Whistleblower, on CBS
Former judge and police officer Alex Ferrer presents stories of people who took big risks to expose the illegal actions of corporations in this new episode. He reveals how such extraordinary people ensured others weren't harmed by corporate greed.
Q: What's Guy Ritchie been doing since that "King Arthur" movie? Is he ever going to make another gangster movie? I wish he would.
In that case, granting wishes is what Guy Ritchie has been up to.
As you point out, in recent years he's strayed toward big-budget Hollywood territory, with varying degrees of success, after making his name in low-budget and distinctly British fare.
Shooter, on USA Network
Expert marksman Bob Lee Swagger (Ryan Phillippe) investigates a startling conspiracy in this season of the action-packed drama. Swagger first appeared in Stephen Hunter's bestseller "Point of Impact," and was also featured in the 2007 film "Shooter."
Happily never after: Fresh problems abound in season 4 of 'The Affair'
Joshua Jackson stars in "The Affair"
The memory is a tricky thing -- not everyone perceives an event the same way. Be it a car accident or a simple encounter at the grocery store, one story can have any number of sides to it. Explore the lives of those affected by an extramarital relationship and examine it from multiple perspectives in a new episode of "The Affair," airing Sunday, Aug. 5, on Showtime.
American Housewife, on ABC
When a family friend suddenly passes away, Katie (Katy Mixon) and Greg (Diedrich Bader) struggle to help the kids deal with the loss in this rebroadcast. To make matters worse, it's time for the family's pet pig to be returned to his natural habitat.
Q: I watch "Home & Family" on the Hallmark Channel fairly regularly. I missed a couple of days recently and don't see Mark anymore. What happened?
You missed an important couple of days.
At the end of the episode on June 2, co-host Debbie Matenopoulos emotionally delivered a shocking bit of news. "Our dear friend, our very good friend, and my wonderful co-host for years, Mr. Mark Steines, is no longer with 'Home & Family.'"
She offered no explanation, just a lot of good wishes for his future.
Rattled, on TLC
Parents learn to juggle their responsibilities, relationships, careers and finances as they live life to the fullest in the new season of this reality TV series. Cameras follow five couples who share the ups and downs of raising young children.
The Bachelorette, on ABC
Chris Harrison hosts as this season's eliminated suitors get the opportunity to tell their stories in this new two-hour special edition. They talk about their experiences with Becca Kufrin, who hopes to find true romance.
Q: Is "The Son" returning or was it canceled?
There's another possibility you aren't accounting for: it could be neither.
At the moment, "The Son" is in a weird sort of limbo. AMC announced a year ago that the show was renewed for a second season, and seven months ago it said that it had "kicked off production" in Texas. However, there hasn't been a word since.
"The Son" is the sort of prestige drama that prides itself on taking its time, though, so "production" could take as long as they want it to.
