What To Watch: House Of The Dragon Premiere, United Shades Finale, Split Big Brother House And More
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On TV this Sunday: The long-awaited Game of Thrones prequel begins, the Big Brother house is split in two, and United Shades of America and Flatbush Misdemeanors wrap their seasons. Here are 10 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 21, 2022
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Big Brother
CBS
Two Heads of Household nominate four houseguests for eviction, thanks to the week's new Split House twist. (Who was evicted last?)
Chesapeake Shores
Hallmark Channel
Deidre and Alexandra Peck visit the B&B to avoid negative media attention; Megan must decide between working in L.A. or sticking around to help. (Might Good Witch return?)
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Animal Kingdom
TNT
In the series' penultimate episode, Pope offers up information with hopes of getting transferred; Deran says goodbye to the bar. (Read Episode 11 recap.)
Colosseum
History Channel
Galen of Pergamon catches the eye of Emperor Marcus Aurelius; a plague sweeps through the city.
Groundswell
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
TV-movie premiere: A chef (Party of Five's Lacey Chabert) suffering a professional setback sparks a romance with a reclusive surf instructor (Sugar Plum Twist's Ektor Rivera) in Hawaii.
House of the Dragon
HBO
Series premiere: Set 200 years before Game of Thrones, the prequel chronicles the beginning of the end of House Targaryen, leading up to the war known as the Dance of the Dragons. (Read review and preview; watch Matt Smith interview below.)
A receptionist and her pushy boss attempt to escape a collapsing Atlanta during the Walker apocalypse; Parker Posey (Lost in Space) and Jillian Bell (Workaholics) star. (Premiere earned a reader grade of "C+".)
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United Shades of America
CNN
Season 7 finale: As mainlanders flock to Hawaii during the pandemic, native Hawaiians beg people to stop moving to what’s quickly become the most expensive state in the country. (Not yet renewed.)
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Flatbush Misdemeanors
Showtime
Season 2 finale: Zayna's dad is released from prison; Drew aims to settle the score with Dan now that the truth has been revealed. (Not yet renewed.)