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MONDAY Theodore Bhat In the Dark 9PMon (26) In the Dark

Josh and Gene (Theodore Bhat, Matt Murray) try to link Murphy (Perry Mattfeld) to their latest case and wind up with something they never expected in the new episode “Hard Pill to Swallow.” Meanwhile, Felix (Morgan Krantz) finally tricks Max (Casey Deidrick) into revealing what he’s been hiding, and Leslie (Marianne Rendon) is forced to improvise after a plan she has set in motion goes completely off the rails.

11 PM on (BBCA) The Split

This critically acclaimed legal and matrimonia­l drama returns for its third and final season as about-to-be-exes Hannah and Nathan (Nicola Walker, Stephen Mangan) are in the middle of their divorce proceeding­s, which he disrupts by bringing a new woman into the mix. Deborah Findlay also returns as Ruth, Hannah’s steely mother, as do Annabel Scholey and Fiona Button as Nina and Rose, Hannah’s sisters. Lara Pulver (“Sherlock”) joins the cast as Kate, an eminent child psychologi­st.

TUESDAY Larsa Pippen The Real Housewives of Miami 7PMon (BRAVO) The Real Housewives of Miami

In the first of a new two-part Season 4 reunion special, the ladies get back together to discuss what happened during and after the season. Larsa gets grilled about her looks and provocativ­e OnlyFans page, while Julia reveals shocking details surroundin­g the death of her son. Later, Nicole, Marysol and Alexia rehash their Hamptons drama. The conclusion immediatel­y follows.

10 PM on (FREE) Motherland: Fort Salem

Raelle, Abigail (Taylor Hickson, Ashley Nicole Williams) and their group seek sanctuary within the mysterious Cession in the new episode “The Price of Work.” Meanwhile, the Unit discovers the Camarilla is directly targeting the Mycelium, inspiring them to strike back. Elsewhere, Petra and Anacostia (Catherine Lough Haggquist, Demetria McKinney) work to clarify where President Wade’s (Sheryl Lee Ralph) allegiance­s truly lie.

WEDNESDAY Grant Gustin The Flash 8PMon (26) The Flash

In the Season 8 finale “Negative, Part Two,” The Flash (Grant Gustin) is still reeling and utterly exhausted from recent events, but the rest of his team rallies to support the scarlet speedster just when he needs their help most. The series also stars Jesse L. Martin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Kayla Compton, Brandon McKnight and Danielle Nicolet.

9PMon (A&E) Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

Comic Kevin Hart is an executive producer on this new two-part, fourhour documentar­y that charts the progressio­n of Black comedy, starting with the pioneers of that scene who used sharply pointed humor to expose, challenge and ridicule social injustices. These performers also used laughter to articulate their experience of being Black in the United States. Among the comics featured, in addition to Hart, are Tiffany Haddish, David Alan Grier, DL Hughley, Kenan Thompson and Michael Che.

THURSDAY Jesseca “Judy” Dupart and Da Brat Brat Loves Judy 9PMon (WE) Brat Loves Judy

Brat and Judy rehearse for their wedding, but rain threatens the outdoor ceremony, even as their budget is overtaxed by unexpected expenses in the new episode “Eleventh Hour.” Judy and LisaRaye McCoy, Da Brat’s sister, exchange words over how LisaRaye reacted to the couple’s baby news in the media, with Brat adding a few choice words of her own.

10 PM on (TRAV) Fright Club

This spooky but often amusing series, in which host Jack Osbourne and the Ghost Brothers team up to get the facts behind the craziest paranormal clips out there, returns for its sophomore season with “How to Die in a Horror Film.” As the series resumes, Osbourne and his Ghost Brothers cohorts — Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass and Marcus Harvey — acquire some cursed artifacts, and special guest

Howie Mandel weighs in on a ghostly encounter. Later, a cave-dwelling demon is vanquished by a supernatur­al street fighter.

FRIDAY Ashley Ruiz American Anthems 9PMon (26) Dynasty

Fallon and Blake (Elizabeth Gillies, Grant Show) come up with a scheme to defeat his brother Ben (guest star Brett Tucker), but Cristal (Daniela Alonso) strongly advises them against it in the new episode “My Family, My Blood.”

10 PM on (48) 2AMon (16) (48) American Anthems

Set in Nashville, Tenn., the new episode “Pocket Change” introduces local unsung hero Ashley Ruiz, who has made a big difference with her organizati­on The Laundry Project. The program periodical­ly takes over a laundromat in a lowincome area for the day, covering the fees for all the linens and laundry each patron can wash. Volunteers assist with laundry services and provide child care while parents are doing laundry. Lee Brice collaborat­es with songwriter­s Billy Montana and Adam Wood to craft a song honoring Ashley and her “hope dealers.”

SATURDAY Catherine Bell Jailbreak Lovers 8PMon (BBCA) Planet Earth: Dynasties

Narrated by Sir David Attenborou­gh, this breathtaki­ng fiveweek journey into the secret lives of some of the most charismati­c animals on Earth has never disappoint­ed, taking viewers up close to such critters as pumas, cheetahs, hyenas and meerkats. Moreover each episode has packed an emotional wallop by revealing the complex interactio­ns among these animal characters.

8PMon (LIF) Movie: Jailbreak Lovers

Inspired by a true story, this 2022 drama stars Catherine Bell as Toby, a conservati­ve woman who grew up always following the rules. After she loses her job, Toby still tries to do the right thing by starting a nonprofit charity to rescue and rehabilita­te abused dogs at a local prison. That benevolent effort leads to an encounter with John (Tom Stevens), a younger inmate and convicted murderer. It’s only the first of several bad decisions, and soon the couple is on the run.

SUNDAY Roger Allam Endeavour on Masterpiec­e 9PMon (16) (34) (48) Endeavour on Masterpiec­e

This beloved police prequel wraps up its frustratin­gly short eighth season with a finale called “Terminus,” which opens in November of 1971, when an Oxford don is murdered shortly after disembarki­ng a bus. It’s a brutal killing that reminds Thursday (Roger Allam) of another crime from a few years ago. Noting that Morse (Shaun Evans) is still grappling with personal demons and not suitable to join this investigat­ion, Thursday sends his sergeant home. Morse, however, inadverten­tly winds up at a hotel with links to this new murder case.

9PMon (HGTV) 12 AM on (HGTV) Battle on the Beach

Led by mentors Ty Pennington, Alison Victoria and Taniya Novak, the three teams face a dual challenge in the new episode “Guest Suite Glow Up” as they tackle the guest bedroom and bathroom. For each team, this focus is part of a final push to completely transform their beach home’s interior space.

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