The Mercury News

‘Our Country’ has stars performing at home

Also, ‘Modern Family’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ air their series finales

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DON’T MISS >> “ACM Presents: Our Country” — With the annual Academy of Country Music Awards show postponed due to the coronaviru­s outbreak, country music artists are still finding ways to connect with fans. This twohour special promises athome acoustic performanc­es, along with some intimate conversati­on, by some of the genre’s biggest stars. The impressive talent list includes Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown and John Legend, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim Mcgraw, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. Also on tap: A tribute to the late Kenny Rogers with performanc­es by Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker. (8 tonight, CBS)

Other bets

MONDAY >> On the season finale of “Manifest,” Michaela and Ben put everything on the line to attempt a daring rescue. As the final hours of Zeke’s life approach, Saanvi and Vance make a last-ditch effort to appeal to the Major, who may be the only person who can save him from his death date. (10 p.m., NBC)

TUESDAY >> We’ve had a hilarious stay but it’s time to check out of the Rosebud Motel. “Schitt’s Creek” concludes with its series finale, which will be followed by a behindthe-scenes special, “Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt’s Creek Farewell.” (8 p.m., Pop TV, Comedy Central and Logo)

WEDNESDAY >> After 11 seasons of laughs — and a whole lot of Emmys — “Modern Family” is calling it a wrap with a twopart series finale. In the first half-hour, Mitchell and Cam settle in on their new normal, and Phil and Claire decide that one of the kids needs to move out in order for them to take control of the house again. (9 p.m., ABC; a documentar­y looking back at the series airs at 8.)

WEDNESDAY >> Remember “Who Wants to be a Millionair­e”? Jimmy Kimmel celebrates the 20th anniversar­y of the quiz show with a celebrity edition. Also, a new interactiv­e game will allow viewers to play along from home. (10 p.m., ABC)

THURSDAY >> Whoa! As “The Good Fight” returns,

Diane finds herself living in an alternate reality where Hillary Clinton — not Donald Trump — is president. Diane is overjoyed, but soon realizes how a different outcome of the 2016 election might have unexpected consequenc­es. (CBS All Access)

FRIDAY >> “Magnum P.I.” charges back into action with an episode that has Magnum and Higgins desperatel­y trying to rescue Kumu. She’s being held captive by an injured man accused of killing his wife. (9 p.m., CBS)

SATURDAY >> Executive produced by Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliott, “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” is a compelling film that tells the story of five sisters from Detroit who overcame humble beginnings to become the bestsellin­g gospel group of all time. (8 p.m., Lifetime)

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ABC From left, executive producer Christophe­r Lloyd and actors Ed O’neill and Ty Burrell talk on the set of “Modern Family.” The ABC sitcom ends its 11-season run on Wednesday.
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