Around the remote: The end is coming for ‘Game of Thrones’
DON’T MISS: “Game of Thrones” – After seven tumultuous seasons jam-packed with political intrigue, dragon fire, cold wintry dread and gore galore, the wildly popular fantasy series is homing in on what is expected to be an epic conclusion. In the first of six remaining episodes, viewers will be reunited with Jon Snow (Kit Harington), Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) and their various allies, all of whom are bracing for a hellacious showdown with the Night King and his vast army of reanimated corpses. (Shudder.) And you thought the Red Wedding was bloody. (9 p.m. Sunday, HBO).
Other bets
SUNDAY: “God Friended Me” wraps up its successful first season. In the finale, Miles, Cara and Rakesh finally come face to face with the elusive Henry Chase (Derek Luke) when the God Account sends Miles Simon Hayes’ (Adam Goldberg) name. (8 p.m., CBS).
SUNDAY: We’re down to 14 contestants on “American Idol” and it’s finally time for viewers to get in on the act as the live performances and fan voting begin. (8 p.m., ABC).
MONDAY: The compelling event series “Jesus: His Life” concludes with chapters pegged to Mary Magdalene, who witnessed the crucifixion, and Peter, one of the 12 apostles. (8 p.m., History).
TUESDAY: In the new comedy series “Bless This Mess,” Lake Bell and Dax Shepard star as New York newlyweds who decide to drop everything and move from the big city to rural Nebraska. Apparently they never watched the horror show known as “Green Acres.” (9:30 p.m., ABC).
WEDNESDAY: The concert documentary “Homecoming,” billed as “a film by Beyonce,” promises an intimate look at Queen Bey’s historic 2018 Coachella performance that paid homage to America’s historically black colleges and universities. It traces the emotional path from creative concept to cultural movement. (Netflix).
WEDNESDAY: “The Amazing Race” is conducting an interesting experiment for its 31st season, pitting memorable former contestants against each other and alums of “Survivor” and “Big Brother.” At stake: $1 million and reality TV bragging rights. (9 p.m., CBS).
THURSDAY: In the Season 4 premiere of “Life in Pieces,” Colleen and Matt try to impress a potential birth mother, but have a tough time competing against a rich, swanky couple. Also, Jen’s pregnancy takes a toll on Greg. (9:30 p.m., CBS).
FRIDAY: Season 5 of the popular cop drama “Bosch” picks up 15 months after our title character (Titus Welliver) finally brought his mother’s killer to justice. But now new evidence in an old case leaves some wondering whether he crossed the line by planting evidence. (Amazon Prime).
FRIDAY: “Ramy” is a fresh new comedy series starring Ramy Hassan as a first generation Egyptian-American on a spiritual journey in his politically divided New Jersey neighborhood. The show explores what it’s like to be caught between a Muslim community that thinks life is a moral test and a millennial generation that thinks life has no consequences. (Hulu).
SATURDAY: “I Am Somebody’s Child: The Regina Louise Story” is a TV film that recalls the real-life journey of a young African-American girl (Angela Fairley) who navigated more than 30 foster homes and psychiatric facilities before age 18, and the one woman (Ginnifer Goodwin) who believed in her. (8 p.m., Lifetime).