Game of Thrones (HBO, Sunday 9 p.m.) — Last week’s episode was brutal— if you’re still curled up in a ball screaming “Hold the Door” at a blank TV screen, we don’t blame you. We’re only a handful of episodes into season six and already the show’s giving us answers (or at least promises of answers) to some pretty big questions. It looks like GOT is continuing that trend Sunday night when Sam takes Gilly to meet his family, Jamie finally confronts the High Sparrow (with a few hundred soldiers as backup) and Arya weighs whether she really wants to be one of the faceless men.
Roots (A&E, History, Lifetime, Monday 9 p.m.) — The first of this four-night series follows Gambian warrior Kunta Kinte’s early life, from his birth to his warrior-training and later his capture by rival tribesmen who sell him to white slavers.
Disney Channel Original Movie Marathon (Disney, Friday – Monday) — It’s time to binge-watch your childhood all over again. Disney’s airing all of its best original movies (think Brink, Johnny Tsunami, Smart House and of course Zenon). The marathon begins Friday at 10 a.m. and goes through the entire weekend (for a full schedule, head here). Zetus Lapetus this is exciting!
500 Questions (ABC, Friday 8 p.m.) — ABC’s five-night event (aimed at making people of average intelligence feel terrible about themselves) continues tonight.
Outlander (Starz, Saturday 9 p.m.) — Claire and Jamie are continuing their plan of stopping the Jacobite rebellion, this time on Scottish soil. The pair visit Jamie’s grandfather to elicit support but he seems to have plans of his own and we get to say hello again to a certain Scottish lord.
National Memorial Day Concert (PBS, Sunday 8 p.m.) — Actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise host this annual salute to America’s military heroes. This year the event will honor heroes buried at Arlington’s National Cemetery. Some big names slated for the special include the Beach Boys, Katharine McPhee, Trace Adkins and American Idol winner Trent Harmon.
The Girlfriend Experience (Starz, Sunday 8 p.m.) — Living a double life seems to really be getting to Christine as she scrambles to keep her job at the law firm and her nights as a call girl from colliding.
American Ninja Warrior: All Stars (NBC, Sunday 9 p.m.) — The two teams picked by hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila battle it out in a supersized competition. Giant peg boards, 40 foot Salmon Ladders, Flying Shelf Grabs and a “Mega Wall” are on the menu.
Penny Dreadful (Showtime, Sunday 10 p.m.) — Hecate and Ethan must work together in order to survive the desert wasteland they find themselves trapped in.
Silicon Valley (HBO, Sunday 10 p.m.) — Dinesh falls for a foreign co-worker; Richard ruins his own chance at love; and Big Head and Erlich’s launch party ends in disaster.
Veep (HBO, Sunday 10:30 p.m.) — Selina makes a decision that could change everything as she tries to stem a looming financial crisis. Meanwhile, Amy investigates the staff’s personal lives; Catherine struggles with how to tell her mother some big news; and Jonah returns to New Hampshire.
So You Think You Can Dance (Fox, Monday 8 p.m.) — Season 13 kicks off with Maddie Ziegler (that girl from those crazy-cool Sia videos) joining the judges panel for a season that will feature dancers between the ages of 8 and 13.
The Bachelorette (ABC, Monday 8 p.m.) — Jojo puts 10 men through firefighter boot camp; takes one on a date by the Golden Gate Bridge; and introduces six lucky bachelors to SportsNation hosts Max Kellerman and Marcellus Wiley.
12 Monkeys (Syfy, Monday 9 p.m.) —As the malfunctioning time machine begins to bring back some deadly visitors, Cole comes face to face with the Witness and Cassie’s hallucinations turn creepy.
Houdini & Doyle (Fox, Monday 9 p.m.) — A traveling medium who uses her psychic abilities to solve crimes completely stumps Houdini & Doyle, who try to get to the bottom of her predictions.
The Detour (TBS, Monday 9/9:30 p.m.) — The Parkers finally make it to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. where the job Nate was banking on is no longer waiting for him. Later, the Parkers try to take down Nate’s company.
Person of Interest (CBS, Monday 10 p.m.) — “The Voice” traps Reese and Fusco in the precinct with armed gang members and the latest POI.
Turn: Washington’s Spies (AMC, Monday 10 p.m.) — Abe rushes to stop Rogers before he reaches Townsend and Washington attends Benedict Arnold’s ball.
Mistresses (ABC, Monday 10 p.m.) — Season four premieres with Joss testifying at Wilson’s murder trial a year after their traumatizing encounter. Elsewhere, Karen deals with a male nanny that’s making advances
WEEKEND MARATHONS
Jersey Shore (MTV, Friday 6 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.) — Relive all of the Guido-goodness with a mini Jersey Shore marathon this weekend.
Law & Order: SVU (USA, Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.) — It wouldn’t be a three-day holiday weekend without Olivia Benson and the squad.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians (E!, Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.) — If you can sit through eight hours of Kim Kardashian ugly-crying, you’re way tougher than us.
The Matrix Movie Marathon (AMC, Friday 6 p.m. – 3 a.m.) — Watch Keanu Reeves become the chosen one all over again when AMC airs the Matrix trilogy this weekend.
Hatfields & McCoys (History, Saturday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.) —Three reasons to watch this History channel mini-series: Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton, and some good ol’ fashioned family feuding.
NCIS (USA, Saturday 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.) — Another go-to crime procedural for a holiday weekend — Gibbs and his colorful gang.
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (BET, Saturday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.) — Seeing as the final episode of Will Smith’s comedy series aired 20 years ago this month, now’s probably a good time to fall in love with the kid from Philly all over again.
James Bond Movie Marathon (AMC, Saturday 1 p.m. – 3 a.m.) — Pierce Brosnan, Sean Connery, Daniel Craig — no matter who’s playing him, it’s always fun to watch Bond outfox the bad guys, and order one hell of a martini.
Criminal Minds (A&E, Sunday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.) — A good way to spend your Sunday? Watching a group of geniuses bring down psycho-killers.
The Last Ship (TNT, Monday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.) — Get caught up on where the world stands after a virus eradicated most of the population save for Dr. McSteamy’s ship.
Mad Max Movie Marathon (BBC, Monday 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) — Bask in the glory of George Miller’s genius with this wild ride of a movie marathon.
LATE NIGHT GUESTS
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Martin Short, Leslie Odom Jr., Courtney Barnett
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert: Rashida Jones, the Struts
