Television shows you’ll want to watch this week
Olympics closing ceremony — The Tokyo Games, delayed one year because of the pandemic, will go down as one of the strangest Olympics ever. Fans and families were mostly missing. Coronavirus concerns cast a shadow over the action. Simone Biles dropped out of most of her events. As for the viewers at home, many grew frazzled trying to weave their way through a maze of broadcast, cable and streaming options. Still, there was plenty of must-see drama and now 7,000 hours of coverage all winds down as the 11,000 athletes from some 200 countries are celebrated during the closing ceremony at Tokyo’s National Stadium. (8 p.m. Sunday, NBC).
Other bets
Sunday: “UFO” is a four-part documentary series that explores our ongoing fascination with unidentified flying objects, and asks: Is there a government or military conspiracy to shield the truth behind extraterrestrial phenomena from the public? (9 p.m., Showtime).
Monday: Based on the popular Instagram account (with more than 1.6 million followers), “Cheap Old Houses” follows the husband-wife team of Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein as they search for bargain-priced homes — all under $150,000 — and imagine what the houses could look like with proper restorations. (9 p.m., HGTV).
Tuesday: TV’s crazy obsession with reboots continues with “Fantasy Island.” In this update, Roselyn Sanchez plays Elena Roarke, a descendent of Ricardo Montalban’s iconic character and steward of a mysterious tropical resort. There, guests have their deepest desires fulfilled, but rarely in a way they expect. (9 p.m., Fox).
Wednesday: On the new series “Money Court,” Kevin O’Leary (“Shark Tank”) presides over high-stakes financial disputes — from estranged business partners battling over a deal gone sour, to siblings falling out over their family business. Along with trial attorney Katie Phang and former Judge Ada Pozo, he exam the evidence and delivers fiscal justice. (10 p.m., CNBC).
Thursday: As the beloved cop comedy “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” begins its eighth and final season, Jake struggles with a complex case while his wife, Amy, returns from maternity leave. (8 p.m., NBC).
Friday: Have the tissues handy. The romantic anthology series “Modern Love” returns for a heartfelt second season. Based on the popular New York Times column (and podcast), the stand-alone stories explore love and relationships in all their complex and fascinating forms. (Amazon Prime).
Saturday: “Sealed With a Kiss: Wedding March 6” is the sixth installment in the warm-hearted film franchise. The modest wedding plans of a celebrity and his downto-earth fiancee escalate while Mick (Jack Wagner) gets an enticing opportunity Olivia (Josie Bissett) won’t let him refuse. But it puts their own big day in jeopardy. (9 p.m., Hallmark Channel).