TV best bets with the Grammys, Michael Bolton, ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Girls’ – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Michael Bolton graces a Netflix Valentines Day special. CREDIT: Netflix

This was posted on Sunday, January 5, 2017 by Rodney Ho on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog

AMCs The Walking Dead comes back Sunday after a two-month break for the second half of season seven with Ricks crew getting the other groups under Nagans thumb to band together and take him down.

For music fans, the annual Grammy Awards Sunday are back with scheduled performers including Beyonce, Little Big Town, Chance the Rapper, Adele, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. James Corden will certainly throw in a song or two as host.

Or if you want something a little less serious, Michael Bolton is having a sexy Valentines Day special on Netflix starting Tuesday.

And HBO on Sunday is back with the sixth and final season of Girls, which is considered influential among a niche audience but isnt terribly popular to a broad audience.

This covers Monday, February 6 through Sunday, February 12, 2017.

MONDAY

The Bachelor 8 p.m. ABC The nine remaining bachelorettes visit the U.S. Virgin Islands.

24: Legacy 8 p.m. Fox Ben makes a demand for money in exchange for a list he seized from a safe at Khalids compound.

The New Celebrity Apprentice 8 p.m. NBC Is Donald Trumps insults of Arnolds version of this show going to help its ratings?

The Young Pope 9 p.m. HBO Sofia returns to the Vatican and encourages the pope to make Africa his first trip abroad to mark the 30th anniversary of Sister Antonias Village of Goodness.

APB 9:01 p.m. Fox (new series) To avenge a friends murder, a tech tycoon makes a deal to buy a troubled police precinct in Chicago.

Solitary: Inside Red Onion State Prison 10 p.m. HBO Examining what solitary confinement is like at a supermax state prison in Virginia.

Timeless 10 p.m. NBC Lucy struggles with her newfound identity as Flynn vanishes to 1927 France on the day that Charles Lindbergh completes his transatlantic flight.

Quantico 10 p.m. ABC Alex attempts to convince Owen that the traitor is amongst them.

Scorpion 10 p.m. CBS Walter and Paige end up stranded in the Pacific Ocean surrounded by sharks after their boat explodes during the teams mission to locate sunken treasure. Love the title of this episode: Sharknerdo.

TUESDAY

Michael Boltons Big Sexy Valentines Day Special 3:01 a.m. Netflix Guests include Sarah Silverman, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph, Casey Wilson, Chris Parnell, Eric Andre, Michael Sheen and Randall Park.

The Middle 8 p.m. ABCFrankies sad after she learns that she can no longer have children.

NCIS 8 p.m. CBSThe murder of a petty officer in a small town outside of Washington, D.C., prompts NCIS to once again partner with The Sherlocks.

Fresh Off the Boat 9 p.m. ABCJessica is happy that her sister Connie is finally going to college until she learns its for art.

This is Us 9 p.m. NBC Toby throws a wrench in Kates weight-loss journey.

The Have and the Have Nots 9 p.m. OWN Veronica squares off with Erica.

Bones 9:01 p.m. Fox A dismembered body of a well-known golfer who became a lumberjack takes the team to the Lumber Sports Regional Championships.

Being Mary Jane 10 p.m. BETMary Janes new position as web correspondent fuels her rivalry with Justin as she pursues the story of a teen boy beaten for wearing a skirt.

Chicago Fire 10 p.m. NBCCPD intervenes when Casey and the squad are targeted by a man who has a grudge against them.

WEDNESDAY

Hunted 8 p.m. CBS One team must change their plan when a tropical storm approaches.

Blindspot 8 p.m. NBC Shepherds true identity is uncovered by the team, as well as her decades-old connection to Weller.

Madiba 8 p.m. BET Despite personal financial hardship, Nelson takes on the grueling task of raising funds for the ANC.

Navy SEALs: Americas Secret Warriors 8 p.m. History A look at one of the United States militarys elite fighting forces begins with a history of the SEALs predecessors in World War II.

So Cosmo 8 p.m. E! (new series) The ambitious Cosmopolitan staff learn there is no environment more competitive than the magazine industry in NYC, especially after a big announcement sends the office into a tailspin.

Criminal Minds 9 p.m. CBS The BAU investigates when male victims are found with no way to identify them.

Law & Order: SVU 9 p.m. NBC (400th episode) A teenager stops an assault on his mom by using a rifle, and the attacker turns out to be someone he knows.

Modern Family 9 p.m. ABC Phil summons his alter ego.

Star 9:01 p.m. Fox Derek organizes a rally in response to the loss of a friend, but it spins out of control.

City in the Sky 10 p.m. GPB (new series) The three-part look at what it takes to keep the airline industry humming begins with departures.

Code Black 10 p.m. CBS The doctors work with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to find an antidote to the deadly viral outbreak at Angels Memorial.

The Quad 10 p.m. BET Eva makes Cedric an offer he cant refuse.

Legion 10 p.m. FX (new series) A troubled young man battling mental illness wonders if the visions he experiences are real following a strange encounter with a fellow patient.

Six 10 p.m. History The SEAL Team and Michael race to get to Rip first.

Suits 10 p.m. USA Rachel receives a letter that creates an unexpected issue for Harvey and Louis.

THURSDAY

The Big Bang Theory 8 p.m. CBS With Sheldon hindering progress on the guidance-system project, Leonard and Stuart figure the only way they can get back on track is to engineer a distraction by getting him tickets to an historic railroad.

Masterchef: Junior Edition 8 p.m. Fox (fifth season debut) Sixteen contestants competing for eight of the Top 20 spots.

Greys Anatomy 8 p.m. ABC Maggies mom visits her unexpectedly at work.

Powerless 8:30 p.m. NBCWith a new product idea green lit, Emily tries to get her team inspired but cant seem to break through their obsession with Fantasy Super Hero League.

Alone 9 p.m. History (third season finale) Survivors short on food risk death in an attempt to triumph.

Mom 9 p.m. CBS Bonnie connects with a sightly, sober stranger, causing Christy to worry that shes jeopardizing her relationship with Adam.

The History of Comedy 9 p.m. CNN (new series) This eight-part series starts with how stand-up comedy pushes the edges, courtesy of Redd Foxx, Lenny Bruce and George Carlin.

Chicago Med 9 p.m. NBC Dr. Rhodes takes a medical trip with Dr. Latham

Nashville 9 p.m. CMT Rayna and Deacon struggle to write their album.

Top Chef 9 p.m. Bravo Impromptu dishes are prepared as the chefs instruct mystery partners how to create the exact same dish.

Scandal 9:01 p.m. ABC Cyrus fate is sealed in the middle of crisis affecting the entire nation.

The Blacklist 10 p.m. NBC The task force targets a sophisticated criminal whos been aiming at Reds businesses.

How To Get Away With Murder 10 p.m. ABC Courtroom tension is palpable as prosecutors prepare to enter a new charge against Annalise.

Colony 10 p.m. USA Will returns to an unfamiliar workplace.

Training Day 10 p.m. CBS Kyle grows concerned that Franks rogue tactics will put a kidnapped girls life at even greater risk after a former member of Muammar Gaddafis Amazonian Guard becomes involved in the deal and ups the stakes for the girls safe return.

FRIDAY

Abstract: The Art of Design 3:01 a.m. Netflix (new series) This series takes you beyond blueprints and computers into the art and science of design, showcasing great designers from every discipline whose work shapes our world.

The Collection 3:01 a.m. Amazon (new series) Set in a post-war Parisian fashion house, a family saga where scandal and betrayal plague the Sabine familys relentless pursuit of success.

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown 8 p.m. ABCCharlie keeps a vigil by the mailbox.

Rosewood 8 p.m. FoxA case from the past is reopened when Rosewood is lured to the scene of a tech millionaires murder by someone with questionable motives.

MacGyver 8 p.m. CBS Mattys family is targeted as his goddaughter and her boyfriend are murdered and the team begin think the infamous 1970s Zodiac Killer has returned.

Hawaii Five-O 9 p.m. CBS McGarrett and Danny celebrate Valentines Day with their girlfriends, while the rest of Five-0 investigates the murder of a man taking a class on how to land women.

Shark Tank 9 p.m. ABCA firefighter and his wife hope the Sharks make a smoking hot deal for their durable bags.

Sleepy Hollow 9 p.m. Fox The search for the talisman leads the team to believe it may be hidden in plain sight.

Blue Bloods 10 p.m. CBS A man is murdered 10 years after he killed a mother and son while driving drunk.

WEEKEND

From Straight As to xxx 8 tonight Lifetime This is definitely one of the better Lifetime movie titles ever and you know what the plotline is, too. Bonus: Judd Nelson is in it, too!

Saturday Night Live 11:29 tonight NBC Alec Baldwin hosts. You think hell do his Donald Trump? Of course.

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards 8 p.m. Sunday CBS James Corden hosts.

The Real Houswives of Atlanta 8 p.m. Sunday BravoMarlo confronts Kenya over unresolved issues, leading to a massive argument.

Mercy Street 8 p.m. Sunday GPB Hopkins and Emma strive to rescue wounded Union soldiers following the Second Battle of Bull Run and Battle of Chantilly.

Victoria 9 p.m. Sunday GPB Albert finds a noble cause.

The Young Pope 9 p.m. Sunday HBO A threat of blackmail is among the obstacles facing Gutierrez in New York during his investigation of Archbishop Kurtwell.

Black Sails 9 p.m. Sunday Starz Max has a run-in with the law; Rogers reckons with the past.

Homeland 9 p.m. Sunday ShowtimeCarrie handles her client; Sauls trip takes a turn; Quinn investigates.

The Walking Dead 9 p.m. Sunday AMCRick and the group are led to a new community, where they are introduced to its inhabitants and ruler; and a familiar face resurfaces.

Girls 10 p.m. Sunday HBO (sixth and finale season debut)Hannah goes to the Hamptons to write a story about a surf camp for women.

Last Week With John Oliver11 p.m. Sunday HBO (fourth season debut) His first show since Donald Trump became president.

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