Friday’s TV Highlights: ‘Shark Tank’ on ABC
SERIES
MacGyver When a CIA agent (Amy Acker), who happens to be Jack’s (George Eads) ex-girlfriend, goes missing in Venezuela while trying to stop an arms dealer, Jack, MacGyver (Lucas Till) begin a search for her. Sandine Holt, Justin Hires and Tristin Mays also star. 8 p.m. CBS
Last Man Standing Jay Leno reprises his guest role as a mechanic who plans to watch a big football game with Mike (Tim Allen), but it’s on the same day as a coed wedding shower for Mandy and Kyle (Molly Ephraim, Christoph Sanders). 8 p.m. ABC
Hell’s Kitchen The teams of cooks must prepare different varieties of crepes that meet with Chef Gordon Ramsay’s approval. Dash Mihok and Noureen DeWulf among the VIP guests. 8 p.m. Fox
Big Cheese Charlie and Michael Kalish (a.k.a. the Cheese Twins) embark on a dream tour, where they hope to find the best cheese dishes served in every city they visit. First stop: Los Angeles. 8 p.m. Food
Dr. Ken Some of Ken’s (Ken Jeong) fears about Allison (Suzy Nakamura) working at the same place come true when the two of them have different opinions about treating a patient. 8:30 p.m. ABC
Hawaii Five-0 Chris Vance guest stars as a British MI6 agent who teams with McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin) to search for a terrorist who plans to launch nuclear disasters at sites overseas. Claire Forlani begins a recurring role as a former FBI profiler. Scott Caan also stars. 9 p.m. CBS
Shark Tank A poetic innovator from Reno pitches high-tech, heat and eat Paleo meals (just like cavemen used to eat) in this new episode. With Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary, Daymond John, Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec. 9 p.m. ABC
The Exorcist Tomas (Alfonso Herrera) gets Father Marcus (Ben Daniels) as an ally in this new episode. Brad Armacost and Geena Davis also star. 9 p.m. Fox
The Real Housewives of Melbourne There are tears, tantrums and plenty of allegations as the women come together to look back at the season and air their grievances in the season finale of the unscripted series. 9 p.m. Bravo
Z Nation While Warren (Kellita Smith) and her scouting party are investigating a strange little town, they have an encounter with someone who appears to be the community’s sole inhabitant. Keith Allan and Russell Hodgkinson also star. 9 p.m. Syfy
Blue Bloods Frank’s (Tom Selleck) tough action with a disrespectful officer affects his relationships with other department members. Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg and Marisa Ramirez also star. 10 p.m. CBS
Doomsday: 10 Ways the World Will End The producers won’t say if a bad outcome in the U.S. presidential election makes their list. Up first: “Killer Asteroid.†10 p.m. History
Van Helsing Van (Kelly Overton) and her team of survivors face their latest challenge when the hospital’s power source is damaged, leaving them with only three hours of reserve power to run the ultraviolet lights, the only thing holding their deadly vampire foes at bay. Jonathan Scarfe also stars. 10 p.m. Syfy
High Maintenance Chase (Ryan Woodle) and Gatsby (his adorable but very sensitive dog) experience culture shock when they move from the quiet suburban Midwest to the rougher streets of Queens. Yael Stone also stars. 11 p.m. HBO
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning Ava DuVernay. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS
Today Brian McGinn and Rod Blackhurst; Brett Eldredge performs; John Cena, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan; Andrew Weitz. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC
KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA
Good Morning America Hayley Atwell; Alfonso Ribeiro. (N) 7 a.m. KABC
Good Day L.A. Author James Andrew Miller (“Powerhouse CAAâ€); Vince Ferragamo; Lindsay Parker. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV
Live With Kelly Mark Wahlberg; Priyanka Chopra; Jerry O’Connell. (N) 9 a.m. KABC
The View Colin Jost and Michael Che; Hayley Atwell. (N) 10 a.m. KABC
Rachael Ray Alan Cumming; Nate Berkus. (N) 10 a.m. KCAL
The Doctors A princess photo shoot for a teen with cancer; Vicki Lawrence (“Mama’s Familyâ€) gives advice to celebrities. (N) 11 a.m. KCAL
The Wendy Williams Show (N) 11 a.m. KTTV
The Talk Michelle Rodriguez; Shawn Mendes performs. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS
The Dr. Oz Show Kim Zolciak Biermann; Kellie Pickler. (N) 1 p.m. KTTV
Steve Harvey Lupita Nyong’o; a woman who saved the lives of a mother and child. (N) 2 p.m. KNBC
The Real Greg Mathis (“Judge Mathisâ€). (N) 2 p.m. KTTV
Dr. Phil A woman confronts her father, who she says sexually abused her starting at the age of 7. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS
The Ellen DeGeneres Show LL Cool J (“NCIS: Los Angelesâ€); Sofie Dossi (“America’s Got Talentâ€) performs. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC
Harry Morgan Freeman (“Madam Secretaryâ€); Griffin Gluck and Alexa Nisenson. (N) 4 p.m. KTTV; 9 p.m. KCOP
Charlie Rose -- the Week (N) 7:30 p.m. KOCE
Washington Week With Gwen Ifill Early voting; the impact of the first debate: Karen Tumulty, the Washington Post; Lisa Lerer, AP; Ashley Parker, the New York Times. Congress overturns President Obama’s veto of a bill allowing 9/11 victims families to sue Saudi Arabia: Ailsa Chang, NPR. (N) 8 p.m. KOCE
To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé Pronatalism. (N) 10 p.m. KVCR
Real Time With Bill Maher Sean Penn; Sarah Silverman; Peter Hamby, Snapchat; economist Steve Moore; Angela Rye. (N) 10 p.m. HBO
Tavis Smiley (N) 11 p.m. KOCE
Charlie Rose (N) 11 p.m. KVCR; 11:30 p.m. KOCE; 1 a.m. KLCS
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Nathan Lane; James Marsden; Nikki Glaser. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Liev Schreiber; Abby Elliott; Asa Butterfield. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS
Nightline (N) 12:37 a.m. KABC
Last Call With Carson Daly Wagner Moura; DIIV performs; Cameron Esposito. (N) 1:38 a.m. KNBC
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