What To Watch: Escape At Dannemora And Queen America Debut, Clinton Affair Revisited, John Oliver And More
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On TV this Sunday: Benicio Del Toro and Patricia Arquette stage a prison break, Catherine Zeta-Jones is crowned Queen America and John Oliver heads on hiatus. Here are 16 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern:
Season 1 finale: The final hour delves into the history of ghosts in cinema; talking heads include John Landis, Stephen King and Edgar Wright. (Not yet renewed.)
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Doctor Who
BBC America
70 minutes: The Doctor and her companions investigate the moon orbiting Kandoka after receiving a mysterious package. (The annual Christmas special is no more?!)
The Durrells in Corfu
PBS
Season 3 finale: Leslie and Margo have news regarding their relationship; Louisa and Spiro grow closer.
Enemies: The President, Justice & The FBI
Showtime
Docuseries premiere: This four-part program, inspired by the current goings-on involving special counsel Robert Mueller, begins by chronicling the relationship between FBI director J. Edgar Hoover and President Richard Nixon.
Outlander
Starz
Jamie and Claire look for a home; Brianna and Roger's road trip reveals their differences. (Fall behind? Read Episode 2 recap.)
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Bob's Burgers
Fox
In this Thanksgiving episode, the Belchers embark on a mission to save a turkey from the slaughterhouse. (Watch Kristen Schaal on Tube Talk.)
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Charmed
The CW
Maggie grows suspicious of a new Kappa member; Macy decides to share a cryptic message from her past with her sisters. (Read Supergirl preview and Lex news.)
The Clinton Affair
A&E Network
Docuseries premiere (120 minutes): Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of President Clinton’s impeachment proceedings, this three-night event delves into the Monica Lewinsky affair and how it shook a nation to its core.
My Brilliant Friend
HBO
Limited series premiere (airing two episodes weekly, on Sunday and Monday nights): In this Italian co-production, an elderly woman recalls a 60-year friendship after her best friend mysteriously disappears.
Poldark
PBS
Season 4 finale: Elizabeth tries to persuade George that Valentine is his child; Ross works to fix things with Demelza. (Check renewal status.)
Queen America
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Series premiere (three episodes, then releasing weekly): Catherine Zeta-Jones (FEUD) stars in this dark comedy about a famous pageant coach tasked with transforming a hapless young woman (Secrets and Lies' Belle Shouse) into a contender; Judith Light (Transparent), Jennifer Westfeldt (Younger) and Victoria Justice (Victorious) recur. (Watch trailer.)
Shark Tank
ABC
The female Sharks outnumber the men for the first time, as Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner and Sara Blakely consider pitches for an automated travel service and a way to protect women's handbags.
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Escape at Dannemora
Showtime
Limited series premiere (65 minutes): From director Ben Stiller comes this ripped-from-the-headlines drama about the 2015 prison break in Upstate New York; Benicio Del Toro (Sicario), Paul Dano (War & Peace) and Patricia Arquette (Medium) star.
Madam Secretary
CBS
Teresa turns to Elizabeth for help when the surrogate carrying her grandchild is arrested in Laos.
The Woman in White
PBS
Limited series finale: Sir Percival's secret is exposed; Walter puts everything on the line for the woman he loves.
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Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
HBO
Season 5 finale (40 minutes): The comedian caps 2018 by finally revealing that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are indeed one person... or so we hope! (Check renewal status.)
