“APB,” Fox’s latest go at a techno-crime procedural, isn’t nearly as bad as its predecessors “Second Chance” or “Minority Report,” in part because the concept isn’t as convoluted and in part because star Justin Kirk’s signature smirkiness works here. But it’s still merely standard-fare cop/unconventional civilian partner in the grand tradition of “Bones” and “Castle.” Kirk (“Tyrant,” “Weeds”) plays a dilettante tech billionaire who takes over a crime-ravaged Chicago police precinct when his best friend is killed in a convenience story robbery there. Skepticism from the rank-and-file and hostility from the mayor abound, but can his high-tech toys (drones, high-power stun guns, a crime-reporting app) begins to make a dent in the crime rate? Natalie Martinez plays his cop mentor and probably love interest. Grade: C (Monday, 9 p.m.)
What else is new this week:
Bill Murray’s Christmas special for Netflix worked — kinda — so why not tap Michael Bolton for a Valentine’s Day special? But don’t expect serious renditions of “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” — “Michael Bolton’s Big Sexy Valentine’s Day Special” features the likes of Andy Samberg, Fred Armisen, Sarah Silverman and Maya Rudolph. And who knows? Maybe later this month, Donald Trump can find some time in his schedule to host a President’s Day comedy special. [Insert joke here] (Stars streaming Tuesday)
The PG-version of kitchen terror Gordon Ramsay is back with the sixth season of Fox’s “MasterChef Junior,” the cooking competition that puts 8- to 13-year-old through their paces. This season features Raritan Township’s Peyton Copeland, an 11-year-old who met outgoing First Lady Michelle Obama as part of the competition and who says Ramsay kept his infamous bark in check: “He was really nice to me and he never yelled at me and the other kids,” she tells NJ.com. “He always treated us as chefs.” (Thursday, 9 p.m.)
There couldn’t be a better pick to host the 59th annual Grammy Awards on CBS than James Corden, whose “Carpool Karaoke” continues to produce breakout pop culture moments with music’s biggest names. (Of course Corden also happens to host a late-night show on CBS …) Beyonce leads the field with nine nominations, but she’ll be competing with Grammy favorite Adele in three categories, including album of the year. (Sunday, 8 p.m.)
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