Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Wednesday, January 28. All times are Eastern.
Top pick
The Americans (FX, 10 p.m.): Finally, The Americans returns to our television screens, along with a pre-air review from Joshua Alston praising the series for being “a story so finely tuned the show feels neither like it’s burning too quickly nor holding its powder.” Last season, Philip and Elizabeth got the game-changing news that their superiors at The Centre wants them to prepare their teenage daughter, Paige, for KGB training. This season, Philip and Elizabeth’s already dysfunctional marriage is tested by their difference in opinions when it comes to how they should handle that situation. When you think about that, maybe family is the real Cold War. Reviewer Erik Adams doesn’t like it when spy mommy and spy daddy fight, so this might be a little traumatic for him.
Also noted
Arrow (The CW, 8 p.m.): Poor, dead Oliver Queen. At least Arsenal (which is what the episode description calls him, instead of Roy) and Diggle are around to put a stop to Laurel’s vendetta—that will probably go well. Meanwhile, Brick is still around, causing mayhem, and trying to take over The Glades. Between you and us, reviewer and part-time super-villain Alasdair Wilkins is really rooting for Brick.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia (FXX, 10 p.m.): In “Psycho Pete Returns,” the gang decides to give up their despicable ways and live a life of normalcy. Haha, nope. Psycho Pete is back from a mental hospital, and the gang can’t seem to agree on whether or not to have him recommitted and out of their lives or get him back into the groove of putting the “psycho” into Psycho Pete. As usual, Dennis Perkins wants it to all turn into an amazing Big Love thing, but he’s willing to settle for a happy medium.
Regular coverage
Top Chef (Bravo, 9 p.m.)
The 100 (The CW, 9 p.m.)
Empire (Fox, 9 p.m.)
Workaholics (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.)
Broad City (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.)