What To Watch: Agent Carter Debuts, NCIS Has Ex Appeal, Cougar Town Uncorks Final Season And More
NCIS
TV's most watched drama returns with a bang as we finally meet Gibbs' second ex-wife, Rebecca Chase (played by Jeri Ryan) – in an episode that also brings back Melinda McGraw as Diane. Show boss Gary Glasberg says that Rebecca's appearance is "unexpected, but welcome," and that with Gibbs' first ex also on hand, "You see the different chemistry that he has with different women." The "action-packed" episode also fires back up the Sergei Mishnev arc, which Glasberg says will "really come to a head" in February. Also on the horizon: Cast member Rocky Carroll directed "a really touching story about an openly gay Medal of Honor nominee," another hour will flash back to Tony's days as a teenage military academy student, and watch for Robert Wagner Jr. to return as DiNozzo Sr. as early as March (and possibly for multiple episodes).
RETURN DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 8/7c.
On TV this Tuesday: Agent Carter swings into action, NCIS deals with an ex factor, Little Liars target Alison, Chicago Fire fighters are abducted, Cougar Town wines down and more. Here are 14 programs to keep on your radar.
Showtimes for January 6, 2015
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Marvel's Agent Carter
ABC
Series premiere, two hours: The year is 1946, and Agent Peggy Carter (Captain America's Hayley Atwell) is adjusting to her downgraded post-war role at the SSR. Lucky for her, Howard Stark needs Peggy's undeniable skill set to clear his name when a trove of tech is stolen. (Read preview and watch a sneak peek.)
MasterChef Junior
Fox
Season 3 premiere: The mystery box challenge winner selects which of the judges’ favorite pastas the other contestants must prepare in the elimination round.
NCIS
CBS
"You’ve got double wives!" show boss Gary Glasberg says of this episode, which introduces Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager) as Gibbs' never-seen second ex, Rebecca, and brings back Melinda McGraw as Diane.
Pretty Little Liars
ABC Family
Season 5B premiere: Mona's friends and family are more certain than ever that Alison had a hand in her death. Elsewhere, Emily and Paige reach a crossroads and Aria frets about her future.
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Marry Me
NBC
The gang sets out to attend a baby shower, but nobody can remember the host's first name. Also, Annie and Jake explore their own family planning.
NCIS: New Orleans
CBS
The team discovers that Pride was the intended target of a deadly bombing at a Navy-Marine Corps event. Callie Thorne (Rescue Me) guest-stars.
New Girl
Fox
After Winston graduates from the Police Academy, Nick and Coach worry when they see his training officer (SNL's Nasim Pedrad). (Watch a sneak peek.)
Switched at Birth
ABC Family
Season 4 premiere: Bay finds that taking the blame for Daphne may be harder than she thought, while Daphne struggles to adapt to being a pre-med student.
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About a Boy
NBC
Marcus and Will celebrate a year of friendship; Dakota helps Fiona prep for an intimate night with Chris.
The Mindy Project
Fox
Mindy heads to Stanford University, where she makes a less-than-stellar first impression. Back in New York, the practice is determined to win a basketball tournament.
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Chicago Fire
NBC
Two firehouse members are abducted, triggering a search by the P.D.; Casey and Dawson struggle to balance their personal and professional lives.
Forever
ABC
Henry and Jo investigate the murder of a financial investment phenom who happens to be the son of one of Abe’s Army buddies. William Baldwin guest-stars.
Person of Interest
CBS
Samaritan launches a cyber attack on the stock exchange, forcing the team to embark on a suicide mission. (Watch a nail-biting preview.)
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Cougar Town
TBS
Final season premiere: Jules vows to not drink wine during Laurie's pregnancy, while Travis regrets seeking parenting advice from Grayson.
