Wednesday’s TV Highlights: ‘Extant’ on CBS
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SERIES
Penn & Teller: Fool Us The comedic-magician duo judge which of several contenders should perform with them on stage in Las Vegas. 8 p.m. KTLA
My Wild Affair This new episode tells the story of an orphaned black rhinoceros that became part of the family of Dr. John Condy, developing a special bond with their four children. After 50 years, the family tries to determine what became of the creature after he was released back into the wild. 8 p.m. KOCE
Young & Hungry Josh (Jonathan Sadowski) is impressed with a computer wizard (Jesse McCartney) and wants to hire him, but there’s an unfortunate incident involving Gabi (Emily Osment). 8 p.m. Family
Extant Oscar and Emmy winner Louis Gossett, Jr. guest stars as Molly’s (Halle Berry) estranged father in this new episode. 9 p.m. CBS
Who Do You Think You Are? Jesse Tyler Ferguson looks into his ancestry and discovers some surprising, and not necessarily flattering, information about his great-grandfather. 9 p.m. TLC
Suits Mike’s (Patrick J. Adams) career in investment banking is apparently over following the takeover battle, and Rachel (Meghan Markle) delivers some even more distressing news. Gabriel Macht, Gina Torres and Rick Hoffman also star and Eric Roberts guest stars in this new episode of the legal drama. 9 p.m. USA
Taxi Brooklyn Echoes of a past case surface when a murder victim turns out to be the wife of a stalker who once almost killed Cat (Chyler Leigh) in this new episode. 10 p.m. NBC
Motive The man in charge of an equestrian center (Hugo Ateo) appears to have been trampled, but evidence eventually suggests his wife (Lina Roessler) planned his death, prompting Angie and Vega (Kristin Lehman, Louis Ferreira) to intensify the investigation in this new episode. 10 p.m. ABC
Sex in the Wild Australia’s Outback is the principal setting for the new episode examining how Kangaroos reproduce. Koalas and rock wallabies are also studied by hosts Joy Reidenberg and Mark Evans. 10 p.m. KOCE
Hot in Cleveland In an animated episode, the women endure beauty treatments, zombies and LeBron James. 10 p.m. TV Land
MOVIES
Sharknado 2: The Second One A freak weather system unleashes the giant sharks on New York City in this new sequel to the 2013 campy thriller. Ian Ziering, Tara Reid star and the supporting cast includes Judd Hirsch (as a taxi driver), Andy Dick, Judah Friedlander, Vivica A. Fox and Mark McGrath. 9 p.m. Syfy
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning Diana Gabaldon; Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS
Today Orly Shani. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC
KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA
Good Morning America Chris Pratt; will.i.am and Cody Wise perform. (N) 7 a.m. KABC
Good Day L.A. Jason Derulo; Wendell Pierce; Steve Hofstetter. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV
Live With Kelly and Michael Heidi Klum (“Project Runway”); Chris Pratt. (N) 9 a.m. KABC
The View Lauren Sanchez; Tara Reid and Ian Ziering; Aubrey Plaza. (N) 10 a.m. KABC
The Talk LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian; Diana Madison; Aarón Sanchez. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS
The Queen Latifah Show Wendie Malick (“Hot in Cleveland”). 2 p.m. KCBS;7 p.m. KCAL
Dr. Phil A 16-year-old’s two best friends stabbed her to death. 3 p.m. KCBS
Katie Katie looks back at the show’s most powerful moments, celebrity guests and musical acts. (Series Finale) (N) 3 p.m. KABC
Charlie Rose (N) 11 p.m. KVCR; 11:30 p.m. KOCE
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Maggie Gyllenhaal. (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central
Chelsea Lately Kelsey Grammer. (N) 11 p.m. E!
Conan Norm Macdonald; Mackenzie Davis; Veruca Salt performs. 11 p.m. TBS
The Colbert Report James Franco. (N) 11:30 p.m. Comedy Central
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Heidi Klum; Mike Birbiglia; Temples perform. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC
Late Show With David Letterman Zoe Saldana; Jay Carney; Crash performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS
Jimmy Kimmel Live Rosario Dawson; Eric McCormack; Self performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC
Late Night With Seth Meyers Chris Pratt; Laverne Cox; Big Data and Joywave perform. (N) 12:36 a.m. KNBC
The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson Dana Carvey; Brit Marling. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS
Nightline (N) 12:37 a.m. KABC
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