What you’ll want to watch this week
‘True Detective: Night Country’
It’s been a long and strange night for the residents of Ennis, Alaska. In this season finale, Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) navigate the darkness surrounding the deaths of the operators of a research station. 9 p.m. Sunday (HBO)
Other picks
Sunday
2024 Daytona 500: Gentlemen, start your engines! Another season of the NASCAR Cup Series kicks off in the Sunshine State at Daytona International Speedway. Denny Hamlin is the only active driver with multiple victories in the race. 2:30 p.m. (Fox)
Kings vs. Penguins: The LA Kings travel to Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena to battle the Penguins on the ice. 6 p.m. (ESPN+)
“The Equalizer”: In this season premiere, Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah) tries to save her team, who’s being held captive by Venezuelan rebels thanks to McCall’s former best friend and CIA colleague, Michelle Chambers (Ilfenesh Hadera). 8 p.m. (CBS)
“American Idol”: This twohour season premiere brings back the auditions that everyone loves to critique as judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan scour the country, looking for the next Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood. 8 p.m. (ABC)
“CSI: Vegas”: What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas in the season three premiere of this perennial favorite. Ingenious investigations and baffling cases return as Maxine Roby (Paula Newsome) continues to lead her team in this new episode. 10 p.m. (CBS)
Monday “America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League”: This season has been a roller coaster of emotions as judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Mel B have battled it out with their personal choices. This finale may deliver a shocking win. Terry Crews hosts. 8 p.m. (NBC) Tuesday
Islanders vs. Penguins: The Islanders travel down from New York to do battle with Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
Pitt vs. Wake Forest: The University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball team takes on the Demon Deacons on the latter’s home court. 9 p.m. (ACC)
“Will Trent”: In this season premiere, special agent Will Trent (Ramon Rodriguez) of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is faced with the real possibility that Angie (Erika Christensen) could be paralyzed after being attacked by James (Greg Germann). 8 p.m. (ABC)
“The Rookie”: Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) of the LAPD is back in this season six premiere with a new partner to train. Officer Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez) is enthusiastic about joining the team and solving the disappearance of her sister. 9 p.m. (ABC)
“The Good Doctor”: The season seven premiere sees the return of everyone’s favorite quirky M.D., Dr. Shaun
Murphy (Freddie Highmore). The young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome adjusts to fatherhood while still working tirelessly to prove himself to his colleagues. 10 p.m. (ABC)
Wednesday
“Abbott Elementary”: Smoking in the boy’s room might have been fashionably rebellious in the 1980s (thanks, Motley Crue), but it will not be tolerated by Miss Teagues (Quinta Brunson) or the other teachers at Abbott. And no, vaping is not excluded. 9 p.m. (ABC)
Thursday
Canadiens vs. Penguins: The Habs take a shot at toppling the Penguins on their home ice at PPG Paints Arena. 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”: Starring Mariska Hargitay as Capt. Olivia Benson and Ice-T as Sgt. Odafin Tutuola, this long-running procedural series follows the NYPD’s elite Special Victims Unit as they investigate sex crimes. 9 p.m. (NBC)
“Avatar: The Last Airbender”: The beloved and critically acclaimed Nickelodeon animated series gets a liveaction series on Netflix. (Netflix)
Friday
“Great Performances”: This special tribute concert honoring the late, great country superstar George Jones features Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Sam Moore, Travis Tritt, Jamey Johnson and more. 9 p.m. (PBS)
“CMT Campfire Sessions”: Music legend Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish brings his guitar and gravelly voice to the campfire, performing a number of his biggest hits, including “Time” and “Let Her Cry,” and sharing tales of his musical life. 10 p.m. (CMT)
Saturday
Virginia Tech vs. Pitt: The Hokies take on the Panthers on their home court in the Steel City.
PGA Tour Golf: With 132 players competing for a prize of $8.1 million and 500 FedExCup points, attention turns to the third round of the Mexico Open in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. 1 p.m. (Golf)