Entertainment Now January 12 – 18, 2025

A Victorian detective (Kate Phillips, “Peaky Blinders”) solves cases without her trusted partner (Stuart Martin, “Army of Thieves,” 2021) in Season 5 of “Miss Scarlet” (formerly “Miss Scarlet & the Duke”), premiering Sunday, Jan. 16, on PBS Masterpiece.

Kate Phillips stars in “Miss Scarlet”

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‘Duke’: ‘Miss Scarlet’ returns solo for Season 5

By Dana Simpson

Since April 2020, fans of British period pieces and crime fiction have been delighting in the wit and whims of Victorian-era private investigator Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips, “Peaky Blinders”) and her policing partner DI William Wellington (Stuart Martin, “Army of Thieves,” 2021). With four complete six-episode seasons under its belt, PBS’s “Miss Scarlet & the Duke” has continued to captivate audiences over the past four and a half years — particularly as a series of pandemic-related lockdowns kept audiences at home, and often glued to their televisions, in the early days of the show. Now back for a fifth season, Eliza — the strong, independent woman she is — continues to handle matters on her own, with the Duke nowhere to be seen.

Season 5 of “Miss Scarlet,” formerly “Miss Scarlet & the Duke,” premieres Sunday, Jan. 12, on PBS. Check your local listings for details.

Created by “Trollied” and “The Mallorca Files” writer Rachael New, “Miss Scarlet & the Duke” began by following Eliza in the wake of her father’s death. A well-respected detective who ran his own agency, Eliza’s father’s sudden death left her essentially penniless and on the cusp of making a self-defining choice in the first episode of the series: either find herself a husband to depend on financially (it is Victorian-era England, after all) or take up her father’s mantel and assume the responsibilities of the detective agency against all odds and gossip (again: Victorian England). Opting for the latter, as she was already in the business and in no rush to secure herself a husband, Eliza soon calls upon a longtime friend and Scotland Yard detective for help: William Wellington, also known simply as “The Duke.”

Throughout the remaining 23 episodes to date (the most recent of which, the Season 4 finale, aired Feb. 11, 2024, on

PBS), Eliza and Duke solved cases of all sizes and subject matter, from theft and blackmail to gang violence and murder.

Having a police detective on her side meant that Eliza had many resources at her beck and call — not to mention someone she trusted to back her up in times of danger. But now, in Season 5, things have changed once again for Eliza, and she has to start back at ground zero with Scotland Yard.

While audiences don’t know what is coming down the pike for the diligent detective, existing fans of the show will remember (spoilers!) that in Episode 4 of Season 4, titled “The Diamond Feather,” Duke professed his love to Eliza and then promptly left for New York City, where a job with the local police force awaited him. Claiming that his London-based job around Eliza made it too difficult for him to separate his romantic feelings from his work, that heartbreaking moment was the last audiences saw of Duke.

Despite some followers of the show craving the romantic coupling of the two characters, Duke’s departure — much like Eliza’s father’s death — gave the character some agency, albeit this time, agency of a more political kind.

Duke’s decision to leave for America was his own, just as Stuart Martin, the actor portraying Duke, chose to leave “Miss Scarlet & the Duke.” Interestingly enough, they reportedly both left their respective positions because of Eliza Scarlet.

“It has been such an incredible joy to bring Duke to life through Rachael [New]’s beautiful, brilliant writing and to get to play him for the past four years,” Martin said via a PBS news release ahead of Season 5. “But it felt like the time was right for Scarlet to explore new stories and challenges for now, as the show continues to grow and evolve.”

“Harlem” - Season 3 (Prime Video — Jan. 23, Season Premiere) After a shocking Season 2 finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, this new season follows the core four women on the precipice of change like never before. Whether it be motherhood, singlehood, sisterhood, complicated career journeys, or even more complicated families, our stylish and ambitious best girlfriends strive to finally choose themselves above all else. Shoniqua Shandai, Grace Byers, Meagan Good and Jerrie Johnson star.

“A Real Bug’s Life” - Season 2 (Jan. 15)

Inspired by the World of Disney and Pixar’s “A Bug’s Life” (1998), this Disney+ Original series from National Geographic takes viewers on another extraordinary adventure into the micro-bug world — where the forces of nature play out on a completely different scale and miniature creatures rely on amazing superpowers to make it through each day.

“History’s Greatest Mysteries”Season 5 (Jan. 15) Laurence Fishburne takes a look at historically important mysteries, wellknown myths, and modern legends using new evidence in this unscripted series. Season 5 explores Montezuma’s lost treasure, the Garden of Eden, the lost fortune of the Knights Templar, an escape from Alcatraz, the Hindenburg disaster, the Salem witch trials and more.

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“The Silent Hour” (Jan. 12) Frank Shaw (Joel Kinnaman) is a Boston Police detective who suffers an on-the-job accident which leaves him newly deaf. Sixteen months later, he and his friend and partner (Mark Strong) must battle a team of corrupt cops attempting to eliminate a deaf murder witness in the apartment building where she lives.

“Unstoppable” (Jan. 16)

This film tells the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams. With the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother Judy (Jennifer Lopez) and the encouragement of his coaches, Anthony fights through adversity to earn a spot on the Arizona State Wrestling team.

“America’s Funniest Home Videos” - Seasons 30 & 31 (Jan. 15)

Catch up on all the laughs with complete seasons of this long-running, laughout-loud clips show. Each week, the audience votes on the funniest home video submitted, giving the lucky owner lifechanging cash prize. Alfonso Ribeiro hosts.

“Me & Winnie the Pooh” - Season 2, New Episodes (Jan. 18) Winnie the Pooh and his friends have lots of fun as they enjoy all of kinds playdates in this Disney Junior series. In Season 2, the pals make music, take on wintery adventures like sledding, float on balloons, make new friends and more.

“My Penguin Friend” (Jan. 14) Inspired by the incredible true story of DinDim the Penguin, this enchanting adventure is about a little lost penguin who — after being rescued from an oil spill — transforms the life and soul Joao (Jean Reno), a heartbroken fisherman. The penguin and the fisherman become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.

Adriana Barraza also stars.

“Molly-Mae: Behind it All” (Jan. 17)

This series takes viewers beyond the headlines to uncover the real person behind the face of “Love Island” star Molly-Mae, following her journey after her highly publicized break-up. As she adapts to the challenges of motherhood and prepares to launch her biggest business venture to date: ‘Maebe’. In this intimate look, we uncover how these experiences have shaped her into the powerhouse entrepreneur she is today.

“Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers” (Jan. 17)

In this stand-up special, Roy Wood Jr. explores how lack of connection has sent society spiraling into a culture full of guns, protests, rude employees, self- checkout lanes and sex parties, and why some of us would rather be alone than be connected.

“La Liberacion”Season 1 (Jan. 17)

Three women join forces to prevent a sexual harassment complaint against a renowned movie director from coming to light. This controversial mission will take them to the doors of a group, which will take them to an inward journey: to a medieval village where their patriarchal wounds are represented. Ilse Salas, Cassandra Ciangherotti, Johanna Murillo, Dolores Heredia, Ofelia Medina and Diego Boneta star.

“XO, Kitty”Season 2 (Jan. 16)

Teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart) is back in Seoul for a new semester at KISS. She’s single for the first time in a long time and ready for a fresh start: no more meddling, no more drama. Maybe just some casual dating. Emphasis on casual. But she has more to worry about than her love life, as a letter from her mother’s past sets her on a wild journey, and new faces at KISS bring change.

“Young, Famous & African” - Season 3 (Jan. 17)

This glitzy reality series — which doubles as a real-life soap opera — follows a group of young, affluent and famous A-list media personalities. Hailing from South Africa, Nigeria and East Africa, this aspirational who’s who of music, media, fashion and “Insta stars” comes together in Johannesburg.

“American Psycho” (Available Now) Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this satirical psychological horror film, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, is set in New York City in 1987. It follows Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), an investment banker who lives a second life as a gruesome serial killer by night. However, he struggles to keep up appearances and hold his sanity.

“Hostile Witness” (Available Now) The scales of justice may tip when Simon Crawford (Ray Milland), one of London’s top barristers, stands accused of killing his neighbor as revenge for the hit-and-run accident that took the life of Crawford’s daughter. Did he do it? Or are there other forces at play?

Years

“Gabriel Iglesias: Legend of Fluffy” (Available Now) In his 27th year in comedy, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias reminisces on the perils of life. From dating, to home break-ins, to turbulent plane rides, Gabriel is just here to save the world from eternal seriousness.

“Prime Target” - Season 1 (Apple TV+ — Jan. 22, Series Premiere) Edward Brooks (Leo Woodall), a brilliant young math postgraduate, is on the verge of a major breakthrough. If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon, he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders (Quintessa Swindell), a female NSA agent who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on the mathematicians’ behavior. Together, they start to unravel a troubling conspiracy.

“Back In Action” (Jan. 17)

after giving up life as CIA spies to start a family, Emily (Cameron Diaz) and Matt (Jamie Foxx) find themselves dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown. Kyle Chandler, Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, McKenna Roberts and Rylan Jackson also star.

Sports Zone

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9 p.m.

ESPN2 2025 Australian Open Tennis Second Round. From Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (Live)

10:05 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (Live)

3 a.m. ESPN2 2025 Australian Open Tennis Second Round. From Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (Live) thurSday

1 p.m. ESPN2 Golf Latin America Amateur Championship, First Round. Action from golf tournaments around the world. (Live)

3 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Manchester United vs. Southampton. From Old Trafford in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. (Live)

4 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf The American Express, First Round. From Pete Dye Stadium Course in La Quinta, Calif. (Live)

6:30 p.m. SNY College Basketball Stony Brook at Delaware. From Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena in Newark, Del. (Live)

7 p.m. ESPN NHL Hockey Detroit Red Wings at Florida Panthers. From Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. (Live) ESPN2 College Basketball Memphis at Temple. From the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. (Live) FS1 College Basketball Michigan at Minnesota. From Williams Arena in Minneapolis. (Live)

(Live)

10:30 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Iowa at USC. From Galen Center in Los Angeles. (Live)

11 p.m. ESPN College Basketball Baylor at Arizona. From McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Ariz. (Live)

3 a.m. ESPN2 2025 Australian Open Tennis Second Round. From Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (Live) WedneSday

2:30

7:30 p.m. TNT NBA Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at Oklahoma City Thunder. From Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. (Live) TRUTV NBA Basketball Phoenix Suns at Washington Wizards. From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Live)

9 p.m. ESPN2 2025 Australian Open Tennis Third Round. From Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (Live) FS1 College Basketball Rutgers at Nebraska. From Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. (Live)

9:30 p.m. ESPN NHL Hockey Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche. From Ball Arena in Denver. (Live)

10 p.m. TNT TRUTV NBA Basketball Houston Rockets at Sacramento Kings. From Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. (Live)

3 a.m. ESPN2 2025 Australian Open Tennis Third Round. From Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (Live) Friday

1 p.m. ESPN2 Golf Latin America Amateur Championship, Second Round. Action from golf tournaments around the world. (Live)

4 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf The American Express, Second Round. From Pete Dye Stadium Course in La Quinta, Calif. (Live)

7 p.m. ATTPT NHL Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres. From KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. (Live) FS1 College Basketball Providence at Villanova. From Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, Pa. (Live) GOLF PGA Tour Champions Golf Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, Second Round. From Hualalai Golf Club in Kaupulehu, Hawaii. (Live)

TNT TRUTV Unrivaled Basketball Mist Basketball Club vs. Lunar Owls Basketball Club. From Mediapro Basketball Facility in Miami. (Live)

7:15 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston. (Live)

8 p.m. TNT TRUTV Unrivaled Basketball Rose Basketball Club vs. Vinyl Basketball Club. From Mediapro Basketball Facility in Miami. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Basketball Indiana at Ohio State. From Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Live)

9 p.m. ESPN2 2025 Australian Open Tennis Third Round. From Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (Live) FS1 College Basketball Iowa at UCLA. From Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. (Live)

9:35 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago. (Live)

11 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Boise State at New Mexico. From The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M. (Live)

3 a.m. ESPN2 2025 Australian Open Tennis Third Round. From Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (Live)

Saturday

7:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Newcastle United vs. AFC Bournemouth. From St. James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. (Live)

10 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer West Ham United vs. Crystal Palace. From London Stadium in London. (Live)

12 p.m. ESPN College Basketball Alabama at Kentucky. From Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Basketball Creighton at Connecticut. From Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn. (Live)

12:30 p.m. USA College Basketball George Washington at George Mason. From EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Va. (Live)

1 p.m. WIVB-4 WSEE-35 College Basketball Kansas State at Kansas. From Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan. (Live)

2 p.m. TRUTV Unrivaled Basketball Phantom Basketball Club vs. Laces Basketball Club. From Mediapro Basketball Facility in Miami. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Basketball Xavier at Marquette. From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. (Live)

3 p.m. TNT Men’s International Soccer Friendlies United States vs. Venezuela. From Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Live) TRUTV Unrivaled Basketball Lunar Owls Basketball Club vs. Rose Basketball Club. From Mediapro Basketball Facility in Miami. (Live) WGRZ-2 WICU-12 College Basketball Purdue at Oregon. From Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. (Live) 4:30 p.m. WKBW-7 NFL Football Divisional Round: Teams TBA. Football action from around the National Football League. (Live)

6 p.m. FX UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan - Prelims Johnny Walker vs. Bogdan Guskov, light heavyweight. From Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. (Live)

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In Focus

“Star Trek: Section 31” (Paramount+ — Jan. 24, Movie Premiere) Michelle Yeoh reprises her fan-favorite role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou — a character she played in the first season of “Star Trek: Discovery” — who joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past. Omari Hardwick, Kacey Rohl, Sam Richardson, Sven Ruygrok, Robert Kazinsky, Humberly Gonzalez, James Hiroyuki Liao and Miku Martineau also star.

Time - Week of January 12 - 18, 2025

In the spring of 1941, the people of Yorkshire Dales found themselves in the midst of World War II. To help out, Siegfried (Samuel West) lends a hand in surgery, while Mrs. Hall (Anna Madeley) and Helen (Rachel Shenton) try to serve their soldiers as best they can during the Season 5 premiere of “All Creatures Great and Small,” airing Sunday, Jan. 12, on PBS. For a preview of what’s to come this season, visit pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/clips/ all-creatures-great-and-small-s5-preview/

Meet Baylen Dupree: charming, vivid and personable, Baylen was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 18 after experiencing an increase in uncontrollable vocal and motor tics. Now 22 years old, Baylen is ready to live her life as an independent adult, and invites viewers to watch as she pushes herself to new heights in the all-new series, “Baylen Out Loud,” making its debut this Monday, Jan. 13, on TLC. Get to know Baylen better by visiting her tiktok, at tiktok.com/@baylen.dupree?lang=en

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‘The Dirty Dozen’ is back in action

When it comes to war stories, “The Dirty Dozen” ranks very high as one

the most popular ever put on film. The Robert Aldrich-directed 1967 adventure is a frequent attraction on Turner Classic Movies, where it gets another showing Sunday, Jan. 12 (following another iconic adventure that holds to the night’s theme “Safety in Numbers,” the 1960 Western “The Magnificent Seven”).

Though “The Dirty Dozen” is an ensemble piece, Lee Marvin rightfully gets top billing as a tough World War II major ordered to get 12 convicts in shape for a mission to target a gathering of high-level German officers at a French chateau. Charles Bronson (who’s also in “The Magnificent Seven”), John Cassavetes, Telly Savalas, Jim Brown (in a role that makes clever use of his football background), Donald Sutherland and singer Trini Lopez are among those playing the incarcerated men, who may get a shot at amnesty if they survive the assignment.

“Marley & Me” (ABC, Sunday, Jan. 12): Largely suitable for family viewing, this affecting 2008 comedy-drama from director David Frankel (“The Devil Wears Prada”) has a fine starring team in Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. They play married reporters who test how they’d be as parents by adopting a dog ... the

Robert Ryan and Charles Bronson in “The Dirty Dozen”

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“FOR THERE IS BORN TO YOU THIS DAY IN THE CITY OF DAVID A SAVIOR, WHO IS CHRIST THE LORD: AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME JESUS” (LUKE 2:11,1:31)

Crossword Puzzle

16. Tom Tykwer series 18. Words of reluctant agreement 19. Ming of the Basketball Hall of Fame

20. Scarecrow stuffing 22. Elastic fabric 26. It may have an extra electron 27. Realtor’s offering

20. Scarecrow stuffing 22. Elastic fabric 26. It may have an extra electron 27. Realtor’s offering 28. Cover anew, as a plot

11. Museo offering 12. Very wide shoe

13. “Mad ___” 14. Ted Danson series with “The”

11. Museo offering 12. Very wide shoe spec 13. “Mad ___” 14. Ted Danson series with “The”

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Sunday

Home Town

8 p.m.

HGTV 8 p.m.

Mayfair Witches

AMC 9 p.m.

Growing families depend on the support of visiting grandparents and no one knows that better than Erin and Ben. So, they try to help a young family find more room for Nana and Pop Pop by renovating a guesthouse, but a disaster may sink their dreams.

With the threat of Lasher (Jack Huston) still looming, young neurosurgeon Dr. Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) takes it upon herself to deal with the demon she unwittingly birthed into the world for her family’s sake. This time, nothing is off limits.

Sister Wives TLC 10 p.m.

With the threat of Lasher (Jack Huston) still looming, young neurosurgeon Dr. Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) takes it upon herself to deal with the demon she unwittingly birthed into the world for her family’s sake. This time, nothing is off limits. Sister Wives

TLC 10 p.m.

There’s no end to the drama when it comes to the Brown family. As Season 19 continues, family patriarch Kody Brown tries his best to satisfy the wants and needs of his remaining wives, 18 children and all of their significant others.

Monday

Love & Hip

Love & Hip Hop Miami

Hop

VH1 8 p.m.

Miami

VH1 8 p.m.

Chaos consumes the lives of the men and women in this Miami-based reality

31. Hoops cable channel

28. Cover anew, as a plot 31. Hoops cable channel

33. Tommy Pickles’ younger brother on “Rugrats” 35. Good buddy

36. HBO crime drama series

42. Show set after the “Sudden Departure” with “The” 43. Blubber

44. God: Sp. 45. Letter abbr. 46. Bro, for one 47. “ER” extras 48. Lawyer’s thing 49. Pitches

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1. Door part

2. Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist 3. “The Civil War” documentarian 4. Tolerate

5. Shelley’s alma mater

playwright

6. __ _ the nose (dominated)

5. Shelley’s alma mater 6. __ _ the nose (dominated)

7. Supper, e.g. 8. “__ n’est pas un pipe”: Magritte 9. Looked over 11. Shining 12. “The Jetsons” boy

15. Resound

7. Supper, e.g. 8. “__ n’est pas un pipe”: Magritte 9. Looked over 11. Shining 12. “The Jetsons” boy 15. Resound 17. Singer Sumac 20. “Yes, ___!”

21. Water tester

17. Singer Sumac 20. “Yes, ___!” 21. Water tester

23. “___ Explains it All” (Nickelodeon sitcom)

24. Flapdoodle

25. Off-road goer, for short

25. Off-road goer, for short 29. “Golden Boy”

29. “Golden Boy”

30. Lover of Aeneas

31. Old sports channel that was once called Versus

32. “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living” channel

34. Burton of “Roots”

35. Popular mints

36. E-mail summary letters

37. Bit attachment

38. Saturn vehicles?

39. French noodle?

40. Set aside

41. Trails off

series. First, Estelita’s event goes off the rails as Amara plots her revenge on Princess. Then, Ray J drops a bombshell on the cast, while Marlon confronts Florence and Allan. Baylen Out Loud

series. First, Estelita’s event goes off the rails as Amara plots her revenge on Princess. Then, Ray J drops a bombshell on the cast, while Marlon confronts Florence and Allan.

Baylen Out Loud

TLC 9:10 p.m.

This series premiere introduces viewers to Baylen Dupree, a charming 22-year-old woman with Tourette Syndrome, causing her to exhibit uncontrollable vocal and motor tics. With the support of her boyfriend and her family, she pushes herself to new heights.

Brilliant Minds

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 10 p.m.

Season 1 concludes with this final episode, ending the first chapter of Dr. Oliver Wolf’s (Zachary Quinto) story. Despite an unconventional approach, Dr. Wolf has managed to endear himself to the interns at Bronx General, solving rare and puzzling cases.

Tuesday

Night Court

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8:30 p.m.

Judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch) presides over a Manhattan courtroom full of ne’er-do-wells and deviants and is thrilled when Mayim Bialik shows up. However, her enthusiasm fades when she suspects

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something more sinister is at play.

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 9 p.m.

After a car crash erases the last eight years of her life, Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) is forced to navigate a world now unfamiliar to her. Fortunately, Amy has her teenage daughter, Katie (Charlotte Fountain-Jardim), to help fill in what she’s missing.

Journey to America: With Newt and Callista Gingrich

WNED-17 WPSU-3

WXXI-21 10 p.m.

This series premiere looks at the journeys of nine immigrants who came to the United States in hopes of pursuing the American Dream. Their belief in the principles that made this nation a beacon of hope led them to be inspirations to everyone around them.

Wednesday

Abbott Elementary

WKBW-7 8:30 p.m.

Teaching is a calling and the dedicated and selfless teachers at Willard R. Abbott Elementary are doing their best to give the children of Philadelphia an education they’ll remember even though they’re underfunded, overwhelmed and outnumbered.

American Pickers

HIST 9 p.m.

Mike finds himself at a four-generation family homestead in Illinois with a very rare slot machine that he’s willing to bet big on. Then, Robbie and Jersey find a Mack truck fanatic in Vermont who isn’t willing to part with much in this season finale.

Ozark Law

A&E 10 p.m.

While summertime is hard for the Lake Ozark and Osage Beach Police Departments, it gets even harder during the annual Aquapalooza Music Festival. While the day is usually fine, the night brings out the underage drinkers using fake IDs to enter bars.

Thursday

Hollywood Squares

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.

Hosted by “CBS Mornings” co-anchor Nate Burleson and featuring actress Drew Barrymore in the center square, this revival of the

classic game show sees two contestants compete in a game of tic-tac-toe where the squares are occupied by celebrity guests.

Beat Bobby Flay

FOOD 9 p.m.

Serving up a plate of pas de deux, chef Andrew Zimmern and ballet dancer Misty Copeland are on hand to help chefs Tristen Epps and Vinnie Cimino twirl their way for a shot at host Bobby Flay. But will the winner be able to serve a perfect pirouette?

Divided by Design

HGTV 10 p.m.

Budgets are enough to bring everyone to tears when a mistake forces Ray to completely rethink his latest design as a pregnancy pushes the clock. Then, Eilyn gets the cold, hard numbers that will tell her what her design for a South Beach condo is worth.

Friday

Shark Tank

Friday Shark Tank

WKBW-7 8 p.m.

Entrepreneurs with amazing ideas throw caution to the wind and enter the Tank in hopes of convincing at least one of the Sharks — Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner and the others — to invest in their cool business idea. But can they get the cash?

Cold Case Files

A&E 9 p.m.

Bill Kurtis narrates a new episode of this docuseries, which looks at the strange disappearance of Redding, California, native Frank McAlister after coming into a great sum of cash. Nearly 25 years later, someone finally confesses to what happened.

Mysteries Unearthed

With Danny Trejo

HIST 10:05 p.m.

Join Danny Trejo as he uncovers the world’s most significant discoveries — from deadly secrets

beneath America’s beloved national parks to Nazi-era weapons off the New Jersey coast and even bloodthirsty predators in Canada.

Saturday

Accident, Suicide, or Murder

OXY 8 p.m.

Unexpected deaths can often be confusing, not just for loved ones and survivors, but for the police who need to understand what happened. This episode of the hour-long series examines the death of a socialite who fall down a staircase. My 600-Lb. Life TLC 8 p.m.

This special supersized episode features the weightloss journey of Karen, a woman whose eating has gotten so out of control that she’s withdrawn from the world. Although Karen seeks Dr. Now’s help, how will that happen if she won’t leave the house?

I Am JFK Jr. WPIX-11 8 p.m.

This documentary follows the tragically short life of John F. Kennedy Jr., the youngest child of President John F. Kennedy. As a boy, he transfixed a nation saluting the coffin of his father. Later, his good looks and charisma led to hopes for a revival.