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EARLY PRIMETIME
60 Minutes (CBS, 7:30 p.m.): Newsy topics include therapeutic use of psychedelics, the mass protests in Hong Kong aimed at the Chinese government, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad.
Elena of Avalor (Disney Junior, 7 p.m.): Season three kicked off last week, but if you got young kiddos you might already be aware of that. The guest list this season has already included Tony Shalhoub, Whoopi Goldberg, Cloris Leachman, Rosie Perez, Justina Machado, Rachel Brosnahan, and Andrea Martin.
Doctor Who 📺 (Retro TV, 7 p.m.): In "Frontios" the Gravis enslaving the last surviving humans to mine the planet for use as a spaceship. Enslaving others? Can't have that, Doctor.
Star Wars Resistance (Disney XD, 6 p.m.): With the Colossus in need of hyperfuel, Kaz suggests they take it from a downed First Order ship. The salvage mission is quickly compromised when the First Order shows up.
FOR THE RECORD: America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC, 7 p.m.); Dwight in Shining Armor (BYUtv, 7:30 p.m.) Hetty Feather (BYUtv, 7 p.m.); Killer Motive (Oxygen, 7 p.m., finale); Snapped (Oxygen, 6 p.m.)
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Batwoman (The CW, 8 p.m.): Kate continues to look to Bruce Wayne's legacy for guidance as Luke Fox inadvertently gets pulled into Batwoman's vigilante heroics. She is forced to team-up with her ex-girlfriend-now-married-to-a-guy Sophie. Awkward.
Bless the Harts (Fox, 8:30 p.m.): When the town has split opinions over a controversial statue, Jenny learns to play both sides to appease her customers and make some extra money. Violet accompanies Betty to visit a blast from the past that does not go as planned.
The Durrells in Corfu (PBS, 8 p.m.): Louisa's plan for a family picnic to Kalami goes awry when she inadvertently invites Spiros's wife. The family is surprised to discover Captain Creech's new business venture, and Leslie runs into trouble when he crosses Corfiot fishermen.
God Friended Me (CBS, 8:30 p.m.): Miles reunites with Cara in Paris as they seek to unravel clues from the God account. Rakesh helps Joy with her latest friend suggestion, a parking officer who just ticketed Joy.
Killer Contractor 🎥 (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): Kerry and her daughter Ella return home to settle the estate of her late father, but the contractor they hire to fix up the house brings with him a series of lethal mishaps and shattering secrets.
Power (Starz, 8 p.m.): The Feds turn the heat up on Tommy and scare LaKeisha into cooperating, and Ghost discontinues a relationship with an ally. Meanwhile, Tasha confronts a snitch, which hits a little too close to home.
The Simpsons (Fox, 8 p.m.): During the San Castellanta street festival, much of the town finds their wallets have been pickpocketed, and the following state investigator puts the wrong man in jail. Chief Wiggum sets out to catch the real criminal and show he's still up for police work.
Sunday Night Football (NBC, 8:15-ish p.m.): Fe – impurities + C vs. the yell after the sound of the bugle.
FOR THE RECORD: 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days (TLC); Air Disasters (Smithsonian Channel); Alaska: The Last Frontier (Discovery Channel); Beach Hunters (HGTV); The Circus (Showtime); Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER (Nat Geo Wild); Kids Say the Darndest Things (ABC); Paul Shaffer Plus One (AXS TV); Relative Race (BYUtv); Ridiculousness (MTV); The Top Ten Revealed (AXS TV, 8:30 p.m.)
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The Affair (Showtime, 9 p.m.): Allegations against Noah surface and he seeks guidance on how to handle the situation. Helen celebrates a birthday and protects Sierra during an extremely trying time.
Bob's Burgers (Fox, 9 p.m.): Tina and Bob participate in the Thundergirls father-daughter cardboard boat race, though Tina has feelings about Bob's terrible boat-building skills. Linda drags Louise and Gene to take over the fire station. Sorta.
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.): Tess dives into Logan's murder investigation of her friend who was about to propose with her help. However as she grows closer to the truth, she fears it could ruin everyone's happily ever after.
Dr. T, Lone Star Vet (Nat Geo Wild, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. In this spinoff of Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER's, Dr. Lauren Thielen starts an exotic animal clinic at one of Texas' largest animal hospital. "Awwws" will be had.
Family Guy (Fox, 9:30 p.m.): When Stewie receives a participation medal in his school's toddler games, he begins to question everything he has ever won. Peter causes a fight between Lois' parents and must repair the damage he caused.
Godfather of Harlem (Epix, 10 p.m.): Bumpy unexpectedly finds himself at Elise's side when her shoplifting arrest and subsequent abuse is the catalyst for a protest where conflicting interests cause tensions to rise.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, 9:30 p.m.): Callen and Sam run protection detail for retired Navy Adm. Kilbride in an operation to locate a missing naval intelligence officer.
Poldark (PBS, 9 p.m.): Geoffrey Charles and Cecily's relationship continues to blossom while her father Ralph pursues an arrangement with George. Meanwhile, Hanson's presence in Cornwall raises suspicion.
Rise of the Supercarrier (Smithsonian Channel, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. In this new series, the spotlight is on the HMS Queen Elizabeth, the largest and most powerful warship ever built for Britain's Royal Navy -- and it took a decade to complete.
Shark Tank (ABC, 9 p.m.): The sharks consider biting on a solution to remembering passed loved ones by turning their ashes into diamonds, a redesigned men's classic fashion staple, and an innovation to wireless charging.
Spider-Man (Disney XD, 9:30 p.m.): Superior Spider-Man must face his most challenging opponent when Venom escapes from stasis and attacks Midtown High seeking revenge on Peter Parker.
Succession (HBO, 9 p.m.): FINALE. Logan weighs whether a member of the family, or a top lieutenant, will need to be sacrificed to salvage the company's tarnished reputation. Gregory? Roman shares his hesitations about a new source of financing (from his travels last week?), as Kendall suggests a familiar alternative. Shiv probably does something, too, because she is Shiv fucking Roy. Also, Gerri needs more play in the HBO descriptions. Next, to the Emmys!!
Supergirl (The CW, 9 p.m.): Supergirl, Alex and Brainiac thwart an alien attack while William investigates Kara. J'onn J'onzz and Kelly use Obsidian tech to solve a difficult situation.
The Walking Dead (AMC, 9 p.m.): A flashback reveals the origins of Alpha and Beta. Alpha attempts to toughen up Lydia as they prepare to walk with the dead. Meanwhile, the Whisperers create their herds.
FOR THE RECORD: American Monster (ID); Brian Johnson's Life on the Road (AXS TV); Building Alaska (DIY); Caribbean Life (HGTV); Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies (CNN); Halloween Wars (Food Network); Keeping Up with the Kardashians (E!); Lone Star Law (Animal Planet); Married to Medicine (Bravo); Power Confidential (Starz); River of No Return (Discovery Channel); Uncensored (TV One); Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks (National Geographic)
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E! True Hollywood Story (E!, 10 p.m.): The plastic who has generated lots of revenue for E! gets THS treatment: Kim Kardashian. Color me skeptical on how critical this will be.
The Flip Wilson Special 📺 (getTV, 10 p.m.): In this 1974 special, Freddie Prinze, Diahann Carroll (RIP), and Paul Williams stop by.
Get Shorty (Epix, 10 p.m.): Miles settles into his assistant job at Budd E. Boy Productions, arousing suspicion and fear in Laurence. Rick calls Miles, Louis and Yago to a secret meeting.
Inside the Actors Studio (Ovation, 10 p.m.): PREMIERE. After nearly two years off the air, the classic interview series is on a new network and with guest hosts, tonight of which is Alec Baldwin. In the chair: the Fonz himself, Henry Winkler.
Madam Secretary (CBS, 10:30 p.m.): Elizabeth faces mounting protests over rising fuel costs as she prepares to throw out the first pitch at a New York Mets game. Mike is questioned about whether the McCord campaign conspired with Iran to steal the election. Iran?
Mr. Robot (USA, 10 p.m.): Elliot and Darlene come together, and Dom gets Dark Army vibes. Price has answers. Is this a Jeopardy situation where others have to provide the questions after the fact?
On Becoming a God in Central Florida (Showtime, 10 p.m.): The Orlando FAM community braces for the Wham Bam Thank You FAM 37th Anniversary Jam. Obie opens his heart to some orphans, and Harold says a cuss word. Whoa.
Press (PBS, 10 p.m.): Duncan, editor of The Post, receives a text from powerful contact Matthew, asking for a favor. At The Herald, Amina is focused on balancing the newspaper's commitment to serious journalism with its declining sales. It's a losing battle, Amina.
The Righteous Gemstones (HBO, 10:10 p.m.): FINALE. Eli questions his children's future in the Gemstone ministry, which he should have done earlier. Jesse struggles to keep his marriage together. Duh. Judy opens up to BJ about her past, and a disillusioned Kelvin embraces his dark side. That's a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.
The Rookie (ABC, 10 p.m.): Officer Nolan navigates his relationship with Jessica and a developing rapport with Grace while working a high-stakes criminal case involving an undercover homeland security agent. Meanwhile, Officer Chen meddles with Officer Bradford's love life.
Why We Hate (Discovery Channel, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. In this docu-limited series, evolutionary anthropologist Brian Hare searches for the origins of hate in both the past and current day, exploring what causes humans to treat each other with cruelty and violence.
Witches of Salem (Travel Channel, 10 p.m.): Last week, it was a limited number of accused of witchcraft. This week, the number keeps growing, hinting at a greater conspiracy of witches. The examinations take place in a packed meetinghouse, where suspects face harsh questioning, and a mob of young women shout accusations of witchcraft.
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⭐ Ballers (HBO, 11 p.m.): SERIES FINALE. This show was on for five seasons?! We all know Elizabeth Warren will be watching as she is a die hard fan. This is the end of Spencer's journey from rags to riches. Despite having a bull's-eye on his back, Spencer refuses to back down in his fight for the league's players. Joe embraces a new state of mind. Julie encourages Charles to take care of unfinished business, and Ricky decides to strike out on his own.
Mac Davis: Sounds Like Home 📺 (getTV, 11 p.m.): A Mac special from 1977 that also featured Tom Jones, Dolly Parton, and Donna Summer.
Thriller 📺 (Decades, 11 p.m.): In this series highlight, penniless Dick York, along with his new wife Carolyn Kearney, visits his sinister uncle Boris Karloff, who he hasn't seen in years, in hopes of living rent-free in his musty, decaying mansion.
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Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (AMC, midnight): SERIES PREMIERE. A new docu-series chronicling hip hop music, but like CNN's The Movies, it doesn't start near the beginning. In an era of excess, Kanye West's Christian rap song ("Jesus Walks") challenges the church and changes its own ideals about religion and rap music.
Robot Chicken (Adult Swim, midnight): Segments will include Stretch Armstrong, the G.I. Joe team, and Gordon Ramsey.
LATE-NIGHT TALK & SATIRE
Johnny Carson 📺 (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): Charles Nelson Reilly, Peter Barbutti, Tom Brokaw, and Victor Buono (20 May 1980)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, 11:30 p.m.)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10 p.m.): Toya Bush-Harris and Simone Whitmore
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Sources: The Futon Critic; TV Passport; Zap2it
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