SERIES

Carter A routine accident turns into a homicide investigation during Harley’s (Jerry O’Connell) first official day as consulting detective in this new episode of the lighthearted Canadian mystery. Sydney Tamiia Poitier and Kristian Bruun also star. 7 and 10 p.m. WGN America

America’s Got Talent The live quarterfinals continue in this new episode. 8 p.m. NBC

The Outpost Talon (Jessica Green) searches for the mysterious “Book of Names” in a new episode that also sees the true identity of Gwynn (Imogen Waterhouse) revealed. Anand Desai-Barochia. Jake Stormoen, Philip Brodie, Andrew Howard and Michael Flynn also star. 9 p.m. KTLA

Chopped Four grill masters from Texas compete in this new episode. 9 p.m. Food Network


Animal Kingdom J (Finn Cole) starts to realize that it may be impossible to balance his personal ambitions with his family responsibilities, while Deran’s (Jake Weary) desire to take things to the next level with Adrian (Spencer Treat Clark) proves to be even harder than he expected. Ellen Barkin, Dichen Lachman and Ben Robson also star in the season finale of the crime drama. 9 and 10 p.m. TNT

Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations Andrew Zimmern goes on a gastronomic tour of Las Vegas in the premiere of this new series. In a second new episode, Zimmern heads to Hawaii’s Big Island. 9 and 9:30 p.m. Travel

Making It The contestants create last-minute Halloween costumes using common household items before celebrating holiday front door displays that incorporate Valentine’s Day, Easter, the Fourth of July and more in this new episode of the crafty series hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. 10 p.m. NBC

Castaways Contestants Tim and Krichelle meet Eric, who has been on a solo journey and feels hesitant to join the pair in this new episode of the unscripted series. 10 p.m. ABC


Love Is... A former lover seeks to rekindle his romance with Nuri (Michelle Weaver), while Sean (Tyrone Marshall Brown) makes a personal revelation to Yasir (Will Catlett), who has managed to find a place to stay. 10 p.m. OWN

Wrecked Now that the castaways have uncovered the horrifying truth behind their wealthy host’s (Jonno Roberts) plans for them, Danny (Brian Sacca) goes undercover among the rich guests on the island, hoping to find a way to escape. Brooke Dillman, and Asif Ali also star. 10 p.m. TBS

TALK SHOWS

CBS This Morning Internet entrepreneur Ev Williams. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS

Today Author KJ Dell’Antonia. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC


KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA

Good Morning America Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross; attorney Jose Baez. (N) 7 a.m. KABC

Good Day L.A. Catherine Oxenberg (“Captive”); Tiffany Young performs; Kelsey Lynagh. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV

Megyn Kelly Today A college student left paralyzed after being mistakenly shot. (N) 9 a.m. KNBC


Live With Kelly and Ryan Chris Pratt and Bryshere Gray; Guy Fieri. (N) 9 a.m. KABC

Amanpour on PBS (N) 11 p.m. KVCR; 1 a.m. KOCE

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central

Conan Bob Odenkirk; Shooter Jennings performs. (N) 11 p.m. TBS


Nightline (N) 12:37 a.m. KABC

SPORTS

WNBA Basketball: Playoffs Dallas Wings at Phoenix Mercury, 5:30 p.m. ESPN2; Minnesota Lynx at L.A. Sparks, 7:30 p.m. ESPN2

Baseball The Angels visit the Diamondbacks, 6:30 p.m. FSN; the Dodgers host the Cardinals, 7 p.m. ESPN and SNLA

For more sports on TV, see the Sports section.


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