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The Season 3 premiere of this true crime series opens with “Killer in the Storm,” where a young mother named Brenda DuPont is found murdered in her home in the heart of Cajun country in May 1988. After the original investigat­ion turns cold, Brenda’s older sister Linda steps in and vows to solve the case no matter how long it takes. Bill Kurtis narrates.

In the Season 16 premiere “The Monster in Muskegon,” two separate cases run cold for women who have been abducted and murdered, until the courage of a third unsuspecti­ng victim helps to unveil a killer operating out in the open. Dennis Haysbert (“24,” “The Unit”) narrates. A second new episode “Hiding in Plain Sight,” immediatel­y follows where a relentless detective leaves no stone unturned until the entire truth behind a young woman’s brutal death is exposed and everyone responsibl­e for taking her life is brought to justice.

In the world of service, few jobs command as much prestige as working as a butler to a royal household, where skill, knowledge and discretion all are expected to be of the highest standards. At a prestigiou­s academy where aspiring butlers are trained, then, the rivalry is absolutely cutthroat, as trainees Emma and Henry (Stacey Farber, Corey Cott) — both Type-A personalit­ies in their own right — soon discover in this 2022 romantic comedy. Maxwell Caulfield, Jacqueline Ann Steuart and Bronwen Smith co-star.

Maggie Delaney (Rachel Boston) is a divorced mother who ventures into the dating world with some help from Michael (Paul Campbell), the single father of her son’s friend. At the same time, Maggie’s mother Barb (Karen Kruper) and her teen daughter Emma (Zoe Christie) begin romances of their own. As these three generation­s of women explore the highs and lows of modern dating in this 2022 TV movie, they learn that love and romance can be found at any age — and sometimes where you least expect it.

Two teams coming off markedly different seasons clash tonight in Phoenix, where Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals play host to Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in preseason action. The Cards are hungry to get back to the postseason following their exit in the Wild Card round in 2021, though the loss of pass rusher extraordin­aire Chandler Jones will hurt. As for the Ravens, they are hoping a return to health will enable them to improve on their disappoint­ing 8-9 mark last season.

This new episode “Edge” takes a deep dive into the Canadian wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer who began his career in 1992 and is still winning championsh­ips today. Born Adam Joseph Copeland, he’s held the WWE World Heavyweigh­t Championsh­ip a record seven times. The two-hour special examines his early life, the beginning of his career, as well as the personal and profession­al highlights and challenges as well as his impact in the WWE universe through rare archival footage and in-depth interviews.

One of the summer’s most highly anticipate­d titles, this new “Game of Thrones” prequel is set 200 years before the events chronicled in that Emmy-winning blockbuste­r. Adapted from George R.R. Martin’s 2018 novel “Fire & Blood,” this new series chronicles the beginning of House Targaryen’s fall, culminatin­g in a civil war that became known as the “Dance of the Dragons.” Paddy Considine (HBO’s “The Outsider”) stars as King Viserys Targaryen, with Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) as his younger brother, Prince Daemon Targaryen, the presumptiv­e heir to the Iron Throne.

Captain Nowak (Thomas Elms) stretches himself too thin with drastic consequenc­es. Meanwhile, Bodie (Aason Nadjiwon) struggles with an unexpected truth about his mother (Sharon Bajer), while Crystal (Morgan Holmstrom) wrestles with a shocking threat to her community as well as her own personal choices that may have contribute­d. And Emma (Rebecca Kwan) has finally seen enough and decides to move on in the new episode “Daj Mi Buzi.”

As Liz (Jeanine) begins to see the error of her ways, she is quickly faced with a new threat that forces her to make a difficult decision. Max (Nathan Parsons) finds himself in an intense standoff, and Michael (Michael Vlamis) begins to lose hope of ever reuniting with Alex (Tyler Blackburn) in the new episode “Follow You Down.” Also stars Lily Cowles, Heather Hemmens, Amber Midthunder and Michael Trevino.

In the new episode “Not So Separate Separation,” Chantel and Pedro attempt to live under the same roof as a separated couple. Then Alejandro gives Nicole an ultimatum, while Chantel struggles with what she knows she needs to do and what she can do. Meanwhile, Pedro visits an attorney to get more informatio­n on what he should do moving forward.

Tamera Mowry-Housley (“The Real”) and former White House pastry chef Bill Yosses are the hosts of this competitio­n series in which passionate amateur bakers go headto-head with seasoned profession­als to see who can create the next viral baking sensation and win a $5,000 cash prize and the coveted golden rolling pin.

If things seemed fabulously dark and unhinged last season, Allison (Annie Murphy) takes things a step farther in the Season 2 premiere “Mrs. McRoberts Is Dead.” As this is planned to be the show’s final season, we may finally learn just how real things get for a sitcom wife willing to accept “till death do you part” as a trial separation. Eric Petersen, Raymond Lee, Mary Hollis Inboden and Alex Bonifer also star.

It’s starting to get a little hot in here. With only six contestant­s remaining, the competitio­n is stiff, and loyalties are tested. This week’s challenge is centered on a mock estate sale, where the contestant­s must spot the difference when certain items, many of which are clues, are swapped around. Some new rule changes throw the group, and the eliminated contestant goes out with a bang in the new episode “Spot the Difference.”

As the new episode title “Deep-Fried Deliciousn­ess” readily suggests, the competing chefs will be reaching for their fryers quite a bit as they create dishes that are crunchy and decadently delicious. There’s something spicy and some soda that’s, well, just strange in the appetizer basket. Judges

Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag and Millie Peartree are quickly hooked on the fried fish entrees being served, while the dessert basket contains an edible enigma that’s both frozen and deep-fried. Ted Allen is the host.

Reagan (Jana Schmieding) assembles help from the whole reservatio­n to honor her aunt’s final wishes with a memorial, but she must first overcome some long-held family tensions. Meanwhile, Nathan (Ed Helms) tries to help plan the services but gets entangled with her freeloadin­g brother, Curtis (Eddie Spears), in the new episode “Aunt Sue.” Also stars Michael Greyeyes, Dustin Milligan, Jesse Leigh, Dana L. Wilson and Julia Jones.

With Leonardo’s (Aidan Turner) successes recognized and his reputation growing, a risky decision sets to destroy everything he has worked for and yet his restless curiosity propels him to new heights. Meanwhile, Leonardo receives support through new commission­s but pays the price for his profound quest to unfold the mysteries of the world in this new episode.

If you’ve been a fan of “Bargain Block” and thought to yourself that real estate agent Shea needs her own show, you were right. In this series premiere episode “Buying Detroit” Shea and her husband Terry take the initiative to assist the next generation of Detroit residents in purchasing their first homes in the city. Taylor and Kevon, heads of a young family of four looking to purchase a small house close to the neighborho­od, are their first order of business.

Detailing the close-knit families and communitie­s of New Orleans whose lives were uprooted by the 2005 disaster, this new documentar­y from New Orleans native Edward Buckles Jr. examines the lifelong impact of having childhoods redefined by tragedy in a fractured city. The children who were airlifted out of the rising waters, evacuated from their homes to refugee-like centers, or placed in makeshift, temporary living situations, have been neglected. Stories are told through confession­al-style footage, home movies, animation, harrowing archival footage and candid interviews with Katrina survivors.

A quick blowout might be fine for a majority of us, but the series premiere episode “Bye, Alopecia” introduces us to a group of medical profession­als who take on hair-related disorders such as third-degree burns, male pattern baldness and even severe hair loss. Doctors Angie Phipps in Raleigh, N.C., Isha Lopez in Houston and Meena Singh work to turn patients’ lives around. Combovers beware.

This new docuseries follows actors and business partners Ryan Reynolds (“Deadpool”) and Rob McElhenney (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelph­ia”) as they try to turn around the fortunes of Wrexham A.F.C., the third-oldest such club in the world. Wrexham was teetering on the verge of dissolving when Reynolds and McElhenney bought the team in 2021. While the two new owners cheerfully admit they know almost nothing about sports management, Wrexham has risen from 20th to 6th place in its league standings. FX already has ordered a second season.

Blending culinary trends and nostalgia, Chef Gordon Ramsay brings an interestin­g challenge to the kitchen in the new two-hour episode “Gas Station Gourmet; Winner’s Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt.” The top 10 chefs must elevate traditiona­l gas station and road trip snacks into gourmet dishes. Then, the top nine are faced with another Winner’s Mystery Box challenge, this time from Season 9 winner Gerron Hurt. With no more immunity pins left they must create a dish that packs heat using an assortment of chilis and peppers.

We are not alone. Over the course of three hours on March 13, 1997, thousands of people witnessed unidentifi­ed flying objects over the skies of Arizona and New Mexico. Even Arizona’s governor admitted to seeing them, describing the experience as “Otherworld­ly.” In the season finale, “Phoenix Lights,” Jennifer Marshall and Ryan Sprague investigat­e one of the most mysterious UFO events in U.S. history.

Captain Freeman (voice of Dawnn Lewis) is on trial and Mariner (Tawny Newsome), Tendi (Noel Wells), Boimler (Jack Quaid) and Rutherford (Eugene Cordero) are in for a slew of new adventures, including a trip to Deep Space 9, as the original animated action series returns for its third season.

It’s time for St. Louis to be in the spotlight. In the series premiere episode “Back Where It All Started” brothers Jon and Willie McMiller head back to the St. Louis suburbs to renovate an outdated ranch down the road from their childhood home. Channeling their love for the neighborho­od, they take advantage of the natural light and add a splash of color to modernize this nostalgic property hoping for a big profit. “Sir, you are no gentleman.” “And you, miss, are no lady.” This epic 1939 film won eight Academy Awards, including best picture. Based on Margaret Mitchell’s novel, it spans the years before, during and after the Civil War. Vivien Leigh stars as Scarlett O’Hara, a spoiled Southern belle dealing with the harsh living conditions of the war and its aftermath. Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland and Leslie Howard also star. The film airs as a tribute to Leigh, part of the channel’s monthlong “Summer Under the Stars” programmin­g event.

On the heels of a personal and profession­al setback, Emma (Lacey Chabert), a chef from Atlanta, travels to Hawaii where she meets Ben (Ektor Rivera), a handsome, reclusive surf instructor whose lessons help her to regain her footing. The 2022 romance is based on the book by Katie Lee Biegel, who also appears alongside Bernard Aderhold-Lindsey, Darren Darnboroug­h and Chris Constanz.

Campers take to the lake and attempt to “get their ducks in a row” for cash. Meanwhile, as a surprising new romance blossoms, the brutal immunity challenge has the bunkmates throwing spears at each other to guarantee their own survival in the new episode “Murder on the Dance Floor.” Bobby Mair hosts.

Recorded in June, “Summer Night Concert 2022” captures the Vienna Philharmon­ic in performanc­e during one of the great annual events on the orchestra’s calendar: an open-air concert at Austria’s spectacula­r Schonbrunn Palace, under the baton of guest conductor Andris Nelsons. With cellist Gautier Capucon as guest soloist, the evening’s program includes works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Camille Saint-Saens, Gioacchino Rossini, George Enesco, Bedrich Smetana and Antonin Dvorak, among others.

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