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These TV shows should have quit while they were ahead

The two words TV writers and series creators hate the most are THE END. The temptation to wring a few more seasons out of a show that’s run its course...

These fall TV finales are game-changers

Several notable network series have ended their fall seasons and won’t return until early next year. Some of the so-called “fall finales” — a growing trend in network TV —...

Why no one cares about the return of these summer shows

We’ll let you in on a little secret: Season 5 of “Arrested Development” has been available on Netflix ... for nearly two months. Since May 29. If you weren’t aware...

Why we make these cheesy shows our guilty pleasures

You may tell people that you watch “The Crown,” “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “The Americans,” but highbrow entertainment doesn’t always give us the sugar rush we get from seeing something...

'Bachelor' makes picks, 'Idol' goes 'wild' and more on TV this week

“The Bachelor” Monday at 9 p.m. on ABC It’s now down to the final four women, as “Bachelor” Ben Higgins heads to each of their hometowns. With favorites Lauren B....

You'll be jammin' with 'Vinyl' and 'Idol' on TV this week

“Scorpion” Monday at 9 p.m. on CBS Penn Jillette makes a cameo appearance in this episode, entitled “Fractured,” as Toby (Eddie Kaye Thomas) and Walter’s (Elyes Gabel) couples counselor. Meanwhile,...

Khloé's mixologist offers up a sample Kardashian-inspired 'Kocktail'

Khloé Kardashian’s new show, “Kocktails With Khloé,” kicks off Wednesday night on FYI (10 p.m.) with inaugural guests Snoop Dogg, Kendall Jenner, Aisha Tyler, Brandi Glanville and Kym Whitley. The...

'Agent Carter' and comic book 'Legends' dominate this week's must-watch TV

“Agent Carter” Tuesday at 9 p.m. on ABC The Marvel series returns for its second season with a two-hour premiere that finds SSR Agent Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) traveling from...

It's an epic battle of the 'Supers' on Monday night TV

“Supergirl” 8 p.m. on CBS The freshman superhero series returns for the second half of its season in an episode called “Blood Bonds,” in which Kara (series star Melissa Benoist)...

Benedict Cumberbatch is back as 'Sherlock' — but not for long

'Sherlock: The Abominable Bride' Friday at 9 p.m. on PBS The Cumberbatch is back — but only for one episode. The British drama series returns from a nearly two-year hiatus...

TNT's 'Librarians' closes book on Season 2, plus more to watch this week

“The Year: 2015” Tuesday at 9 p.m. on ABC Robin Roberts anchors this two-hour special looking back at the most memorable moments of 2015, from the highbrow (the Pope’s US...

Idris Elba returns as ‘Luther’ and more to watch this week

“The Magicians” Wednesday at 10 p.m. on Syfy Ahead of its January series premiere, the network offers a commercial-free sneak preview of its new drama based on Lev Grossman’s best-selling...

Lingerie, country tunes and needy adults dominate TV watch list this week

“The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” Tuesday at 10 p.m. on CBS This year the network’s annual lingerie runway show adds a Kardashian to its lineup, with model Kendall Jenner joining...

'Unforgettable' back (again) on new network, and more to watch this week

“Pretty Little Liars: Five Years Forward” Tuesday at 8 p.m. on ABC Family With the long-running drama set to jump ahead in time with its January season premiere, the “PLL”...

Young fashionistas hit 'Runway Junior' and more on TV this week

“Hunting Hitler” Tuesday at 10 p.m. on History A team of renowned investigators, using over 700 pages of secret documents declassified by the FBI, search for definitive answers to see...

'Fargo' alum Tolman headed to 'Downward Dog' pilot

Now she’s got a talking dog. Allison Tolman, the breakout star from last season’s “Fargo” will star in “Downward Dog,” an ABC pilot about a neurotic woman who’s nursed through...

Bindi Irwin’s WTF? contract shocker

Bindi Irwin hasn’t been paid for “Dancing With the Stars” — because she doesn’t have a release from her dead father, “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin. A judge rejected the 17-year-old...

Ellen Burstyn stirs up trouble for 'Mom' and more to watch on TV this week

“Mom” Thursday at 9 p.m. on CBS On the Season 3 premiere, Christy (Anna Faris) and Bonnie (Allison Janney) disagree on forgiveness when Bonnie’s estranged biological mother (guest star Ellen...

'Walking Dead' lands 7th season; 'Muppets' extends its first

Well, no surprise here — AMC has renewed “The Walking Dead” for a seventh season, set to premiere next October. AMC also renewed “TWD” live aftershow, “Talking Dead,” hosted by...

Ed Westwick gets 'Wicked' in return to TV

“Wicked City” Tuesday at 10 p.m. on ABC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5f5Eleon3Q Two detectives (Jeremy Sisto, Gabriel Luna) track a serial killer (Ed Westwick) preying on fame-seeking women on LA’s Sunset Strip in...