What To Watch: Righteous Gemstones Raise Hell, City On A Hill And The Rook Finales, A Good Witch Exit And More

On TV this Sunday: The Righteous Gemstones delivers its opening sermon, City on a Hill and The Rook wrap their seasons and Bailee Madison departs Hallmark's Good Witch. Here are 11 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.

Showtimes for August 18, 2019

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Good Witch

Hallmark Channel

Season 5 finale: In Bailee Madison's final episode, Cassie goes all out to ensure that Nick and Grace's graduation is perfect. (Check renewal status.)

The Rook

Starz

Season 1 finale: Myfanwy and Farrier face danger outside of the Checquy; Myfanwy must choose between her freedom and Farrie's life. (Not yet renewed.)

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City on a Hill

Showtime

Season 1 finale: Jackie's guilt taints his moment in the spotlight; Decourcy seeks justice for the murdered guards. (Check renewal status.)

Downton Abbey Live!

PBS

90 minutes: ABC News' Deborah Roberts sits down with the stars to discuss the beloved period drama and preview the forthcoming feature-length film. (It's unclear which part of this is "Live!")

I Am Patrick Swayze

Paramount

Documentary premiere: This tribute to the dynamic actor features interviews with former co-stars Sam Elliott, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore and Jennifer Grey, among others.

Instinct

CBS

Two episodes: Ryan and Dylan get a new lead on the Sleeping Beauty Killer. Then, in the series' penultimate hour, the team investigates the death of three family members who worked at a craft brewery. (Officially cancelled.)

The Movies

CNN

Docuseries finale (120 minutes): The final installment takes a look at films from the 1930s through the 1950s, including King Kong and Casablanca.

Sweetbitter

Starz

Season 2 finale (two episodes): Tess and Jake's relationship creates tension with Simone. Later, Tess learns the truth about Jake and Simone's past. (Not yet renewed.)

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The Righteous Gemstones

HBO

Series premiere (two episodes): This comedy follows a famous family of televangelists who hide their greed and corruption from their followers; John Goodman (The Conners), Danny McBride (Eastbound & Down), Adam Devine (Workaholics) and Edi Patterson (Vice Principals) star. (Watch trailer.)

To Tell the Truth

ABC

Panelists include Mayim Bialik (The Big Bang Theory), Adam Pally (Happy Endings), Chris D'Elia (Undateable) and Nicole Byer (Nailed It!).

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Preacher

AMC

Tulip and Jesus Christ head to Masada to free Cassidy's remains; Jesse finds himself stranded in Australia. 

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