What To Watch: Thrones, Veep And Other Finales, Ray Donovan Returns, BET Awards, Match Game And More
On TV this Sunday: Game of Thrones, Silicon Valley and Veep come to a close, ABC launches new takes on Pyramid and Match Game and Showtime gets amped up for Roadies. Here are 13 programs to keep on your radar:
Showtimes for June 26, 2016
Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter
Season premiere: Jennifer Lopez (Shades of Blue), Kerry Washington (Scandal), Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife), Sarah Paulson (The People v. O.J.), Kirsten Dunst (Fargo), Regina King (The Leftovers) and Constance Zimmer (UnREAL) discuss their roles.
BET Awards
Throughout the telecast, Sheila E., The Roots, D'Angelo, Janelle Monae and others pay tribute to the legendary Prince.
Big Brother
The new Heads of Household move into their rooms and choose two house guests for elimination.
Celebrity Family Feud
Season 2 premiere: Kellie Pickler (American Idol) faces off against Lance Bass (NSYNC); Ernie Hudson (Ghost- busters) versus NeNe Leakes (Real Housewives).
$100,000 Pyramid
Series premiere: With Michael Strahan hosting, it's Sherri Shepherd (The View) vs. Anthony Anderson (black-ish), Rosie O'Donnell (The View) vs. Kathy Najimy (Veep).
Game of Thrones
Season 6 finale (75 minutes): The cable network hasn't released any information about "The Winds of Winter," but we've got a few theories — and a few photos! (Already renewed for Season 7; is Season 8 inevitable?)
Ray Donovan
Season 4 premiere: Ray tries to make things better with Bridget; Abby's diagnosis threatens to upend the entire Donovan clan. (Get casting news, watch teaser.)
Match Game
Series premiere: With Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) hosting, contestants try to match the answers of Debra Messing (The Mysteries of Laura), J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Michael Ian Black (The Jim Gaffigan Show), Rosie O'Donnell (The View), Sutton Foster (Younger) and Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schimdt).
Motive
Season 3 finale: Angie attempts to take down a criminal who is hellbent on ending her career. (USA premieres Season 4 next Sunday.)
Murder in the First
Season 3 premiere: A quarterback is murdered at a club; D.A. Mario Siletti and his wife get into a car accident; Hildy gets an unfortunate diagnosis.
Roadies
Series premiere: Luke Wilson (Enlightened) and Carla Gugino (Wayward Pines) star in this Cameron Crowe dramedy about the reckless, romantic and poignant lives of a dedicated group of roadies. (Watch trailer.)
Silicon Valley
Season 3 finale: Richard deals with Erlich's publicity success; Dinesh's video-chatting app gains momentum. (Previously renewed.)
Veep
Season 5 finale: Selina prepares for Inauguration Day; Mike deals with exhaustion; Catherine gets an unexpected makeover. (Get renewal status.)