1) “Alert: Missing Persons Unit” finale, 9 p.m., Fox. It may be the end of the line for this well-made drama. (Fox hasn’t renewed or officially canceled it.) Despite some credibility gaps, this finale has a sharp, twisty story of prom, politics and a multiple-kidnapping. Scott Caan and guest star Malcolm-Jamal Warner (shown here) provide some strong starpower. Read more…
1) “American Music Awards, 8-10 p.m., CBS. Shorter than most award shows (two hours, not three), this still packs in the music. That includes Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Benson Boone, Renee Rapp, Lainey Wilson, Gloria Estefan and — getting career awards — Rod Stewart (shown here) and Janet Jackson. Jennifer Lopez is the host. Read more…
1) “National Memorial Day Concert,” 8 p.m., PBS, rerunning at 9:30.On the eve of Memorial Day, this offers an emotional blend of music and stories. The music includes gospel great Yolanda Adams (shown here); opera star Angel Blue; Loren Allred, who dubbed “Never Enough” for “The Greatest Showman”; and Scotty Hasting, a wounded veteran turned emerging country star. Read more…
1) “The Equalizer,” 8 p.m., CBS. This excellent drama (shown here ina previous episode) won’t be back next season, so we should savor the reruns — today and at 10 p.m. Wednesdays. Today, Robyn tries to help a family that lost everything in a mysterious fire. Read more…
1) “Girl From the North Country” (shown here), 9 p.m., PBS. In a boarding-house in 1934 Duluth, life is overwhelming. There are layers of snow and of secrets; the Depression has left people with no money and little hope. We get deep human portraits and powerfully performed Bob Dylan songs, including Mare Winningham doing “Like a Rolling Stone” and “Forever Young.” Read more…
1) “Transplant” season-openers, 8 and 9 p.m., NBC. It’s a strong start for this well-made Canadian medical drama. The first hour finds two incoherent people (one with a foot amputated) in the woods; the second has a giant sinkhole. There are also key personal glimpses of Bash (shown here), the Syrian immigrant; in brief flashbacks, we learn about his rescuer.
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1) “Survivor” finale, 8-11 p.m., CBS. Five people still have a shot at the million-dollar prize. There’s Eva Erickson, Ph.D. candidate and hockey player; Kyle Fraser (shown here in last week’s episode), 31, a lawyer; Kamilla Karthigesu, 31, a software engineer; Mitch Guerra, 34, a gym coach; and Joe Hunter, 45, a fire captain. Two will be trimmed; then the final three plead their case. Read more…
1) “The Voice” finale, 8-11 p.m., NBC. This starts with a recap of Monday’s songs by the final five (shown here, from left, Jadyn Cree, Renzo, Lucia Flores-Wiseman, Jaelen Johnston and Adam David). At 9, there are guest performances: the coaches (with their finalists); former coaches Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys and Chance the Rapper; plus Joe Jonas, James Bay and more.
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1) “The Voice,” 8-10 p.m., NBC. The final five get one more chance to gather votes. Michael Buble has two finalists — Jadyn Cree and Adam David; others have one each: John Legend has Renzo (shown here); others are Jaelen Johnston (Kelsea Ballerini) and Lucia Flores-Wiseman (Adam Levine). The performances will be recapped Tuesday, leading into a star-stuffed finale. Read more…
1) “American Idol” finale, 8-11 p.m., ABC. Now the show has its final three – Jamal Roberts (shown here), John Foster and Breanna Nix. Tonight, after lots of guest performances, one will become the 23rd champion. Then “The Voice” has its turn, with finals Monday and Tuesday on NBC. Read more…
