Saturday, March 13, 2021

What's On Tonight (Sunday): DJ loves a mystery

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries

An hour of existence disappeared! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, March 14!

I finally get to give Top Pick to a HM&M wheel show! This Mystery Wheel show is The Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, which stars Candace Cameron Bure as the title character, a librarian in a small Washington town, who also runs the Real Murders Club (white people, amirite?). There's also fiancΓ© Niall Matter, journalist best friend Lexa Doig, and mom Marilu Henner. Aurora loves to solve crimes.

Elsewhere, it's music's biggest night, J.J. Abrams continues a path of destruction, Gene Belcher is home alone, 60 Minutes investigates Coronavirus variants, Batwoman reconsiders "no killing," Debbie Gallagher has no responsibilities, the Civil War ends, and Alfred Pennyworth must extract Lucius Fox.

STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME

60 Minutes (CBS, 7 p.m.): Coronavirus variants caused by mutation... Kim Gardner, the first Black woman to be top prosecutor in St. Louis... the history of the St. Augustine H.S. Marching Band.

Bless the Harts (Fox, 7:30 p.m.): Jenny and Wayne persuade Betty to get a job; Violet and David's attempt to recruit a new friend backfires.

5 MORE FOR THE RECORD: πŸŽ₯ The Charm of Love (UPtv, 7 p.m.); πŸ’² Cherries Wild (Fox, 7 p.m.); Crikey! It's the Irwins (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); In Cold Blood (Oxygen, 6 p.m., season premiere); Talking Evil (Discovery+)

πŸ•— EASTERN / πŸ•– CENTRAL

63rd Grammy Awards (CBS, 8 p.m.): Trevor Noah hosts the festivities at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, which will honor excellence in the recording industry. There will be an open/live thread for anybody watching.✔️

πŸŽ₯ Deadly Dating Game (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): A talk show host becomes suspicious of her ex-boyfriend when the man she met through a radio promotion ends up dead. So, definitely not like Rodney Alcala.

⭐ Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con a Con (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 8 p.m.): A realtor's client is found murdered and she seeks her daughter's help to solve the case.

American Gods (Starz, 8 p.m.): An ex-convict becomes the bodyguard of a powerful old deity looking to reclaim his lost glory.

Batwoman (The CW, 8 p.m.): As Ryan's condition worsens, she questions Batwoman's "no killing" code when she realizes the opportunity to avenge her mother is slipping away. Tatiana fills in the gaps for Alice about her time on Coryana and her history with Ocean.

The Great North (Fox, 8:30 p.m.): Judy asks her crush to the most romantic dance of the school year, not realizing he's got eyes for someone else. Also, Beef's brother visits.

The Simpsons (Fox, 8 p.m.): Homer tries to reunite his favorite band from his youth, but film and TV creator J.J. Abrams beats him to it. J.J. ruins another thing!

5 MORE FOR THE RECORD: American Idol (ABC); Marilyn, Misunderstood (Reelz, special); Naked & Afraid (Discovery Channel); The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo); Tournament of Champions (Food Network)

πŸ•˜ 9:00 EASTERN / πŸ•— 8:00 CENTRAL

Allen v. Farrow (HBO, 9 p.m.): SERIES FINALE. Dylan and the family attempt to heal after a bitter 1993 custody battle; the momentum of the #MeToo movement, with Ronan Farrow's public support, emboldens Dylan to go public with her story for the first time.

Bob's Burgers (Fox, 9 p.m.): When Linda and Tina go to the shoe store, Gene is accidentally left home alone. Bob, Louise and Teddy go to buy restaurant equipment from a creepy guy whom Bob found on the internet.✔️

Charmed (The CW, 9 p.m.): While Harry and Macy unravel the mystery of an ancient magical artifact, Mel helps Abby track down an unseen evil force. Maggie deals with academic sabotage. Is it Evil Lincoln?

Family Guy (Fox, 9:30 p.m.): Stewie gets a mail order bride and experiences domestic life. Peter and Chris become addicted to free hotel breakfast buffets.

The Luminaries (Starz, 9:30 p.m.): A stranger arrives in town and the events of the night Crosbie Wells died are pieced together.

Pennyworth (Epix, 9 p.m.): While Alfred is enlisted to help extract Lucius Fox from Raven headquarters, Prime Minister Aziz sets in motion a plan that pits Aleister Crowley against John Ripper.

Shameless (Showtime, 9 p.m.): Frank and Liam compete in a contest to rename the middle school. Debbie has a day of zero responsibilities. Kevin tries to cheer up Veronica. Carl is put on vice squad. Lip has a close encounter with the law.

The Walking Dead (AMC, 9 p.m.): With Maggie's map, Gabriel and Aaron search for food and supplies to bring back to Alexandria. Checking out one more location, they chance upon a stash. Of weed? Faith is broken and optimism is fragmented when they are put to the ultimate test.

When Calls the Heart (Hallmark Channel, 9 p.m.): The inquiry begins, and Nathan starts to question his own actions. Meanwhile, a new family, the Canfields, buy Gowen's cabin and Elizabeth welcomes them to Hope Valley. Lee's sister and niece arrive in Hope Valley.

QUICK HITS:
The Food That Built America (History): Potato chips

5 MORE FOR THE RECORDDr. K's Exotic Animal ER (Nat Geo Wild); How It Really Happened (HLN, season premiere); Married to Medicine (Bravo); Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham (Starz); Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (CNN)
Bob's Burgers (via Giphy)

πŸ•™ EASTERN / πŸ•˜ CENTRAL

Condor (Epix, 10 p.m.): Joe escapes from IEP but his safety remains in question. Unsure who to trust, Joe turns to Bob Partridge. Meanwhile, a task force is assembled to investigate the massacre. With his best friend's life now in danger, Sam struggles with his next move.

Good Girls (NBC, 10 p.m.): A huge client approaches Dean to sell merchandise at Boland's Bubbles, but Beth is hesitant. Stan and Ruby's guilt reaches a breaking point when Sara's donor family returns. Annie tries to prove she can keep up with the rich parents at Ben's school.✔️

Lincoln: Divided We Stand (CNN, 10 p.m.): As the Civil War ends, Lincoln delivers the most iconic speech and piece of legislation of his career, but at great cost to his marriage and family.

QUICK HITS:
Desus & Mero (Showtime): Phoebe Bridgers
Modern Marvel (History): Chocolate
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo): Simone Whitmore, Vivica A. Fox

5 MORE FOR THE RECORDThe Great Food Truck Race (Food Network); Inside the Factory (Smithsonian Channel, season finale); πŸ’² Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (ABC); The Wild Life of Dr. Ole (Nat Geo Wild); Yum and Yummer (Cooking Channel)

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Midnight Science Club Special (Viceland, midnight): "Using every day objects, Jake Wizard IV conducts DIY home experiments regarding the science of wind, smoke, fire and gases to explore the world of science and beyond."

πŸ“Ί Mission: Impossible (MeTV, 3 a.m.): An exiled general, Neyron, is living in his private estate in Florida. He's cut a deal with Frank Layton, a Syndicate man. In return for a big payoff of several million dollars to finance his coup, Neyron will let Layton have all gambling rights in his country.

Momma Named Me Sheriff (Adult Swim, midnight): An upset Mayor forbids Sheriff's friends from hanging around the station so that he can focus on stopping crime. To keep them around, Sheriff knights his friends, landing him in a predicament of medieval proportions.

FOR THE RECORDLast Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, 11:30 p.m.); Ride with Norman Reedus (AMC, 12:15 a.m.)
Good Girls (via Giphy)

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