A Gifted Man (8pm, CBS) - In this series premiere, a top neurosurgeon (Patrick Wilson) begins receiving visits from the ghost of his ex-wife (Jennifer Ehle), who teaches him what's important in life. Shortly after her first visit, she asks him to help out at a low-income clinic where she worked. Thrilled that this also stars the great Margo Martindale, who most recently played Mags Bennett on "Justified." Adrienne approves.
Kitchen Nightmares (8pm, Fox) - In the Season 4 premiere, Chef Ramsay visits Blackberry's Catering and Family Restaurant in Plainfield, New Jersey, and explains that the quality of food and service both need to improve.
Nikita (8pm, CW) - In the Season 2 opener, Nikita and Michael are prepared to use the black box t otake down Division and Oversight, but Amanda, who's now in control of Division, has other plans.
Supernatural (9pm, CW) - Season 7 opens with Castiel assuming his new role as God and warning Sam and Dean to not interfere with him. Also, Sam struggles with the broken wall in his head.
Fringe (9pm, Fox) - The fourth season begins one week after Peter vanished, and as the two universes maintain an uneasy alliance, Lincoln Lee helps the Fringe team on a shape-shifting investigation that hits close to home.
Blue Bloods (10pm, CBS) - Season 2 begins with a supporter of the new mayor being murdered and the mayor asking Frank to spin the story so it looks like a random act of violence. Meanwhile, Jamie gets his first undercover assignment. Bonus: Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett sing "It Had to be You."
CSI: NY (9pm, CBS) - The eighth season begins with Mac and the team recalling moments from 9/11 on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy.
Strike Back (10pm, Cinemax) - After the firefight at the arms deal exchange point, Tahir escapes to the desert with Clare as a hostage, and with Stonebridge and Crawford in pursuit. As they close in and prepare for an assault, Crawford gets under Stonebridge’s skin and hints about a traitor within British Intelligence. A clip from tonight's show. And another.
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