‘Gilded’ Tradition Conflict, Remembering Hurricane Katrina, Going Bananas, Apocalypse ‘Bare’

The Gilded Age

SUNDAY: The British the Aristocracy gained’t know what hit them. Having conquered New York society, nouveau riche powerhouse Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon) descends upon Sidmouth Fortress in England. Her mission: to evaluate the state of her daughter Gladys’ (Taissa Farmiga) new marriage to the meek Duke of Buckingham (Ben Lamb), who appears unwilling to say his and his bride’s authority over his imperious sister, Girl Sarah (Hattie Morahan). Bertha will see to that, however is there any option to flip this organized union right into a love match? Again within the states, there’s no love misplaced between her husband George Russell (Morgan Spector) and the ability brokers deciding the way forward for America’s railroads. Subplots embody footman Jack (Ben Ahlers) deciding his future after his massive payday, Marion (Louisa Jacobsen) reeling from Larry’s (Harry Richardson) deception, and Peggy (Denée Benton) regretting inviting the stuffy Mrs. Kirkland (Phylicia Rashad) to a suffrage assembly.

Hurricane Katrina: Race Towards Time

SUNDAY: Over 5 hours (persevering with Monday with the fourth the fifth episodes), a robust docuseries directed by Traci A. Curry (Attica) relives the non-public horrors and systemic failures of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, 20 years in the past in August 2005. First-person eyewitness accounts and archival footage reveal the devastation of the flooding in New Orleans and the human struggling in addition to heroism when rescue efforts stalled, leaving 1000’s stranded because the world watched in horror.

Banana Ball

SUNDAY: Go bananas with the playful Savannah Bananas, the barnstorming novelty baseball group that has taken the sports activities world, and TV, by storm. Featured on 60 Minutes and showcased on ESPN, the group makes its broadcast-TV debut (at 3/2c) earlier than a sold-out crowd at Philadelphia’s Residents Financial institution Park, taking up the Texas Tailgaters. For those who’ve but to witness their antics, involving elaborate choreography, flaming bats and midgame celebrations, you’re in for a deal with.

Bare and Afraid: Apocalypse

SUNDAY: How may this grueling franchise change into much more excessive? Within the newest model extension, 12 unburdened-by-clothing survivalists are dropped into an apocalyptic and steamy South African wasteland of deserted ruins and predatory wildlife. 4 groups navigate areas together with a mine shaft, a cemetery, a ghost city and a car graveyard to scavenge for sources whereas making an attempt to not inflict harm from damaged glass and rusted equipment. Not like previous editions, the contributors gained’t be extracted however have to search out their approach again to civilization to finish the problem. Appears like enjoyable!

Nautilus

SUNDAY: The diverting underwater fantasy has a brand new thriller to discover, after the crew of the submersible Nautilus rescues Humility (Georgia Flood) from the ocean’s depths and she or he reveals she could have noticed the remnants of the misplaced metropolis of Atlantis. This being an obsession of resident scientist Benoit (Thierry Frémont), he overrides Capt. Nemo’s (Shazad Latif) objections, and an away group dives into the damaging waters to discover the traditional ruins.

INSIDE WEEKEND TV:

• Assault of the Satan Shark (Saturday, 8/7c, Discovery): Shark Week concludes with the seek for a killer shark off the waters of St. Martin, adopted by Battle for Shark Mountain (9/8c), which depicts a showdown between sharks and large trevally fish on the Mozambique coast.
• Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion (Saturday, 8/7c, Hallmark Channel): A present for individuals who have fun Christmas year-round, this heartwarmer stars channel fave Cindy Busby as an expert reward wrapper stranded throughout a blizzard in a distant cabin along with her ex-boyfriend Benjamin (Jake Epstein).
• Home of Svengoolie (Saturday, 8/7c, MeTV): The Sven Squad takes over the dungeon for a first-time screening of 1998’s campy Earth Women Are Straightforward.
• Earlier than Your Father Finds Us (Saturday, 8/7c, Lifetime): Alexa PenaVega stars in a melodrama as a spouse and mother dwelling in witness safety after testifying in opposition to her legal husband (Tahmoh Penikett), whose escape from a maximum-security jail years later upends her life but once more.
• Bugs Bunny’s Birthday Bash (Sunday, 6 am/5c, MeTV Toons): A 24-hour marathon of cartoons and specials marks the animated icon’s 85^th Highlights embody encore airings of the unique documentary Hare’s to Bugs! A Bugs Bunny Celebration at 1 pm/12c and eight/7c.
• CBS Information Sunday Morning (Sunday, 9 am/8c, CBS, test native listings): Segments embody Jim Axelrod’s profile of late-night legend Johnny Carson.
• Ozzy Osbourne: Black Sabbath Frontman (Sunday, 9/8c, 6 pm/PT, Reelz): A 2021 documentary relives the raucous life and profession of Ozzy Osbourne, who handed away Tuesday at 76. Adopted by Black Sabbath: Breaking the Band, a profile of the heavy steel pioneers.
• Grantchester (Sunday, 9/8c, PBS): Cathy (Kacey Ainsworth) and Mrs. C (Tessa Peake-Jones) race in opposition to the clock to open their boutique, however a lifeless physique within the again room may spoil their plans. This thriller isn’t the one puzzle occupying Cathy’s husband, DI Geordie Keating (Robson Inexperienced), who defies Alphy’s (Rishi Nair) needs and snoops into the identification of the vicar’s organic mom.
• How Did They Construct That? (Sunday, 9/8c, Smithsonian Channel): The Season 4 premiere particulars the creation of the Worldwide House Station.
• Within the Eye of the Storm (Sunday, 10/9c, Discovery): The docuseries’ second season opens with an account of a monster storm in 2024 that battered Texas with a number of tornadoes.