LA Shrinks
If you’ve ever suspected that the private life of your therapist is a hot mess, here’s confirmation. This new reality series follows a trio of Los Angeles therapists—including a life coach overwhelmed by the needs of her four young children and a relationship counselor struggling in her own marriage—as they try to practice at home what they preach in the office. All three at least seem better adjusted than their patients, who include a homophobic twin whose brother is gay. Monday, March 4, at 10 p.m., Bravo
Nature: Braving Iraq
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The damage Saddam Hussein caused his nation still hobbles the region. In the 1990s, in a move that punished a people who had risen up against him, Saddam drained the Mesopotamian marshes, vast wetlands that some believe were home to the Garden of Eden. This documentary chronicles the efforts of an Iraqi engineer to restore a crucial ecosystem. Wednesday, March 6, at 8 p.m., PBS; check local listings
Weed Country
Marijuana laws have never been hazier. Pot can be used legally in numerous states, yet growers and distributors are still frequently targets of the war on drugs. This six-episode series focuses on Northern California’s “Emerald Triangle,” the source of most of the state’s crop. In Episode 3, a born-again Christian agrees to sell some of his weed to an entrepreneur trying to rebuild his dispensary empire. Wednesday, March 6, at 10 p.m., Discovery
Aerial America: Arizona
If you’ve never caught this breathtaking series, which features flyover views of each of the 50 states, Arizona is a good place to start. Cameras capture the Grand Canyon, storied Tombstone, and other Copper State sights in swooping high-definition aerial views and 360-degree panoramas. After seeing Arizona, check listings for opportunities to eyeball your own favorite states. Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m., Smithsonian
Grimm
This fairy-tale detective drama, in which a Portland, Ore., cop hunts creatures from myth who’ve assumed human form,has won a solid following. After a four-month hiatus, the series picks up as Detective Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) discovers that his boss and friend is a half-beast with whom he is compelled to do battle. Friday, March 8, at 9 p.m., NBC
Other highlights
Inside Nature’s Giants
How big are sperm whales? They eat giant squid for breakfast. Earth’s largest predator goes under the knife this week in a series built around the science of dissection. Wednesday, March 6, at 10 p.m., PBS; check local listings
Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta
Southern brides are a special subclass of diva, as evidenced by this spin-off of a popular series that follows brides’ search for the wedding gowns of their dreams.Friday, March 8, at 9 p.m., TLC
The Client List
Jennifer Love Hewitt stars as a day-spa worker who gives more than massages in this cheesy, racy, guilty pleasure of a drama that’s drawn protest from licensed massage therapists. Sunday, March 10, at 10 p.m., Lifetime
