A four-part documentary covering how the New York Times would handle the Trump administration begins on inauguration day, with the surprisingly spartan Washington bureau recoiling, as many did, from the very first dark address. Liz Garbus is behind “The Fourth Estate” (Showtime, 7:30 p.m.) which if nothing else shows how much has changed in personnel in the White House (but also at the Times).
Few of the big reporters are the same ones you constantly see on cable news panels; they’re a hard-working, dedicated crew that are clearly not the enemy of the people. Indeed, they’re they ones who may save us.
A second documentary series is not the only one this summer that will cover “1968: The Year That Changed America” (CNN, 9 p.m.).
Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise return to host the annual National Memorial Day Concert (PBS, 8 p.m.) from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol with Leona Lewis, Megan Hilty and Charles Esten.
Eve finally catches up with Villanelle on the season finale of the enjoyable “Killing Eve” (BBC America, 8 p.m.).
Chase goes on a new venture and the Gettys and the Italians deal with repercussions as the lavish and entertaining “Trust” (FX, 10 p.m.) comes to an end.
“Deception” (ABC, 9 p.m.), the wrong-headed series about a crime-solving magician, never really caught on, so tonight’s finale will be its last.
Roy skips out on a request to play a telethon on “I’m Dying Up Here” (Showtime, 10 p.m.).
The ninja subplot is my cue to step away from “Westworld” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
The mayor challenges Dylan and Lizzie to solve a shooting in 24 hours on the first of two episodes of “Instinct” (CBS, 8 and 9 p.m.).
Mari gets humiliated by someone she trusted on “Vida” (Starz, 8:30 p.m.).
On “Billions” (Showtime, 9 p.m.), Axe explores an unappealing investment.
Even on a holiday weekend, it looks like there will be a new episode of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO, 11 p.m.). The news certainly warrants it.
It’s like the Olympics except that this isn’t a sport at all. Participants from various countries compete in “American Ninja Warrior: U.S. vs. the World” (NBC, 8 p.m.), a three hour time-filler.
Three former U.S. soldiers dispute an official report on a friendly fire incident that killed six in Afghanistan on “60 Minutes” (CBS, 7 p.m.).
Pedro is forced to spend time with Chantel’s family on “90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?” (TLC, 8 p.m.).
On “Sweetbitter” (Starz, 8 p.m.), Tess goes to Simone’s apartment unannounced on her day off.
Candiace faces her fears on “The Real Housewives of Potomac” (Bravo, 8 p.m.).
The special “Phil Hartman: Behind Closed Doors” (Reelz, 9 p.m.) looks at the life of the “SNL” comic.
On “Good Witch” (Hallmark, 9 p.m.), Grace finds herself under the spell of Elizabeth Merriwick.
Reagan and Jeff finally reconnect on “Southern Charm New Orleans” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
On “Lost in Transition” (TLC, 10 p.m.), Beverly is crushed when she learns her husband of 22 years is going to live as a woman.
Nikki is cleared to wrestle again on “Total Bellas” (E!, 9 p.m.).
On a two hour episode of “Finding Bigfoot” (Animal Planet, 8 p.m.), they won’t.
Dana White and Kevin Smith pop up on “Snoop Dogg Presents the Joker’s Wild” (TBS, 10 p.m.).
“Drop the Mic” (TBS, 10:30 p.m.) pits Hanson vs. Sam Richardson and Shaggy vs. Matthew Lillard.
Talk about endless war. It continues on the Turner Classic Movies Memorial Day Marathon with “Hollywood Canteen” (7:45 a.m.), “The Clay Pigeon” (10 a.m.), “The Password is Courage” (11:30 a.m.), “Onionhead” (1:30 p.m.), “No Time for Sergeants” (3:30 pm.), “Mister Roberts” (5:45 p.m.), “Kelly’s Heroes” (8 p.m.), “Where Eagles Dare” (10:30 p.m.), “Battle of the Bulge” (1:30 a.m.) and “Darby’s Rangers” (4:30 a.m.).
It’s the 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500 (ABC, noon), followed by the Monaco Grand Prix (ABC, 3:30 p.m.). Tonight, NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 (Fox, 6 p.m.) from Charlotte gets a prime time showcase.
Sunday Night Baseball has San Francisco at Cubs (ESPN, 8 p.m.).
Tennis has first round play in the French Open (NBC, noon).
Final rounds are played in golf’s Fort Worth Invitational (CBS, 3 p.m.) and the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship (NBC, 3 p.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: Sen. Marco Rubio, Rep. Adam Schiff, former CIA Director Michael Hayden. CBS: Rubio, Rep Mark Meadows, James Clapper, former director of national intelligence. NBC: Sen. Jeff Flake. CNN: Clapper, Rudy Giuliani. Fox News: Sens. Roy Blunt and Chris Coons.