Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Wednesday, December 4. All times are Eastern.
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Mob City (TNT, 9 p.m.): In his pre-air review, Todd VanDerWerff called Frank Darabont’s latest drama “a waste of a great premise,” but he isn’t the only one who got a sneak peek at TNT’s latest drama. The show’s official Twitter account is currently releasing the first episode’s script one tweet at a time, leading up to tonight’s premiere. It’s TNT’s attempt to turn a holiday burn-off of this six-episode series into an “Epic Three-Week Event.” So far the script has hit all the usual noir beats—from “wry glances” to “knowing looks” to a “dense haze of cigarette smoke.”
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Arrow (The CW, 8 p.m.): Starling City gets a visit from a police scientist named Barry Allen—better known as his alter-ego, Flash. Alasdair Wilkins will be wearing his Flash onesie to mark the occasion.
The Middle (ABC, 8 p.m.): Frankie and Mike house-sit in a home full of computerized features. Will Harris hopes this episode is secretly a prequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie Smart House.
Survivor (CBS, 8 p.m.): This week’s episode is called “Rustle Feathers.” Carrie Raisler now has The Blues Brothers’ “Shake A Tail Feather” stuck in her head. Thanks Survivor.
Modern Family (ABC, 9 p.m.): Cam coaches a big football game this week, which seems fitting since our own team of A.V. Club all-stars are stepping up to cover Modern Family. Go team go!
American Horror Story (FX, 10 p.m.): The Marie Laveau and Delphine rivalry finally comes to a head this week. Todd VanDerWerff might even say the cauldron is about to reach a boiling point. In other words, someone’s going to draw the short end of the broomstick. In fact, it’s going to be a supernatural showdown. (We’ll stop now.)
South Park (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.): South Park brings its Black Friday trilogy to an end with the final installment, “Titties And Dragons.” Ryan McGee will be sad to say goodbye to the show’s excellent Game Of Thrones parody.
Top Chef (Bravo, 10 p.m.): Restaurant Wars is back! The men face off against the women, but the real winner will be Sonia Saraiya who gets to watch the best elements of The Food Network and HGTV combined into one glorious hour.