CRITIC’S CORNER
By Sarah Rodman
10 p.m., Discovery
This new, nine-part series goes behind the curtain on all of those abracadabras. Four stars of the magic world — (above, from left) Billy Kidd, Wayne Houchin, James Galea, and Ben Hanlin — will perform illusions for passersby (including turning a sliver bracelet into gold, and slowing the speed of a dropping cannonball), and then explore the scientific basis for the tricks. So, I guess, spoiler alert?
The Good Wife
9 p.m., Channel 4
Perhaps it’s because it shoots in New York or just because it’s so well-respected, but this CBS drama does a bang-up job of its guest casting. From casting Nathan Lane beautifully against type or employing such depen-dable names as Maura Tierney, Michael J. Fox, or Sunday’s guest, Christina Ricci, “The Good Wife” always gets it right. Tonight’s story concerns whether or not Peter has a tell-tale birthmark and if said identifier will derail his gubernatorial campaign.
The Simpsons
8 p.m., Channel 25
One singular animation. Marvin Hamlisch in one of the final moves he made.
Family Guy
9 p.m., Channel 25
Two hundred thrilling combinations of jokes and raunch from you know who.
666 Park Avenue
10 p.m., Channel 5
One moment in his presence and you can forget (enjoying) the rest (of your life).