Television shows you’ll want to watch this week
“Obama: In the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union” — As the country continues to grapple with its racial history, this compelling documentary series chronicles Barack Obama’s youth, his rise in politics and his challenging eight-year presidency. Over three parts, it examines how his ascension to the White House was a historic step forward for the United States, but also exposed the lingering need to address issues of racial justice and the country’s checkered past. Through a present-day lens, it strives to reflect on the Obama administration with a new understanding of the personal obstacles he faced. (9 p.m. Tuesday, HBO).
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Sunday: From executive producer Cedric the Entertainer comes the new dramedy series “Johnson.” It follows four Atlantabased Black men who met in grade school and have been best friends ever since. They all happen to have the same last name — Johnson. But, hey, no relation. ( 8 p.m., Bounce).
Monday: It’s time for those pressurepacked hometown visits on “The Bachelorette.” With the stakes so high, Katie has a tense fallout with one of the guys. Can she patch things up enough to convince him (and herself) to stay — or is she ready to call it quits? (8 p.m., ABC).
Tuesday: On “Lego Masters,” the remaining contestants are challenged to create incredible and wearable hats made entirely of Lego bricks. Then, the competition
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heightens as they’re tasked with building a beautiful structure in midair. (8 p.m., Fox).
Wednesday: Celebrities who can’t really cook but desperately want to are fueling a suddenly robust culinary genre. Now, Paris Hilton gets her shot. In “Cooking With Paris,” the heiress/socialite/reality TV star invites viewers into her kitchen as she attempts to saute, sear and zest with some of her famous friends. (Netflix).
Thursday: Are you ready for some football? Really? ... In early August? Ready or not, the preseason schedule kicks off tonight as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys meet in the NFL Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. (8 p.m., Fox).
Friday: Directed and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the new comedy series “Mr. Corman” follows a fifth-grade teacher whose dream of a music career fizzled. Now, his ex-fiancee has moved out, his old high school buddy has moved in and he finds himself grappling with existential woes. (Apple TV+).
Saturday: “The 27-Hour Day” is a softhearted TV film about an obsessive entrepreneur (Autumn Reeser) who needs a break from her wellness empire for some much-needed work-life balance. Will a relaxing retreat and a new romance do the trick? (9 p.m., Hallmark Channel).