History lesson
"The Story of Jews With Simon Schama" takes us on an expansive 3,000-year journey that explores Jewish contributions to spirituality, music, business and Hollywood. This two-hour episode will continue with a three-hour show next Tuesday. 7 p.m. TPT, Ch. 2
Cop shop
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" wraps up its Golden Globe-winning rookie season in surprisingly sweet shape with a diverse, talented cast working in perfect harmony. Despite mediocre ratings, the show will be returning. I hope more viewers discover this precious gem. 8:30 p.m. KMSP, Ch. 9
It's time to raise the curtain
Kermit the Frog isn't the only Muppet working overtime these days. The new series "Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge" has puppeteers striving to make new characters fit in enough to join some legendary company. Think of it as a kinder, gentler version of "Face Off." 9 p.m. Syfy
Neal Justin
