1) “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,” 9 p.m., FX., rerunning at 10:30. This was the wedding the masses speculated about … performed far from their view. In a tiny island chapel, Kennedy and Bissette (shown here in a previous episode) married. In an excellent episode, we see the bride have warm moments with Ethel Kennedy and cold ones with her own mother. Read more…
1) “America’s Culinary Cup” debut (shown here), 9:30-11 p.m., CBS. After 18 seasons on “Top Chef,” Padma Lakshmi knows a lot about food. Now she aims high — sleek kitchen, million-dollar prize and acclaimed chefs. One won the top international prize, another was his coach, five others have Michelin stars. The result is slick and entertaining. Read more…
1) “NCIS” return, 8 p.m., CBS. Emily Wickersham was 27 when she joined “NCIS,” playing a young agent surrounded by long-timers. She stayed for eight seasons, then was gone for five. Now — as the “NCIS” shows return from a 10-week break — she’s back (shown here) and in trouble. Her character (Ellie Bishop) is a cyber-terrorism suspect. Read more…
1) “St. Denis Medical” return, 8 p.m., NBC. After a three-week Olympic break, this returns with a hilarious opening bit. Then it tells funny little stories about Dr. Ron (shown here) and his squeaky shoes, a tentative friendship and a stray mushroom candy bar. It adds up to a fun time. Read more…
1) “Marshals” debut, 8 p.m., CBS. As “Yellowstone” finished, Kayce Dutton gave his family’s mega-ranch to his wife’s tribe; he was at peace. Now his world has been upended; he needs a new life — and a former SEAL buddy, now a U.S. marshal, needs help. There are some strong action moments, including (shown here) trouble during a speech and protest. This sequel is way too thick with its macho dialog, but gives us sturdy people to care about. Read more…
1) “NAACP Image Awards,” 8 p.m., BET, CBS, MTV, VH1, CMT, TV Land, Comedy Central, more; repeating at 10 on BET. Deon Cole hosts, Viola Davis gets a lifetime honor and there are awards for movies, TV and music. Nominated for best movie are “Sinners” (shown here), “Wicked: For Good,” “Sarah’s Oil,” “Highest 2 Lowest” and “One of Them Days.” Read more…
1) “Boston Blue,” 10 p.m., CBS. Back from a nine-week break, here’s a potent hour. Jonah, a rookie cop, was on a solo mission to avenge the murder of his dad, a judge. That creates a fresh crisis; At the shooting scene (shown here), Jonah’s family has to step aside, with Danny and Sean taking over. The result is what “Boston Blue” thrives on — a mixture of tough, cop-show action and family emoti0n. Read more…
1) “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” and “Elsbeth” return, 8 and 10 p.m., CBS. Two fun shows are back, after two-month breaks. First, Mandy’s dad (shown here, right) is clearly in need of a hobby. Then Elsbeth tangles with a rich bio-hacker (Hamish Linklater) who obsesses on extending his life. Read more…
1) “Scrubs” return, 8 and 8:32 p.m., ABC, rerunning at 9:58 and 10:31. After a nine-year run, this show ended in 2010 …. Except now, 16 years later, it’s back. J.D. (Zach Braff) returns to the hospital and finds that his old colleagues are still there. Donald Faison and Judy Reyes (shown here with Braff) plus Sarah Chalke, Neil Flynn and John C. McGinley are all back. Read more…
1) State of the Union address, 9 p.m. ET, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and news channels. Just four days after the Supreme Court declared his tariffs illegal, Donald Trump gives his speech; Abigail Spanberger, the Virginia governor, will give the Democratic response from the colonial Williamsburg historical area.
2) “Best Medicine,” 8 p.m., Fox. Networks still get a primetime hour before the speeches (or after them, on the West Coast). This is an amiably goofy one that has townsfolk agog when a body is found. There are key personal moments for Dr. Best and for his office assistant, Elaine (shown here). Read more…
