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What’s on TV this week: 'Docuseries examines 'The Hidden Lives of Pets,' Jon Stewart receives Kennedy Center honor and more

Sunday

“Duck Family Treasure” (Fox Nation): The Robertsons of “Duck Dynasty” fame return in this new spinoff.

“The Torch” (AMC+): Blues guitar legend Buddy Guy takes a bow in this 2019 documentary.

“Civil: Ben Crump” (Netflix): The attorney and civil rights activist is profiled in the 2022 documentary.

“Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom” (CNN, 8 p.m. ET): With “Pose” star Billy Porter, country singer Mickey Guyton, the Roots, et al.

“The Black Pack: Excellence” (The CW, 8 p.m.): This special includes a tribute to legendary entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.

“Hotel Portofino” (PBS, 8 p.m.): The fashionable resort town on the Italian Riviera serves as the setting for this new period drama.

“Brandon Leake: A Family Affair” (The CW, 9 p.m.): The spoken word artist and “America’s Got Talent” winner takes center stage in this special.

“Endeavour” (PBS, 9 p.m.): DC Morse (Shaun Evans) is back on the case for a ninth and final season.

“Animal Kingdom” (TNT, 9 and 10 p.m.): The crime drama kicks off its sixth and final season.

“Mathis Family Matters” (E!, 10 p.m.): Daytime TV’s Judge Greg Mathis comes off the bench for this new reality series.

“Beachside Brawl” (Food Network, 10 p.m.) You’ll never go hungry because of all the sand which is there in this new competition.

“Flatbush Misdemeanors” (11 p.m., Showtime): No sleep till Brooklyn as this comedy returns for Season 2.

Monday

“POV” (PBS, 10 p.m.): The murder of a Chinese American man in Detroit in 1982 is examined in the recently restored 1989 documentary “Who Killed Vincent Chin?”

“Mind Over Murder” (HBO, 10 p.m.): This new true-crime series reopens the case of a Nebraska grandmother killed in 1985.

Tuesday

“The Future of …” (Netflix): A new docuseries that imagines the wonders and/or horrors that technology may one day bring.

“Hip Hop My House” (Paramount+): Fans’ homes are transformed into shrines for their favorite rappers in this new series.

“Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual” (Netflix): The writer and one of the stars of the recent TV movie “Fire Island” cracks wise in this new stand-up special.

“37 Words” (ESPN, 8 and 9 p.m.; concludes June 28): This four-part series salutes Title IX, the landmark 1972 legislation that helped level the playing field for female athletes.

“Jon Stewart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize” (PBS, 9 p.m.): The Emmy-winning former host of “The Daily Show” collects more hardware.

“Motherland: Fort Salem” (Freeform, 10 p.m.): The supernatural drama begins its third and final season.

Wednesday

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (Disney+): Benedict Cumberbatch suits up for Sam Raimi’s 2022 sci-fi/action sequel.

“The Hidden Lives of Pets” (Netflix): “Downton Abbey’s” Hugh Bonneville narrates this adorable and informative new docuseries.

“Love & Gelato” (Netflix): A young American woman savors local flavors while summering in Italy in this 2022 rom-com.

“Snowflake Mountain” (Netflix): It’s spoiled young adults versus nature — advantage, nature — in this new reality series.

“The Umbrella Academy” (Netflix): The forecast calls for new episodes of this time-traveling fantasy drama.

“Wellington Paranormal” (The CW, 9 and 9:30 p.m.): Move along, folks, nothing to see here as this satirical sitcom returns.

“Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes” (HBO, 9 p.m.; also HBO Max): This documentary takes a deep dive into that horrific 1986 nuclear disaster in the former Soviet Union.

“Planet California” (PBS, 10 p.m.): From the desert to the sea, the Golden State is the place to be in this two-part nature special.

Thursday

“The Bear” (FX on Hulu): An aspiring chef returns to Chicago to take over his family’s sandwich shop in this new drama.

“Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe” (Paramount+): Mike Judge’s dynamic doofuses are in over their heads once again in this new animated movie.

“Best of the Festival” (Netflix): Highlights from the streamer's recent “Netflix Is a Joke” comedy fest.

“Gordita Chronicles” (HBO Max): A young girl and her family say, “So long, Dominican Republic, hello Miami!” in this new comedy.

“Menudo: Forever Young” (HBO Max): Get a taste of the legendary Latin American boy band in this docuseries.

“Revealer” (Shudder): A young stripper and a fundamentalist Christian form an apocalyptic odd couple in this 2022 thriller.

2022 NBA Draft (ABC, ESPN, 8 p.m.): Meet the pro basketball stars of tomorrow — today! — in this special.

“No Demo Reno” (HGTV, 8 p.m.): Social media star Jenn Todryk’s home renovation series returns.

“Southern Charm” (Bravo, 9 p.m.): We do declare, this reality series is back for Season 8.

“Buckhead Shore” (MTV, 9 p.m.): Young folks from the upscale Atlanta neighborhood cohabitate in this new franchise entry.

“Austin Dillon’s Life in the Fast Lane” (USA, 9:30 p.m.): A new reality series follows the veteran NASCAR driver and his family and friends.

Friday

“Chloe” (Prime Video): A young Brit (“The Crown’s” Erin Doherty) stalks her former BFF in this BBC drama.

“Loot” (Apple TV+): A billionaire’s ex (“SNL’s” Maya Rudolph) walks away with a big chunk of change in this new comedy.

“The Man From Toronto” (Netflix): Kevin Hart is mistaken for Woody Harrelson — sounds plausible — in this 2022 action comedy.

“Man vs. Bee” (Netflix): “Mr. Bean’s” Rowan Atkinson battles an apian adversary in this new comedy series.

“Mormon No More” (Hulu): People who left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over its stance against same-sex marriages share their stories in this new series.

“The One That Got Away” (Prime Video): They’re getting a second chance at romance in this new dating series.

“Rise” (Disney+): This new series dramatizes Giannis Antetokounmpo and his siblings' journey from Athens to the NBA.

“Trevor: The Musical” (Disney+): A middle schooler suffers the slings and arrows of adolescence in this LGBTQ-themed off-Broadway show.

“Wildhood” (Hulu): An Indigenous teen goes on a journey of self-discovery in this LGBTQ-themed 2022 drama.

“49th Daytime Emmy Awards” (CBS, 9 p.m.): “The Young and the Restless” leads the soaps category with 18 nominations.

“The Great American Recipe” (PBS, 9 p.m.): Home cooks from diverse backgrounds add to the melting pot in this new competition.

“American Anthems” (PBS, 10 p.m.) Country music stars sing the praises of local do-gooders in this new series.

Saturday

“Two Tickets to Paradise” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.): A woman left standing at the altar meets her match in this new TV movie.

“He’s Not Worth Dying For” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): Two teens engage in a social-media war over the titular two-timer in this new TV movie.

“Nickelodeon Slime Cup” (Nickelodeon, 8 p.m.): The network’s young stars team up with pro golfers and other celebs.

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(Los Angeles Times listings editor Matt Cooper compiled this column.)

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