Gracepoint finally leaves Broadchurch behind

Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Thursday, November 13. All times are Eastern.
Top pick
Gracepoint (Fox, 9 p.m.): So far Gracepoint has been content to stick fairly close to its British source material, Broadchurch. And while Gwen Ihnat has found plenty to like in Fox’s familiar reimagining, other Broadchurch fans felt little incentive to revisit the same story in an American setting. Those skeptics can tune back in tonight as the show is finally set to deviate from its source material. Anna Gunn’s Detective Miller deals with a family crisis and David Tennant’s Emmett Carver receives a surprise visitor in an episode that reportedly ends with a big twist. We’re hoping it involves Carver remembering he’s actually a Time Lord. A TARDIS and a sonic screwdriver would come in quite handy during a murder investigation.
Also noted
The Big Bang Theory (CBS, 8 p.m.): There’s been a renewed focus to The Big Bang Theory since it returned to its Thursday night time slot. Tonight Leonard needs to get surgery for a deviated septum, which sends Sheldon into a panic that his roommate might die. Kyle Fowle has a sneaking suspicion Leonard will survive, but if he does die it would definitely give the season something to focus on.
How To Get Away With Murder (ABC, 10 p.m.): We know the logistics of TV production means tonight’s episode was filmed month ago. But after reading Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya’s scathing takedown of HTGAWM’s least successful character, we’re just a little disappointed Rebecca Sutter is still around this week. After all, if there’s any show that could pull off the sudden disappearance of a central character, it’s this one.
Elementary (CBS, 10 p.m.): Elementary’s third season boldly upended the partnership between Sherlock and Joan. After spending months on separate continents, the duo are now working as independent investigators in New York. Tonight Joan reaches out to Sherlock’s new protégé, Kitty, which means Myles McNutt gets the great joy of typing the name Ophelia Lovibond (the actor who plays Kitty) multiple times in his review.
Regular Coverage
Scandal (ABC, 9 p.m.)
Reign (The CW, 9 p.m.)
A To Z (NBC, 9:30 p.m.)
Parenthood (NBC, 10 p.m.)