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Season 4 of ‘Better Call Saul’ steps up to the plate

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DON’T MISS » “Better Call Saul” — As Season 4 of the compelling “Breaking Bad” prequel begins, Chuck’s tragic death accelerate­s Jimmy McGill’s transforma­tion into Saul Goodman. Now, Jimmy takes steps into the criminal world that will put his future as a lawyer — and his relationsh­ip with Kim — in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Mike takes a more active role as Madrigal Electromot­ive’s newest security consultant. (9 p.m. Monday, AMC).

Other bets

SUNDAY » Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Sugarland, Maren Morris and many more perform during the “iHeart Country Festival,” filmed in Austin, Texas. Also featured: behind-thescenes footage and interviews with the artists. (8 p.m., Fox). MONDAY » The twohour documentar­y “Sugar Town” focuses on the 2014 mystery of what happened to Victor White III on the night of his suspicious death while in police custody in New Iberia, La. The film also reveals a larger story “of power, corruption and racial injustice. (8 p.m., Investigat­ion Discovery).

TUESDAY » The new reality series, “Castaways,” sounds like another “Survivor”wannabe. Twelve people are plopped alone on various islets in Indonesia and challenged to survive among washed-up luggage, scattered resources and abandoned structures — all while we watch from the comfort of our couches. (10 p.m., ABC).

TUESDAY » “Wrecked,” the delirious “Lost”-like comedy returns for a second season. Will the plane-crash survivors get off that godforsake­n island? Probably not until the show gets canceled. (10 p.m., TBS).

WEDNESDAY » Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini are our hosts for “CMA Fest.” It’s a three-hour special that features performanc­es by country music stars Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and others. (8 p.m., ABC).

THURSDAY » The hilarious courtroom comedy “Trial & Error: Lady, Killer” continues. Tonight, Dwayne stumbles on a big break in the case that leads to a shocking confession. (9 p.m., NBC).

FRIDAY » “Insatiable,” a dark, twisted revenge comedy, has already riled critics over its depiction of body-shaming. It follows Patty (Debbie Ryan), a high

school girl named Patty, who for years, has been bullied because of her weight. Now, after shedding many pounds, an enraged Patty is out for payback. (Netflix).

SATURDAY » In the 2017

big-screen version of “Murder on the Orient Express,” Kenneth Branagh plays Agatha Christie’s fabled detective Hercule Poirot. He’s out to solve a murder that occurred on the trans-European train in the 1930s.

The cast includes Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench and Johnny Depp. (8 p.m., HBO).

 ?? ROBERT TRACHTENBE­RG/AMC/SONY PICTURES TELEVISION VIA AP ?? Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn, shown here in Season 3, reprise their roles as Jimmy McGill, left, and Kim Wexler for Season 4of “Better Call Saul,” at 9p.m. Monday on AMC.
ROBERT TRACHTENBE­RG/AMC/SONY PICTURES TELEVISION VIA AP Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn, shown here in Season 3, reprise their roles as Jimmy McGill, left, and Kim Wexler for Season 4of “Better Call Saul,” at 9p.m. Monday on AMC.
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