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Wednesday’s TV Highlights: ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ on NBC

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Heartbeat Alex and Ji-Sung (Melissa George, Maya Erskine) treat a transgender woman’s (guest star Candis Cayne, “I Am Cait”) breast cancer. 8 p.m. NBC

Arrow Still despondent over the team’s recent loss, Diggle (David Ramsey) is determined to find Andy (Eugene Byrd) and settle the score. Oliver and Felicity (Stephen Amell, Emily Bett Rickards) also seek vengeance by trying to find a way to vanquish Damien Darhk (guest star Neal McDonough). 8 p.m. KTLA

The Middle Frankie (Patricia Heaton) gives the family a pass in celebrating Mother’s Day in this new episode. Marsha Mason returns as Frankie’s mom. Neil Flynn, Eden Sher and Atticus Shaffer also star. 8 p.m. ABC

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Rosewood The sudden death of a titan of music jingles prompts Rosewood and Villa (Morris Chestnut, Jaina Lee Ortiz) to wonder if it was a murder, rather than a result of natural causes. 8 p.m. Fox

SoCal Connected This new episode examines the effect of the misuse of jailhouse informants on Orange County murder cases. 8 p.m. KCET and 10:30 p.m. KCET

The Goldbergs On Mother’s Day, Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) receives coupons from her family for “make-goods” later -- instead of tangible gifts on the actual day. Judd Hirsch reprises his guest role as Murray’s (Jeff Garlin) father. Sean Giambrone, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia and George Segal also star. 8:30 p.m. ABC

Criminal Minds Hotch (Thomas Gibson) is taken into police custody accused of conspiracy, and his colleagues believe someone has framed him as part of a much bigger scheme. Frances Fisher and Sheryl Lee Ralph reprise their earlier guest roles. Joe Mantegna also stars. 9 p.m. CBS

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Richard Belzer returns to his role as John Munch as the squad investigates the case of a fashion model assaulted by a celebrated photographer, whose brother may have connections. Mariska Hargitay stars with guest star Griffin Dunne. 9 p.m. NBC

Supernatural Amara (guest star Emily Swallow) uses an upgraded version of a virus to affect a town’s entire populace, driving the residents mad. Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles star. 9 p.m. KTLA

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Modern Family Luke and Manny (Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez) each want to make a “Promposal” (an elaborate invitation to attend the big school dance) and reach out to Mitch and Cam (Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet) to become their respective mentors. 9 p.m. ABC

Empire The music video Lucious (Terrence Howard) made about his mother reveals more than might have been intended in the new episode. 9 p.m. Fox

NOVA The new episode “Great Lighthouse Rescue” traces efforts by engineers to save the Gay Head Lighthouse on Massachusetts’ Martha’s Vineyard. 9 p.m. KOCE and KPBS

Maron The podcasting comedian Marc Maron is back for a new season. 9 p.m. IFC

black-ish Dre (Anthony Anderson) is happy, and a bit surprised, to find that Junior (Marcus Scribner) is a part of the “in” crowd at school. 9:30 p.m. ABC

Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders A young American (Juliette Angelo) goes to Turkey to rendezvous with her boyfriend -- not realizing someone else has used his identity in contacting her -- in the new episode. Gary Sinise stars with guest star Sonya Walger. 10 p.m. CBS

Chicago P.D. The discovery of an abandoned newborn by Chicago’s lakefront distresses Voight (Jason Beghe), and draws the “Chicago Med” staff -- including Dr. Charles and Dr. Manning (guest stars Oliver Platt and Torrey DeVitto) -- into the investigation. 10 p.m. NBC

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Nashville Trying to make peace with Maddie (Lennon Stella) becomes complicated for Rayna and Deacon (Connie Britton, Charles Esten) when someone interferes. Country-music sensation Kelsea Ballerini and “Extra” hosts Mario Lopez and Charissa Thompson guest star as themselves. 10 p.m. ABC

Restaurant: Impossible Chef Robert Irvine offers his blend of culinary expertise, management advice and family counseling for the season’s final eatery rescue. 10 p.m. Food

Lopez George (George Lopez) hosts a celebrity golf tournament in Las Vegas. 10 p.m. TV Land

TALK SHOWS

CBS This Morning Bob Woodward; Donnie Wahlberg. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS

Today Lionel Richie; the cast of “Tuck Everlasting” performs; Jessica Biel; Rob Reiner; Lionel Richie. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC

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

Good Morning America Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackie; Joe Wicks; Deals and Steals with contributor Tory Johnson. (N) 7 a.m. KABC

Good Day L.A. Byron Scott; Marcus Scribner (“black-ish”). (N) 7 a.m. KTTV

Live With Kelly and Michael Jeremy Renner (“Captain America: Civil War”); Carrie Ann Inaba (“Dancing With the Stars”). (N) 9 a.m. KABC

The View Sarah Jessica Parker; Rob Reiner. (N) 10 a.m. KABC

The Meredith Vieira Show Jorge Cruise; Arianna Huffington; Daryn Kagan. (N) 11 a.m. KNBC

The Doctors Mammograms may help to detect heart disease; a child can walk again because of an unexpected friend. (N) 11 a.m. KCAL

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The Talk Jack O’Connell; Brian McDaniel. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS

Rachael Ray NFL stars Nick Mangold and Chris Harris Jr.; Jussie Smollett performs; co-host Curtis Stone. (N) 1 p.m. KABC

The Dr. Oz Show A man tells of his afterlife experience in hell; Char Margolis and John Edward. (N) 2 p.m. KTTV

Dr. Phil A safety companion was convicted of sexually assaulting a female hospital patient. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS

Steve Harvey Kelly Rowland (“Chasing Destiny”). (N) 3 p.m. KNBC

The Real Director Garry Marshall. (N) 3 p.m. KTTV

The Ellen DeGeneres Show Singer Pink; 7-year-old singer Kai Langer performs. (N) 4 p.m. KNBC

Tavis Smiley (N) 11 p.m. KOCE

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

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah Bethany Cosentino. (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central

Conan Rob Riggle; Moshe Kasher; the Heavy performs. (N) 11 p.m. TBS

The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore Meghan Markle. (N) 11:30 p.m. Comedy Central

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Jeremy Renner; author Fran Lebowitz; Grimes performs. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Anthony Mackie; Rob Reiner; Maxwell performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS

The Late Late Show With James Corden Allison Janney; Bradley Whitford; Bibi Bourelly performs; Carpool Karaoke with Gwen Stefani. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS

Late Night With Seth Meyers Aaron Paul; Gilbert Gottfried; Thomas Kail; Mark Guiliana performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC

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

Last Call With Carson Daly Garfunkel & Oates; Mercedes Mason; Zella Day. (N) 1:38 a.m. KNBC


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