Holland Taylor not only starred in the one woman Broadway show “Ann,” about the flamboyant Texas governor Ann Richards, she also wrote it. She gives one of her final performances in the role tonight on “Great Performances” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings), bringing back what seemed a fraught political era that only seems benign today.
Likewise, the entertaining series “The Politician” (Netflix, streaming) returns for a second season with Ben Platt’s character fighting to take the state senate seat held by Judith Light, whose chief of staff is Bette Midler.
A second season also starts for the imported Brazilian series “Girls from Ipanema” (Netflix, streaming), about a quartet of ambitious young women in Rio de Janeiro.
In the new film “Feel the Beat” (Netflix, streaming), Sofia Carson is a Broadway dancer forced to return to her small town, where she helps teach dance and meets a potential romantic partner (Wolfgang Novogratz).
Edgar Ramirez stars in yet another new film, Olivier Assayas’ “Wasp Network” (Netflix, streaming) about a Cuban pilot who steals a plane and makes a new home in 1990s Miami to spy on exile groups. Penelope Cruz and Gaël Garcia Bernal also star.
Speaking of flying, Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as a pilot dealing with a hijacking attempt in the thriller “7500” (Amazon, streaming), at a time when there are a whole lot of other fears about flying.
Juneteenth is marked with a number of specials, including the historical overview “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming” (ABC, National Geographic, 8 p.m.).
African Americans are honored in the more satirical special “Sherman’s Showcase: Back History Month Spectacular” (AMC, 10 p.m.; IFC, 11 p.m.) which comes on the fictional show four months late with guest stars that include John Legend, Lil Rel Howery, Michael Ealy, Questlove and Mario Van Peebles, among others.
Because the Tulsa Race Massacre was most succinctly told in its episodes, all nine episodes of the vivid adaptation of “Watchmen” (HBO, 1 p.m.) will run back to back today.
And there are full season marathons of the comedies “Black-ish” (FX, FXX, 1 p.m.) and “Atlanta” (FX, FXX, 8 p.m.) because each has a potent episode about Juneteenth.
In advance of Father’s Day, Bryce Dallas Howard salutes her own dad Ron Howard in her movie “Dads” (Apple TV+, streaming), but includes other celebrity fathers including Will Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Conan O’Brien, Neil Patrick Harris and Judd Apatow.
In the French action film “Lost Bullet” (Netflix, streaming), a ram car builder gets mixed up with a drug heist. Alban Lenoir and Ramzy Bedia star.
The documentary “Father Soldier Son” (Netflix, streaming), follows one military family over the course of 10 years, from The New York Times.
Sam Feder’s new documentary “Disclosure” (Netflix, streaming) looks at transgender depictions in film and television.
From out of Turkey comes the romance “One-Way to Tomorrow” (Netflix, streaming) about two strangers who meet on a journey from Ankara to Izmir.
A kids game becomes a TV competition in “Floor is Lava” (Netflix, streaming), in which teams have to jump from couch to armchair to avoid the lava below them.
Comedians are involved in the new competition “LOL: Last One Laughing Australia” (Amazon, streaming), in which comics locked in a room have to make each other laugh, which is cause for elimination.
Oh, look how cute: Another season of “Babies” (Netflix, streaming).
In the new series “Dino Hunters” (Discovery, 9 p.m.), ranchers in Montana and Wyoming look to profit from fossils on their land.
Four chefs make a candy-themed wedding cakes on “Winner Cake All” (Cooking, 9 p.m.).
“Masters of Illusion” (CW, 8 p.m.) tries to bring the magic.
Shawn uses a new tool to look for “Bering Sea Gold” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“Real Time with Bill Maher” (HBO, 10 p.m.) welcomes Susan Rice, Andrew Sullivan, George Will and Malcolm Nance.
Queens on “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” (VH1, 8 p.m.) have to brand boutique hotels. Nicole Byer and Martyn Lawrence Bullard are guest judges.
In the made for TV “Deadly Transaction” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.), the crime is making counterfeit bills in art class.
Three Nicholas Ray flicks are on Turner Classic Movies tonight with “Rebel Without a Cause” (8 p.m.), “They Live by Night” (10 p.m.) and “In a Lonely Place” (midnight), followed by two dramas from the 1970s “Hardcore” (2 a.m.) and “The Yakuza” (4 a.m.).
Earlier, it’s noir all day with “Side Street” (6 a.m.), “Clash by Night” (7:30 a.m.), “D.O.A.” (9:30 a.m.), “The Postman Always Rings Twice” (11 a.m.), “Kansas City Confidential” (1 p.m.), “The Pitfall” (2:45 p.m.), “Niagara” (4:30 p.m.) and “Night and the City” (6:15 p.m.).
There is second round play (and no spectators) in the Heritage tournament (Golf, 3 p.m.).
Soccer’s English Premier League returns with Southhampton at Norwich City (NBC Sports, 12:55 p.m.) and Manchester United at Tottenham (NBC Sports, 3:10 p.m.).
There is Australian football with Sydney at North Melbourne (Fox Sports 2, 11:30 p.m.) and St. Kilda at Collingwood (Fox Sports 1, 2:30 a.m.).
There is Australian rugby with Melbourne at Penrith (Fox Sports 1, 6 a.m.) and from New Zealand, Blues at Chiefs (ESPN2, 3 a.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Lonnie Chavis, Avril Lavigne. The View: Mayor Muriel Bowser, Jenny & Chris Marr. The Talk: Jason Mraz. Kelly Clarkson: Kevin Costner, Nicole Byer. Wendy Williams: Elvis Duran (rerun). The Real: Tiffany Boone (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Killer Mike, Chris Hayes (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Kerry Washington (rerun). Seth Meyers: Regina King, Amber Ruffin (rerun). James Corden: Rob Gronkowski, Venus Williams, HAIM (rerun). Lilly Singh: Larry Wilmore, Quinta Brunson (rerun).