The Mercury News

‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Better Call Saul’ return

Also, Nick Jonas joins ‘The Voice’ as season 18 kicks off

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DON’T MISS >> “Better Call Saul” — In the next-tolast season of the “Breaking Bad” prequel, Jimmy Mcgill’s (Bob Odenkirk) decision to practice law as flashy huckster “Saul Goodman” creates waves of change throughout Albuquerqu­e’s legal and illegal circles. Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn) finds herself at a crossroads as her connection to Jimmy deepens. Wracked with guilt and regret, Mike Ehrmantrau­t (Jonathan Banks) hits rock bottom. Meanwhile, Nacho Varga (Michael Mando) tries to survive as Gus Fring’s (Giancarlo Esposito) covert war on the cartel becomes a life-anddeath chess match with Lalo Salamanca (Tony Dalton). The two-hour season premiere continues the following night in the show’s regular 9 p.m. time slot. (10 p.m. today, AMC)

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TODAY >> “The Walking Dead” returns to resume its 10th season and resolve that November cliffhange­r. Some of our survivors are trapped in a dark cavern filled with walkers — a situation orchestrat­ed by the devious Alpha, who continues to prove the Whisperers are one step ahead of everyone. (9 p.m., AMC)

TODAY >> Do you recall “Forensic Files,” the popular true-crime whodunit? Now, make way for “Forensic Files II.” Narrated by Bill Camp, it delivers 16 new mysteries, beginning with back-to-back episodes that follow the original format, but feature advances in investigat­ive technology. (10 p.m., HLN)

MONDAY >> Season 18 of “The Voice” begins with the blind auditions and a brand-new rookie on the coaches’ panel. Nick Jonas takes his spinning seat alongside Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Blake Shelton. (8 p.m., NBC)

TUESDAY >> “American Masters” presents “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool.” It’s a documentar­y that attempts to get to the heart of the man behind the musical icon and features never-before-seen footage, including studio outtakes from his recording sessions, rare photos and new interviews. (9 p.m., PBS)

WEDNESDAY >> Based on Charles Forsman’s graphic novel, “I Am Not Okay with This” is a superhero origin story that follows a teen girl (Sophia Lillis) navigating the trials of high school while dealing with her family, her budding sexuality and the mysterious powers starting to awaken within her. (Netflix)

WEDNESDAY >> In the new unscripted comedy series “It’s Personal with Amy Hoggart,” the underquali­fied Brit goes to desperatel­y absurd lengths to help real people with their issues, such as shame, revenge, anxiety and grief. (10 p.m., trutv)

THURSDAY >> Joel Mchale guest stars on the latest episode of “Will & Grace.”

He plays the new love in Karen’s life and he’s clearly a psychopath — so much so that Will and Grace come to suspect that he has sinister intentions for their friend. (9 p.m., NBC)

FRIDAY >> Season 12 of “Rupaul’s Drag Race” gets underway with a roster full of female impersonat­ors with colorful monikers such as Crystal Methyd, Sherry Pie, Heidi N Closet and Widow Von’du. (8 p.m., VH1)

FRIDAY >> “The Kingmaker” is an award-winning documentar­y that delivers a searing portrait of Imelda Marcos, the controvers­ial former first lady of the Philippine­s. It tells the story of a powerful female leader who changed history and divided a nation. (9 p.m., Showtime)

SATURDAY >> The extraordin­ary global nature series “Seven Worlds, One Planet” ends its run in Africa, home to the greatest wildlife show on Earth. Sir David Attenborou­gh reveals how the continent has shaped the animal life found there. (9 p.m., BBC America, AMC, IFC and Sundance TV)

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