What to Watch on Tuesday: ‘Frontline’ on an American terrorist
Frontline: American Terrorist (10 p.m., UNC-TV) – Frontline investigates American-born terrorist David Coleman Headley, who helped plan the deadly 2008 siege on Mumbai. In collaboration with ProPublica, this report – an updated and expanded version of “A Perfect Terrorist” – reveals how secret electronic surveillance missed catching the Mumbai plotters, and how Headley planned another Charlie Hebdo-like assault against a Danish newspaper.
Also on tonight . . .
Fresh Off the Boat (8 p.m., ABC) – In the season finale, Jessica worries that her family has lost their Chinese identity, so she wants them to reconnect with their culture.
The Runner-Up (10 p.m., Esquire) – In the series’ third installment, Clay Aiken performs strongly in a debate, but receives no fundraising help from the Democratic party. Also, Clay’s position on same-sex marriage creates a political firestorm as Election Day draws nearer.
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (10 p.m., HBO) – Seattle Seahawks (and former N.C. State) quarterback Russell Wilson is profiled. Also, an interview with Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh.
Younger (10 p.m., TV Land) – After helping Kelsey, Liza joins her inner circle (which means neglecting Maggie at a bad time).
Chicago Fire (10 p.m., NBC) – Casey has doubts about Jack Nesbitt. Also, Hermann and the guys get the peewee hockey team ready for the championship.
Inside Amy Schumer (10:30 p.m., Comedy Central) – In the Season 3 premiere, Amy meets her heroes and tries to get birth control.
This story was originally published April 21, 2015 at 2:00 AM with the headline "What to Watch on Tuesday: ‘Frontline’ on an American terrorist."