Backstrom, on Fox
Rainn Wilson brings Swedish criminologist and novelist Leif G.W. Persson’s character to life. Cantankerous cop Everett Backstrom (Wilson) sees the worst in people, and he’s usually correct as he heads up Portland’s newly minted Special Crimes Unit.
Q: Is it true that the TV series "Bitten" is based on a book?
It's actually based on a series of books, so the show has plenty of material to work with -- which is good news since it's coming back for a new season.
The werewolf drama is based on the "Pack" stories by Canadian author Kelley Armstrong, part of her larger "Otherworld" universe. There are currently 29 "Pack" stories, five of which are novels, the rest being novellas and short stories.
Fresh Off the Boat, on ABC
When 11-year-old Eddie Huang (Hudson Yang) and his family move from Chinatown in Washington, D.C., to Orlando, he desperately wants to fit in with the other kids. The new comedy is Eddie Huang’s best-selling memoir of the same name.
Parks and Recreation, on NBC
The people of Pawnee continue to rely on Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), who’s risen through the ranks to become the department’s Deputy Parks Director. The critically acclaimed series also stars Chris Pratt as local TV personality Andy Dwyer and Nick Offerman as Leslie’s old boss Ron Swanson.
Pledging 'Allegiance': NBC's new spy thriller examines multiple levels of loyalty
Hope Davis stars in “Allegiance”
We’re all bound to clash with our parents at some point in our lives, but chances are these instances aren’t matters of national security or international intrigue.
Q: What building did they use for the school in "10 Things I Hate About You"? Is it a real building or is it computer generated?
Hard as it may be to believe for the average person who did not take their math classes in a castle and did not run laps in what looks like half a coliseum, the school in the 1999 teen comedy "10 Things I Hate About You" is not only a real building, it's a real high school.
2 Broke Girls, on CBS
Unlikely friends and business partners Max (Kat Dennings) and Caroline (Beth Behrs) may be from completely different worlds, but they bond over cupcakes. While continuing to wait tables at the diner, they also operate an after-hours cupcake window in the hopes of building their business.
Take 2.0: Alfonso Ribeiro hosts Cooking Channel's 'Unwrapped' revival
Alfonso Ribeiro hosts “Unwrapped 2.0”
Who doesn't have a bit of a sweet tooth? Sure, some of us have more of one than others, but almost everyone has their own favorite candies, sweet and treats.
Tyson's talking: Famed astrophysicist reaches for the stars in new Nat Geo talk show
Neil deGrasse Tyson is set to host “Star Talk”
Tyson's talking: Time may be relative, but that doesn't mean that Neil deGrasse Tyson can't be relied on to keep up audiences' science education.
The Blacklist, on NBC
Liz (Megan Boone) is in a race against time when Red (James Spader) is arrested and taken to a top secret detention facility in this new episode. She must locate Red and free him from the facility before he disappears into thin air forever.
