The Event
The intriguing sci-fi series returns with a double-length episode, guest-starring Virginia Madsen as a newly appointed U.S. senator who threatens to reveal information about Alaska’s secret internment facility for extraterrestrials—to Chris Matthews of Hardball, playing himself. Meanwhile, as the government races to decode a mysterious message sent from Earth into space, Sean (Jason Ritter) and Leila (Sarah Roemer) continue their search for Leila’s sister. Monday, March 7, at 8 p.m., NBC
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BBC America Reveals…Louis Theroux
Arguably Great Britain’s answer to Michael Moore, gonzo-style documentarian Theroux is known for his sardonic, deadpan takes on fringe subcultures and celebrities. But in this series of longer-form reports, Theroux takes a more thoughtful approach. This week he travels to Johannesburg, where crime is rampant and residents are increasingly turning to private security firms for help. Tuesday, March 8, at 10 p.m., BBC America
Southland
Since its 2009 debut, much of this taut, flavorful ensemble drama about Los Angeles police officers has revolved around rookie Ben Sherman (Ben McKenzie) and his training officer, John Cooper (Michael Cudlitz). Now the third season ends with Sherman’s daunting final day as a rookie—when the greatest of his many challenges is his partner’s growing dependence on painkillers. Tuesday, March 8, at 10 p.m., TNT
Nothing Personal
Character actor Steve Schirripa of The Sopranos is an appropriate host for this new true-crime series about professional assassinations. In the premiere, former mob hit man “Big Sal” Miciotta shares the saga of Larry “Champagne” Carrozza, an ambitious Colombo-family soldier who dated one of his bosses’ daughters and thought he was destined for big things—until Miciotta took him on a one-way trip to Brooklyn. Wednesday, March 9, at 10 p.m., Investigation Discovery
Other highlights
Character Approved: Honoring 12 Cultural Trailblazers
A new awards show salutes leaders in such disciplines as art, architecture, fashion, and theater. Tuesday, March 8, at 11 p.m., USA
FBI: Criminal Pursuit
This new series looks at recent FBI investigations, starting with the 2009 disappearance of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu of California. Friday, March 11, at 10 p.m., Investigation Discovery
Firefly
This cult sci-fi series from Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Joss Whedon is being re-aired, with astrophysicist Michio Kaku adding new commentary on the science behind each episode. Sunday, March 13, at 9 p.m., Science Channel
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