Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Monday, December 8. All times are Eastern.
Top pick
The Originals (The CW, 8 p.m.): “I’ve done what every good son does,” Klaus says in the promo for this week’s The Originals. “Follow the example of my parents.” Uh, does Klaus remember who his parents are? There’s Mikael, an abusive father hell-bent on killing all vampires and harboring nothing but loathing for his hybrid child. There’s also Esther, who has taken her fair share of stabs at killing her own children as well. Let’s hope Klaus doesn’t follow in either of their footsteps when it comes to Baby Hope, who Hayley and Klaus are reunited with this week. It’s one big ol’ family reunion on The Originals’ midseason finale—just in time for the holidays! And in typical Originals fashion, we can probably expect plenty of soliloquies on the importance of family, loyalty, and brotherhood. But as usual, Rebekah will probably be the only Mikaelson making any sense.
Also noted
Jane The Virgin (The CW, 9 p.m.): Jane The Virgin returns after its Thanksgiving break. Most importantly to What’s On Tonight, human disaster of a doctor Luisa Alvarez returns from her forever-long absence. The Solanos might be only marginally more functional than the Mikaelsons, but at least they aren’t trying to murder each other (yet)! Meanwhile, Jane tells Rafael she’s a virgin! Hopefully the two have plans to change that in the near future. Michael who now? Also, a music producer contacts Xo to express interest in recording a demo. Please let a “Milkshake” cover be on it. Oliver Sava continues his weekly coverage.
The Fosters (ABC Family, 8 p.m.): On The Fosters’ Christmas special, a neighbor accuses Jesus of cheating in a decoration competition, and Jude has a lot of guilt about having been adopted. Check back here after for a review from Carrie Raisler.
Switched At Birth (ABC Family, 9 p.m.): Carrie Raisler also will break down the Christmas special of Switched At Birth, which promises magical garlic knots. Magical. Garlic. Knots. Specifically, magical garlic knots that create an alternate reality in which the switch never happened.
TV Club Classic
Justice League Unlimited: Oliver Sava takes on “To Another Shore,” a Wonder Woman-centric episode of JLU.