American Idol is set to reveal its Top 12 tonight as the show returns for its first live episode of the season. Also, The Voice concludes three weeks of Battle Rounds, HBO unwraps a bizarre new true crime docuseries, and VH1’s Black Ink Crew: Confessions hits the windy city. Here's what's new and noteworthy on TV this Monday:
NEW EPISODE: Following the overnight vote, American Idol's top ten vote-getters will automatically advance to the Top 12, leaving six to perform tonight for just two remaining spots picked by the judges. 8:00 PM ET on ABC
NEW EPISODE: The Battle Rounds conclude on The Voice as the remaining artists vie to advance to the Knock-Outs. 8:00 PM ET on NBC
LIMITED SERIES PREMIERE: HBO's new Swedish-language true crime docuseries Pray, Obey, Kill looks at the bizarre 2004 Knutby murder case, in which a 26-year-old Swedish woman confessed to killing the wife of a local pastor after receiving what she understood to be text messages from God. Watch trailer. 9:00 PM ET on HBO (two episodes air back-to-back)
NBA BASKETBALL: The NBA on ESPN returns for Week 17 with a Monday night doubleheader:
NEW EPISODE: Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is upset with Olivia (Samantha Logan), which leaves him to face some difficult truths of his own as All American returns from a month-long break. Watch preview. 8:00 PM ET on The CW
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: VH1's Black Ink Crew: Confessions wraps its three-week run as Marc Lamont Hill sits down with the Chicago crew to get answers to burning fan questions, like where things stand with Ryan and Kitty. 8:00 PM ET on VH1
SERIES RETURN: Maryse hustles to launch her new skincare product while Mike discovers a secret man cave as Miz & Mrs returns with the back half of its second season. 11:00 PM ET on USA
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TOPICS: American Idol, ABC