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As it enters Season 6, "Game of Thrones" (Sunday, 10 p.m., HBO) will go where it hasn't gone before.
The narrative has (for the most part) caught up with the five George R.R. Martin books published to date, so the producers/writers — after consulting with the author — are headed into uncharted territory.
Can't wait!
Friday on TV ...
• "The Amazing Race" (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): The race continues in Bali, Indonesia.
• "Last Man Standing" (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): In honor of Mikes 25 years at The Outdoor Man, Ed plans a suprise dinner. (Season finale)
• "The Vampire Diaries" (7 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): Rayna may hold the key to Bonnie's survival.
• "Dr. Ken" (7:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Ken's college friend inspires Ken to pursue his lifelong dream of doing standup comedy. (Season finale(
• "Hawaii Five-0" (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): A chemical spill allows six dangerous inmates — including Kono's husband, Adam — to escape.
• "Grimm" (8 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): A man is found dead with all of the bones in his body seemingly liquefied and removed.
• "Hell's Kitchen" (8 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): The three remaining chefs have to perfectly prepare a steak dish and two sides in just 40 minutes.
• "Banshee" (8 and 11 p.m., Cinemax): Another murder shocks the town.
• "Motive" (11 p.m., USA): A murder victim's 16 year-old daughter is abducted.
Sunday on TV ...
• College football (noon, P12N): Utah's spring game
• MLS (8 p.m., KMYU): Los Angeles Galaxy at Real Salt Lake
• "Outlander" (10 p.m., Starz): Jamie and Claire's plan to stop Culloden runs into difficulties.
• "Outlaw: Celebrating the Music of Merle Haggard" (10 p.m., CMT): A look back t the late country music star's career.
• "Party Over Here" (10:35 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Sketches include "Window Monologue;" "Checking the Tweets" and "Cotton Candy Cooking Show."
Sunday on TV ...
• "60 Minutes" (6 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Ohio's attorney general says arresting drug addicts is not going to solve the heroin epidemic in his state.
• "Bordertown" (6 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): A wildfire threatens Mexifornia.
• "Madam Secretary" (7 p.m, CBS/Ch. 2): President Dalton sends Henry, Jane and Jose on a dangerous mission after learning that the world's most wanted terrorist is hiding in Islamabad.
• "Once Upon a Time" (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Regina turns to Cora for help with Zelena.
• "Call the Midwife" (7 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): Sister Julienne's faith is tested by a limbless child; an unexpected pregnancy poses a problem for a young man.
• "The Simpsons" (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): The Simpsons and the Flanders visit the Grand Canyon together.
• "Little Giant" (7 p.m., National Geographic Channel): An elephant calf's first year of life in Kenya.
• "Bob's Burgers" (7:30 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Bob's friend offers to invest in the restaurant.
• "The Good Wife" (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Alicia throws a party to celebrate Howard and Jackie's upcoming wedding; Eli asks Jason to investigate Peter.
• "The Family" (8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Claire prepares to debate the governor; Hank's guest leads him to discover proof of who kidnapped Adam.
• "Carmichael Show" (8 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Family members confront the possibility that Cynthia may be suffering from depression.
• "Grantchester on Masterpiece" (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): The investigation into a suspicious death takes a surprising turn.
• "Strangest Bird Alive" (8 p.m., National Geographic Channel): All you ever wanted to know about ostriches.
• "Crowded" (8:30 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Bob and Alice disagree about end-of-life issues.
• "The Last Man on Earth" (8:30 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Todd mulls doing a huge favor for Tandy and Carol.
• "Elementary" (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Holmes suspects his father of murder after one of his dad's employees is killed under the guise of a robbery.
• "Quantico" (9 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Alex's search for the terrorist brings her into contact with some familiar faces — including one who knows the terrorist's endgame.
• "Mr. Selfridge on Masterpiece" (9 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): Jimmy has a plan to save Harry; Gordon gives in.
• "The Girlfriend Experience" (9, 11 and 11:30 p.m., Starz): Christine is challenged by law school, her internship and her growing roster of clients,.
• "Rebellion" (9 p.m, Sundance): A period drama that chronicles life in post-World War I Ireland begins with the outbreak of hostilities.
• "Fear the Walking Dead" (10 p.m., AMC): Madison confronts Strand about where he's taking them; Nick and Alicia inspect wreckage from a plane crash.
• "I Am Cait" (10 p.m., E!): Caitlyn is determined to prove that she is committed to the LGBT cause … but nobody believes her because Jenner is still all about Jenner.
• "Good Witch" (10 p.m., Hallmark): A man from Cassie's past may spell trouble for her future with Sam.
• "Game of Thrones" (10 p.m., HBO): Daenerys meets a strong man in the Season 6 premiere, while Cersei sees Myrcella once more.
• "House of Lies" (10 p.m., Showtime): With Jeannie back at K&A, Marty and the Pod consult for a new company trying an unconventional management style.
• "Dice" (10:30 p.m., Showtime): Dice is upset when a plaster mold of his penis goes missing from an art show.
• "Silicon Valley" (11 p.m., HBO): Richard is furious about being removed as CEO; Gavin tries a novel approach to damage control. (Season premiere)
• "Veep" (11:30 p.m., HBO): The day after the election ended in a tie, there may be a route to victory for Selina. (Season premiere)