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Queen & Slim, on HBO

After a bad Tinder date with Slim (Daniel Kaluuya), defense attorney Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) is shot by an officer when the two are pulled over in this crime drama. When Slim ends up killing the officer, the two go on the run. Chloë Sevigny also stars.

Jodie Turner-Smith and Daniel Kaluuya star in "Queen & Slim"
Jodie Turner-Smith and Daniel Kaluuya star in "Queen & Slim"

Independence Day,, on AMC

When the military determines a number of UFOs are approaching Earth, their attempts to communicate with the aliens fail and the human race prepares for battle in this classic sci-fi film. Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum star.

Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum in "Independence Day"
Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum in "Independence Day"

Q: I'm really enjoying "Renovation Island" on HGTV, and I'm very curious: This couple has taken on a huge project and they claim if they don't make their timeline they will lose everything. Surely they kept their home in the States and the construction co

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

There's a dirty little secret behind "Renovation Island." It's … Canadian.

The show has been a hit for HGTV in the U.S., but it was an even bigger hit in Canada a year earlier on the Canadian version of HGTV.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, on NBC

An investigation hits close to home for the SVU when Rollins' sister, Kim (Lindsay Pulsipher), accuses a doctor of trading prescription drugs for sex in this rebroadcast of the long-running series. Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish also star.

Kelli Giddish in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
Kelli Giddish in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"

A complicated man: Morse returns to solve mysteries in 'Endeavour'

Author: 
Kyla Brewer / TV Media
Roger Allam and Shaun Evans star in "Endeavour"

Roger Allam and Shaun Evans star in "Endeavour"

Big Brother, on CBS

For the second time in this series' run, the Houseguests are all returning players, and this time they all have something to prove. Runners-up, winners and early-outs return to the house for this All-Stars edition of the show hosted by Julie Chen.

Julie Chen hosts "Big Brother"
Julie Chen hosts "Big Brother"

Q: My local station is showing old "Jeopardy" shows, not in any order. Are there new shows coming?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Is it comforting to hear that it's not just you?

Like every other aspect of life, "Jeopardy" has been knocked sideways by the COVID-19 pandemic. "Jeopardy" had to shut down production in March, when it was no longer allowed to bring the necessary number of people together in a room to clap politely at each correct answer.

What Would You Do?, on ABC

John Quinones embarks on another round of social experiments as he observes how people react to moral and ethical dilemmas in this unique series. Hidden cameras record how average citizens react when actors play out dangerous or dubious situations.

John Quinones hosts "What Would You Do?"
John Quinones hosts "What Would You Do?"

9-1-1: Lone Star, on Fox

Despite going through chemotherapy, Owen (Rob Lowe) is intent on proving he is still physically fit for his job in this rebroadcast. Meanwhile, the team handles an electrocution and a runaway bull that is terrorizing a used car lot. Liv Tyler also stars.

Rob Lowe in "9-1-1: Lone Star"
Rob Lowe in "9-1-1: Lone Star"

Q: I just rewatched the Harry Potter films and was wondering: Were the Weasley twins actually played by twins? Or was that just movie magic?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

The only magic at work in casting the roles of the Weasley twins was the natural magic that produces identical twins. George and Fred Weasley were played by real-life twins Oliver and James Phelps, respectively.

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