WEDNESDAY’S BEST PICKS
8:30 PM * The Wonder Years Summer excitement is in the air as the school year (and the freshman season of this sitcom reboot) draw to a close in the finale “Love, Dean.” Things are kind of tense for Bill and Lillian (Dulé Hill, Saycon Sengbloh), though, when both of them receive exciting career opportunities but can’t agree on who will take up the household slack. Meanwhile, Dean (Elisha Williams) seizes an unlikely opportunity to tell Keisa (Milan Ray) how he really feels about her as the two take shelter from a tornado bearing down on Montgomery.
9 PM $ Beyond the Edge After an inspiring and challenging season filled with emotion, not to mention physical and psychological duress, only a few celebrities from the original company remain in the running to be named the winner and raise the most money for their charity as this reality competition series airs the two-hour finale of its freshman season. A cast reunion follows. Mauro Ranallo is the host.
9 PM * The Conners The Conner clan gears up for a mega-wedding, as three couples — Jackie and Neville (Laurie Metcalf, Nat Faxon), Darlene and Ben (Sara Gilbert, Jay R. Ferguson), and Harris and Aldo (Emma Kenney, Tony Cavalero) — plan a shared nuptial ceremony in the season finale “A Judge and a Priest Walk Into a Living Room ... .” It soon becomes apparent, however, that not all the couples are on the same page about their mutual happilyever-afters. Meanwhile, Dan (John Goodman) and the rest of the family are focused on decking out the house for the big day.
9PM (HGTV) Buy It or Build It Move over, “Property Brothers” Drew and Jonathan Scott! Dallas-based twin contractors Chris and Calvin LaMont host this new home series, in which the brothers help clients decide whether it makes more sense to give an existing home a makeover to suit their lifestyle or just build a home customized to their needs. After learning a client’s budget, Chris finds promising properties and explains how he could give those homes a fresh look, while Calvin draws up sketches for a newly built home at the same price point.
9:01 PM _ So You Think You Can Dance Cat Deeley steps back into her role as host as this Emmy-winning dance competition returns for Season 17 after an extended hiatus. Stephen “tWitch” Boss, a former contestant and occasional judge in past seasons, is part of the new regular judging panel, alongside musical theater star Matthew Morrison (“Glee”) and dancer JoJo Siwa, who recently competed on “Dancing With the Stars.” This new edition once again features dancers between the ages of 18 and 30 who compete each week across a variety of dance styles.
9:31 PM * Home Economics Tom (Topher Grace) does his best to keep kid brother Connor (Jimmy Tatro) grounded after the latter announces he plans to go into outer space in the season finale “Ticket to Space, $1 Million.” Unfortunately, it’s Tom who falls into a slump himself after getting some bad news. Meanwhile, Tom’s wife Marina (Karla Souza) gets trapped while trying to convert their attic space into a writing area for her husband. Caitlin McGee and Sasheer Zamata also star. ABC has not announced whether this sitcom will be back next season.
10 PM ^ Colombia — Wild and Free This two-part documentary, which concludes next Wednesday, takes viewers on an armchair journey through this South American country’s spectacular natural paradise that remained inaccessible for decades during a seemingly endless civil war. In addition to its diverse landscape, Colombia also offers conditions that are ideal for a wealth of animal life. The opener, “Two Rivers,” explores the country’s eastern region, which is defined by the powerful Orinoco and Amazon rivers.
10 PM * A Million Little Things Maggie and Gary (Allison Miller, James Roday Rodriguez) have the strength of their relationship tested yet again in the Season 4 finale “Just in Case.” Meanwhile, Rome (Romany Malco) makes a personal sacrifice to help a student in distress, and Eddie (David Giuntoli) learns a startling secret about Anna (Erin Karpluk). Elsewhere, Theo (Tristan Byon) turns to an improbable source to help his mother through a rough patch. ABC has not announced whether a fifth season will be greenlit. 10 PM (FREE) The Deep End Filmed over the course of three years, this provocative four-part docuseries explores the world of one of today’s most controversial spiritual teachers and her dedicated group of followers. Tonight’s premiere, “The Lost Toys,” introduces some of the main players in this world, where so many people are desperate to feel connected to something. Many of them gravitate toward this charismatic leader, who claims to be on a mission to end human suffering. The question, of course, is: at what cost?