What To Watch: Animal Kingdom Ends, VMAs, Alpha's TWD Prequel And More

On TV this Sunday: The Cody family says goodbye, MTV hosts its annual Video Music Awards and a familiar Walking Dead face gets a brand new backstory. Here are 11 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales, plus our monthly streaming guide.)

Showtimes for August 28, 2022

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Blood & Treasure

Paramount+

Danny and Patrick seek refuge, as Lexi remains injured; Chuck uncovers new info regarding the Vatican's relationship with the CIA. (Who received POTW kudos?)

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The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family

PBS

Series premiere: The rise and fall of the Boleyn family during Henry VIII's reign is explored in three parts; Max Dowler (Emmerdale Farm), Philip Brodie (The Outpost) and Rafaëlle Cohen (Berlin, I Love You) star.

Chesapeake Shores

Hallmark Channel

Mick and Megan come clean about their past relationships; Abby and Evan take on a scavenger hunt.

MTV Video Music Awards

The CW, Logo, MTV

BLACKPINK, Eminem and Snoop Dogg, Lizzo and more perform; LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow host. (A pre-show airs at 6:30 pm; view nominees.)

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Big Brother

CBS

Special time: With the house now reunited, the new Head of Household nominates two houseguests for eviction. (Who was booted in the double eviction?)

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Animal Kingdom

TNT

Series finale: Andrew commits the original sin that destroyed the family; the Cody boys head out on their most dangerous job yet. (Read preview and Episode 12 recap; see finale photos.)

Guilt

PBS

Season 2 premiere (two episodes): Max tries to rebuild his life, while Erin tries to save hers; then at 10 pm, Max and Kenny contend with a major obstacle.

House of the Dragon

HBO

Corlys and Rhaenys pitch an idea to King Viserys; Rhaenyra makes a bold move. (Premiere earned reader grade of "A-" and broke ratings record; watch Fabien Frankel interview below; plus, hear the big news?)

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Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Starz

Raquel tries to settle in a new territory and comes face-to-face with an old adversary; an encounter with Howard leaves Kanan speechless.

Tales of the Walking Dead

AMC

When Dee (Walking Dead vet Samantha Morton) and her daughter Lydia (The Outsider's Scarlett Blum) take refuge on a vintage steamboat, a coup attempt forces mom to revisit her violent past.

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City on a Hill

Showtime

Pressure mounts for Decourcy, as Jenny tries to get Jackie's job back.

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