Wednesday’s TV Highlights: ‘American Gothic’ on CBS
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Penn & Teller: Fool Us the featured magicians trying to stump illusionists Penn & Teller include Matthew Laslo, Rob Zabrecky, David Garrard and Wayne Hoffman. Alyson Hannigan is the host. 8 p.m. KTLA
MasterChef In this new two-hour episode the seven remaining cooks each prepare two dishes using just three basic utensils. 8 p.m. Fox
Toddlers & Tiaras: Game On The premiere of this new spinoff series focuses on a rivalry among the very young beauty pagent contestants, 8 p.m. TLC. “Toddlers & Tiaras” follows at 9.
Suits Harvey (Gabriel Macht) finds a way to counter Sean Cahill’s (Neal McDonough) star witness, while Jessica and Rachel (Gina Torres, Meghan Markle) fight to delay Leonard’s (Glenn Plummer) execution. Patrick J. Adams and Rick Hoffman also star. 9 p.m. USA
American Gothic After members of the secrets-laden family catch each other in lies about their past, they have revisit a fateful night in 2002 that had a lasting effect on their destinies. Juliet Rylance, Antony Starr, and Justin Chatwin star with guest star Jamey Sheridan. 10 p.m. CBS
The Night Shift In the conclusion of a two-part season finale, the wildfire outside San Antonio advances, puts Scott and Jordan (Scott Wolf, Jill Flint) danger. Brendan Fehr, Luke Macfarlane and Kyla Kenedy also star. 10 p.m. NBC
Tyrant When Abuddin falls into chaos, Daliyah (Melia Kreiling) takes a public stand against Barry (Adam Rayner) and convinces Fauzi (Fares Fares) to leave in this new episode of the political drama. 10 p.m. FX
You’re the Worst This anti-romantic comedy begins its third season. Chris Geere, Aya Cash, Desmin Borges and Collette Wolfe star. 10 and 10:35 p.m. FXX
Greenleaf Deacon Sykes (Jen Harper) isn’t sure it would be a good idea for Lady Mae (Lynn Whitfield) to preach on the women’s day event. Oprah Winfrey also stars in the season finale. 10 p.m. OWN
Gomorrah Don Pietro (Fortunato Cerlino) continues to manage his business from behind bars, but his sphere of influence is diminished by a clash with the prison warden in the new episode. Marco D’Amore also stars. 10 p.m. Sundance
SPECIALS
Paper Tigers This new documentary from filmmakers Karen Pritzker and Jamie Redford follows a year in the life of an alternative high school in Walla, Walla Wash., that has radically changed its approach to disciplining students. 4 p.m. Pivot TV
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning Pedro Pascal; Bill Ford, Ford Motor Company. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS
Today Swimmer Simone Manuel; Jessie James Decker performs. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC
KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA
Good Morning America Alicia Vikander; Dierks Bentley announces the final nominees for the 50th annual CMA Awards. (N) 7 a.m. KABC
Good Day L.A. Jay Sean; Tyler Labine; Mark Paul Gosselaar. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV
Live with Kelly Bryan Cranston; Constance Zimmer; co-host Carrie Ann Inaba. (N) 9 a.m. KABC
Between the Lines With Barry Kibrick Hollywood press agent Dick Guttman. 9 p.m. KLCS
Conan Jeff Bridges; Jeff Ross; Brent Sullivan. (N) 11 p.m. TBS
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon David Spade; Finn Wolfhard; Millie Bobby Brown; Gaten Matarazzo; Caleb McLaughlin; Tove Lo performs. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Christian Slater; John Lewis; Chris Geere. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS
Jimmy Kimmel Live Aaron Eckhart; Cat Deeley; Nathaniel Rateliff. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC
Tavis Smiley Athlete and author Maria Toorpakai. midnight KOCE
Charlie Rose (N) 12:30 a.m. KOCE
The Late Late Show With James Corden Kevin Bacon; Sarah Hyland; Saint Motel performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS
Late Night With Seth Meyers Actor Pedro Pascal; author Tahereh Mafi. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC
Nightline (N) 12:37 a.m. KABC
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