Choose a blog

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'NCIS' and 'New Girl' among tonight's season finales

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - Season 10 begins with the first round of auditions. Audition cities this season include Austin, Boston, Detroit, Memphis and Los Angeles. Joining Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe as guest judges throughout auditions are Minnie Driver, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Wayne Brady, All-Star tWitch and Adam Shankman.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - The future of the agency is threatened as the 10th season ends. An international manhunt for Eli David's killer turns into a federal witch hunt against Gibbs (Mark Harmon, at left with Cote de Pablo) and his team for their use of unconventional methods.

NCIS: Los Angeles (9pm, CBS) - Season 4 ends with a nuclear explosion in the Pacific Ocean. The event reignites a search for stolen nuclear weapons and leads Hetty to shuffle partnerships.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - In the Season 2 finale, Jess and Nick make a decision about their relationship. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Winston plan to sabotage Cece's wedding, but a surprise announcement throws an accidental wrench into the plans.

The Mindy Project (9:30pm, Fox) - The first season ender has Mindy deciding to go on a volunteer missing to Haiti with Casey, so Danny and his ex-wife throw them a spectacular going-away party.

Frontline: Never Forget to Lie (10pm, UNC-TV) - Filmmaker Marian Marzynski attends a Warsaw meeting of fellow Holocaust survivors, where he and others recall the horrors they endured as children.

Grimm (10pm, NBC) - There might be zombies in Portland when Nick and Hank investigate suspects who are turning up dead -- for the second time.

Golden Boy (10pm, CBS) - They're calling this the Season 1 finale but don't hold your breath for "Golden Boy" to return (Updated: Yes, "Golden Boy" was canceled.). Tonight, Clark is relegated to desk duty and tries to solve a cold case from Owen's past.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Peter Sagal, a Harley and the Constitution

Hart of Dixie (8pm, CW) - In the second season finale, Zoe plans a New York City vacation and encounters a medical emergency on the plane. Elsewhere, Lemon tries to get Glorianna to perform at the Rammer Jammer.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - A Department of Defense investigator probes the team's response to the Bodnar case that involves the murders of Ziva's father and Vance's wife.

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal (9pm, UNC-TV) - NPR's Peter Sagal ("Wait Wait Don't Tell Me") undertakes a cross-country motorcycle trip to explore the relevance of the Constitution in modern America, starting with federal power vs. states' rights. Among the issues explored: medical marijuana, gun control and health care.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Jess' father (Rob Reiner) visits at an inopportune time, forcing Nick to spend some alone time with him.

The Mindy Project (9:30pm, Fox) - I'm so glad this show has gotten better and better all season. Tonight, Mindy is upset by Casey's decision to spend a year in Haiti, so she tags along with a premed student she's mentoring to a frat party, where she runs into her ex-boyfriend Tom. Also -- and more importantly -- Danny and Jeremy try to steal Morgan back from the midwives.

Awkward (10pm, MTV) - Jenna has second thoughts after Matty moves in. (In other news, I have missed a crucial episode!)

Chopped (10pm, Food) - Four mothers who are not professional chefs compete. For appetizers, they must break down an uncommon protein and incorporate coffee into their dishes.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A plane crashes in Philadelphia after a passenger opens fire, and the entire team pitch in to work the disaster. With the city's main power grid affected by the crash, Megan must conduct autopsies in between blackouts, and during one of them, a body goes missing.

What to Watch on Tuesday: A race to remember on 'The Mindy Project'

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - In retaliation for the murders of Eli David and Jackie Vance, the NCIS team hunts for Bodnar despite orders from Homeland Security to withdraw from the case.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - The gang share stories about how they each lost their virginity in a series of flashbacks.

The Mindy Project (9:30pm, Fox) - Danny's ex-wife (Chloe Sevigny) returns to New York to discuss a heartfelt letter she received from him, though it was actually written by Morgan -- which an irate Danny (Chris Messina) considers a fireable offense. Meanwhile, the staff compete in a triathlon with the midwives, who hire Morgan (Ike Barinholtz, at left carrying Messina) on the rebound from his dismissal.

20/20: Murder. Mystery. Amanda Knox Speaks (10pm, ABC) - In a special edition of "20/20," an interview with the American exchange student convicted for the 2007 murder of her roommate in Italy. The conviction was overturned in 2011.

Grimm (10pm, NBC) - "Grimm" returns in a new timeslot with Nick beginning to suspect the existence of Wesen aliens after investigating mysterious cow mutations and reports of glowing creatures.

Frontline: Never Forget to Lie (10pm, UNC-TV) - Filmmaker Marian Marzynski attends a Warsaw meeting of fellow Holocaust survivors, where he and others recall the horrors they endure as children. Writer Lilian Boraks-Nemetz recalls how she and her mother were saved by her father, who pushed them behind a gate while they were being marched to the transit center that would have routed them to a death camp. Like Marzynski, Halina Kramarz was taken in by Christians, and like Marzynski, she had difficulties re-embracing her faith after the war.

Inside Amy Schumer (10:30pm, Comedy Central) - Comedian Amy Schumer hosts a new comedy show featuring a mix of sketches, stand-up and man-on-the-street interviews. Writers for the show include Tig Notaro and Kyle Dunnigan.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 30-for-30 relives '83 NFL draft with 'Elway to Marino'

Hart of Dixie (8pm, CW) - Brick's love life suffers after a secret about him gets out. Meanwhile, Zoe tries to share her feelings, but she has bad timing, and George looks after Tansy's reckless brothers.

30 for 30: Elway to Marino (8pm, ESPN) - A Ken Rodgers documentary chronicling the quarterback-rich 1983 NFL Draft. Hall of Famers John Elway and Dan Marino, who headed the record six QBs selected in the first round, look back on draft day events along with agent Marvin Demoff. Repeats at 9.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - Tony and Ziva track her father's killer to Berlin and plot to avenge his death.

Frontline: The Retirement Gamble (10pm, UNC-TV) - An examination of retirement accounts, including the lack of uniformity in plans, which results in some workers paying much more than others. Also, the hidden fees that some 401(k) providers charge consumers.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - After a teenage girl is murdered in a mental institution, Megan and Tommy interview a seemingly sane young patient who claims that she saw the killer and that she was the actual target.

Girl Code (10:30pm, MTV) - Crushes, roommates and drinking are among the topics discussed in the opener of this new comedy series.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Tina Fey goes 'Inside the Actors Studio'

Splash (8pm, ABC) - A new series featuring "celebrities" in a diving competition. (Okay, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is famous, but the rest of these people are a stretch.)

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - The wife of a marine, who specialized in K-9 bomb detection, urges the NCIS team to investigate her husband's recent death in Afghanistan.

Inside the Actors Studio (8pm, Bravo) - Actress and writer Tina Fey discusses her career with James Lipton.

The Mindy Project (9:30pm, Fox) - Mindy has a terrible birthday when her friends and coworkers accidentally screw up her party, but things go from bad to worse when she winds up in a fight with a new group of revelers she just happened to meet.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Boyd teams with the Detroit mob to try to stop Raylan and Drew Thompson from leaving Harlan.

Real Husbands of Hollywood (10pm, BET) - In the Season 1 finale, Boris and Duane have a double date with their wives. It's double trouble for Kevin as well, as he takes in a night with twins -- but things quickly go downhill, courtesy of Nick Cannon.

Smash (10pm, NBC) - We get "Smash" and "Splash" on the same night. Aren't we lucky…. Tonight, Tom, Karen, Julia and Derek adapt to a new environment, where clashes arise.

Golden Boy (10pm, CBS) - Owen takes a special interest in a murder investigation when the victim also turns out to be the brother of a confidential informant who was killed a few years ago.

What to Watch on Tuesday: A Seth Rogen romance on 'The Mindy Project'?

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - Ducky and Jimmy disappear while transporting a body from a crime scene.

Cult (9pm, CW) - A tech expert aids Jeff in his search for his brother. Meanwhile, Skye voices concern about hidden messages in the "Cult" TV show.

Parade's End (9pm, HBO) - In the opener of this five-part adaptation of Ford Madox Ford's novels set in early 20th-century England, aristocrat Christopher Tietjens (Benedict Cumberbatch from Masterpiece Theatre's "Sherlock") marries Sylvia, a scheming socialite who may or may not be pregnant with his child, but he vows to remain faithful despite falling for an attractive young suffragette named Valentine. Part two airs at 10 p.m. and subsequent installments air Wednesday and Thursday nights.

The Mindy Project (9:30pm, Fox) - Mindy's reunion with an old crush, played by Seth Rogen (right), takes them down memory lane to the time they shared at Jewish summer camp, which just might lead to a rekindling of their adolescent romance.

The New Normal (9:30pm, NBC) - The gang wants to throw a baby shower for a reluctant Brian and David, who decide to donate all their baby gifts to an adoption agency.

Golden Boy (10pm, CBS) - In this new drama, feathers are ruffled when a street cop (Theo James) is promoted to homicide detective. The series follows the cop's meteoric rise to becoming the youngest police commissioner in New York City's history, and the price he has to pay to achieve it. Chi McBride plays his partner and mentor. Adrienne has a review.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - In the conclusion of the two-part season premiere, Megan discovers why the serial killer targeted war veterans, but must keep the information to herself or risk the life of her daughter, who is being held hostage by the assassin.

What to Watch on Tuesday: A new drama for the CW, a new season for 'Body of Proof'

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - NCIS director Vance, while still mourning his wife's death, discovers devastating personal information that causes him to question most everything in his life.

Cult (9pm, CW) - The dark underworld of a popular TV show is explored in the opener of this new series following a journalist (Matt Davis) who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his brother. Adrienne reviews it.

After Newtown: Guns in America (9pm, UNC-TV) - A history of guns in America, beginning with the first European settlements in the New World. Also, the political battles that have erupted over gun-control initiatives, and the competing visions of national identity that guns and gun control represent.

College Basketball: UNC at Georgia Tech (9pm, WRAL) - You can watch the game here, but if you want to see the new episodes of "NCIS: Los Angeles" or "Vegas," you'll have to set your recorder for overnight.

The Mindy Project (9:30pm, Fox) - Mindy is offered a chance to deliver a medical report on the local TV news, and gets advice for appearing on camera from an unlikely source.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - In the Season 3 premiere, it's months after Peter's death and Megan returns to work only to learn she's been teamed up with a detective with whom she has a past history. She, Det. Sullivan and his rookie partner are up against a serial killer who targets young war veterans. The personal stakes become higher after she gets a call from the killer and is told he's holding her teenage daughter. This is part one of a two-part story.

Justified (10pm, FX) - An old enemy causes trouble for Raylan.

Smash (10pm, NBC) - Tom and Julia must work with an unwanted collaborator. Meanwhile, Derek tries to win over Ronnie and an old pal helps Ivy move forward.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Rizzoli & Isles' begins last stretch of third season

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - A teen girl is kidnapped when a Navy caption, his daughter and her friend are attacked. Meanwhile, Tony gets jealous when Ziva makes plans with a mysterious man.

Ben and Kate (8:30pm, Fox) - Kate has a hard time taking her boyfriend Will seriously after she sees the face he makes while playing guitar in his cover band. Meanwhile, Tommy hooks Ben up with a job at the country club, and BJ goes to a support group and gains insight about her friendship with Kate.

Rizzoli & Isles (9pm, TNT) - Jane and the team snoop when a man dies from poisoning at a cafe in a case that brings Stanley's true feelings to the fore. Later, Tommy and Lydia clash over custody of their baby. Tonight's episode is the first in a five-episode run that will close out Season 3.

Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars (9pm, ABC) - A winner is announced in the two-hour season finale.

Emily Owens, M.D. (9pm, CW) - Emily treats and infant and a deeply religious man whose faith is shaken following surgery.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Jess and Cece begin to worry about their biological clocks when they learn that a friend is pregnant. Meanwhile, Nick and Winston look for inspiration at the zoo for Nick's zombie-themed novel.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Julia adjusts to staying home while Joel pursues a career. Also, Crosby clashes with a neighbor who could threaten the Luncheonette, parenting issues come between Sarah and Mark, and Amber helps Ryan with his career.

What to Watch on Tuesday: A night of adorable Bens

Hart of Dixie (8pm, CW) - Lemon gets creative as she tries to swing votes in the mayoral election, which polls paint as a very tight race between Lavon and Ruby.

Frontier Earth (8pm, Animal Planet) - A new six-episode series featuring Dave Salmoni visiting the natural homes of tigers, leopards, lemurs, orcas, killer ants, slow lorises and Komoda dragons.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - In the first of a two-part story, a Navy lieutenant who recently returned home from the Middle East is murdered. Gibbs believes a friend of the victim, a Marine captain suffering from PTSD, maybe the key to finding the killer.

Ben and Kate (8:30pm, Fox) - Adorable Ben #1: Ben (Nat Faxon, right) scrambles to find a job so he can participate in Maddie's (Maggie Jones, right) Career Day at school. Elsewhere, Kate is drawn to an attractive neighbor, and BJ deals with jealousy at work after she gets a raise. (This charming little show is in danger of being canceled. Why aren't you guys watching it??)

Animal Intervention (9pm, Nat Geo Wild) - Adorable Ben #2: Alison Eastwood and Billy McNamara travel to North Carolina to try to save Ben the bear from his sad life in a 12 x 22-foot cage. Read more about the episode and about Ben's plight (it has a happy ending).

Happy Endings (9pm, ABC) - Speaking of happy endings... Max has become a hit on the Bar Mitzvah circuit as an energetic emcee and allows Brad to partner up with him. But not everything turns out kosher.

Frontline: The Suicide Plan (9pm, UNC-TV) - An explanation of the shadowy world of assisted suicide, which is illegal in all states but Oregon and Washington. The report features individuals who are opting to end their lives and those who, despite being at risk for prosecution, are helping them.

The Mindy Project (9:30pm, Fox) - Mindy asks Danny to be her gynecologist, thought neither of them can admit their unwillingness to go through with an exam. (Also in danger of cancellation.)

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Camille and Crosby help Kristina and Adam find balance while Kristina undergoes treatment, and Sarah and Zeek worry about Amber's relationship with Ryan.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Big premiere nights for CBS and Fox

Here we go, people. The fall TV season kicks into high gear this week! These are just the new shows airing tonight. Don't forget that previously debuted shows like "The Voice" (NBC), "Go On" (NBC), "The New Normal" (NBC), "Parenthood" (NBC), "Sons of Anarchy" (FX) and "Dancing with the Stars" also air.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - The 10th season begins with an emotionally damaged NCIS team searching for criminal mastermind Harper Dearing after a bomb destroys the Navy yard and their headquarters.

New Girl (8pm, Fox) - In the Season 2 opener, Jess is laid off from her teaching job and volunteers to be a shot girl at Schmidt's "rebranding" party. Parker Posey guest stars as a jaded cocktail waitress. In a second episode airing at 9, Jess pretends she's someone else when a handsome stranger (the amazing David Walton, right) mistakes her for his blind date.

Ben and Kate (8:30pm, Fox) - A really funny new sitcom about Kate, a straitlaced single mom, and her older brother Ben, a young-at-heart dreamer. Only watch if you want to see the best new sitcom of the season. My review.

NCIS: Los Angeles (9pm, CBS) - In the fourth season premiere, Callen is placed on suspension for the public shooting of the Chameleon, while Hetty adjusts to retired life.

Frontline: Dropout Nation (9pm, UNC-TV) - The stories of four at-risk students at Houston's Sharpstown High  School, a once-notorious "dropout factory," and the teachers, counselors and principal who are trying to keep them in school.

The Mindy Project (9:30pm, Fox) - A new series from Mindy Kaling ("The Office") in which Kaling plays an Ob-gyn with a messy personal life. There's a lot to like here. My review.

Vegas (10pm, CBS) - A new fact-based crime drama set in 1960s Nevada about a rancher who reluctantly turns lawman. The new sheriff, played by Dennis Quaid, investigates the murder of the governor's niece and locks horns with a Chicago mobster running a swanky Las Vegas casino. Adrienne's review.

Private Practice (10pm, ABC) - In the Season 6 premiere, Addison's romance flourishes and Sheldon reconnects with his ex-wife

Cars View All
Find a Car
Go
Jobs View All
Find a Job
Go
Homes View All
Find a Home
Go

Want to post a comment?

In order to join the conversation, you must be a member of newsobserver.com. Click here to register or to log in.
Advertisements