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"Scandal" (8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4) used to be crazy, stupid fun. Lately, it's just been crazy stupid.

That was predictable, but it's too bad.

In this week's crazy stupid episode, the team trying to take down B613; Olivia gets a call that the mayor's wife has been murdered; and the president needs help getting a very important bill passed but the veep proves that she's not an easy pushover like everyone once thought.

Elsewhere on TV ...

College softball (4 and 6p.m., BYUtv): Southern Utah at BYU

"The Big Bang Theory" (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Raj is asked to create a message in case a NASA mission discovers alien life, and the guys fight over what it should be.

"Grey's Anatomy" (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): A small plane crash in Seattle causes multiple casualties and brings back horrible memories for the doctors.

"Bones" (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): A star miniature golfer is murdered.

"The Vampire Diaries" (7 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): With their humanity turned off, Stefan and Caroline wreak havoc at Whitmore.

"The Odd Couple" (7:30 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Felix convinces Oscar to appear on a sports television show against Teddy's advice to stick with radio.

"Backstrom" (8 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Backstrom and the S.C.U. are plunged into the zany, provocative world of a performance art festival when one of the participating artists is found dead.

"Reign" (9 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): While Francis' life hangs in the balance, Mary becomes the temporary leader of France.

"Mom" (8:30 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): After Bonnie's relapse, the women from her meeting are supportive — except for Christy.

"Elementary" (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a man who debunked paranormal, religious and scientific phenomenon for a living.

"American Crime" (9 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): An incriminating video leads to Tony being re-arrested and sent back to juvenile detention.

"The Comedians" (11 p.m., FX): Josh goes to Billy's house to watch a basketball game and things do not go well.

"Vikings" (11 p.m., History): The Vikings launch an all-out second assault on Paris, and Emperor Charles is forced to make a desperate move.

"Dig" (11 p.m., USA): Peter turns to Golan for help after a breakthrough in the Emma Wilson case.

"Louie" (11:30 p.m., FX): Louie hosts an open mike night.