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What’s on TV this week: 'The Mandalorian,' True Lies,' Daisy Jones & The Six,' Chris Rock special and more

Sunday

“The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards” (Netflix’s YouTube channel, 8 p.m. ET): We really like her! Two-time Oscar winner Sally Field is singled out for special honors at this year’s shindig.

“The Paramedic Who Stalked Me” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): He saved her life but she’s not out of the woods yet in this new thriller. With Lexi Minetree.

“Royal Rendezvous” (E!, 9 p.m.): A chef from East L.A. hooks up with a hunky Irish nobleman in this new rom-com. With "One Day at a Time's" Isabella Gomez.

“Wicked Tuna” (Nat Geo, 9 p.m.): The unscripted series about tuna fish and the fishermen who catch them sets sail for another season.

“The Circus” (Showtime, 9 p.m.): It’s back to politics as usual in new episodes of this D.C.-set docuseries.

“The Devil’s Academy” (Travel, 9 p.m.): This new documentary investigates a bizarre case of purported mass demonic possession at a Miami school in 1979.

“The Blacklist” (NBC, 10 p.m.): James Spader returns as criminal mastermind Raymond “Red” Reddington for a 10th season of the espionage drama.

“Lavell Crawford: Thee Lavell Crawford” (Showtime, 10 p.m.): He’s the genuine article in this new stand-up special filmed in New Orleans.

Monday

“NCIS” (CBS, 8 p.m.): The procedural drama hits the 450-episode mark. Mark Harmon stars.

“America’s Got Talent: All-Stars” (NBC, 10 p.m.): See who takes home the trophy and a big cash prize in the reality TV spinoff’s freshman-season finale. Terry Crews hosts.

Tuesday

“Night Court” (NBC, 8 p.m.): “Murphy Brown’s” Faith Ford guest stars on a new episode of the rebooted courtroom comedy.

“Finding Our Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.” (PBS, 8 p.m.): This just in: Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones explore their ancestry in this new episode.

“Homestead Rescue” (Discovery, 8 p.m.): This renovation series for them folks what live off the grid returns for a 10th season.

“La Brea” (NBC, 8 and 9 p.m.): This “Lost”-meets-“Land of the Lost” sci-fi drama wraps its sophomore season with back-to-back episodes.

“Help! I’m in a Secret Relationship” (MTV, 9 p.m.): They may not be on the down-low much longer as the reality series returns.

“CMT Crossroads” (CMT, 10 p.m.): For King & Country, the Christian pop duo from the land down under, shares the stage with country music’s Jimmie Allen in this new episode.

Wednesday

“The Mandalorian” (Disney+): We haven’t seen the last of our hero (Pedro Pascal) or his little green sidekick Grogu — aka Baby Yoda — as this adventure drama set in the “Star Wars” universe launches a third season.

“Survivor” (CBS, 8 p.m.): See who outwits, outplays and outlasts whom as the reality competition returns to Fiji for its 44th season. With host Jeff Probst.

“True Lies” (CBS, 10 p.m.): He spies, she spies, they all spy in this new action drama based on James Cameron’s 1994 action comedy. With "Reba's" Steve Howey and "She-Hulk's" Ginger Gonzaga.

Thursday

“Sex/Life” (Netflix): This racy adult-themed comedy drama about a suburban mom’s major midlife crisis returns for Season 2. Sarah Shahi stars.

“Spoonful of Sugar” (Shudder, AMC+): It helps the LSD go down in the most hallucinogenic way in this 2023 terror tale about a college student working as a nanny. With Morgan Saylor.

“Flipping El Moussa” (HGTV, 8 p.m.): “Flip or Flop's” Tarek El Moussa returns with a new wife/business partner and a new real estate-themed reality series.

“Omega: Gift and Curse” (WE, 10 p.m.): Get up close and personal with R&B singer and former B2K boy-band member Omarion in this intimate new docuseries.

Friday

“Daisy Jones & The Six” (Prime Video): A rock band makes a name for itself on the 1970s L.A. music scene in this new drama based on the bestselling novel. Riley Keough and Sam Claflin star.

“Next in Fashion” (Netflix): Turn to the left! Supermodel Gigi Hadid is designer Tan France’s new co-host as the competition returns for Season 2.

“Triangle of Sadness” (Hulu): A social media power couple tags along with the super rich on a luxury yacht in Ruben Ostlund’s Palme d’Or-winning 2022 dark comedy. With Woody Harrelson.

“Grand Crew” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.): Nicole Byer and company belly up to the wine bar for a second season of this L.A.-set sitcom.

“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” (The CW, 9 p.m.): “Designated Survivor’s” Maggie Q joins the shenanigans on a new episode of the improv comedy series. Aisha Tyler hosts.

“The Exhibit: Finding The Next Great Artist” (MTV, 9 p.m.): A high-profile museum show and a large chunk of cheddar are on the line in this new competition.

Saturday

“Act Your Age” (Bounce, 8 and 8:30 p.m.): Kym Whitley, Tisha Campbell and Yvette Nicole Brown play a trio of 50-something BFFs in this new D.C.-set comedy.

“Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2023” (Nickelodeon, 7 p.m.): Former NFL player Nate Burleson and social media star Charli D’Amelio co-host the festivities at the Microsoft Theater.

“The Love Club: Nicole’s Pen Pal” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.): An interior designer hooks up with her hunky mystery correspondent in this new TV movie. With Brittany Bristow.

“Black Girl Missing” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’” Garcelle Beauvais plays a distraught mother desperately seeking her college-age daughter in this new TV movie.

“Say Yes to the Dress” (TLC, 8 p.m.): Here come the brides-to-be in an all-new season of this matrimonially minded reality series.

“Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” (Netflix, 10 p.m.): The veteran comic slaps back in this brand-spanking-new stand-up special streaming live and direct from Baltimore.

“Saturday Night Live” (NBC, 11:29 p.m.): NFL star Travis Kelce hosts and Kelsea Ballerini performs on a new episode of the sketch comedy series.

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

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