Monday TV: ‘Dancing’ and ‘The Voice’
TONIGHT’S MUST-SEE: “Dancing With the Stars” (ABC) or “The Voice” (NBC), 8 p.m. Both shows will pick their winners Tuesday, so this is the last chance for viewers to vote. On ABC, it’s one hour and the final three: Nyle DeMarco — the deaf model-actor, 27, already an “America’s Next Top Model” champion — faces martial artist Paige VanZant, 22, and meteorologist Ginger Zee, 35.
On NBC, it’s two hours and the final four — dominated, as usual, by Blake Shelton, He has Adam Wakefield and Mary Sarah. Pharrell Williams has Hannah Huston; Christina Aguilera has Alison Porter.
TONIGHT’S MUST-SEE II: “The Bachelorette,” 9:01-11 p.m., ABC. JoJo Fletcher’s place in “Bachelor” history is unenviable: She’s the only one to hear “I love you,” yet be rejected. Now she’s in charge, with guys ranging from the charming Jordan Rodgers — a former college quarterback, like his superstar brother Aaron — to one who babbles and goes virtually naked.
Others strain for attention with what they ride (a motorcycle, a fake unicorn) or wear (kilts, a Santa suit). Musically, one plays the piano (beautifully), one plays the guitar (adequately); Wells Adams, a Nashville disc jockey, tops that with All 4 One, an cappella group, as his personal soundtrack.
TONIGHT’S ALTERNATIVE: “The Odd Couple,” 8:59 and 9:29 p.m., CBS. For most of the season, CBS ignored this show; now it’s gone the other way. After seven months on the shelf, “Odd Couple” has been airing twice a week and will get a Monday spot this fall.
That makes sense. “Odd Couple” gets a tad silly at times, lacking the smarts of a “Mom” or “Big Bang Theory”; still, it fires out fast-paced jokes, some of them quite funny. Tonight’s first episode has Felix and Oscar competing heatedly for president of the tenant association; the second, the season finale, has Oscar reluctantly trying Online dating ... and ending up with Felix’s ex-wife.
Other choices include:
“Clean Break,” any time,www.acorn.tv. In a small Irish town, a car dealer finds his business is failing and his daughter is out of control. He concocts a revenge scheme, in this four-part drama.
“The Price is Right,” 8 p.m., CBS. Over the next three nights, the show will have primetime specials with contestants and fans of “Survivor” (tonight), “Big Brother” and “Amazing Race.” This one has audience favorite Rupert Boneham and others, including three past winners — Tina Wesson (Season 2), Rob Mariano (22) and Jeremy Collins (31).
“Gotham” season-finale, 8 p.m., Fox. There’s a crisis (again): Det. Gordon and young Bruce Wayne are captive in the research facility under Dr. Strange’s strange asylum. Also, the inmates plan an escape.
“Houdini & Doyle,” 9 p.m., Fox. Reports are spreading about a high-leaping beast with demonic eyes. For Conan Doyle, who believes in the supernatural, this is possible; Harry Houdini has his doubts.
“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” season-opener, 9 and 9:30 p.m., CW. Each summer, CW scatters some new shows (low-budget, pleasant-enough) amid the reruns. This one has brilliant improvisers — Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie. They link with Gary Anthony Williams in the first half-hour and Keegan-Michael Key in the second.
“Person of Interest,” 9:59 p.m., CBS. Angry about not being told what’s happening, Fusco tackles some missing-persons cases on his own. Meanwhile, Finch and Reese head to a wedding, to protect two people the machine identified.
“Blindspot” season-finale, 10:01 p.m., NBC. While the team struggles to save a friend, Weller searches for the truth and Jane tries to help Oscar.