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Almost 40 years after the original miniseries "Roots" took America by storm, a four-part, eight-hour retelling of Alex Haley's fictionalized family tale of surviving a century of slavery is faster-paced and more violent but remains compelling.
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'So You Think You Can Dance'
Season 13 features contestants ages 8-13.
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'Mistresses'
Joss testifies at Wilson's murder trial. (Season premiere)
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'The Dresser'
Bob Hoskins and Ian McKellen star in this TV movie.
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'Maya & Marty'
Maya Rudolph and Martin Short headline this variety show.
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'American Ninja Warrior'
Season 8 begins with four new obstacles.
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Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
at Columbus Crew.
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'Outlander'
Jamie goes to his manipulative grandfather for help.
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'The Carmichael Show'
The family argues over a the possibility that Donald Trump could end up in the White House. (Season finale)
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'Game of Thrones'
An old foe returns; Arya faces a difficult choice; Gilly meets Sam's family; Jaime faces off against the High Sparrow.
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'Veep'
Selina has to make a huge decision to deal with a looming financial crisis.
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