Tuesday’s TV Highlights: ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ on ABC
SERIES
NCIS Robert Wagner reprises the role of Tony DiNozzo Sr., who’s approached by Abby, Bishop and McGee (Pauley Perrette, Emily Wickersham, Sean Murray) about subletting his now-absent son’s apartment. 8 p.m. CBS
The Flash Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) needs her mom’s help in understanding her transformation. Grant Gustin, Tom Felton and Jesse L. Martin also star. 8 p.m. KTLA
The Middle Sue (Eden Sher) is ready to call things off with boyfriend Jeremy (Will Green) and turns to Axl (Charlie McDermott) for advice on how to do it. 8 p.m. ABC
The Contenders -- 16 for ’16 The finale of this documentary series profiling recent presidential candidates profiles Barack Obama and George W. Bush. 8 p.m. KOCE, KPBS
American Housewife Anna-Kat (Julia Butters) creates an unflattering portrait of Katie (Katy Mixon) for an art show at school and Katie tries to get the picture back before it goes on public display. 8:30 p.m. ABC
Bull Bull’s (Michael Weatherly) client is a brilliant surgeon facing a malpractice suit who doesn’t make a good impression on the jury. Dena Tyler, Freddy Rodriguez, Geneva Carr, Jaime Lee Kirchner, Annabelle Attanasio and Christopher Jackson also star. 9 p.m. CBS
Fresh Off the Boat This new episode goes back to the presidential election of 1996 – Clinton versus Dole – when the restaurant becomes a polling site. Constance Yu stars. 9 p.m. ABC
American Experience The new two-hour episode “The Battle of Chosin†recalls stories of combat and heroism during the Korean War when the People’s Republic of China joined the war, leaving Marines and Army soldiers surrounded and outnumbered at North Korea’s Chosin Reservoir. 9 p.m. KOCE and KPBS
NCIS: New Orleans A Navy SEAL candidate is slain shortly before he’s scheduled to graduate, prompting Pride (Scott Bakula) and the team to probe the training methods. Lucas Black and Vanessa Ferlito also star.10 p.m. CBS
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The origin story of Robbie Reyes’ (Gabriel Luna) transition into Ghost Rider is revealed as the lives of Coulson (Clark Gregg) and the team hang in the balance. Jason O’Mara continues his guest role as Director Mace. Ming-Na Wen, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge and Chloe Bennet also star. 10 p.m. ABC
Atlanta Earn (Donald Glover) loses his jacket at a party in the season finale. 10 p.m. FX
Aftermath With two missions to complete, the family splits up, Josh (James Tupper) leading one party to a nearby university, where he hopes to find a professor who may be able to provide useful information. Karen (Anne Heche) leads the others to a nearby summer camp on what is expected to be a routine errand to restock supplies. Levi Meaden, Julia Sarah Stone and Taylor Hickson also star. 10 p.m. Syfy
MOVIES
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl An awkward high-school senior and a female classmate who is gravely ill surprise themselves by becoming inseparable friends in this 2015 dramedy. Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler and Olivia Cooke play the respective title roles. Nick Offerman, Molly Shannon, Jon Bernthal and Connie Britton also star. 8:10 p.m. Cinemax
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning Filmmaker Alex Gibney; Tommy Hilfiger. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS
Today Jay Leno; Dana Carvey; Dr. Mehmet Oz; Seamus Mullen and Ryan Scott. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC
KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA
Good Morning America Mel Gibson; Benedict Cumberbatch; author Curt Menefee; “Dancing With the Stars.†(N) 7 a.m. KABC
Good Day L.A. Justin Hartley (“This is Usâ€); Roland Lazenby (“Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryantâ€).(N) 7 a.m. KTTV
Live with Kelly Benedict Cumberbatch (“Doctor Strangeâ€); Gabrielle Union; Scott Wolf. (N) 9 a.m. KABC
The View Tom Bergeron. (N) 10 a.m. KABC
Rachael Ray Barbara Corcoran (“Shark Tankâ€). (N) 10 a.m. KCAL
The Doctors “Octomom†Natalie Suleman; a former reality show winner gives birth on Facebook. (N) 11 a.m. KCAL
The Wendy Williams Show Fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger (“American Dreamerâ€). (N) 11 a.m. KTTV
The Talk Kenny Chesney; Cameron Mathison. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS
The Dr. Oz Show Investigating cleanliness and safety of coffee shops. (N) 1 p.m. KTTV
Steve Harvey Tyra Banks. (N) 2 p.m. KNBC
The Real Lisa Vidal (“Being Mary Janeâ€); chef Fabio Viviani; Eve. (N) 2 p.m. KTTV
Dr. Phil A man to whom a woman has sent her life savings is investigated. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS
The Ellen DeGeneres Show Jake Gyllenhaal (“Nocturnal Animalsâ€); Ronda Rousey; Franco Noriega. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC
Harry Wanda Sykes (“What Happened ... Ms. Sykes?â€); Gugu Mbatha-Raw (“Black Mirrorâ€). (N) 9 p.m. KCOP
Tavis Smiley (N) 11 p.m. KOCE
Charlie Rose (N) 11 p.m. KVCR; 11:30 p.m. KOCE; 1 a.m. KLCS
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah Ambassador Susan Rice. (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central
Conan Louis C.K. (N) 11 p.m. TBS
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Whoopi Goldberg; Zoe Lister-Jones; Lecrae performs. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Mel Gibson; Luke Bracey; Tegan & Sara perform. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS
Jimmy Kimmel Live Jake Gyllenhaal; Hailee Steinfeld; Keith Urban performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC
The Late Late Show With James Corden Mark Consuelos; Zooey Deschanel; Kenny Chesney performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS
Late Night With Seth Meyers Common; John Prine performs with Iris DeMent. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC
Nightline (N) 12:37 a.m. KABC
Last Call With Carson Daly John C. McGinley; Wild Nothing performs; Andy Puddicombe. (N) 1:38 a.m. KNBC
SPORTS
2016 World Series The Chicago Cubs visit the Cleveland Indians for game 6. 5 p.m. Fox
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