A Nigerian Funeral on ‘Abishola,’ Doctor Returns to ‘Good Doctor,’ Firefighter Plays Detective on ‘9-1-1, ‘Leap’ Into the Asylum

Matt Roush
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In a strong episode of CBS’s Bob Hearts Abishola, an estranged relative’s Nigerian funeral sends Abishola to Toronto, while Bob attends to factory matters back home. The Good Doctor welcomes Dr. Kalu back to the staff after several seasons away. 9-1-1 shifts into mystery mode when Bobby seeks the killer of his AA sponsor. Quantum Leap jumps into a 1950s psychiatric asylum.

Shola Adewusi, Folake Olowofoyeku, Gina Yashere - 'Bob Hearts Abishola'
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Bob Hearts Abishola

An affecting episode of the long-running sitcom once again honors its leading lady’s Nigerian heritage when Abishola (Folake Olowofoyeku) reluctantly decamps to Toronto to attend the traditional funeral of an aunt against whom she’s long held a grudge. While she learns a lesson in forgiveness, Bob (Billy Gardell) demands perfection back home when the first batch of socks emerges from his factory.

Chuku Modu-'The Good Doctor'
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The Good Doctor

The revolving door at St. Bonaventure Hospital brings Dr. Jared Kalu (Chuku Modu) back into the fold after several seasons away and a lucrative career change as a personal physician. Now he’s going to have to start again at the bottom as a first-year resident, which could lead to conflict with his by-the-books overseer, Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore).

9-1-1 - Angela Bassett and Peter Krause
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9-1-1

It may be a good thing that 118 Capt. Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) has an ace police sergeant, Athena (Angela Bassett), as wife and backup when he decides to play detective. He’s convinced his AA sponsor was murdered, and despite the authorities closing the case, Bobby keeps snooping. Back at the station, Buck (Oliver Stark) deals with post-traumatic stress after his near-death experience.

Raymond Lee - 'Quantum Leap'
NBC

Quantum Leap

One flew over the Quantum Leap when Ben (Raymond Lee) jumps into a 1950s-era psychiatric institution. While he plots the escape of a young patient whose husband falsely committed her, back at Quantum HQ, the search is on for a mole.

INSIDE MONDAY TV:

  • The Neighborhood (8/7c, CBS): When the block is threatened by a mountain lion on the loose, the Butlers and the Johnsons take shelter together, which isn’t conducive to keeping secrets.
  • The Bachelor (8/7c, ABC): Zach explores Thailand with the three remaining ladies (Ariel, Gabi and Kaity) while getting closer to making his final choice.
  • Perry Mason (9/8c, HBO): In a scene reminiscent of Chinatown, Perry (Matthew Rhys) comes face to face with unscrupulous mogul Lydell McCutcheon (Paul Raci), who growls at the lawyer, “Even when you win, Mr. Mason, you lose. And in the end, what are you left with?” Perry may wonder the same thing after finding out what Paul Drake (Chris Chalk) discovers in their defendants’ Hooverville.
  • Storming Caesars Palace (10/9c, PBS): An Independent Lens documentary profiles Ruby Duncan, a former Las Vegas hotel worker who became a leading anti-poverty activist advocating for low-income families, eventually being appointed to President Jimmy Carter’s Council on Economic Opportunity.
  • NCIS: Hawai’i (10/9c, CBS): Will things heat up again between Agent in Charge Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and Capt. Joe Milius (Enver Gjokaj) when he returns to the island to catch a high-value target? Jane’s got a lot on her plate, including processing the news that son Alex (Kian Talan) has been accepted into the Naval Academy.
  • History’s Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning (10/9c, History): This week’s countdown involves toys, and how does one choose between Legos, Slinkys and Barbies?
  • The Larkins (streaming on Acorn TV): A second season of the bucolic 1950s dramedy introduces the Jerebohms, a London family that soon gets on the wrong side of Pop (Bradley Walsh), the family and the rest of the Kent village.
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    Jena

    I guess I'll watch the two NCIS shows.

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    Does anyone watch (or did watch) Father Brown, on PBS? I saw some old episodes over the weekend, and now I wonder:; why does Mrs. McCarthy wear a hat, even when indoors? I don't just mean when she's visiting at someone else's home (after all, a lady always wore a hat when visiting, in those days), but even at the rectory, where she works and spends all her time, she wears a hat or some head covering. Strange!!

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      PurpleBattery

      Not so strange in many orthodox Jewish and Muslim communities . Very modest religious women cover their heads at home even when they don’t have company. I believe the reason is someone may be at the front door at anytime so it’s just easier to remain covered up (not just head but also fully clothed). Also when a woman is dressed modestly and head covered it keeps them spiritually more holy and is an added protection from sinning . I know a very religious Christian neighbor (not a nun) that dresses fully clothed and usually wears a hat regardless of weather conditions.

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        Jena

        Mrs. McCarthy is indeed devout, but she's an Irish Catholic woman who works as the rectory housekeeper/parish secretary at a Catholic church. I grew up around a lot of Catholic women, and none of them ever wore a hat/head covering when in the house, or cooking, cleaning, etc. I just think it's cute and funny. Mrs. McCarthy is funny for other reasons as well. 😎

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          PurpleBattery

          It’s definitely an uncomfortable way of living . But for many they sacrifice their comfort for spiritual growth. Priests and Rabbis (some with hats) that wear suits all day even in hot summer would be unbearable for me.

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      PurpleBattery

      Did you watch last weeks FBI? The scene when the grieving mother that worked down stairs from the bureau in the Social Security office acted more like a distant relative . Her daughter was just murdered!

      Bad direction , not sure if it’s the fault of the actress.

      The parallel mental illness storyline (brother of female agent )seemed forced . Not a standout episode for me. It’s on break again for a couple of weeks again. The spin-offs especially Most Wanted was much stronger .

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        Jena

        I did see FBI last week, and I agree with you completely. The parallel storylines (Tiff's brother and the FBI suspect) was a little too obvious, too 'on the nose,' as the saying goes. Tiff's storyline should have been dealt with a little more subtly, and maybe over 2 or 3 episodes, to make it not so obvious. I don't like when shows do that: have a character deal with a situation that is very similar to the official case. I hope the next episode is better.

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          PurpleBattery

          I believe the next new episode is April 4 and it’s a triple crossover .

          Story starts at 8pm with FBI International (new time ) then continues with FBI at 9 and concludes with Most Wanted at 10pm.

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    PurpleBattery

    CBS- The Neighborhood (haven’t watched this comedy yet this season . My friend said it is still funny.

    ABC-The Good Doctor -!I only watch this sporadically not due to quality concerns (it is a superb medical drama) , just time restrictions.