What To Watch: Juneteenth Specials, Animal Kingdom's End Begins, Four Finales, Endeavour Returns And More
Ben Crump and Sheira Brown, 'Civil: Ben Crump'/Courtesy of Netflix
On TV this Sunday: BET, MSNBC, Netflix and more networks commemorate Juneteenth, Animal Kingdom's Cody family returns for its final run and three First Ladies' stories come to an end. Here are 19 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 June 19, 2022
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Civil: Ben Crump
Netflix
Documentary premiere: Learn about the life and career of the civil rights attorney as he attempts to raise the value of Black life in America by taking on civil cases for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Andre Hill.
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The Recipe: Juneteenth Celebration
BET
LeToya Luckett, Ray J, Trae the Truth, Masego, Slim Thug and Bun B get together for a Juneteenth celebration including soul food, BBQ and music.
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Juneteenth Honors
Fox Soul
This inaugural music and awards show honors Omari Hardwick (Power), Rep. Joyce Beatty, and musicians Maxwell and Doug E. Fresh; TI, Rick Ross, Keri Hilson and Ledisi perform.
The Trumpet Awards
BounceTV
The 30th annual ceremony celebrates individuals who have risen to fight social injustice for Black Americans, including Courtney B. Vance (61st Street), producer Stan Lathan and Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Young Dylan
Nickelodeon
Season 3 premiere: Dylan and Rebecca disagree over the float parade for the annual Juneteenth commemoration. (A special Juneteenth edition of Nick News follows at 7:30 pm.)
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Becoming Elizabeth
Starz
Time slot premiere: Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary find themselves at odds following Christmas at court and a controversial masque.
The Black Pack: Excellence
The CW
Taye Diggs, Ne-Yo and Eric Bellinger host this Juneteenth celebration that pays tribute to the legendary Sammy Davis Jr.; Jordan Sparks performs.
Hotel Portofino
PBS
Stateside premiere: In the aftermath of World War I, a young woman (Brassic's Claude Scott-Mitchell) arrives at an Italian hotel to consider a marriage with a suitor named Lucian (Pandora's Oliver Dench); Natasha McElhone (Californication) co-stars.
Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom
CNN
Black culture is celebrated in this concert special, which includes performances from Chaka Khan, Khalid, Earth, Wind & Fire and Billy Porter; former First Lady Michelle Obama appears.
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I Love That for You
Showtime
Season 1 finale: Joanna faces the consequences of her big lie during the charity weekend. (Not yet renewed.)
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Animal Kingdom
TNT
Final season premiere (two episodes): Gia brings a new job opportunity to the Codys' doorstep, as Craig struggles with sobriety; then at 10 pm, J hunts down a new attorney, while Pope refuses to sell his vacant lot. (Watch trailer.)
Billy the Kid
Epix
Season 1 finale: Billy decides to change sides on the eve of the Lincoln County war; Murphy encourages Jesse to ramp up attacks on Mexican farmers who've signed up with Tunstall. (Not yet renewed.)
Brandon Leake: A Family Affair
The CW
Eight original spoken word poems are performed by the America's Got Talent winner, as the hour-long special takes a closer look at the artist's life.
Endeavour
PBS
Season 8 premiere: An explosive murder at an Oxford college in 1971 has far-reaching political ramifications.
The First Lady
Showtime
Limited series finale: Betty vows to help others with addiction problems; Franklin gifts Eleanor with the charter for the League of Nations; the Obamas prepare to leave the White House, vowing to continue to help make a difference in the world.
The Time Traveler's Wife
HBO
Season 1 finale: Henry and Clare's wedding day approaches.
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The Culture Is: Black Women
MSNBC
Joy Reid and Tiffany Cross host the first of a four-part series, interviewing Vice President Kamala Harris and engaging in conversations about what it means to be a Black woman in America; Ryan Michelle Bathé (First Wives Club) and Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show) appear.
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Flatbush Misdemeanors
Showtime
Season 2 premiere: Dan works to clear his name so he can be reinstated as a teacher; Kevin ignores Dan's calls.
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Birdgirl
Adult Swim
Season 2 premiere (two episodes): Judy Ken Sebben continues balancing her work life with her duties as a superhero.
