Thursday’s TV Highlights: ‘Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll’ on FX

SERIES

Ripper Street When a man who was highly and warmly regarded by Det. Sgt. Drake (Jerome Flynn) is found murdered, fallout from the crime and the investigation only aggravates schism between Drake and Inspector Reid (Matthew Macfadyen). Matthew Lewis also stars. 6 p.m. BBC America

BattleBots Astronaut Leland Melvin joins Fon Davis and Jessica Chobot on the judging panel as eight teams compete in the quarterfinals, semifinals and for the championship in the season finale of the robot fighting competition. 8 p.m. ABC

I Love Kellie Pickler Kellie and Kyle (Kellie Pickler, Kyle Jacobs) are invited to compete against Lance Bass’ family on “Celebrity Family Feud” in this new episode of the unscripted series. 10 p.m. CMT

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll Johnny Rock (Denis Leary) attempts a new solo project, and Gigi (Elizabeth Gillies) decides to take the band into a new direction in the season finale. 10 p.m. FX

Tracks In this new series, reminiscent of the TV classic “Name that Tune,” contestants identify song titles by listening to music tracks. Christina Aguilera appears in the premiere. 10:30 p.m. Spike

SPECIALS

Ground Zero Rising: Freedom vs. Fear As the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy approaches, Jim Cramer hosts a special that tells the story of the revitalization of the 16-acre World Trade Center site, visiting the solemn memorial pools, a new park, an architecturally striking transit hub and new office towers. 7 p.m. CNBC

TALK SHOWS

CBS This Morning “Stranger Things” creators Matt and Ross Duffer. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS

Today Kix Brooks; Ingrid Michaelson performs. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC

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

Good Morning America Michael Fassbender; Donnie Wahlberg; Michelle Lee. (N) 7 a.m. KABC

Good Day L.A. Musician Donovan; Ross Matthews (“Hollywood Today”). (N) 7 a.m. KTTV

Live with Kelly Oprah Winfrey; Brooke Shields; co-host Josh Groban. (N) 9 a.m. KABC

Conan Bob Odenkirk; DJ Flula Borg; the trio Joseph performs. (N) 11 p.m. TBS

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Harry Connick Jr.; Michael Phelps; Zara Larsson performs. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Larry Wilmore; Chris Noth; Sampha performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS

Jimmy Kimmel Live Terry Bradshaw; Casey Wilson; YG and Donovan perform. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC

Charlie Rose (N) 12:30 a.m. KOCE; 1 a.m. KLCS

The Late Late Show With James Corden Danny McBride; the Kills perform. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS

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

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