On TV this Monday: Pamela Adlon puts a bow on Better Things, Gentleman Jack returns for Season 2 and the Wire EPs team on a new HBO drama. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales, plus our monthly streaming guide.)
Spencer discovers that he’s not the only one having a problem figuring out who they are; Olivia’s story complicates things for Jordan.
Maddie fears that she has missed too many “firsts” with Jee-Yun; May questions Athena’s career path.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel‘s Rachel Brosnahan plays alongside contestants to raise money for Covenant House.
Simone and the gang rally around Amara; old teammates stir up bad memories for Coach Marcus.
After his reputation is questioned, Jimmy must decide whether to maintain ties with the cartel; Nacho is forced to choose where his loyalties lie. (Read premiere post mortem.)
Owen has a breakthrough in therapy; Grace reaches out to a coworker after a particularly devastating call.
Limited series premiere: The Wire‘s David Simon and George Pelecanos re-team to chronicle the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force; Jon Bernthal (The Punisher), Wunmi Mosaku (Loki), McKinley Belcher III (Ozark) and Jamie Hector (The Wire) star. (Watch trailer.)
The series finale is about “Sam and their village.” (Who received TVLine accolades?)
In the penultimate Season 1 episode, Val’s faith in job and country are put to the test. (Watch a sneak peek.)
Season 2 premiere: Lister presses her Ann to change her will, but Ann is concerned about public opinion.
