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What to watch

MONDAY

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The Titan Games

NBC, 7 p.m.

In “East Region 3: DJ’s Last Call,” the competitio­n continues with competitor­s pushing their bodies to the limit by battling opponents in unforgivin­g head-to-head challenges, designed by host and executive producer Dwayne Johnson. In these Eastern division battles, watch Josh Porter go up against Blake Broadhurst for the men, while Shantal Athill takes on Courtney Roselle for the women. They will compete on obstacles such as Launch Pad, Over the Edge, Nuts and Bolts, and Lunar Impact. Winners will move on to face reigning Titans on Mount Olympus.

Buried Worlds With Don Wildman

Travel Channel, 7 p.m. Season Finale

In the two-hour Season 1 finale, “Curse of the White City,” Wildman undertakes the greatest challenge of his career — facing lethal dangers and deadly curses deep in the Honduran jungle on his quest to find the legendary Lost White City.

Below Deck Mediterran­ean

Bravo, 8 p.m.

In “Viva, Loss Vegas,” in a crew night out, Alex reveals his feelings to Bugsy while Hannah struggles to connect with the group. Meanwhile, Captain Sandy comes down on Jess for her performanc­e in the laundry room, and an incident with the water toys forces Malia into an emergency rescue. With his job on the line, Kiko rallies himself for a successful charter, but a Vegas-themed dinner threatens to unravel everything.

Penn & Teller:

Try This at Home Too

The CW, 8 p.m.

Filmed entirely at the homes of Penn & Teller and their friends around the world, the second special from the magical duo showcases new magic Penn & Teller and their magician friends have developed at home. Penn & Teller teach viewers how to do an

array of tricks themselves and are joined by celebrity guests including Howie Mandel, Piff the Magic Dragon and the cast of Nancy Drew.

Your Worst Nightmare

Investigat­ion Discovery, 9 p.m.

In “He’s Back,” the true-crime series recounts the harrowing ordeal endured by Virginia teen Natalie Purdie more than three decades ago: After the bubbly dancer turned down her controllin­g boyfriend’s proposal, he stabbed her roughly 30 times.

POV

PBS, 9 p.m.

In “Advocate,” meet Israeli lawyer Lea Tsemel, a political firebrand who is known by her opponents as the “devil’s advocate” for her decades-long defense of Palestinia­ns

who have been accused of resisting the occupation, both violently and nonviolent­ly.

Pawn Stars

History, 9 p.m.

In “Million Dollar Deal,” among the rare items that Gold & Silver Pawn Shop owner Rick Harrison eyes this week: a work called Welcome to Hell from the street artist Banksy. The piece’s sinful asking price: $1 million!

Into the Unknown

Travel Channel, 9 p.m. New Series

The first episode of this series that explores the paranormal finds host Cliff Simon navigating his way through the Louisiana bayou. There, he investigat­es reports of a fearsome werewolf-like creature known as the Rougarou.

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