Best-bets for Oct. 9: tragedies, fictional and real
1) “Irrational,” 10 p.m., NBC. As one of this fall’s few new, scripted shows, this had big expectations. . The first episode was terrific; the second had a wildly unlikely finish. Now this third one bounces back neatly: A skilled pilot crashes, raising suspicion. (In truth, this episode says, there hasn’t been a fatal crash of a major airline in 14 years.) Our hero, a psychology professor, visits the crash site (shown here) and discusses some fascinating human quirks. Read more…
