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Saturday, June 6
NTT IndyCar Series: Genesys 300
NBC, 8pm Live
Top IndyCar drivers Josef Newgarden, Alexander Rossi, Scott Dixon, Simon Pagenaud, Will Power and others will finally get the NTT IndyCar Series season started at the Genesys 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Home Made Simple With Laila Ali: “From Farmhouse to Clubhouse”
OWN, 9am
Darren and Michelle Metzner have exchanged the hustle and bustle of city life for a peaceful life in the country so they can raise their two girls in a healthy and inspiring environment, but their indoor creative space needs help.
Love, American Style
Decades, 12pm
Appearing in this 42-hour marathon of the fluffy 1969-74 romantic anthology: Stefanie Powers, Richard Dawson, Burt Reynolds, Jerry Orbach, Frankie & Annette, Ozzie & Harriet and lots more.
NASCAR Racing
FS1 & FOX, beginning at 1pm Live
A NASCAR doubleheader at Atlanta Motor Speedway begins with a 200-mile Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race on FS1, followed by a 251-mile Xfinity Series race on FOX.
Charlie’s Angels
Cozi TV, 3pm
ABC’s fashionable drama about three private eyes who work for an unseen boss (voiced by Dynasty’s John Forsythe) made instant stars of Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Farrah Fawcett when it launched in 1976. But after Season 1, Fawcett and her iconic feathered locks quit the Charles Townsend detective agency in search of cinematic glory, leaving uber-producer Aaron Spelling to fill the breakout blonde’s shoes. Cheryl Ladd’s eager Kris Munroe proved a perfect successor with her Season 2 bow and, in Season 3, finally got to play opposite her onscreen sis when Fawcett returned to fulfill her contract with a series of guest spots. Those appearances include “Angel in a Box,” the final hour of today’s three-episode block.
Ad Astra
HBO, 8pm
Strap in for some daddy issues of astronomical proportions. Writer-director James Gray’s captivatingly eerie space adventure from last year stars Brad Pitt as astronaut Roy McBride. When an energy blast from beyond Neptune threatens Earth, McBride is tasked with a dangerous new mission: Travel to the outskirts of the solar system, where his possibly now-insane father (Tommy Lee Jones) may still be alive. Some action-packed pit stops add to the thrills, but it’s the powerful emotional journey that fuels this trip to the stars.
Psycho Yoga Instructor
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Unhappily married Justine (Ashley Wood) feels a rush of excitement when suave yoga teacher Domenic (Panos Vlahos) takes a liking to her. Trouble is, the obsessive coach likes her way too much. Om no!
Lawrence of Arabia
TCM, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
David Lean’s sprawling 1962 historical epic won seven of the 10 Oscars for which it was nominated, including Best Picture, and Best Director for Lean. Oscar nominee Peter O’Toole stars as T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united diverse Arab tribes to fight the Turks during World War I. Oscar nominee Omar Sharif and Alec Guinness are also among the cast in a nearly four-hour-long tale that definitely does not feel that long thanks not only to its terrific direction and performances, but also to its Oscar-winning cinematography by Freddie Young and Maurice Jarre’s iconic, Oscar-winning musical score.
Country at Heart
Hallmark Channel, 9pm
Original Film!
Struggling Nashville musician Shayna (Jessy Schram) is on the verge of giving up on her career and returns to her small-town home, when a chance encounter with prolific songwriter Grady (Niall Matter) changes everything. He’s trying to write a song for country music star Duke Sterling, and Shayna seems like the perfect writing partner. The two grow closer and romance blooms as they work on their love song, but when Shayna meets Duke, who takes a liking to her and asks her to be his opening act, Shayna feels forced to choose between love and possible stardom.
Fear Not With Iyanla Vanzant: “When Fear Starts Teaching You, You’d Better Take Notes”
OWN, 9pm
If every moment in life presents an opportunity to learn, then fear is a teacher who commands immediate respect. In this episode, Iyanla asks, “What can fear teach us?” while assuring us all that lessons from fear are not necessarily a bad thing.
Paranormal 911: “Rest in Peace and Psych Ward Spirit”
Travel Channel, 9pm
A paramedic is haunted by the restless spirit of a dead Army officer, and a security guard encounters a demonic presence while investigating an abandoned hospital ward.
Girlfriends Check-In: “Meagan Good”
OWN, 10pm
Meagan Good catches up with her sister La’Myia Good-Bellinger and friends Tasha Smith and Grace Byers to talk beauty regimens and staying faith-centered during uncertain times, with surprise pop-ins from the husbands.
Sunday, June 7
Batman: “Enter Batgirl, Exit Penguin”
Heroes & Icons, 7:30am
From 1967: Meet Batgirl! A new superheroine (Yvonne Craig) adds “Pow!” to Batman (Adam West) and Robin’s (Burt Ward) brawl with the Penguin (Burgess Meredith) and his henchmen. Says the Boy Wonder: “Holy agility!”
Footloose
SundanceTV, 2pm
Catch a Classic!
It’s a culture clash, to say the least, when free-spirited Chicago teen Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon) is sent to live with relatives in the small town of Bomont and learns that the conservative community has banned dancing and rock music! Can the rockin’ Ren — with the help of a hit soundtrack featuring tunes like Kenny Loggins’ title theme and Deniece Williams’ “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” — help the townspeople kick off their Sunday shoes and learn to cut footloose? Lori Singer, Dianne Wiest and John Lithgow costar in this fun 1984 musical drama.
NASCAR Cup Series: Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500
FOX, 3pm Live
Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski and other top NASCAR Cup Series stars take to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
Hollywood Game Night
NBC, 7pm
New Episodes!
Jane Lynch hosts a series of fun party games as two contestants join celebrities Chris D’Elia, Susan Kelechi Watson, Jon Huertas, Joel McHale, Nikki Glaser and Sasheer Zamata as they compete for a $25,000 grand prize.
The Top Ten Revealed: “Soul Songs of the ’60s”
AXS TV, 8pm
Legends like Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye are featured in this countdown of the most soulful tunes from the 1960s.
Renovation Island
HGTV, 8pm
New Series!
Follow the Baeumlers as they set off on their epic adventure to restore a massive, run-down beachfront resort in the Bahamas. Bryan, a licensed contractor, and Sarah, with her keen sense of design aesthetics, transform the abandoned 10-acre property into a world-class island oasis complete with 18 luxurious hotel rooms, 22 ocean front villas and a host of breezy resort amenities.
Grease Sing-A-Long
CBS, 8:30pm
Catch the classic 1978 musical Grease starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in this special version presented with song lyrics displayed onscreen.
Wicked Tuna
Nat Geo, 8:30pm
Season Finale!
Season 9 of the popular bluefin tuna fishing show ends tonight.
Quiz, Episode 2
AMC, 9pm
Charles’ (Matthew Macfadyen) first night in the Millionaire hot seat is disastrous, and Diana (Sian Clifford) determines that they need a new strategy. It is only when Tecwen Whittock (Michael Jibson), a fellow quiz fanatic and acquaintance of Diana and her brother, develops a cough in the audience the following night that Charles’ fortunes begin to change. As Charles about-turns his way to the million-pound prize, the production team wonders if he is a genius or a cheat. Their suspicions lead them to a damning pattern of coughs on the studio recording.
Live From Daryl’s House: “Train”
AXS TV, 9pm
Chart-topping rockers Train visit host Daryl Hall for a chat and performance.
Laurel Canyon, Part 2
EPIX, 9pm
Alison Ellwood’s documentary film spotlighting the groundbreaking musical artists of Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon area in the 1960s and ’70s airs its second and final part tonight. In this installment, the Manson Family murders, violence at the Altamont music festival, and the deaths of Laurel Canyon legends Jim Morrison and Cass Elliot mark the beginning of the area’s idyllic end as the 1970s begin, but not before the neighborhood launches a second wave of artists like Jackson Browne and the Eagles.
30 for 30: “Be Water”
ESPN, 9pm
This installment of ESPN’s 30 for 30 sports documentary franchise looks at the life and career of legendary martial arts and screen icon Bruce Lee. “Be Water” is told entirely by the family, friends and collaborators who knew Lee best, with an extraordinary trove of archive film providing an evocative, immersive visual tapestry that captures Lee’s charisma, his passion, his philosophy and the eternal beauty and wonder of his art.
Good Witch: “The Dream”
Hallmark Channel, 9pm
Drama follows mysterious newcomer Joy (Katherine Barrell), who has what seems to be a prophetic dream about star-crossed lovers Abigail (Sarah Power) and Donovan (Marc Bendavid) breaking up.
American Monster
Investigation Discovery, 9pm
Season Premiere!
The series that explores some of America’s most shocking and surprising crimes returns for Season 5. In the premiere, “Brothers in Arms,” Mark Corona and Paul Stoeppler are two cousins who are as close as brothers. Their bond is quickly severed when one of them is murdered in cold blood. Never-before-seen home video and shocking CCTV reveals what happened.
Snowpiercer: “Without Their Maker”
TNT, 9pm
As the postapocalyptic thrill ride continues, revolutionary Layton (Daveed Diggs) and train security officer Till (Mickey Sumner) uncover a shocking twist in their murder investigation.
Collector’s Call: “Meet Janet Esteves — Mickey Mouse”
MeTV, 9:30pm
As the Guinness World Record holder for the most Mickey Mouse memorabilia, you might say Janet Esteves is mad about Mickey! Her collection, with over 14,000 items, includes over 130 watches, a Swarovski crystal Mickey Mouse handbag, a Mickey Mouse record player and a 7-foot Mickey Mouse statue. Kate Martin, a certified appraiser and Mickey fan herself, will appraise the collection and see if she can convince Janet to give up one of her beloved Mickeys in exchange for a one-of-a-kind Mickey Mouse item made especially for her.
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted
Nat Geo, 10pm
Season Premiere!
Gordon Ramsay is back for Season 2 of the series that takes him on action-filled adventures in the pursuit of food. In the first episode, Ramsay explores Tasmania, off the coast of southern Australia. He dives into shark-infested waters for giant saltwater spiny lobsters and soars in a seaplane to the rugged interior to fly-fish for trout and extract one-of-a-kind honey, all before facing off against culinary nomad Analiese Gregory to prepare an epic feast.
Countdown 1945
FOX News Channel, 10pm
FOX News Sunday’s Chris Wallace hosts this one-hour special based on his new book Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World. The program takes viewers behind the gripping true story of the turbulent months leading up to President Harry Truman’s historic decision to drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945. Based on rigorous in-depth research, including Truman’s personal diaries, Wallace shares little-known details behind this consequential time in history. In addition, the special will feature Wallace presenting interviews with individuals directly impacted by Truman’s decision, including a woman who unknowingly helped build the bomb itself. An encore presentation will be offered on Sunday at 1am ET, and an extended director’s cut version containing additional footage will be available on FOX News Channel’s streaming service FOX Nation immediately after airing.
I May Destroy You
HBO, 10:30pm
New Series!
Arabella (Michaela Coel, Chewing Gum) is a carefree, self-assured Londoner with a group of great friends, a boyfriend in Italy and a burgeoning writing career. But when her drink is spiked at a nightclub, she must question and rebuild every element of her life.
Monday, June 8
Independence Day
AMC, 7pm
Catch a Classic!
The 1996 box-office champ by a wide margin was this sci-fi action epic from director/cowriter Roland Emmerich. Will Smith, in a role that helped solidify him as an action film star and as a prime box-office draw, leads a sizable ensemble cast in this alien invasion tale featuring lots of stuff — including the White House — blowin’ up real good, thanks to its Oscar-winning visual effects. Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Randy Quaid, Vivica A. Fox and Harvey Fierstein are among the others helping stave off the extraterrestrial onslaught.
The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever!
ABC, 8pm
New Series!
With over 18 years, hundreds of men and women, countless romances, and some heartbreaks along the way, Bachelor Nation has witnessed some of the most unforgettable love stories in television history. In each episode of this 10-episode event, Chris Harrison will reach into the vault and bring back one of his favorite seasons, highlighting some of the most devastating rose ceremonies, passionate proposals, unexpected new arrivals, dramatic meltdowns, biggest breakups and, of course, the most romantic moments.
Roswell, New Mexico: “Crash Into Me”
The CW, 9pm
As the town prepares for CrashCon, Liz (Jeanine Mason) and Max (Nathan Dean) attempt to piece together who may be behind a potentially deadly plan targeting the festival. Elsewhere, Maria (Heather Hemmens) and Isobel (Lily Cowles) take drastic measures to learn more about the night Mimi (guest star Sherri Saum) disappeared, while Michael (Michael Vlamis) is forced to do someone else’s bidding.
Big Time Bake
Food Network, 9pm
New Series!
Tick-tock, tick-tock … in this new competition, the clock never stops as gregarious baker Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss) and a revolving group of experts judge contestants’ trio of sweets every two hours.
90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way
TLC, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Six Americans head overseas to Mexico, India, South Korea and other countries, all in the name of romance. Among them: fan favorites Jenny and Sumit, and Deavan and Jihoon, from the reality show’s first season. Which international couples will make love last?
Buried Worlds With Don Wildman
Travel Channel, 9pm
New Series!
Iconic Travel Channel host Don Wildman takes his thirst for adventure into terrifying new territory to explore mankind’s darkest mysteries in his latest series. This time, Wildman is on a mission of a more cryptic sort, heading to remote regions of Peru, Haiti, Bulgaria and beyond, visiting the dark chasms and caverns of the paranormal and supernatural, tracking alleged lingering ghosts, devilish demons, vampires and witches burned at the stake.
Creepshow
AMC, 10pm
Season Finale!
You’ll be really squirmy after this, as the evening starts with “Skincrawlers,” a story about a man who discovers a miraculous new treatment for weight loss that turns out to have unexpected complications. Following that is “By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain,” a story about a woman’s father who died looking for the monster living at the bottom of Lake Champlain. Will she be next?
Camp Getaway: “Labor Day Pains”
Bravo, 10pm
It’s Labor Day weekend and a high maintenance guest keeps the social coordinators on their toes. Adam and Sophia’s budding romance is shaken up by Gavin’s charm. Claire worries the staff won’t be able to pace themselves for the marathon weekend, and her fear comes true when one of the social coordinators goes off the deep end.
Duff Takes the Cake
Food Network, 10pm
Season Premiere!
Duff Goldman and his team of decorators, designers and builders work around the clock to make epic, show-stopping cakes for milestone events and parties for their social media followers. The team is then challenged with delivering these extra-special creations to a variety of venues and locations both on time and intact.
Songland: “Ben Platt”
NBC, 10pm
Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning singer/songwriter Ben Platt comes to Songland to hear unknown songwriters pitch their original material. Three of the most successful and sought-after writer/producers in music, Ryan Tedder, Ester Dean and Shane McAnally, produce the songwriters to creatively adapt their songs to perfectly fit the superstar artist. One song is chosen to be recorded by Platt and released for a global audience.