What To Watch: Tokyo Olympics End, Godfather Of Harlem And L Word Return, Blindspotting Finale And More
Associated Press
On TV this Sunday: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard incite a Family Game Fight, The L Word: Generation Q returns for Season 2, and the Tokyo Olympics come to a close. Here are 15 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for August 8, 2021
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Olympics
NBC
Afternoon coverage includes cycling finals, rhythmic gymnastics team final and gold medal matches in women's handball, men's water polo and women's volleyball; then at 7 pm, take a look back at some of the Tokyo Games' defining moments, before the closing ceremony kicks off at 8 pm. (View full schedule.)
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Big Brother
CBS
The winner of Thursday's endurance competition is revealed; the new Head of Household nominates two houseguests for eviction. (Who was booted last week?)
In Their Own Words
PBS
The story of Princess Diana's heartaches and triumphs is told; talking heads include John Travolta, biographer Andrew Morton and several of the icon's close friends.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
Starz
A police raid takes out Raq's competition, while "promises are broken, secrets are revealed and revenge is swift." (Read Episode 3 recap.)
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Animal Kingdom
TNT
Pamela presents the Codys with a risky proposition, as Deran and J continue vying for control of the family. (Read Episode 4 recap and post mortem.)
Blindspotting
Starz
Season 1 finale: Earl begins working at the ports, while Ashley brings the whole family to visit Miles. (Not yet renewed.)
Godfather of Harlem
EPIX
Midseason premiere: Chin Gigante learns a harsh truth about his daughter; Bumpy contemplates his life ahead of accepting a prestigious award.
UFO
Showtime
The J.J. Abrams-EP'd docuseries revolves around a 2017 New York Times story that revealed the Pentagon's secret UFO studies, and questions whether the U.S. government is hiding possible contact with extraterrestrials 👽
Rachel questions her future; Armond does damage control; Belinda tries to refocus Tanya's attention on her business proposal. (Could there be a Season 2?)
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The Deceived
Starz
Season 1 finale: As the truth about Roisin breaks, Ophelia tries to escape Knockdara.
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The L Word: Generation Q
Showtime
Season 2 premiere: Sophie, Dani and Finley deal with the fallout from Sophie's decision; Micah and Bette navigate some major changes. (Watch trailer.)
Love Life
TBS
In the HBO Max anthology's cable debut, Darby Carter (Pitch Perfect's Anna Kendrick) finds a new love in Augie Jeong (Devs' Jin Ha) following her folks' divorce.
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Family Game Fight
NBC
Series premiere: Hosts/marrieds Kristen Bell (The Good Place) and Dax Shepard (Parenthood) play games with families that are competing to win $100,000. (Get first look; Episode 2 airs at its regular day and time, Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 9 pm.)
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Tuca & Bertie
Adult Swim
Bertie wrestles with giving Tuca her space or fighting for their friendship. (Recently renewed!)
