TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS
8 PM ^ Call the Midwife When a ward sister is off sick, Lucille (Leonie Elliott) is seconded to St. Cuthbert’s, where she encounters hostility from expectant mother Connie Blair (guest star Hannah Onslow), who is on grudging bed rest after her waters break early. Elsewhere, Phyllis (Linda Bassett) tries to help an immigrant mother with an alarming medical condition.
8 PM ( A&E) Biography: Dolly This new two-hour special offers an affectionate portrait of Dolly Parton, one of country music’s most beloved singers and songwriters, by nature a very private woman, although her songs often include lyrics that reveal a great deal. In addition to exclusive interviews with Parton herself, the film also includes commentary from many of her musicians, co-writers and producers. The documentary also explores why Parton, despite her down-home persona, is widely regarded by industry professionals as one of the most important songwriters of modern times.
8 PM ( HALL) When Calls the Heart Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) takes half the class on a field trip “Into the Woods” (also the title of this new episode), leaving Carson (Paul Greene) to watch the rest in his role as substitute teacher. Things take a frightening and unexpected turn, however, when a dangerous wind storm blows up, putting several lives in Hope Valley in grave jeopardy. Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton and Kristina Wagner also star.
9 PM $ NCIS: Los Angeles Callen, Sam (Chris O’Donnell, LL Cool J) and the rest of their NCIS team step up to assist the Department of Justice with an investigation after an arsonist targets an FBI safe house that’s currently the home of a political activist seeking asylum in a new episode called “Knock Down.” Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen and Barrett Foa also star.
9 PM ( AMC) (BBCA) Killing Eve As Season 3 of this multi-awardwinning action drama (simulcast on AMC) opens, the assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer) is under the distinct impression that she fatally shot her quarry, ex-MI6 operative Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh), during the Season 2 finale set in Rome. As viewers quickly learn, however, Eve survived that attack, although her current status with MI6 remains a bit hazy.