Thursday’s TV Highlights: ‘Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll’ on FX
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SERIES
Ripper Street When a man who was highly and warmly regarded by Det. Sgt. Drake (Jerome Flynn) is found murdered, fallout from the crime and the investigation only aggravates schism between Drake and Inspector Reid (Matthew Macfadyen). Matthew Lewis also stars. 6 p.m. BBC America
BattleBots Astronaut Leland Melvin joins Fon Davis and Jessica Chobot on the judging panel as eight teams compete in the quarterfinals, semifinals and for the championship in the season finale of the robot fighting competition. 8 p.m. ABC
I Love Kellie Pickler Kellie and Kyle (Kellie Pickler, Kyle Jacobs) are invited to compete against Lance Bass’ family on “Celebrity Family Feud” in this new episode of the unscripted series. 10 p.m. CMT
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll Johnny Rock (Denis Leary) attempts a new solo project, and Gigi (Elizabeth Gillies) decides to take the band into a new direction in the season finale. 10 p.m. FX
Tracks In this new series, reminiscent of the TV classic “Name that Tune,” contestants identify song titles by listening to music tracks. Christina Aguilera appears in the premiere. 10:30 p.m. Spike
SPECIALS
Ground Zero Rising: Freedom vs. Fear As the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy approaches, Jim Cramer hosts a special that tells the story of the revitalization of the 16-acre World Trade Center site, visiting the solemn memorial pools, a new park, an architecturally striking transit hub and new office towers. 7 p.m. CNBC
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning “Stranger Things” creators Matt and Ross Duffer. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS
Today Kix Brooks; Ingrid Michaelson performs. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC
KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA
Good Morning America Michael Fassbender; Donnie Wahlberg; Michelle Lee. (N) 7 a.m. KABC
Good Day L.A. Musician Donovan; Ross Matthews (“Hollywood Today”). (N) 7 a.m. KTTV
Live with Kelly Oprah Winfrey; Brooke Shields; co-host Josh Groban. (N) 9 a.m. KABC
Conan Bob Odenkirk; DJ Flula Borg; the trio Joseph performs. (N) 11 p.m. TBS
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Harry Connick Jr.; Michael Phelps; Zara Larsson performs. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Larry Wilmore; Chris Noth; Sampha performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS
Jimmy Kimmel Live Terry Bradshaw; Casey Wilson; YG and Donovan perform. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC
Charlie Rose (N) 12:30 a.m. KOCE; 1 a.m. KLCS
The Late Late Show With James Corden Danny McBride; the Kills perform. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS
Nightline (N) 12:37 a.m. KABC
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