Wednesday’s TV Highlights: ‘Rectify’ on Sundance

SERIES

Salem The supernatural series returns for a new season. 6, 7 and 9 p.m. WGN America

Blindspot Jane and Weller (Jaimie Alexander, Sullivan Stapleton) disappear during an undercover operation, sending the rest of the team — and Allison (Trieste Kelly Dunn), who’s expecting Weller’s child — into a panic. 8 p.m. NBC

Arrow Wil Traval guest stars as superhero Human Target, who’s enlisted by Oliver (Stephen Amell) when a Team Arrow member falls into the clutches of Tobias Church (Chad L. Coleman). Tyler Ritter, the son of John Ritter, also guest stars. 8 p.m. KTLA

Lethal Weapon The investigation into the murder of a young model is linked to a wealthy family and Riggs (Clayne Crawford, who also stars on “Rectify”) uncovers a connection to an old friend. Damon Wayans also stars. 8 p.m. Fox

Nature The first of two installments of “The Story of Cats” documents the rise of felines on the Asian content and their spread to Africa. (The conclusion airs next week). 8 p.m. KOCE and KPBS

Criminal Minds Jill Whelan (“The Love Boat”) guest stars as the principal of a high school where two students are the only survivors after their families are attacked. Joe Mantegna stars. 9 p.m. CBS

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Wyclef Jean guest stars as a recording mogul suspected of complicity in an attack on a transgender student. Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino and Raul Esparza also star. 9 p.m. NBC

Frequency Raimy (Peyton List) recalls her first days at the police department when Frank (Riley Smith) helps her from the past with a case in the present. Mekhi Phifer, Lenny Jacobson and Daniel Bonjour also star. 9 p.m. KTLA

Empire Lucious and Andre (Terrence Howard, Trai Byers) are on alert as they fear Shine (Xzibit) will try to even the score for a bad business deal. Taraji P. Henson also stars. 9 p.m. Fox

NOVA A new, three-part “Treasures of the Earth” miniseries begins with “Gems,” focusing on the formation of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and other precious jewels. 9 p.m. KOCE and KPBS

Worst Cooks in America In the season finale the last two celebrities face off for their ultimate challenge: cooking a restaurant-quality meal to suit the demanding palates of culinary experts Sarah Gore, Akhtar Nawab and Laura Vitale. Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray coach the contestants. 9 p.m. Food

Lip Sync Battle Lupita Nyong’o and Regina Hall compete. 9 p.m. Spike

Stan Against Evil When small-town Sheriff Miller (John C. McGinley) is forced into retirement, his replacement (Janet Varney) discovers the town is possessed by demons in this new comedy-horror series. Nate Mooney and Deborah Baker Jr. also star. 10 p.m. IFC

Rectify The story of a death-row inmate (Aden Young) released from prision, but not fully exonerated, returns for its fourth and final season. Abigail Spencer, Clayne Crawford (“Lethal Weapon”) and Adelaide Clemens also star. 10 p.m. Sundance

SPECIALS

The 50th Annual CMA Awards Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are back as hosts for the ninth consecutive year. Eric Church, Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton are the top nominees with five bids each. Scheduled performers include Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Maren Morris and Keith Urban. 8 p.m. ABC

MOVIES

Hitman: Agent 47 This 2015 remake of the video game-inspired action film stars Rupert Friend as a genetically engineered assassin who targets a mega-corporation that plans to create an army of killers. Zachary Quinto, Ciaran Hinds and Hannah Ware also star. 8:15 p.m. HBO

TALK SHOWS

CBS This Morning Susan Schneider Williams, widow of Robin Williams. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS

Today Warren Beatty; Gigi Hadid; Dr. Mehmet Oz; Tamela Mann performs. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC

KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA

Good Morning America Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood; Dierks Bentley performs; Luke Bracey; Lewis Hamilton. (N) 7 a.m. KABC

Good Day L.A. Jacki Weaver (“Blunt Talk”); John C. McGinley (“Stan Against Evil”); Mayor Eric Garcetti (D-Los Angeles). (N) 7 a.m. KTTV

Live with Kelly Donnie Wahlberg (“Blue Bloods”); Lauren Cohan (“The Walking Dead”); Vince Vaughn. (N) 9 a.m. KABC

The View Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway. (N) 10 a.m. KABC

Rachael Ray Dermot Mulroney (“Pure Genius”); Dr. Ian Smith. (N) 10 a.m. KCAL

The Doctors Rosie Mercado; Kim Zolciak and daughter Brielle. (N) 11 a.m. KCAL

The Wendy Williams Show Blair Underwood (“Quantico”); Jeezy performs. (N) 11 a.m. KTTV

The Talk Kunal Nayyar; Carole Bayer Sager; Big Boy. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS

The Dr. Oz Show Whether a frozen pizza is healthier than a regular slice; frozen nuggets. (N) 1 p.m. KTTV

Steve Harvey Kelly Clarkson; Sara Blakely, Spanx. (N) 2 p.m. KNBC

The Real Xzibit (“Empire”); Eve. (N) 2 p.m. KTTV

Dr. Phil A woman says her daughter is a compulsive liar who is telling people she is pregnant. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS

The Ellen DeGeneres Show Eddie Redmayne; James More performs. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC

Harry Nicole Byer (“Loosely Exactly Nicole”). (N) 4 p.m. KTTV; 9 p.m. KCOP

Tavis Smiley Naomie Harris. (N) 11 p.m. KOCE

Charlie Rose (N) 11 p.m. KVCR; 11:30 p.m. KOCE

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah Kal Penn. (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central

Conan Ryan Reynolds; Rory Scovel. (N) 11 p.m. TBS

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Vince Vaughn; Patton Oswalt; Nate Bargatze. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Michael Strahan; Nick Kroll; Aaron Lewis performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS

Jimmy Kimmel Live Jessica Chastain; Willie Nelson; Hunter Hayes performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC

The Late Late Show With James Corden Joel McHale; Julianne Hough; Gallant performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS

Late Night With Seth Meyers Christian Slater; Priyanka Chopra; Luke Bracey; Hannah Welton performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC

Nightline (N) 12:37 a.m. KABC

Last Call With Carson Daly Actor Tom Ellis; Getter performs; singer Ezra Furman. (N) 1:38 a.m. KNBC

SPORTS

2016 World Series The Chicago Cubs visit the Cleveland Indians for Game 7 (if necessary). 5 p.m. Fox

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