What To Watch: Reign Returns, Backstrom Begins, 3 Finales And More
On TV this Thursday: Backstrom is on the case, The Taste, Bad Judge and A to Z wrap their runs, The Vampire Diaries conjures up new magic and Reign reigns supreme. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar:
Showtimes for January 22, 2015
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The Taste
ABC
Season finale: The last contestants are tasked with crafting two distinctly opposing cuisines. Then, the final three cook up the quintessential three-course meal.
The Vampire Diaries
The CW
Winter premiere: Kai keeps Elena captive as he learns to control his magic; Stefan and Caroline travel to North Carolina in search of a cure for Sheriff Forbes' cancer.
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Mom
CBS
The Plunketts mourn the unexpected loss of a loved one. Clark Duke (The Office, Greek) guest-stars.
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Backstrom
Fox
Series premiere: Politically incorrect Detective Everett Backstrom (Rainn Wilson, The Office) works alongside Portland’s Special Crimes Unit to investigate the drug-fueled homicide of a college student. Dennis Haysbert (The Unit), Genevieve Angelson (House of Lies) and Kristoffer Polaha (Ringer) also star.
Bad Judge
NBC
Series finale: Drama involving Michelle’s ex-husband threatens Rebecca’s chance at breaking a courtroom record.
Reign
The CW
Winter premiere: Mary assists an ailing Condé when she learns he’s the target of a Vatican manhunt; Francis hatches a scheme to end the Dark Riders legend.
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A to Z
NBC
Series finale: Zelda frets when Andrew’s ex (Dreama Walker, Don’t Trust the B---- in Apt. 23) crashes at his place, and attempts to set her up with an ex of her own.
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Babylon
Sundance
Robbie discovers just how far his new partners are willing to bend the rules when a bomb threat sends all police units to the scene of the crime.
Elementary
CBS
Part 1 of 2: Watson’s new job takes a backseat when she and Holmes re-team to eliminate a threat to Kitty. Stuart Townsend (Betrayal) guest-stars. (Watch a clip.)
Parenthood
NBC
In the penultimate episode, Amber rushes to the hospital with labor pains, while Camille and Zeek come to a decision regarding Zeek’s health.
