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What to Watch on Sunday: Season finales for 'True Blood,' 'Newsroom,' 'Episodes'

Leverage (8pm, TNT) - Nate tries to solve the air piracy mysteries of infamous 1970s hijacker D.B. Cooper, thereby helping a dying FBI agent come to terms with never apprehending the criminal.

Drop Dead Diva (9pm, Lifetime) - Jane achieves Web stardom after giving Nancy Grace a black eye while her lawyer idol looks on. Elsewhere, Stacy faces a business crisis when a customer claims he owns the patent on the Pake.

True Blood (9pm, HBO) - In the fifth season finale, Eric makes one last attempt to thwart the Authority and save Bill from losing his humanity. Meanwhile, Alcide prepares for another battle with JD, and Sam and Luna try to escape the Authority.

Hell on Wheels (9pm, AMC) - Cullen struggles to maintain order while Mickey's and Sean's lives are endangered.

Newsroom (10pm, HBO) - In the Season 1 finale, Mac is shaken by a potentially devastating revelation from gossip columnist Nina Howard, and Sloan mulls a new job opportunity. Also, Will, Mac and Charlie confront Leona and Reese during a volatile lunch meeting.

Copper (10pm, BBC America) - A figure from Corcoran's past returns to Five Points, and new questions arise about his daughter's death and his wife's disappearance.

Episodes (10:30pm, Showtime) - In the Season 2 finale, Merc threatens to leave Jamie for Carol when he discovers that his wife and Matt had an affair, and Sean is devastated when Beverly turns up at an awards dinner with a date.

What to Watch on Sunday: Olympic Games Closing Ceremony in London

2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) - The last of the competitions finish up (check to see when and where games are playing on the NBC Olympics schedule page) -- water polo, men's volleyball, wrestling, and more. Here are tips on watching the Olympic games. The Closing Ceremony begins at 7 p.m.  Included: the entrance of the athletes, the extinguishing of the Olympic cauldron, and the passing of the Olympic flag to the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, site of the 2016 Summer Games. NOTE: Immediately after the Closing Ceremony, NBC will premiere a new sitcom called "Animal Practice." See below.

The Glades (9pm, A&E) - In the Season 3 finale, a businesswoman is murdered just before she intended to offer an endorsement deal to a young surfer.

True Blood (9pm, HBO) - Bill launches a public relations campaign about the rise in vampire violence that's favorable to the Authority, though Nora has a hard time selling it to Eric.

Hell on Wheels (9pm, AMC) - In the Season 2 premiere, Durant and Lily steer the railroad further west, while Cullen and Elam land on opposite sides of the law.

The Newsroom (10pm, HBO) - The ratings for "News Night" plummet after it downplays a pair of sensational stories, and Will and Mac must find a way to lure back enough viewers to justify the network's quest to air a Republican debate. Also, Charlie learns an NSA whistle-blower's identity.

Breaking Bad (10pm, AMC) - Tonight is one of those "OH MY GOD, WHAT ... NOOOOOO!" episodes of "Breaking Bad." You know the ones. Walt's team is forced to get very creative in acquiring new materials to keep their operation going. Plan on being up late tonight, because there's no way you're going to nod off right after this one ends.

Longmire (10pm, A&E) - In the first season finale, a teen is murdered after being acquitted of raping a Cheyenne girl. Later, Walt is forced to finally confront his wife's death.

Political Animals (10pm, USA) - Elaine feels torn between tending to T.J. and a rescue mission for a Chinese submarine. Bud takes action after learning the truth behind T.J.'s attempted suicide, but Elaine's deal with Susan to gain her discretion regarding T.J.'s overdose puts Bud's future in peril.

Episodes (10:30pm, Showtime) - The network forces Sean and Beverly to confront Matt about the extra weight he's put on. Later, Beverly goes on a blind date with Morning's brother.

Animal Practice (10:38, NBC) - After the Olympics Closing Ceremony, NBC will preview this new sitcom about hijinks in a New York veterinarian office. It has a monkey!!!! Read more.

What to Watch on Sunday: 100th episode of 'Army Wives,' historic night on 'Newsroom'

2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) - You can check to see when and where games are playing on the NBC Olympics schedule page. Highlights include gymnastics, track and field, beach volleyball aand diving. Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Justin Gatlin take their marks for one of the Olympic Games' marquee events. More tips on watching the Olympic games.

Falling Skies (9pm, TNT) - The unit marches onward to Charleston, as some in the group continue to grieve recent losses.

Army Wives (10pm, Lifetime) - In the show's 100th episode, Fort Marshall prepares to welcome military dignitaries (special guest stars Dr. Joseph Westphal and General George Casey) for the fort's centennial celebration. In addition, Hector and Gloria deal with the repercussions of Penny's return.

The Newsroom (10pm, HBO) - Charlie gets an anonymous tip about an important development that will be the subject of a televised speech by the president, prompting the newsroom to switch gears from an office party and work to figure out what the story could be.

Longmire (10pm, A&E) - A murder investigation leads Walt to an underground poker game and later learns of Cady and Branch's affair.

Political Animals (10pm, USA) - Elaine faces a diplomatic crisis upon her return from overseas and spars with the Garcetti camp. Also, T.J. recalls the events leading up to his suicide attempt (oh yay, more flashbacks) and deals with his family's disinterest in his club's opening.

Episodes (10:30pm, Showtime) - Merc asks Matt to get one of his former "Friends" costars for a guest appearance on "Pucks!" and to deliver a speech at a dinner in his honor. 

What to Watch on Sunday: A nuclear meltdown (of sorts) on 'Newsroom'

2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) -  You can check to see when and where games are playing on the NBC Olympics schedule page. Highlights today include women's gymnastics, swimming, and women's synchronized springboard diving. Here are tips on watching the Olympic games.

True Blood (9pm, HBO) - Sookie and Jason visit the place where their parents were killed by vampires.

The Newsroom (10pm, HBO) - Sloan (Olivia Munn, right) subs for Elliot during the Japanese nuclear crisis following the March 2011 earthquake, but her harsh questioning of a Tokyo power company representative could damage her credibility. Meanwhile, Will has a bout of insomnia that leads him to therapy, where he learns a lesson about bullying.

Breaking Bad (10pm, AMC) - Walt and Jesse come up with a new business plan, and Walt shares a secret with Marie.

Political Animals (10pm, USA) - Elaine makes an announcement to her family about her political future, and President Garcetti enacts a plan that puts her in conflict with her longtime mentor.

Oprah's Lifeclass (10pm, OWN) - Season 2 starts with inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant.

Episodes (10:30pm, Showtime) - Matt's stalker adds Sean as a Facebook friend and is able to track down the two of them at a restaurant. Also, Sean and Beverly discover that Morning has been the victim of a botched plastic-surgery procedure.

Marathon Note: No new episode of "Longmire" tonight, but A&E is re-airing all Season 1 episodes starting at 8 p.m. It's a really solid modern-day Western/police drama starring Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, and Lou Diamond Phillips

What to Watch on Sunday: 'Bachelorette' finale, McCreery up for two Teen Choice Awards

Teen Choice 2012 (8pm, Fox) - A show honoring teen achievement in entertainment, sports and fashion features performances by Justin Bieber, No Doubt, Flo Rida and Carly Rae Jepsen. Garner native and 2011 "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery is nominated for two awards tonight: Choice Male Reality Star and Choice Male Country Star.

Bachelorette (8pm, ABC) - I don't remember the "Bachelorette" finale ever being on a Sunday night. Is this normal? I don't like it. Anyway. Tonight, Charlotte's Emily Maynard (right) must choose between Arie the racer and Jef with one F. Both men meet Emily's family to try to win their approval, and Emily struggles as she tries to decide if she should introduce both men to her daughter, Ricki. Emily reunites with both men during a live interview with Chris Harrison on "After the Final Rose" at 10.

Drop Dead Diva (9pm, Lifetime) - Jane visits one of her former professors at a law school and is asked to assist a student with a case. She agrees but is surprised to learn that her professor is the opposing counsel.

Breaking Bad (10pm, AMC) - Walt and Jesse ponder a new business venture and focus on a partner for the enterprise. Meanwhile, the DEA follows new leads in its investigation in Fring's drug empire.

Political Animals (10pm, USA) - Elaine sends Bud to negotiate for the Iranian hostages, putting him back in the spotlight and interfering with Douglas' engagement party. Also, Douglas finds out his mother plans to run for office again, and T.J. turns back to old habits and hits a new low.

Longmire (10pm, A&E) - Henry lends his tracking skills to a mazy murder investigation involving a dead gas station owner, a missing woman and a dangerous cult.

The Newsroom (10pm, HBO) - News of unrest in Wisconsin in February 2011 in response to the governor's call for budget cuts bubbles up during coverage of the ousting of President Mubarak in Egypt.

Episodes (10:30pm, Showtime) - The latest research shows that "Pucks!" is taking a ratings hit. But the good news is that viewers are responding favorably to the young cast, necessitating some rewrites to upcoming scripts.

What to Watch on Sunday: Premieres include 'Breaking Bad' and 'Political Animals'

Leverage (8pm, TNT) - Season 5 opens with the team taking flight to take down an arrogantly greedy shipping CEO whose draconian cost-cutting measures result in a plane crash.

Queen & Country (8pm, UNC-TV) - An inventory of some of Queen Elizabeth II's possessions, which include Westminster Abbey, the Chapels Royal and the Channel Islands. In other words, the opposite of "Storage Wars."

Breaking Bad (10pm, AMC) - In the Season 5 premiere, Walt deals with the aftermath of the explosion, while Hank wraps up his investigation of Gus Fring and his chicken-fronted criminal empire.

Political Animals (10pm, USA) - A new drama focusing on the political and private lives of a former first family -- blatantly modeled after the Clintons. In tonight's opener, the former First Lady (Sigourney Weaver) is now Secretary of State and tries to protect a dark family secret while dealing with a hostage crisis in Iran. Adrienne has a review.

The Newsroom (10pm, HBO) - Will becomes tabloid fodder after a confrontation with a gossip columnist on New Year's Eve, which threatens to undermine his credibility on a current news investigation. Also, Neal pushes his Bigfoot theory on anyone who will listen.

3 Days to Open with Bobby Flay (10pm, Food) - A new series in which Bobby Flay offers his expertise to first-time restaurateurs just days before their businesses are set to open. Tonight he helps a family with a pizza place in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Combat Pawn (10:30pm, truTV) - This spin-off of "Hardcore Pawn" is set in a Fort Bragg pawn shop specializing in weapons and military items. In the premiere episode, a wounded soldier wants his sniper rifle customized so that it can be fired from his wheelchair.  Read more about "Combat Pawn."

Episodes (10:30pm, Showtime) - The death of Merc's father triggers a debate among Sean, Beverly and Matt about the best way to express one's condolences.

What to Watch on Sunday: Searching for a vampire king on 'True Blood'

Oprah's Next Chapter (8pm, OWN) - The conclusion of Oprah's interview with Miami Heat players LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. A repeat of Part 1 will air at 7.

Secret Millionaire (8pm, ABC) - Hilary DeCesare, cofounder and CEO of Everloop, spends a week living in a rundown apartment in Long Beach, secretly seeking out people to share her wealth with.

True Blood (9pm, HBO) - Jason is disturbed by a dream and Bill and Eric hope Sookie will help them look for Russell Edgington (Dennis O'Hare, right). According to news reports, the 3000(plus)-year-old Vampire King of Mississippi will fall in love again this season. Awwww.

Falling Skies (9pm, TNT) - A familiar person returns to the unit, but his motives are scrutinized. Elsewhere, a captured skitter is imprisoned at the camp.

Inspector Lewis: The Soul of Genius (9pm, UNC-TV) - This Masterpiece Mystery finds Lewis & Hathaway's investigation into the murder of an English professor running into difficulties due to the interference of an amateur detective and two students.

The Glades (9pm, A&E) - Jim teams up with his former partner to investigate the murder of a woman who attempted to help exonerate a prison inmate on death row.

The Newsroom (10pm, HBO) - Will's apology for the lack of integrity in newscasts sets off constant critiques of the Tea Party before the November 2010 midterm elections, but draws the ire of network executives and CEO Leona Lansing (Jane Fonda).

Episodes (10:30pm, Showtime) - Matt tries to make amends with Sean by buying him a fancy convertible. Later, Matt and Jamie contemplate another romantic tryst.

What to Watch on Sunday: Shooting fallout in 'Weeds' season premiere

BET Awards (8pm, BET) - Samuel L. Jackson hosts the 12th annual BET Awards. Honorees include Al Sharpton and Maze. Also slated, a tribute to Whitney Houston and performances from Chris Brown, Usher and Nicki Minaj.

Falling Skies (9pm, TNT) - Ben and Hal go on patrol and help a boy, only to have their bikes stolen. The subsequent search for the bikes leads to a major discovery.

Masterpiece Mystery: Endeavour (9pm, UNC-TV) - Set in 1965, this "Inspector Morse" prequel finds rookie constable Endeavour Morse helping with the investigation into the murder of a 15-year-old girl.

Ron White's Comedy Salute to the Troops 2012 (9pm, CMT) - Kathleen Madigan, John Pinette, Jake Johannsen and Mike Wilmot perform in a comedic salute to the troops at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Ron White hosts.

Weeds (10pm, Showtime) - The Season 8 premiere will reveal who got shot in last season's finale. Was it Nancy (Mary Louise Parker, right)? Showtime doesn't want that detail spoiled, in case that wasn't clear from the last episode. Either way, the victim is rushed to the hospital while the family acts weird and dysfunctional. The shooter is revealed, so no Rosie Larsen drama here. And if you're wondering if 'Weeds' has gotten any better, I'd say from the first episode that it sure doesn't look like it. This will be the final season for 'Weeds.'

The Newsroom (10pm, HBO) - MacKenzie takes charge of the revamped "News Night" and lobbies an economist to file a nightly financial report. Charlie puts a halt to Reese's meetings with will and a confidential breakup story is a secret no more.

Army Wives (10pm, Lifetime) - Trevor's buddy Cory arrives at Fort Marshall with this wife to have surgery on his burn injuries. Meanwhile, Hector tries to reconcile with Gloria.

Episodes (10:30pm, Showtime) - In the Season 2 premiere, "Pucks!" scores big ratings, so star Matt LeBlanc and separated writers Sean and Beverly must find a way to coexist and work together.

What to Watch on Sunday: A heartbroken tiger tale, 'Episodes' finale

Broken Tail: A Tiger's Last Journey (8pm, UNC-TV) - In this "Nature" special, wildlife filmmaker Colin Stafford-Johnson follows the trek of Broken Tail, a 2-year-old tiger that disappeared from a tiger reserve in India and was killed by a train 100 miles away. Stafford-Johnson had spent 600 days filming Broken Tail and his family prior to the disappearance.

Amazing Race: Unfinished Business (8pm, CBS) - The 18th season starts with 11 former losing teams getting a second chance at the $1 million prize. The race starts in Palm Springs, California, and continues to Sydney, Australia, where the teams swim with sharks.

Saturday Night Live Backstage (9pm, NBC) - A two-hour behind-the-scenes special that focuses on the guest host experience. Told through clips and interviews.

Big Love (9pm, HBO) - Barb's choice of an ally in her pursuit of the priesthood displeases her mother (Ellen Burstyn) and Bill faces a Mormon boycott of his stores.

Episodes (9:30pm, Showtime) - In the season finale, the disastrous "Puck!" pilot wraps and a disappointed Sean (Stephen Mangan) and Beverly (Tamsin Greig) prepare to return to London. A final goodbye between Matt LeBlanc and Sean (left) takes an unexpected turn thanks to a missing Jaguar, a red-nosed reindeer, and cinnamon. There's some really funny physical comedy in this episode. Looking forward to a Season 2!

CSI: Miami (10pm, CBS) - The man who murdered Horatio's returns and spreads violence across Miami. Add in a ticking puck at an NHL All-Star game and we might have another "Threat Level Midnight" on our hands. Oops, wrong network.

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Nora is torn over a possible reconnection with her long-ago boyfriend Brody (Beau Bridges), and Justin tries to help a homeless veteran who doesn't want his help. Directed by Matthew Rhys, who plays Kevin on the show.

What to Watch on Sunday: Avett Brothers on Grammys, Larry Hagman on Wisteria Lane

Grammy Awards (8pm, CBS) - The 53rd Annual event is live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Eminem leads nominations with ten, followed by Bruno Mars with seven. Both are scheduled to perform. Also performing: Justin Bieber, Usher, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, and most importantly, The Avett Brothers with Bob Dylan (and Mumford & Sons)!

William & Kate: A Royal Love Story (8pm, TLC) - Prince William's courtship with Kate Middleton is explored. This is followed by a two-hour special at 9pm on Queen Elizabeth.

Desperate Housewives (9pm, ABC) - Lynette's mother (Polly Bergen) asks her and the rest of the Scavos to pose for a family picture that includes her obnoxious new husband, played by Larry Hagman. Also, Bree continues to keep Keith in the dark about the fact that he's to be a dad.

Masterpiece Classic: Any Human Heart (9pm, UNC-TV) - Part 1 of 3 of a feature adapted by William Boyd from his 2002 novel about the eventful life of writer, lover, art dealer and spy Logan Mountstuart. Part 1 opens with the elderly Logan sifting through memories, beginning in the 1920s and including his friendship with Ernest Hemingway.

Big Love (9pm, HBO) - Bill's success in the senate is offset by new roadblocks set up by the Mormon church, and Barb's frustration with her internship prompts a life-changing decision.

Episodes (9:30pm, Showtime) - Beverly suspects Sean is having an affair with Morning, so she prepares to leave him and return to London. But on her way to the airport she runs into Matt, which puts a wrinkle in her plans.

Shameless (10pm, Showtime) - Fiona scrambles to spruce up the house for an impending visit from Carl's teacher and Lip makes some extra cash by taking tests for his less-intelligent classmates.

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