What to watch
SUNDAY
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
Cherries Wild
New Series
FOX, 6 p.m.
Hosted by Jason Biggs, this fast-paced halfhour game show will feature two rounds of pop-culture-trivia gameplay, during which a team of two contestants will try to “Solve the Slots” in hopes of getting one step closer to winning the $250,000 jackpot. At the end of each episode, when they spin the reels on the enormous slot machine, contestants will attempt to capture all five Wild Cherries to win the ultimate prize.
Sincerely, Yours, Truly
UPtv, 6 p.m. Original Film
When Hayley finds a wedding ring with a letter hidden in a drawer in her new condo, she decides to write back — and the mysterious lover replies, starting a chain of letters and events that will change her life forever. Love does exist —in the most unexpected places.
American Idol
Season Premiere
ABC, 7 p.m.
The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the musiccompetition genre will return to the airwaves for another season on ABC. Helping to determine the person America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music-industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest will return to the beloved competition series as host, and radio and TV
‘Cherries Wild’
Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 7 p.m.
Original Film
After volunteering to participate in a crossword-solving competition with a new supercomputer, crossword-puzzle editor
Tess Harper finds herself swept into the investigation of the bizarre murder of a tech CEO. Starring Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott, Barbara Niven and John Kapelos.
Grand Ole Opry:
95 Years of Country Music NBC, 8 p.m.
This two-hour anniversary special celebrates Nashville, Tennessee’s iconic Grand Ole Opry and features some of country music’s biggest stars performing on the iconic Opry stage. Performances include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks
Bentley, Garth Brooks, Kane Brown, Lady A, Little Big Town, Old Crow Medicine Show, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood and Trisha Yearwood. In addition to original songs, the special features one-of-a-kind Opry member collaborations and incredible covers. The special will also have archival footage including interviews, performances and appearances by many more of today’s Opry members and legendary artists. Grand Ole Opry members Paisley and Shelton co-host the event.
NCIS: Los Angeles CBS, 8 p.m.
The mission is personal for Sam (LL Cool J) in the new episode “The Frogman’s Daughter.” When his daughter, Kam (guest star Kayla Smith), is kidnapped after leading citywide protests, he will stop at nothing to find her.
Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip With Sam and Graham
New Series
Starz, 8 p.m.
Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are behind this fun-filled buddy travelogue through Scotland. The two will reunite for an epic adventure, exploring their heritage and meeting an incredible collection of people who truly showcase what it means to be Scottish. The half-hour, eight-episode series offers the duo’s one-ofa-kind perspective on everything from clans and the Battle of Culloden to whisky tasting and folk dancing, with Sam and Graham’s witty banter and high jinks leading the way. In the premiere episode, “Food & Drink,” Sam and Graham explore (perhaps a little too passionately) what it takes to make the world’s finest whisky and to cook “only in Scotland” dishes like haggis.
Lincoln: Divided We Stand
New Series
CNN, 9 p.m.
Sterling K. Brown narrates the triumphs and tragedies of Honest Abe in this six-part docuseries.
Dear Amy: My brother “Harold” died unexpectedly from an infection in December.
It was a shock to me and our other brother, because he had always been the healthiest one of us.
I have never been close to my sister-in-law, and their adult kids are off living their lives.
I sent a condolence card to each of them but got nothing in return.
They are the only family I have, so I am at a loss as to how to stay connected. What do you suggest?
— Grieving Sister
Dear Grieving: Because your brother died suddenly, his wife and children may be reeling in their own orbits, unable to be expansive enough to understand that you, too, are grieving.
In less isolated times, when people are able to gather together to mourn, family members can circle together and comfort each other personally.
I’m so sorry you are experiencing such acute grief. Because you want to forge a closer connection, you should call your sisterin-law occasionally to check in and see how she and her kids are doing.
Contact the adult children personally, as well. Social media offers a wonderful way to connect and essentially get to know people in a new way. If any of these relatives are active on Facebook or Instagram, it would be worthwhile for you to create an account and see if you can connect with them.
Dear Amy: I believe my husband is having an affair. I know this from watching his behaviors. His phone is constantly going off, day and night. He stands with his back against the wall to check his phone so I can’t see it when he gets home. He is constantly clearing his history. He is very protective about his phone and gets very defensive when I try to talk to him about it.
When we were engaged, I caught him sexting with his ex-wife, who was one of my closest friends. He refuses to work on our relationship and is very emotionally abusive and immature.
I have prayed, gone to church, and done everything I can to support him and help him, but ultimately it’s his choice to continue with these behaviors. He won’t go to counseling to get help.
I feel taken for granted and used. I believe he has fallen out of love with me. The spark in his eyes is gone, and he won’t communicate.
At this point, I don’t know what to do. I have already considered separation but don’t feel like that will fix anything because he refuses to change.
I don’t want a divorce because I love him.
— Confused
Dear Confused: Actually, separation could fix everything. Everything.
Separation would remove you from your husband’s orbit. You wouldn’t have to watch him as he tries to mask what he’s doing in your home. You wouldn’t be forced to look into his loveless, sparkless eyes.
You wouldn’t have to confront him about his dishonesty or listen to his lies and defensive responses to your allegations.
You don’t have to stop loving your husband. You do need to start loving yourself. You need to grow up, accept that you cannot force your husband to change, and take responsibility for the fact that you chose to marry someone you don’t trust. Counseling would help you.
You are a great believer in the power of change. So change!
Dear Amy: With all too much time on my hands this past year, I’ve been digitizing hundreds of photographs I hadn’t looked at in decades.
I’m grateful for every romantic relationship I’ve had, and some of these photographs document these long past relationships.
I’d be very interested in your and readers’ thoughts about my obligations, if any, with respect to such images.
Do I destroy them? Offer to share with former partners? And, more delicately, some of these images display tasteful — not explicit — nudity (I worked as a professional photographer in my youth). Should these be handled differently?
— Embers
Dear Embers: I think you should ask the other people pictured (privately, not on social media) whether they would like these photographs. If not, offer to delete them.