1) “The Equalizer” season-opener, 8 p.m., CBS. It was nine months ago that a former CIA colleague put Robyn’s people in grave danger. That was the season-finale; then the strikes pushed back the new season. Now Robyn (Queen Latifah, shown here) makes her move … and learns of the decision that led to the death of another agent.
2) “Tracker,” 9 p.m., CBS. After a strong start after the Super Bowl, “Tracker” settles into its regular spot … amid some shufflng. The scheduled episode was so-so; instead, we get a new one that had been planned for later. That creates a few gaps for viewers, but it also brings a strong story. Colter (Justin Hartley of “This Is Us”) tries to extract a young accountant from a cult.
3) “American Idol” season-opener, 8-10 p.m., ABC. It’s the 22nd season for “Idol”; 15 were on Fox, the rest are on ABC … and Ryan Seacrest has hosted them all. Thiis season will again have auditions in Los Angeles and Nashville. In a new step, it will also have them in the home towns of the judges – Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.
4) “All Creatures Great and Small,” 9 p.m., PBS. The bad news is that PBS foolishly aired three season-finales on Super Bowl Sunday. The good is that “All Creatures” also has this episode, which the British aired on Christmas. As World War II continues, James is at a miiliitary base, hoping to get home for the holiday and the birth of his child. The result is warm and quietly involving.
5) ALSO: If you like to see talented people in relatively meaningless competiitions, there are two choices at 8 p.m. ET. NBC has the People’s Choice awards; TNT and TBS have the pro-basketball All-Star Game.
— Mike Hughes, TV America