BBC America, 8:00 p.m. ET
As part of a lengthy, well-deserved buildup to this fall’s 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, tonight BBC America presents one of many salutes to the many incarnations of the Doctor. In this special, the fourth Doctor, played by Tom Baker, is being celebrated – scarf and all. And it’s followed by one of Baker’s 1975 adventures, The Pyramids of Mars. It’s a trip back in time – which, for Doctor Who, seems entirely appropriate.
ABC Family, 8:30 p.m. ET
Walt Disney released this full-length animated feature in 1950 – but, like the fairy tale that inspired it, it remains pop-culture catnip for every generation of young girls, no matter how p.c. they’ve been raised. Walt Disney World has just completed a major expansion at the Magic Kingdom, adding several new attractions for Disney Princess fans just behind Cinderella's castle. Watch this 63-year-old movie, and understand why.
CBS, 9:00 p.m. ET
SEASON FINALE: Episodes leading up to this year’s season finale have been full of intrigue, with Cary (Matt Czuchry) planning to defect, Kalinda (Archie Panjabi) threatened by the presence of a new investigator, and Peter and Alicia (Chris Noth, Julianna Margulies) agreeing to renew their vows as he nears election night. But watch out: Tonight’s installment includes both the results of that election and Alicia’s last-minute, back-seat conversation with Will (Josh Charles), who may not be willing to lose her to Peter without making one last play, or plea.
HBO, 9:00 p.m. ET
Last week’s episode was the most satisfying yet for this series: Emilia Clarke, as Daenerys, took control of the slave army while delivering cruel but deserved retribution for the ruler who had negotiated with her while taunting her in his native tongue. She revealed she was fluent in his language – just before she unleashed her fury. And her dragon. And the slave army, now firmly behind her. Watch out, all you other families vying for the throne. This one’s looking particularly unstoppable.
AMC, 10:00 p.m. ET
Last week’s episode was a tough one to watch, at least if you had lasting hopes for the relationship of Don (Jon Hamm) and Megan (Jessica Pare). In last week’s episode, he visited her soap opera set just after she conducted a love scene, and scolded her for what he perceived as trampish infidelity – even though he’s having an affair with Sylvia (Linda Cardellini), the wife of his self-described friend. This week, Megan reacts… and thus far, when confronted by Don, she’s responded by asserting her independence even more.