What to Watch: Rihanna checks into ‘Bates Motel,’ ‘Underground’ returning

Catch up onUnderground: (Hulu) The WGN America drama about the Underground Railroad is returning in March for a second season; so this would be a good time to discover the series created by Misha Green, Joe Pokaski and executive produced by John Legend. While...

What to Watch: Rihanna checks into ‘Bates Motel,’ ‘Underground’ returning

Catch up on

Underground: (Hulu) The WGN America drama about the Underground Railroad is returning in March for a second season; so this would be a good time to discover the series created by Misha Green, Joe Pokaski and executive produced by John Legend. While examining the sad history of slavery in America, the series also creates a nuanced portrait of those who resisted and fought against it.

This week

The Paley Center Salutes NBC’s 90th Anniversary: (8 p.m. Sunday on NBC) Hosted by “Frasier’s” Kelsey Grammer, the special includes Ted Danson, Tina Fey, William Shatner and Jennifer Lopez and has highlights from some of the network’s iconic programs.

Unlocking the Cage: (8 p.m. Monday on HBO) Documentary from Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker follows legal personhood lawsuits for chimpanzees.

The Breaks: (9 p.m. Monday on VH1) Scripted series continues the story (set in the New York hip-hop community in 1990) that began in the VH1 movie of the same name last year.

The Talk — Race in America: (9 p.m. Monday on VH1) Documentary tackles the issue of young people of color and their encounters with law enforcement.

Bates Motel: (10 p.m. Monday on A&E) Rihanna joins the cast as Marion Crane for the show’s fifth and final season.

Trevor Noah — Afraid of the Dark: (Tuesday on Netflix) New stand-up special from “Daily Show” host.

Jaguar — Supercat: (9 p.m. Tuesday on Nat Geo) Nature documentary about the South American predator.

The Detour: (10 p.m. Tuesday on TBS) Season 2 starts with back-to-back new episodes. Guests this season include Samantha Bee, James Cromwell, John Oliver and Laura Benanti.

The Pop Game: (10 p.m. Tuesday on Lifetime) Reality show stars Timbaland as he works with five aspiring young vocal artists.

Brit Awards 2017: (10 p.m. Wednesday on BBC America) Katy Perry will be one of the performers at the British music industry’s awards in London.

The Blacklist — Redemption: (10 p.m. Thursday on NBC) This spinoff from “The Blacklist” was introduced in a May episode that found Ryan Eggold’s Tom Keen joining up with Famke Janssen’s Scottie Hargrave, who runs the covert mercenary organization.

Sun Records: (10 p.m. Thursday on CMT) Eight-part series based on the Tony-winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet” stars Chad Michael Murray and Billy Gardell.

I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore: (Friday on Netflix) This indie thriller is the directorial debut for “Green Room/Blue Ruin” star Macon Blair, and won the top award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Starring Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood.

Independent Spirit Awards: (2 p.m. Friday on IFC) Live event hosted by Nick Kroll and John Mulaney hand out to trophies to the best in indie films.

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