What To Watch: James Burrows Tribute, Mercy Street Ends, Girls And More
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On TV this Sunday: All kinds of TV Friends celebrate James Burrows, HBO brings back Girls and Togetherness, Disneyland celebrates its 60th birthday and Mercy Street closes. Here are 12 programs to keep on your radar.
Showtimes for February 21, 2016
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Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man
Disney XD
Season 4 premiere (one hour): Peter Parker learns Doctor Octopus has teamed up with Arnim Zola and Hydra to attack the Tri-Carrier.
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Madam Secretary
CBS
Following a shocking event on U.S. soil, Elizabeth rushes to find answers about how it was able to occur. (Watch a sneak peek.)
The Wonderful World of Disney
ABC
Dancing star Derek Hough leads this celebration of Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, with performances from Sir Elton John, Tori Kelly, Jessie J, Idina Menzel, Ne-Yo and more.
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Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life
Fox
When Barry and his new girlfriend seem to be moving too fast, Cooper, Neal and Kelly try to intervene before he gets in too deep. (Watch a sneak peek.)
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Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows
NBC
Prolific director James Burrows — who is approaching his 1,000th (!) episode of television — is honored by the casts of Cheers, Frasier, Will & Grace, Friends and more. (Watch a sneak peek, Friends cast reunion footage.)
Shameless
Showtime
Carl, struggling with losing his right eye Nick being gone, takes over the Gallagher home and remakes it as his own.
The Walking Dead
AMC
A simple scavenging run proves tricky when the survivors aren't the only ones after a gold mine of supplies. (Is this the most detailed synopsis we've ever gotten?)
When Calls the Heart
Hallmark
Season 3 premiere: Elizabeth surprises Jack with a home of her own as Abigail learns of Gowen’s latest greedy scheme.
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Girls
HBO
Season 5 premiere: Marnie micromanages her upstate wedding to Desi (so out of character for her!) while trying to maintain the facade of the breezy bride. (Read Michael Slezak’s review.)
Shark Tank
ABC
Special night and time! In this patriotic episode — because what’s more patriotic than capitalism? — entrepreneurs hawk made-in-America products.
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Mercy Street
PBS
Series finale: A visit by President Lincoln sets in motion a rebel plot; Dr. Foster uncovers a scheme to undermine him at the expense of his patients.
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Togetherness
HBO
Season 2 premiere: Alex gets a surprise visit for his birthday on the set of his new movie in New Orleans.
