Marin Independent Journal

What to watch this week

- By Chuck Barney

MONDAY >> As the alien drama “Roswell, New Mexico” returns for its third season, Liz is settling in to her new life and career in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Max, Isobel and Michael are figuring out if the stranger in the cave, with the familiar face, is friend or foe. (8 p.m., The CW).

TUESDAY >> “Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away” is a powerful new “American Masters” documentar­y that delves into the life and career of the legendary guitarist who has influenced many of today’s standout musicians. The film features never-before-seen performanc­es by Guy, as well as interviews with Carlos Santana, Gary Clark Jr., Kingfish and others. (9 p.m., PBS).

WEDNESDAY >> “Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts” is an emotional and inspiratio­nal series in which the “Good Morning America” co-host leads intimate group conversati­ons with some of Hollywood’s groundbrea­king women. Guests include Debbie Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sheila E., Melissa Etheridge, Mickey Guyton, Billie Jean King, Tig Notaro and others. (Disney+).

THURSDAY >> Hoop dreams are about to come true for a few extraordin­arily talented young men during the “2021 NBA Draft.” Guards Cade Cunningham (Oklahoma State) and Jalen Green (G League Ignite) are expected to top the board at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. (5 p.m. PT, ESPN and ABC).

FRIDAY >> In the fourth and final season of the legal series “Burden of Truth,” Joanna Chang takes on the thorny case of Helen Graham (guest star Pamela Matthews). She’s a local farm owner whose land is standing firmly in the way of a mining project and the tide of public opinion is turning against her. (8 p.m., The CW).

FRIDAY >> It’s fitting that “Back on the Record With Bob Costas” debuts during the Summer Games. In his new gig, the longtime host of NBC’s Olympics coverage chats with top athletes and engages in roundtable discussion­s that address some of the key sports issues of the day. (11 p.m., HBO).

SATURDAY >> In the movie “Love, For Real,” a woman (Chloe Bridges) goes on a reality dating show for the wrong reason — to publicize her fashion line. But apparently nothing goes as planned. Could she actually find true love? Scott Michael Foster and Corbin Bleu also star. (9 p.m., Hallmark).

 ?? MITCH ALCALA — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE ?? Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) is widely expected to be the No. 1 NBA draft pick after one year with the Cowboys. Thursday at 5p.m. on ESPN and ABC.
MITCH ALCALA — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) is widely expected to be the No. 1 NBA draft pick after one year with the Cowboys. Thursday at 5p.m. on ESPN and ABC.

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