What To Watch: Blacklist's Backdoor Spinoff, West Wing Reunion And More
On TV this Thursday: The Blacklist attempts to set up a spinoff, "Toby" and "C.J." reunite on Mom and Christine Baranski stirs up trouble on Big Bang. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar:
Showtimes for May 5, 2016
Flowers
Stateside premiere (all six episodes): The BAFTA-winning series stars Olivia Colman (Broadchurch) as the matriarch of an eccentric family whose marriage slowly falls apart; Julian Barratt (The Mighty Boosh) co-stars.
Marseille
Series premiere (eight episodes): The French-language drama stars Gérard Depardieu as a longtime mayor pushing for the construction of a casino.
The Big Bang Theory
Penny struggles to connect with Beverly (recurring guest star Christine Baranski); Sheldon employs Stuart to spend the day with Amy so he can attend a movie.
Bones
Booth has ties to a murder suspect linked to the death of a convicted felon; Brennan testifies at an FBI hearing. (Watch a sneak peek; read May Sweeps preview.)
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Savage makes Ray second-guess what he means to Kendra as he offers her the chance to reunite with Carter. (Read May Sweeps preview, get casting news.)
The Blacklist
Backdoor pilot time! Red believes an elegant-yet-dangerous woman (HTGAWM's Famke Janssen) may have ties to recent tragedies, prompting a cat-and-mouse game between the task force and the probable enemy. (Get spinoff details.)
Mom
Bonnie has difficulty showing pride in her daughter when Christy makes the Dean's List at school; Richard Schiff (The West Wing) guest-stars.
Project Runway All Stars
Season 5 finale: A winner is revealed after the finalists showcase their New York-inspired designs. (Not yet renewed.)
Scandal
Olivia and Abby try to take down Hollis; Edison realizes he might have made a mistake aligning with Jake and Rowan. (Get details on the shortened Season 6.)
Gigolos
Season 6 finale: The guys give Brace a hard time when he announces that he's considering retirement. (Not yet renewed.)