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Food Network Alyson Hannigan, right, hosts the Food Network’s new show “Girl Scout Cookie Championship.”

Below Deck: Big Girls, Do Cry 9-1-1: Lone Star: Act of God All Rise: Bye Bye Bernie Bravo, 7 p.m. (season finale) Fox, 7 p.m. CBS, 8 p.m. Putting the final charter at Owen (Rob Lowe), Michelle Lola (Simone Missick) must risk, Kate sets Kevin up for failure (Liv Tyler) and their teams race deal with the fallout after her by allowing him to present the into action when a massive torna- mother (L. Scott Caldwell) gives primary’s requested erotic cake do sweeps through Austin in a an inflammatory statement to a knowing she already went to bed. new episode. newspaper in a new episode. Ric Feld/Associated Press Capt. Lee arranges a Full Moon Jerome Jacobson, right, with his attorney Ed Garland, is the Party on a private beach for the America’s Got Talent: The Prodigal Son: Wait & Hope subject of “McMillions,” a docuseries on HBO. crew’s final night. While Court- Champions Semifinals Fox, 8 p.m. ney and Brian try to resolve their NBC, 7 p.m. In a new episode, Malcolm Chopped Sweets gangsters and grifters. The series issues, Tanner makes his final Twelve finalists perform for (Tom Payne) cuts his vacation Food Network, 9 p.m. (new reveals how this vast network of attempt at wooing Kate. Kevin the judges, and six of the acts will short to investigate homicides series) greed and profiteering continues confronts Kate before the crew move on to the finals. Five will be that appear to be inspired by The ultimate culinary competi- to affect the lives of the people departs Valor for good. voted through by a panel of “The Count of Monte Cristo.” tion now has a sweet spinoff. involved. “AGT” superfans and one will be Every battle begins with host All American: Crossroad the judges’ choice. Twisted Love Scott Conant challenging four Manifest: Coordinated Flight The CW, 7 p.m. Investigation Discovery, 8 bold pastry artists to take on one NBC, 9 p.m. With Spencer (Daniel Ezra) in Bob (Hearts) Abishola: p.m. (new series) of the toughest tests of their lives. When Grace (Athena Karkanis) bad shape, Grace (Karimah West- Full-Frontal Dottie Khloé Kardashian is an exec- Faced with baffling basket ingre- and Cal (Jack Messina) are in- brook), Billy (Taye Diggs), Laura CBS, 7:30 p.m. utive producer of this true-crime dients and an unrelenting clock, volved in a suspicious hit-and- (Monet Mazur), Olivia (Samantha Excited by her physical thera- series that shares tales of how the sugar-savvy chefs must dem- run, Ben (Josh Dallas) is deter- Logan) and Layla (Greta Onieo- py progress, Dottie (Christine love of any kind can go horribly onstrate extreme concentration mined to get to the bottom of it. gou) rush to his side. Knowing Ebersole) insists she is ready to wrong. In the series premiere, and incredible imagination as Michaela (Melissa Roxburgh) there is a big decision he needs to return to MaxDot in a new epi- when Arnold and Tammi Cuyler they race to see who will claim investigates a brutal attack at the make, the community from both sode. invite Tammi’s first cousin Chas- the $10,000 prize. Church of the Believers, but finds Crenshaw and Beverly Hills ral- ity into their home to help take her efforts stymied by Adrian’s lies around him to show support. Below Deck Sailing Yacht: care of their children, events McMillions (Jared Grimes) refusal to cooper- Holy Ship! We’re Sailing! transpire that lead to the end of HBO, 9 p.m. (new series) ate. Zeke (Matt Long) is tested Girl Scout Cookie Bravo, 8 p.m. (new series) the Cuylers’ marriage and the This six-part docuseries takes when he tries to make amends Championship Welcome to the show where death of one very unexpected us back to 1989 when a criminal with someone from his past. Food Network, 7 p.m. (new the winds are stronger, the stakes person. mastermind named “Uncle Jer- series) are higher, and the job is tougher ry” (Jerry Jacobson) defrauded Desus & Mero Alyson Hannigan hosts this than ever. The existing crew No Passport Required: the hugely popular McDonald’s Showtime, 10 p.m. (season new show, where each week five includes Capt. Glenn Shephard Philadelphia Monopoly game of millions of premiere) incredible bakers will be chal- and yachtie couple Paget Berry PBS, 8 p.m. dollars in prize money. By steal- Showtime’s late-night talk lenged to transform favorite Girl and Ciara Duggan, who are Join chef Marcus Samuelsson ing valuable game pieces from show returns every Monday and Scout cookie flavors into dreamy joined for the charter season by in Philadelphia, where he meets McDonald’s, Jerry was able to Thursday covering pop culture, dishes and cakes. The winner of chef Adam Glick (“Below Deck new friends and old, and learns hand-select winners, hoodwink sports, music and politics the competition will receive a Mediterranean”), Jenna Mac- about the city’s Italian food scene the authorities and share the through the comedic eyes of $10,000 outdoor adventure and a Gillivray, Byron Hissey, Madison while sampling everything from ill-gotten gains. The deception, Bronx natives Desus Nice (Daniel year’s supply of Girl Scout cook- Stalker, Georgia Grobler and pizza to cannoli, with plenty of which started among family and Baker) and The Kid Mero (Joel ies. Recurring judges include Parker McCown. red sauce, burrata and hand- friends, soon expanded to in- Martinez). Katie Lee and Nacho Aguirre. made pasta in between. clude a cast of shifty ex-cons,

Doctors are not required to accept Medicare CAROlyN hAx Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is which allows baked goods to rise while about Medicare: becoming light and airy. Husband shares “Dear Heloise: I recently tried to find Baking powder is complete, which a physician who would take Medicare in means it contains baking soda and the his true feelings my hometown and found out that many, acid needed to make the baked goods if not most, of the doctors here have rise. Baking powder also needs a liquid dropped Medicare. What’s going on?” to activate the leavening process. about his spouse H.N., via email Heloise Dear Carolyn: My husband recently said he thinks I’m annoying and arrogant. For example, when I H.N., many doctors are refusing HELOISE Dear Heloise: What can I give my fian- meet someone new or we are out with his friends, I Medicare because of the time-consuming cee for Valentine’s Day? Candy is out of Reduces acne because of its antimi- try to connect by sharing information on the subject paperwork, strict rules and low reim- 1 the question. Got any suggestions for me crobial properties. matter we’re discussing. My husband interprets that bursement rates. To find a doctor in and a thousand other guys? It helps heal wounds by stimulating as trying to show off how smart I am. I told him your area that accepts Medicare, you 1 J.L. in Louisiana tissue growth and reducing dryness. that’s not my intention, but he insists it is. What can: Reduces inflammation and pain I thought was regular back-and-forth, he says the Search the Medicare directory at 1 J.L., yes! Here are a few ideas: 1 through topical application. other person finds annoying. He went on to say my www.medicare.gov. A monogrammed terry cloth bath- Heloise 1 storytelling is erratic and leaves out details, and he 1 Visit an urgent care center. Most robe. knows our friends find me annoying because of it. walk-in clinics accept Medicare. A simple necklace with her name Dear Heloise: What is the difference 1 But when I was trying to tell him something about Choose to stay with a doctor engraved on a circle or a heart. 1 between baking powder and baking work later on, he called this an example of me leav- you’ve used and liked in the past, but Perfume (choose her favorite scent). soda? 1 ing out context and details ... except I had told him if he or she won’t take Medicare, you Essential oil diffuser. Lucille E., Wayne, Neb. 1 that stuff. I don’t think he was listening. can be charged as much as 15% above 1 There are also clubs that send a Anyway, I’ve dialed my conversations with him Medicare’s normal reimbursement. monthly gift of coffee, tea or wine. Lucille, both baking powder and baking way back at home, and I try to keep my thoughts to Heloise Heloise soda are leavening agents, but it’s not myself. The most frustrating thing is being around uncommon to confuse the two. people who claim to like me and ask me about my Dear Readers: Here are some new uses Baking soda becomes activated when Send a money- or time-saving hint life but find me annoying behind my back. for castor oil: it is mixed with some sort of acid ingre- to Heloise, P.O. Box 795001, Another double date is coming up. Do I have a A natural moisturizer for the skin. 1 dient (lemon juice, buttermilk) and a San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, right to get out of it? I’m crying as I type this. It’s often used in cosmetics. liquid. This produces carbon dioxide, or Email: [email protected]. Anonymous

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