What To Watch: S.H.I.E.L.D. Returns, Blue Bloods Overdose And More
Courtesy of ABC
On TV this Friday: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. blast off on a new night, Blue Bloods suffers an accidental overdose and school's out for East Los High. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar:
Season 2 premiere (all eight episodes): The modern romance anthology returns, featuring new cast members Aubrey Plaza (Legion), Michaela Watkins (Casual), Judy Greer (Married) and Joe Lo Truglio (Brooklyn Nine-Nine). (Watch trailer.)
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Blindspot
NBC
The team attempts to thwart an international crisis while Jane copes with the discovery of a life-changing secret.
Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
The CW
Based on the goofy holiday song, this animated special follows young Jake Spankenheimer's adventure to find his missing grandmother and prove that Santa Claus is real. (Master of Illusion: Christmas Magic airs at 9 pm.)
MacGyver
CBS
Mac and the team follow a group of Indonesian mercenaries in possession of a lethal amount of stolen nerve gas. (Get casting news.)
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
ABC
Season 5 premiere (two hours, new night): Coulson and his team's out-of-this-world return begins aboard a mysterious space station. (Watch the first 17 minutes!)
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The Exorcist
Fox
New details about Mouse's past emerge; one of the foster kids faces a difficult decision; time begins running out to complete the exorcism.
Hawaii Five-0
CBS
McGarett goes undercover as a pilot to get to the bottom of a fatal plane crash that took place during an air race.
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All Def Comedy
HBO
Series premiere (two episodes): Stand-up comedians include Deon Cole (black-ish), DeRay Davis (21 Jump Street) and Gary Owen (Ride Along); Tony Rock hosts.
Blue Bloods
CBS
Baez suffers an accidental OD after she and Danny join a narcotics task force; Frank forms an unlikely alliance with the mayor.