1) “The Real CSI Miami” season-finale, 9 p.m., CBS. A young mom was killed by someone in a clown costume, in front of her son. Almost 30 years later, DNA cracked the case; Lou Sessa (shown here) and other agents discuss the case. That hour (originally set for last week) is the season’s last new episode. But at 10, a rerun relates the murder of heiress/patron Jill Halliburton Su. Read more…
1) The Bachelorette” finale, 8-11 p.m., ABC. Jenn Tran (shown here) is down to her final two guys. Tran, 26, who is near her Master’s degree to become a physician’s assistant, might choose Marcus Shoberg, 31, a former Army Ranger, or Devin Strader, 28, who owns a freight company. Then she’ll reflect in “After the Rose.” Read more…
1) “English Teacher” debut, 10 and 10:32 p.m., FX; rerunning at 11:06. In a liberal sub-section of Texas (suburban Austin), Evan is a proudly gay teacher. Most people are fine with it, but issues appear: Kissing his boyfriend? A drag show? This sounds heavy, but writer-star Brian Alvarez (left) keeps it funny, with a great supporting cast. Read more…
1) “The Chosen” season-opener, 8 p.m., CW. Already a hit online, this series adds a broadcast network for its fourth (of seven) eight episode season. “Chosen” (shown here) traces Jesus and the people nearby; any stiffness in the dialog is redeemed by skilled filming (in Texas and Utah) and acting. Tonight includes the death of John the Baptist. Read more…
1) College football. The first full day of the season starts with the top-rated teams. Georgia (No. 1), shown here, hosts Clemson (No. 14), at noon ET on ABC. Then Ohio State (No. 2) hosts Akron at 3:30 on CBS. There’s more, including, at 7:30, Notre Dame-Texas A&M (ABC), UCLA-Hawaii (CBS), Fresno State-Michigan (NBC). Read more…
1) “The Fall Guy,” Peacock. This has it all – great action, clever dialog, likable stars and a solid plot. Still, it had so-so box-office ($178 million worldwide), not enough for its budget. Ryan Gosling (shown here) plays a stunt man, with Emily Blunt as his director and ex-lover. The stunts are great – and you can choose a version with 20 minutes extra Read more…
1) Football. The first full day of the college season is Saturday, but lots of teams are starting early, including three at 8 p.m. ET on national TV. Fox has North Carolina (shown here), 8-5 last season, and Minnesota, 6-7 … ESPN has Colorado, with the father-son Sanders duo, and North Dakota State … CBS Sports Network has Coastal Carolina and Jacksonville State. Read more…
1) “Toby Keith: American Icon,” 9-11 p.m., NBC. By one count, Keith (shown here) had 42 top-10 country songs, including 20 at No. 1. In a tribute to Keith (who died of cancer at 62), his music is sung by Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Lainey Wilson, Darius Rucker, Trace Adkins, Ashley McBryde, Jamey Johnson and more. Read more…
1) “American Masters,” 8-9:30 p.m., PBS. Blake Edwards was known for cinema silliness — “Pink Panther” films (shown here), “The Great Race,” lots of sight gags. But before that was “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” later came films (including “10”) reflecting his depression and mid-life crisis. Here’s a superb portrait of a talented and complicated guy. Read more…
1) “The Bachelorette,” 8-10 p.m., ABC. Jenn Tran (shown here) takes her final three guys — Devin Strader,.Marcus Shoberg and Jonathon Johnson – to Hawaii. After dates via boat, Jeep and helicopter, she invites them for separate “overnight dates.” Tuesday brings the “Men Tell All” episode, setting up next week’s two-night finale. Read more…
