the-affair-final-season-5While it at first seemed “The Affair” (Showtime, 9 p.m.) was lasting a lot longer than its original intent, the new and final season seems welcome indeed. Creator Sarah Treem has created what would seem a full circle to the series in that Dominic West’s Noah Solloway wants to reunite with is wife Helen (Maura Tierney) after both of their love interests have died. And in the future, Anna Paquin joins the cast as the now-grown daughter of the departed Alison, Joanie, who returns to Montauk to find out the truth of her mother’s death. I’m on board.

It seemed odd that Elizabeth Warren once called “Ballers” (HBO, 10:35 p.m.) her favorite TV show; Dwayne Johnson returns the favor by reading her memoir on the beach to begin the fifth season, in which the retired sports agent contemplates buying the Kansas City Chiefs, while Rob Corddry is working at cross purposes in a firm that also employs Russell Brand.

The new documentary “Halston” (CNN, 9 p.m.) looks at the iconic fashion designer.

“Chesapeake Shores” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.) begins its fourth season with Kevin considering marriage to Sarah.

How did Christie survive eviction last week? Holly is head of household and chooses candidates tonight on “Big Brother” (CBS, 8 p.m.).

“The Righteous Gemstones” (HBO, 10 p.m.) had the highest rated premiere of an HBO comedy in years last week.

Logan seeks a rival media company on “Succession” (HBO, 9 p.m.).

The final season of “Power” (Starz, 8 p.m.) is accompanied by an after show, “Power Confidential” (Starz, 9 p.m.), the kind of programming that is being spoofed by “What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage” (Fox, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.).

Tonight’s preseason football has Pittsburgh at Tennessee (NBC, 8 p.m.).

“The Weekly” (FX, 10 p.m.) looks at rising health care costs.

Alton Brown returns with a pair of new episodes to revive  “Good Eats” (Food Network, 10 p.m.).

Oxygen’s drive to become a true crime network continues with the new series “Killer Motive” (Oxygen, 7 p.m.).

A drag racing themed joint seeks “Bar Rescue” (Paramount, 10 p.m.).

“The Real Housewives of Potomac” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) are still in the Cayman Islands.

Survivors are in conflict again on “Fear the Walking Dead” (AMC, 9 p.m.).

Eugene catches up with “Preacher” (AMC, 10 p.m.).

“Instinct” (CBS, 9 p.m.) has its second season finale.

The great migration brings food and conflict on “Serengeti” (Discovery, 8 p.m.).

“Sunday Best” (BET, 8 p.m.) has its ninth season finale and all-star gospel concert.

Tyler tries to induce on “Unexpected” (TLC, 10 p.m.).

I imagine a ghost will be voted out on “Paranormal Survivor” (Travel, 9 p.m.), which may result in a “Paranormal Emergency” (Travel, 10 p.m.).

Jerry Springer, Doug Flutie and Juju Smith-Schuster are among the players on “Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC, 8 p.m.)>

Rachel Dratch, Kevin Keaton, Sherri Shepherd and Adam Pally play “The $100,000 Pyramid” (ABC, 9 p.m.).

Ana Gasteyer, Jalen Rose, Joshua Malina and Wanda Sykes play “To Tell the Truth” (ABC, 10 p.m.).

Dustin Hoffman is star on Turner Classic Movies all day with “The Tiger Makes Out” (6 a.m.), “Hero” (7:45 a.m.), “Death of a Salesman” (9:45 a.m.), “Hook” (12:15 p.m.),  “Papillon” (2:45 p.m.), “Tootsie” (5:30 p.m.), “The Graduate” (8 p.m.), “Marathon Man” (10 p.m.), “Midnight Cowboy” (12:15 a.m.), “Straight Time” (2:15 a.m.) and “Agatha” (4:15 a.m.).

Baseball includes San Francisco at Oakland (MLB, 5 p.m.) and Yankees at Dodgers (ESPN, 7 p.m.).

WNBA action has New York at Washington (NBA, 3 p.m.), Connecticut at Los Angeles (NBA, 5 p.m.) and Las Vegas at Minnesota (NBA, 7 p.m.)

Final rounds are played in the Tour Championship (Golf, noon; NBC, 1:30 p.m.), lightning willing.

Canadian football has Montreal at Toronto (ESPNews, noon).

It’s Curacao vs. Louisiana (ABC, 3 p.m.) in the Little League World Series championship game, preceded by Japan vs. Hawaii (ESPN, 10 a.m.) in the consolation game.

In auto racing, the Chevrolet Silverado 250 (Fox Sports 1, 2:30 p.m.) is run.

Sunday Talk

ABC: Cindy McCain. CBS: Larry Kudlow, Sens. Lindsey Graham and Amy Klobuchar. NBC: Pete Burttigieg, Bill Weld, David Macintosh. CNN: Kudlow, Bernie Sanders, McCain. Fox News: Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, Klobuchar.