Around the Remote: Test out the cheating theories on AMC miniseries ‘Quiz’
DON’T MISS: “Quiz” – This thrilling three-part miniseries whisks viewers back to 2001 and a remarkable moment in British TV history. It recalls how Charles Ingram (Matthew Macfadyen), a former British Army major, and his wife, Diana (Sian Clifford), were accused of cheating their way to a million pounds on England’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” As Charles sat in the hot seat across from host Chris Tarrant (Michael Sheen), Diana and an alleged accomplice (Michael Jibson) supposedly coughed when the correct answers were read during the multiple-choice game show. But did they really do it? (10 p.m. Sunday, AMC).
Other bets
SUNDAY: Music lovers won’t want to miss “Laurel Canyon.” It’s a fascinating documentary series that takes a trip down memory lane to that mythical Southern California community and provides an intimate look at the lives of the musicians who lived there. Included: Interviews with Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Michelle Phillips, Graham Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Roger McGuinn and more. (9 p.m., Epix).
MONDAY: The reality-TV series “Below Deck Mediterranean” returns for a drama-filled fifth season in picturesque Mallorca, Spain. As usual, we expect choppy waters as the yacht crew attempts to navigate everything from heartbreaks and power struggles to challenges with maritime law. (9 p.m., Bravo).
TUESDAY: In the farewell episodes of “Fuller House,” the Tanner childhood house is fuller than ever with DJ’s three boys, Stephanie’s new baby and Kimmy’s feisty family. All this as the she-wolf pack prepares for a triple wedding. (Netflix).
TUESDAY: “Dear John: The Betty Broderick Story” is the second installment in the love-gone-wrong anthology series. Amanda Peet and Christian Slater play scorned lovers Betty and Dan Broderick as their marriage turned into what Oprah Winfrey deemed one of “America’s messiest divorces” even before it led to a double homicide. (9 p.m. USA).
WEDNESDAY: In “CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special,” country music stars pay tribute to Americans on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert and more contributed taped, at-home performances. (8 p.m., CMT).
THURSDAY: Buckle up for the series finale of “Man With a Plan” as Adam has trouble helping Katie prepare for her driving test. Also, Don turns to Lowell for help romancing Marcy. (8:30 p.m., CBS).
FRIDAY: As the final season of the once-controversial teen series “13 Reasons Why” begins, Liberty High School’s seniors prepare for graduation. But before they say goodbye, they’ll have to keep a dangerous secret buried and face crucial choices that could impact their futures. (Netflix).
FRIDAY: Miz Cracker, Ongina, Jujubee and Blair St. Clair are among the fan favorites sashaying back into the spotlight for the fifth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” The winner collects a cool $100,000. (8 p.m., VH1).
SATURDAY: Brad Pitt stars in the action-packed 2019 sci-fi film “Ad Astra.” He plays Roy McBride, an astronaut who, after the solar system is struck by mysterious power surges, embarks on an interstellar odyssey in search of his long-lost father. (8 p.m., HBO).