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
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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
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