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Friday, 8-7 Unidentified: Inside America’s

UFO Investigation

History 7 a.m. Learn more about America’s history with UFOs in four back-toback episodes of this docudrama. Eyewitnesses from the American Military testify to the

military having encounters with UFOs that date back at least as far as the Vietnam War.

Bering Sea Gold Discovery 7 p.m. Eccentric crews hunt for elusive gold, buried deep at the bottom of the frigid Bering Sea in a new episode of this reality series. Diver and dredger members of the crews must risk their lives to dig up the precious metal before winter sets in.

Movie: Jexi

Showtime 8 p.m. Overly obsessed with his cell phone, Phil (Adam

DeVine) accidentally gives his new device’s virtual assistant, Jexi (voiced by Rose

Byrne), permission to take over his life in this new comedy. Now,

Jexi is taking aggressive action to change his life.

Real Time With Bill Maher HBO 8 p.m. Comedian and political pundit Bill Maher offers his take on current events in this talk show. He also leads discussions and debates on the hottest political issues of the week, welcoming guest experts, celebrities and political representatives.

The New York Times Presents FX 9 p.m. In the second episode of this new documentary series, the remarkable story of the brilliant young musician, Dominic Fike, is told as he prepares for his first tour and album. The Florida native went from jail to a multi-million dollar record deal.

Saturday, 8-8

Hearts of Heroes ABC 9:30 a.m. Ginger Zee explores the causes of extreme weather and natural disasters in this family series, discussing how every member can help to prepare. The show also shines a light on all the people who brave these disasters to save those who are in trouble.

We Need to Talk CBS 2 p.m. An all-female panel discusses hot topics and the latest news from the world of sports in this unique series. Lead reporters, analysts and radio show hosts share their knowledge and opinions as they welcome other prominent female sports figures.

Movie: Richard Jewell HBO 7 p.m. At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Georgia, Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) discovers a bomb and reports it, only to be accused of placing it himself in this critically acclaimed film. Sam Rockwell, Jon Hamm and Kathy Bates also star.

Salena and Bobby from Extreme Unboxing, Tuesdays at 9 pm on A&E.

Adam

DeVine in Jexi, airing Friday on Showtime at 8 pm.

Movie: Countdown Showtime 8 p.m. Get ready for jump scares and being afraid of your phone thanks to this new horror film starring Elizabeth Lail and Jordan Colloway. After downloading an app that counts down how long you have left to live, a woman attempt to escape her three day fate.

Diesel Brothers Discovery 8 p.m. The Diesel Brothers and Chris Jacobs host Monster Jam drivers as they attempt to break world records in this new episode. The truck Megalodon attempts an outrageously long distance jump, and that is only the beginning of this unbelievable event.

Sunday, 8-9

The First 48 A&E 1 p.m. Catch a marathon of this shocking series starting with this episode, in which a drive-by shooting leaves an innocent young woman dead in Overtown. Then, while alone in his bedroom, a grandfather is robbed and killed for his 26-inch television.

Walton Goggins stars The Unicorn, airing Thursdays at 7:30 pm on CBS.

Celebrity Family Feud ABC 7 p.m. Two-time Super Bowl MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw and his team take on Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon in this rebroadcast. Later, actress Skai Jackson competes against young actor Hudson Yang and his team to win cash for charity.

Monday, 8-10

Movie: 1408 AMC 10 a.m. John Cusack stars as a skeptical paranormal investigator who checks into a suspicious hotel room known to have a deadly history in this psychological thriller. Once inside the room, the lines of reality begin to blur. Samuel L. Jackson also stars.

9-1-1 Fox 7 p.m. Eddie’s (Ryan Guzman) past comes back to haunt him and causes complications when he goes on a mission to save a young boy from a well in this rebroadcast of the popular procedural drama. Angela Bassett and Peter Krause also star.

American Ninja Warrior NBC 8 p.m. Athletes from across the country tackle one of the world’s most intense obstacle courses in the hopes of winning the $1-million grand prize in this reality series. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila co-host with help from sideline reporter, Zuri Hall.

Tuesday, 8-11 Today With Hoda and Jenna NBC 9 a.m.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager present the entertainment news of the day in the “Today” show’s fourth hour. The best in fashion, literature and pop culture, along with the latest worldwide news are discussed between the hosts and their guests.

What Would You Do? ABC 9 p.m. 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.

Doubling Down With the Derricos TLC 9 p.m. Meet Karen and Deon Derrico, a couple with a talent for conceiving multiples, in this series premiere. With 11 children already, the family gets ready to greet their newest siblings: a set of triplets who come far sooner than expected.

Wednesday, 8-12

Extreme Cheapskates TLC 6 a.m. This rebroadcast features a woman whose net worth is more than $5 million, but she still refuses to spend more than $1000 each month. Plus, the O’Brien family finds ingenious ways to fix just about everything, rather than buying anything new.

MasterChef Fox 7 p.m. Catch back-to-back fan favorite episodes as amateur chefs compete for the chance to become true culinary masters in this hit series. They get help from some of the world’s most talented chefs and restauranteurs, including chef Gordon Ramsay.

Sam Rockwell portray’s attorney Watson Bryant in the critically acclaimed movie Richard Jewell, airiing on HBO Saturday at 7 pm. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ABC 9 p.m. The agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. work to keep the people of Earth safe in the final season of this drama inspired by characters featured in Marvel comics. Clark Gregg reprises his role as Phil Coulson, which he originated in the big-screen Marvel movies.

Thursday, 8-13

Baby Bodybuilders TLC 10 a.m. Tune in for this rebroadcast special that dives into the shocking and sometimes controversial world of competitive pre-teen bodybuilding. Three families share their daily lives with young children who eat, sleep and breathe weightlifting and work outs.

Big Brother CBS 7 p.m. A group of Houseguests moves into a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and more than 113 microphones that record their every move in this reality series. Each week, the participants compete in challenges before voting someone out of the house.

The Real Housewives of New York City Bravo 8 p.m.

Season 12 of this hit reality series nears its conclusion and viewers have gotten to know new cast members.