Q: I haven't heard much from Hugh Laurie since "House M.D." ended. What's he doing now?
Hugh Laurie appears to be enjoying a bit of a rest since wrapping his long-running hit series "House M.D." in 2012.
That's not to say he's not working, just that he's not working too hard -- at least compared to his schedule as a full-time TV star.
He has a supporting role in the much-buzzed-about Disney adventure "Tomorrowland," which is currently filming, with eyes on a Christmas 2014 release.
Grimm, on NBC
Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) look into a drowning death that bears the hallmarks of foul play in a new episode of this fantasy series. Meanwhile, Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) makes a shocking realization.
Parenthood, on NBC
While everyone is concerned about Zeek (Craig T. Nelson), he delivers some much-needed advice to Sarah (Lauren Graham) in this new episode. Elsewhere, Kristina (Monica Potter) pulls ahead in the mayoral race, but increased media scrutiny targets Adam (Peter Krause).
Q: I was watching "Boardwalk Empire" a little while ago and saw Dennis Lehane listed in the credits. Is that the same Dennis Lehane who writes crime novels?
There are a number of reasons why the producers of HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" would want to hire famed crime novelist Dennis Lehane: The author has a proven track record with period crime drama, as well as with writing for television (he previously wrote for the critically acclaimed "The Wire"). As well, "Boardwalk Empire" had never been the runaway critical-and-popular success that HBO had come to expect, and so it needed some help.
Back in the Game, on ABC
An incident at an Angels practice results in The Cannon (James Caan) and Dick (Benjamin Koldyke) being sent to sensitivity training in this new episode. Meanwhile, Terry (Maggie Lawson) takes one of Danny's (Griffin Gluck) classmates under her wing.
Chop the halls: 'Chopped' gets into the spirit of the season
Ted Allen hosts "Chopped"
It's the most wonderful time of the year! And the tastiest, too.
NCIS, on CBS
Skilled military investigators tackle another sensitive case in "Alibi," this new episode of the hit drama. Mark Harmon stars as Jethro Gibbs, a former Marine who leads a team that includes an ex-detective and a computer genius.
Q: Is "Franklin & Bash" coming back for another season? I haven't heard yet.
TNT waited a while to announce it, but yes, your favorite unconventional lawyers (well, maybe -- TV has given us lots of unconventional lawyers to choose from) will return in the summer.
The news came months after the show's most recent season finale, which wouldn't be strange for a new series, but is late for a show finishing its third year.
How I Met Your Mother, on CBS
With the love triangle between Ted (Josh Radnor), Robin (Cobie Smulders) and Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) looming, the gang ponders the future in this special flashback episode. Bryan Cranston guest stars as Ted's former boss.
New Releases for the week of November 10 - November 16
Man of Steel
As a young boy, Clark Kent learned that he possessed extraordinary powers inherited from ancestors from another planet. Now, as a young man, Clark must confront his extraterrestrial heritage and discover where he came from if he hopes to save mankind from annihilation when members of his own race invade planet Earth.
Director: Zack Snyder. Stars: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe. 2013. 143 min. Action.
Prince Avalanche
During the summer of 1988, Alvin and Lance abandon their city lives to spend the summer painting traffic lines down the center of a country highway that was destroyed by wildfire. Alvin and Lance find themselves at odds with each other and the women they left back home, but as they settle into their new jobs surrounded by a remarkable landscape, the two men start to develop an unlikely bond.
Director: David Gordon Green. Stars: Paul Rudd, Emile Hirsch, Lance LeGault, Lynn Shelton. 2013. 94 min. Comedy.
Turbo
When a freak accident leaves him with the power of super speed, Turbo, an everyday garden snail, sets off on an extraordinary journey to achieve his seemingly impossible dream of competing in the world's fastest race, the Indianapolis 500. With the help of his friends, Turbo sets out to prove that despite his size, he can dream big.
Director: David Soren. Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Maya Rudolph, Samuel L. Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Bill Hader, Ken Jeong. 2013. 96 min. Animated.
Frances Ha
A woman with no apartment lives in New York City, where she apprentices for a dance company even though she isn't a dancer. She has a best friend, Sophie, but they don't speak. Frances is desperately trying to sort out her ambitions and wants much more than she already has, but as the reality of her dreams dwindle, Frances continues to live her life with inexplicable joy.
Director: Noah Baumbach. Stars: Greta Gerwig, Mickey Sumner, Adam Driver, Michael Esper. 2012. 86 min. Comedy.
Ambushed
A Los Angeles agent closes in on an international cocaine-smuggling operation run by a criminal mastermind. When a fellow agent goes undercover with the drug dealers and finds herself in deeper than she can handle, Agent Maxwell must fight ruthless killers and corrupt officials to save the undercover agent and bring the criminals to justice.
Director: Giorgio Serafini. Stars: Dolph Lundgren, Vinnie Jones, Randy Couture, Gianni Capaldi, Carly Pope. 2013. 96 min. Action.