What To Watch: People V. O.J. Begins, Muppets 2.0, Expanse Ends And More
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On TV this Tuesday: FX revisits the O.J. Simpson trial, TheMuppets undergo a series overhaul, Fresh Off the Boat celebrates Chinese New Year and an Expanse-ive origin story is revealed. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar:
Showtimes for February 2, 2016
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Fresh Off the Boat
ABC
New time slot alert! A plane ticket mishap forces the Huangs to scrap their Chinese New Year plans; Rob Huebel (Transparent) guest-stars.
Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials
CBS
Boomer Esiason and Scorpion's Katharine McPhee host a countdown of 50 unforgettable Super Bowl spots. (Watch Ryan Reynolds' new car ad.)
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The Muppets
ABC
New time slot alert! Following a (mandated) hiatus, the crew returns to learn that a branding guru (Utkarsh Ambudkar, The Mindy Project) has been hired to revamp the show. (Read preview.)
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Fox
Jake's father (Bradley Whitford) turns up on his birthday, just as he plans to introduce Amy to his mother (Katey Sagal, Sons of Anarchy).
Shadowhunters
Freeform
The team attempts to lure Magnus Bane, the High Warlock of Brooklyn, out of hiding in an effort to retrieve Clary's missing memories.
iZombie
The CW
A young librarian with a knack for erotic fiction is found murdered; things heat up between Blaine and someone completely unexpected. (Get casting news.)
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Chicago Fire
NBC
Members of Firehouse 51 enter dangerous territory following news of a mass shooting; Casey looks into the missing money from the fundraiser.
The Expanse
Syfy
Season 1 finale (two episodes): Julie's origin story is revealed; Holden and Miller investigate a peculiar emergency. (Already renewed for Season 2.)
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Bravo
Abby introduces Dr. Harris to her family and friends; Phoebe and her ex-husband put together an art show for her new beau.
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
FX
Series premiere: The LAPD arrives at the residence of O.J. Simpson (Cuba Gooding, Jr., Jerry Maguire) following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman; Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story), Courtney B. Vance (Law & Order: Criminal Intent), John Travolta (Pulp Fiction) and David Schwimmer (Friends)co-star. (Read our review.)