The Week’s guide to what’s worth watching

Ring of Fire

June Carter was country-music royalty well before she married Johnny Cash, her third husband and the man she’d stick beside for 35 sometimes trying years. This new biopic about the singer-songwriter doesn’t rival 2005’s Walk the Line in overall quality, but it captures 50 up-and-down years and features a fine performance by Jewel, who makes a more authentic June than Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon. Monday, May 27, at 9 p.m., Lifetime

Longmire

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There’s mystery in Wyoming’s Absaroka Range. Returning after a first season that established the series as a sleeper hit, this crime drama based on Craig Johnson’s Walt Longmire detective novels kicks off the new season with a hunt for an escaped killer who has taken hostages. Australian actor Robert Taylor plays Longmire, a gruff, dry-witted lawman who continues to grieve for his murdered wife as he faces a re-election challenge from one of his own deputies. Monday, May 27, at 10 p.m., A&E

Nova: Manhunt—Boston Bombers

Law enforcement wasted little time after the Boston Marathon bombing in identifying and locating two suspects in the deadly terrorist attack. This episode of Nova takes a step-by-step look at the manhunt, focusing on advanced technologies—including facial-recognition software and infrared imaging—that either supercharged the investigation or failed the test. Wednesday, May 29, at 9 p.m., PBS; check local listings

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Caustic, politically astute, and deeply funny, Richard Pryor’s work in stand-up set a standard by which many comedians still measure themselves. Though the ultimate Pryor documentary has yet to be made, there’s plenty of footage in here to get you laughing. Expect a refresher course on Pryor’s trailblazing career and rocky life, plus rare performance footage and interviews with comedians such as Dave Chappelle and Bob Newhart. Friday, May 31, at 9 p.m., Showtime

The Killing

The Killing is back from the dead. Cancelled, and then un-cancelled, this atmospheric crime series tried fans’ patience two years ago when it ended its first season without resolving a single murder. But that mess is history as stars Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman return for a third season as compelling detective partners. Teen runaways in Seattle are falling victim to a serial killer, raising questions about one of the pair’s work on a case that won a capital conviction. Sunday, June 2, at 8 p.m., AMC

Other highlights

The Haves and the Have Nots

Prolific filmmaker Tyler Perry created this new series by adapting his 2011 stage melodrama about the servant/master split in a contemporary Savannah, Ga., household divided mostly along color lines. Tuesday, May 28, at 9 p.m., OWN

Top Shot: All-Stars

Ace sharpshooters from previous years test their marksmanship on everything from compound bows to World War II–era grenade launchers. Wednesday, May 29, at 10 p.m., History

The Wild West

This sweeping, beautifully shot three-part nature documentary celebrates wildlife of the American West.Sunday, June 2, at 8 p.m., Nat Geo Wild