TV This Week: ‘The Movies’; ‘Aziz Ansari: Right Now’; Chasing the Moon’; ‘Bring the Funny’ – OregonLive
SUNDAY
“The Movies”: A new documentary series from executive producers including Tom Hanks that examines memorable movies from the 1930s to the present, and some of the stories behind them. (9 p.m. CNN)
MONDAY
“Chasing the Moon: American Experience”: The first of a three-night history of the race to the moon, featuring previously unseen archival material, as well as the many real-life figures who were integral to the Space Age. (9 p.m. PBS)
TUESDAY
“Love Island”: Arielle Vandenberg hosts the U.S. version of a dating show that’s already been a big hit in international markets. (8 p.m. CBS)
“Bring the Funny”: Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen and Jeff Foxworthy are judges on a new comedy competition series.( (10 p.m. NBC)
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“Aziz Ansari: Right Now”: Following an allegation of sexual misconduct in January 2018, Aziz Ansari has kept a low profile. Now, back on the road with a comedy tour (which brought Ansari to Portland in March), the star of the Netflix series, “Master of None,” appears in a stand-up comedy special, directed by Spike Jonze. (Netflix)
WEDNESDAY
“Snowfall”: The drama about the bad old days of the crack cocaine epidemic in 1980s-Los Angeles returns for Season 3. (10 p.m. FX)
“Harlots”: The period drama about brothel-keepers in 18th century England returns for Season 3. (Hulu)
THURSDAY
“Ax Men”: The reality series about Northwest logging returns for Season 10. (9 p.m. History)
“Hollywood Game Night”: The fun and frolic comes back for a sixth season. (9 p.m. NBC)
“The Outpost”: The fantasy returns for Season 2. (9 p.m. The CW)
FRIDAY
“Shangri-La”: A four-part documentary series that, according to the website, “focuses on creative conversation and the emotional side of music-making, using legendary music producer Rick Rubin’s iconic Malibu, CA studio as the backdrop.” (9 p.m. Showtime)
SATURDAY
“Injustice With Nancy Grace”: New true-crime series hosted by Nancy Grace. (6 p.m. Oxygen)
— Kristi Turnquist
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