What To Watch: The Mentalist Ends, Idol Blues, Deathstroke and More
On TV this Wednesday: Wedding bells chime in as The Mentalist draws to a close, AmericanIdol gets bluesy, BET closes The Book of Negroes and Deathstroke returns to Arrow. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar:
Showtimes for February 18, 2015
ET
American Idol
Fox
Hopeful contestants perform in a first-of-its-kind showcase at the House of Blues, as J.Lo, Harry and Keith seek out the best of the best.
Arrow
The CW
Malcolm lands Thea and Oliver in a dire predicament with Slade Wilson. In flashbacks, Oliver looks in on his family despite Waller's objections.
The Book of Negroes
BET
Conclusion: In the final two hours, Aminata realizes she has to let go of her dream if she ever wants to be free, and sets out to London to tell her story to the world.
The Mentalist
CBS
Series finale, two episodes: Jane agrees to go undercover as a renowned psychic to lure out a serial killer. Later, his "happily ever after" is threatened by a killer's thirst for revenge. Former series regulars Amanda Righetti and Owain Yeoman return. (Read preview.)
The Mysteries of Laura
NBC
A detective (new series regular Meg Steedle, Boardwalk Empire) investigates indiscretions between Jake and Laura.
ET
Empire
Fox
Anika meddles with Elle Dallas on the cusp of a life-changing performance; Hakeem struggles to maintain his relationship with Camille.
Modern Family
ABC
Mitch, Cam and Pepper (Nathan Lane) throw a belated baby shower for Sal (Elizabeth Banks). Penn Jillette also guest-stars.
ET
black-ish
ABC
Dre takes it as a personal insult when Zoey gets dumped by a French boy who shares his name.
ET
The Americans
FX
Philip faces a moral crisis as tensions with Elizabeth escalate; Paige makes an unexpected birthday wish.
Suits
USA Network
Louis fights to get the respect a partner deserves, as Mike works an humanitarian case. Patrick J. Adams makes his directorial debut.