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The Goldbergs, on ABC

Things don't go as planned when Barry (Troy Gentile) decides to rush a fraternity in this rebroadcast. Meanwhile, Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) takes on more hobbies, and Murray (Jeff Garlin) watches more TV as a way of coping with being empty nesters.

Wendi McLendon-Covey stars in "The Goldbergs"
Wendi McLendon-Covey stars in "The Goldbergs"

Q: I have noticed in the last few years that a variety of handmade afghans are showing up on the backs of the couches of various shows: "The Big Bang Theory" had a classic granny-square afghan, as did "Roseanne" and now "The Conners." "The Middle," "Young

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

More amazing than the fact that these blankets show up on TV so often is the fact that it's not intentional.

The first thing I noticed about your question is that all but one of the shows you list came from sitcom guru Chuck Lorre. However, it seems that he had nothing to do with it.

Rather, they're selected independently by numerous different set dressers because of what they symbolize.

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector, on NBC

Years after a notorious serial killer seemingly disappears, an elaborate killing forces NYPD forensic genius Lincoln Rhyme (Russell Hornsby) out of retirement to catch him, and clear up a personal vendetta. Arielle Kebbel also stars.

Arielle Kebbel stars in "Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector"
Arielle Kebbel stars in "Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector"

Love is in the air: Jane Austen heads to PBS with 'Sanditon'

Author: 
Francis Babin / TV Media
Rose Williams stars in "Sanditon"

Rose Williams stars in "Sanditon"

Love is in the air: Jane Austen heads to PBS with 'Sanditon'

Author: 
Francis Babin / TV Media
Rose Williams stars in "Sanditon"

Rose Williams stars in "Sanditon"

Deputy, on Fox

Bill (Stephen Dorff) is still having difficulties with the rules and responsibilities of being sheriff in this new episode. When a criminal who he has a personal history with shows up he refuses to star out of the field. Bobby Naderi guest stars.

Shane Paul McGhie stars in "Deputy"
Shane Paul McGhie stars in "Deputy"

Q: Did Clarence Gilyard Jr. ever compete in rodeos? He wears a large cowboy buckle most of the time when in jeans.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

The love of horse riding and all things western is not acting for Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Indeed, he says his rodeo skills are a part of what earned him his most famous role -- Ranger Jimmy Trivette on "Walker, Texas Ranger."

His agent directed him to the casting call, he said, and he immediately thought it was a good fit.

Modern Family, on ABC

The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan’s story comes to an end in the final season of the popular sitcom. The complexities of modern blended family life are hilariously portrayed in this series that stars Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell.

Ty Burrell stars in "Modern Family"
Ty Burrell stars in "Modern Family"

FBI: Most Wanted, on CBS

Seasoned Fugitive Task Force agent Jess LaCroix (Julian McMahon) leads an undercover unit that is always in the field, tracking down the elite criminals on the FBI’s most wanted list in this new spinoff series. Kellan Lutz and Roxy Sternberg also star.

Roxy Sternberg stars in "FBI: Most Wanted"
Roxy Sternberg stars in "FBI: Most Wanted"

Manifest, on NBC

After receiving a dire Calling, Ben Stone (Josh Dallas) goes off in search of fellow Flight 828 passengers who have mysteriously disappeared in this new episode. Meanwhile, the rest of the Stone family copes with the recent shooting.

Geraldine Leer and Melissa Roxburgh in "Manifest"
Geraldine Leer and Melissa Roxburgh in "Manifest"
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