TV picks for Feb. 19: "Body of Proof,” "After Newtown”

February 18, 2013 at 9:02PM
BODY OF PROOF - "Abducted - Part 2" - In conclusion of the thrilling Season 3 premiere of "Body of Proof," Megan learns why a serial killer targeted war veterans and just how one of their prime suspects figures in the case. But the killer has kidnapped Megan's daughter and is making sure that, now that Megan has cracked the case, she cannot reveal the answers to her team or the police while Lacey's life hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, Kate comes under fire with District Attorney Dan Russell (Ri
Elyes Gabel, Geoffrey Arend, Mark Valley and Dana Delany in “Body of Proof.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Bunny tales

"Peter Rabbit" (11 a.m., Nick) bounces back in new adventures aimed at the preschool audience. In the season premiere, our wascally wabbit tries to find out who has been stealing his beloved radishes.

A call to arms

PBS is doing its part to further the discussion about gun control in the wake of some of the most tragic shootings in U.S. history. "After Newtown: Guns in America" (8 p.m., KTCA, Ch. 2) takes a look at the country's enduring relationship with firearms, followed by "Frontline: Raising Adam Lanza" (9 p.m., KTCA, Ch. 2), an in-depth profile of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter. "Nova: Mind of a Killer" and "The Path to Violence" air on Wednesday, starting at 8 p.m.

The doctor is in

You're forgiven if you didn't realize that "Body of Proof" (9 p.m., KSTP, Ch. 5) was not canceled and now returns with new episodes. You'll also be forgiven if you think star Dana Delany deserves a better vehicle to showcase her talent.

Neal Justin

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about the writer

Neal Justin

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Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms.

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