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How are the new fall TV shows? Sorry you asked!

At a pivotal time for survival, the networks fail to come up with the surprises they so desperately need.

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TV highlights: ‘Miss Universe 2013’

TV highlights: ‘Miss Universe 2013’

Plus, “A Country Christmas Story” and Sunday talk shows.

‘Scandal’ recap: Season three, episode six

‘Scandal’ recap: Season three, episode six

Olivia demands answers from Fitz. Harrison has a problem. Plus. Mama Pope.

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Where to start with all this JFK stuff on TV? Here.

Where to start with all this JFK stuff on TV? Here.

A guide to some (most?) of the JFK-related shows on TV this month — with our critic’s recommendations.

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JFK anniversary on TV: A nation stuck in a freeze frame

JFK anniversary on TV: A nation stuck in a freeze frame

REVIEW | Why do we keep reliving Nov. 22, 1963, in an onslaught of stale 50th-anniversary shows?

TV highlights: ‘MasterChef: Junior’ finale

TV highlights: ‘MasterChef: Junior’ finale

Plus, “Grimm,” “JFK: The Final Hours” and “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.”

TV highlights: Bill Nye returns to prime time

TV highlights: Bill Nye returns to prime time

Plus, “Inside the Actors Studio,” “Reign” and “Glee.”

D.C.’s blind bodybuilder visits NBC’s Today show

Patrick Leahy, the blind bodybuilder featured in The Washington Post Magazine, visit NBC’s Today Show Thursday.

TV highlights: The Country Music Awards on ABC

TV highlights: The Country Music Awards on ABC

Also: Accusations of a frame-up on “CSI,” and “Elder Skelter” premiers to examine senior citizens gone wrong.

TV highlights: Coach is back on ‘New Girl’

TV highlights: Coach is back on ‘New Girl’

Also: a seance on “Ravenswood,” a new season of “Moonshiners” and a PBS program on Jimi Hendrix.

‘The Walking Dead’ recap: Season four, episode four, ‘Indifference’

‘The Walking Dead’ recap: Season four, episode four, ‘Indifference’

We’ve had to say goodbye to some complex, interesting and important characters on “The Walking Dead.”

TV highlights: The season premiere of ‘Mike and Molly’

TV highlights: The season premiere of ‘Mike and Molly’

Also: “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” on Bravo, and HBO’s “Tales From the Organ Trade.”

‘Steven Universe’ creator is a Cartoon Network trailblazer

‘Steven Universe’ creator is a Cartoon Network trailblazer

Silver Spring native Rebecca Sugar is the first woman to be a solo show creator on Cartoon Network.