Ritchson, Christina Ochoa) stop at the Pixie Swallow Motel & Diner for a hot meal. 10 p.m. Syfy Nobodies Larry, Rachel and Hugh (Larry Dorf, Rachel Ramras and Hugh Davidson) may finally get a chance to celebrate when “Mr. First Lady” receives the green light. 10 p.m. TV Land Lopez George (George Lopez) makes some big decisions in the comedy’s season finale. 10:32 p.m. TV Land
MOVIES
Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015) 11:40 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. EPIX Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) 11:55 a.m. Starz
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning (N) 7
a.m. KCBS Today Amy Poehler; Hank Azaria; Jessie Chris. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC Good Morning America Professional golfer Billy Horschel; Ashton Kutcher. (N) 7 a.m. KABC Good Day L.A. Danny Trejo; Melissa Peterman; Joe Mantegna and Ronnie Marmo (“I’m Lenny Bruce”); dancers Alex and Liz Despacito perform. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV Live With Kelly and Ryan Seth Meyers, Zoe Saldana and Beth Behrs visit; the hosts get a lesson in partner yoga. (N) 9 a.m. KABC The View Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg; author Eddie Izzard. (N) 10 a.m. KABC The Wendy Williams Show
(N) 11 a.m. KTTV The Talk Mario Lopez. (N) 1
p.m. KCBS Tavis Smiley Jonathan Goldsmith; Regina King. (N) 11 p.m. KOCE Charlie Rose (N) 11 p.m.
KVCR; 11:30 p.m. KOCE The Daily Show Musician Jason Isbell. (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central Conan Leslie Jones; lawyer Jeffrey Toobin. (N) 11 p.m. TBS The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Ashton Kutcher; Mario Batali; Liam Payne performs. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Jeffrey Tambor; John Benjamin Hickey; Lake Street Dive. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS Jimmy Kimmel Live Tatiana Maslany; KYLE and Lil Yachty perform. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC The Late Late Show With James Corden Seth Rogen; Will Arnett; Alison Brie. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS Late Night With Seth Meyers Amy Poehler; Nicolle Wallace; Daru Jones. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC Nightline (N) 12:37 a.m.
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