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TV This Week, Feb. 21 - 27: ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ sequel on Netflix

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SUNDAY

Celebrate six decades of the amusement park Walt built, at far less expense than actually going there, with the star-studded new special “The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60.” With Elton John, Harrison Ford, Tori Kelly, Jessie J and many others. 8 p.m. ABC

“Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows” offers three “Cheers” for the television director who helped launch that sitcom and countless others. 9 p.m. NBC

“When Calls the Heart” comes calling for a third season, on its new night. With Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin and Jack Wagner. 9 p.m. Hallmark Channel

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A ride-sharing app puts a woman in “The Wrong Car” in this new TV movie. 9 p.m. Lifetime

Lena Dunham rounds up her “Girls” for a fifth season of this NYC-set comedy, followed by the return of “Togetherness.” 10 and 10:30 p.m. HBO

MONDAY

“The X-Files” are closed once again as this reboot of the groundbreaking sci-fi series ends its limited run. 8 p.m. Fox

The weight is over on the season finale of “The Biggest Loser.” 9 p.m. NBC

The new documentary “Becoming Mike Nichols” includes an interview with the late Oscar-winning director of such classic films as “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and “The Graduate.” 9 p.m. HBO

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An FBI informant’s unsanctioned attempt to ensnare a suspected jihadist is recounted in the documentary “(T)error” on a new “Independent Lens.” 10 p.m. KOCE

TUESDAY

Neil Patrick Harris, feminist icon Gloria Steinem and author Sandra Cisneros are featured on a new edition of the genealogy series “Finding Your Roots.” 8 p.m. KOCE

“Frontline” probes the personal stories of addicts “Chasing Heroin” in this new episode. 9 p.m. KOCE

WEDNESDAY

Nice tux! “Nature” follows a baby emperor penguin in the new episode “Snow Chick.” 8 p.m. KOCE

Welcome to the machines: “Nova” explores the “Rise of the Robots” in this new episode. 9 p.m. KOCE

Every step you take, every click you make, they’ll be watching you, as detailed in the 2014 documentary “The Human Face of Big Data.” 10 p.m. KOCE

Actress-model Eva Marcille is all “About the Business” in this new reality series. 10 p.m. BET

Overweight folks try to drop the pounds to pursue romance in the new reality series “Fat Chance.” 10 p.m. TLC

THURSDAY

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More bang for the buck: The hit sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” hits the 200-episode mark. Christine Baranski, Wil Wheaton and “Batman’s” Adam West guest star. 8 p.m. CBS

Accused of a crime he did not commit, a British cop makes like “The Fugitive” and goes on the lam in the new six-part thriller “Prey.” With John Simm. 10 p.m. BBC America

Oh, you pretty things! Fashion model Gigi Hadid and “Teen Wolf” hunk Tyler Posey compete in an all-new new “Lip Sync Battle.” 10 p.m. Spike

FRIDAY

Better, stronger, fuller: The hit 1980s-90s sitcom “Full House” is back in the new everything-but-the-Olsen-twins reboot “Fuller House.” Any time, Netflix

Tigers crouch, dragons hide, and martial artists once again defy gravity in “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny.” Donnie Yen (“Ip Man”) joins the original film’s Michelle Yeoh in this new sequel to the 2000 kung-fu classic. Any time, Netflix

Real emotional girl: A typical tween’s inner turmoil is put on display in Pixar’s typically heart-tugging 2015 animated tale “Inside Out.” Featuring the voices of Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black and Mindy Kaling. 8 p.m. Starz

Two R&B legends are remembered when Ray Charles is saluted on a new “In Performance at the White House” and Fats Domino is profiled on a new edition of “American Masters.” 9 and 10 p.m. KOCE

SATURDAY

From the sands of sandy Santa Monica, it’s the “2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards” hosted by “SNL’s” Kate McKinnon and “Silicon Valley’s” Kumail Nanjiani. 2 p.m. IFC

“Fame’s” Debbie Allen and “black-ish” costar Tracee Ellis Ross are among the honorees at the “2016 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards.” With appearances by Oprah Winfrey, Shonda Rhimes, “Creed” director Ryan Coogler, Nick Cannon, Zendaya and Leon Bridges. 7 and 10 p.m. OWN

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“Gossip Girl’s” Blake Lively doesn’t look a day over 30 in the 2015 fantasy tale “The Age of Adaline.” With Michiel Huisman (“Game of Thrones”), Kathy Baker, Harrison Ford and Ellen Burstyn. 8 p.m. Epix

An earthquake rocks the “San Andreas” fault and Dwayne Johnson rocks it right back in this effects-laden 2015 disaster flick. Paul Giamatti, Archie Panjabi and Carla Gugino also star. 8 p.m. HBO

“The Suicide Note” that her roommate left behind sends a psych major down a dangerous path in this new TV movie. 8 p.m. Lifetime

Two troublemaking kids take Kevin Bacon’s “Cop Car” for a joyride — big mistake — in this 2015 indie thriller. 10 p.m. Cinemax


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