Special
"Julia Child Memories: Bon Apetit!"
Credited with bringing French cooking techniques to mainstream America, Julia Child is remembered as the country's first celebrity chef who brought the world of food to television. This special also features commentary from actress Meryl Streep, "Julie & Julia" author Julie Powell and "Julie & Julia" writer/director Nora Ephron, as well as memorable episodes from Child's classic cooking series, "The French Chef." 7 p.m., PBS and KPTS, Channel 8.
Reality show
"The Biggest Loser"
The blue and black teams compete in a challenge that tests their strength as each pulls a truck, then puts together a puzzle with crates they had to stop and load along the way. Later, the contestants must work eight-hour shifts at a food bank and make time for workouts, a task right out of real life that proves challenging for some players. 7 p.m., NBC and KSNW, Channel 3.
Series
"Parenthood"
Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) encourages Sarah (Lauren Graham) to dream big while she searches for a job; and Adam and Kristina (Peter Krause, Monica Potter) grapple with Max's behavior issues. 9 p.m., NBC and KSNW, Channel 3.
Movie
"Throne of Blood"
Legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa transposes Shakespeare's "Macbeth" to feudal Japan to riveting effect in this critically acclaimed 1957 drama, which is regarded by many scholars as one of the best film adaptations of the Bard's play even though it is done in a foreign language. 9:30 p.m., TCM, Channel 65.
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