PBS, 8:00 p.m. ET
PREMIERE: Part 1 of 2. This two-part nonfiction miniseries, the latest from Ken Burns and company, is another evocative, surprisingly instructive, almost astoundingly relevant look at the past. This time, it’s about the environmental catastrophe that ravaged the Great Plains in the previous century – and why mankind, not nature, was at fault. For a full review, see David Sicilia’s
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TBS, 8:00 p.m. ET
Even though it’s on cable, and its telecast is no longer a big deal, I still think it’s worth pointing out that it’s time, once again, for the first around-the-holidays TV showing of this 1939 classic. And there’s prequel coming soon, so it’s a good time to take a new look at the original. Judy Garland stars.
CBS, 9:30 p.m. ET
Judd Hirsch guest stars this week, playing a particularly feisty judge – and there’s feistiness outside the court as well, including some confrontations that get dangerously physical. Julianna Margulies stars, and Amanda Peet continues her recurring guest role.
AMC, 9:00 p.m. ET
The psychological ramifications of Rick’s latest loss continue to shake him. And why not, since the romantic triangle that opened this series is now down to just Rick. But I can’t help thinking that we saw the gunshot, but didn’t see the results, and so maybe there’s a surprise coda down the road. Meanwhile, already down the road – or in the compound and the prison – are more dangers. And have you noticed that, in both places, the humans are more dangerous than the walkers?
Showtime, 10:00 p.m. ET
Who would have expected, at the end of last season, where this show would take us this year? And tonight, there’s another twist, as Brody and Carrie find themselves even more tightly intertwined. Claire Danes, Damien Lewis star.