Around the remote: It’s no theory, the ‘Big Bang’ is over
DON’T MISS: “The Big Bang Theory” – After 12 seasons and 279 episodes, the top-rated sitcom that had America falling in love with a group of socially challenged geeks, is calling it a wrap. In the hourlong series finale, we bid goodbye to Leonard and Sheldon, Penny and Amy and the rest of the gang. Airing a half-hour after the finale (following “Young Sheldon”) is “Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell,” a retrospective special hosted by Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco, who take viewers behind the scenes and down memory lane. (8 p.m. Thursday, CBS).
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SUNDAY: It’s also the end of the line for the award-winning political satire “Veep.” In the series finale, the nominating fight between Selina (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to a historic finish. (10:50 p.m., HBO).
MONDAY: Hannah Brown gets her chance to hand out the roses as leading lady of “The Bachelorette.” The former Miss Alabama USA (aka Hannah Beast) meets 30 suitors as the reality romance series kicks off what is sure to be a drama-filled 15th season. (8 p.m., ABC).
MONDAY: In the season finale of “Bull,” our title character works to convince a jury that an alleged murder was actually a tragic accident when TAC represents a woman charged with her 3-year-old stepdaughter’s death. (10 p.m., CBS).
TUESDAY: “Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate” is a new special that pays tribute to the groundbreaking sketch-comedy show that aired on NBC (1968-73). Joining the party are, among others, Lily Tomlin, Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris, Jay Leno, Jo Anne Worley and Rita Moreno. (Netflix).
TUESDAY: “What’s My Name – Muhammad Ali” is a compelling two-part documentary that recalls the extraordinary life of one of the 20th century’s most iconic figures – a boxer who transcended his sport. The film explores Ali’s challenges, confrontations, comebacks and triumphs through recordings of his own voice (8 p.m., HBO).
WEDNESDAY: Famous people cook for a good cause in the “MasterChef Celebrity Family Showdown.” Among those competing for their favorite charities are “Beverly Hills 90210” alums Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth, former Olympic figure skaters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski, and boxing legends Evander Holyfield and Oscar De La Hoya. (8 p.m., Fox).
THURSDAY: “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” wraps up its milestone 20th season. In the finale, a teenager is found dead in the Hudson River and Lt. Benson (Mariska Hargitay) suspects Rob Miller (guest star Titus Welliver) is behind the mysterious death, but has trouble proving it. (10 p.m., NBC).
FRIDAY: Phoebe Waller-Bridge returns for the darkly hilarious second season of “Fleabag.” As the series resumes, our sexually voracious antihero meets a priest (Andrew Scott) who jolts her into seeing the world in a different way. (Amazon Prime).
FRIDAY: Gayle King is our host for “Meghan and Harry Plus One.” It’s a news special marking the one-year anniversary of the marriage between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, along with the birth of their first child. (8 p.m., CBS).
SATURDAY: Paul Rudd, currently starring as Ant-Man in the blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame,” hosts the season finale of “Saturday Night Live.” DJ Khaled is the show’s musical guest. (11:30 p.m., NBC).