After 28 years, Conan O'Brien is bidding farewell to the time period that made him a star with a final week of special shows featuring four of his very favorite guests: Seth Rogen, Dana Carvey, Jack Black, and his guest tonight — Bill Hader.
Also tonight: HBO brings its Golden State Killer docuseries I’ll Be Gone in the Dark into the present day, Kris Jenner helps renovate a friend’s home in the summer premiere of Celebrity IOU and Bravo celebrates Below Deck Mediterranean’s Captain Sandy Yawn. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy on TV this Monday:
Conan: Conan O'Brien welcomes Bill Hader for the first of four special episodes leading up to Thursday's series finale of his TBS talker. Might this mean a return for Hader's killer Conan impression? 11:00 PM ET on TBS
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: Special episode. In the wake of Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo’s sentencing, the survivors attempt to move on, but closure proves elusive. Outside California, investigators look into the unsolved murder of Kathy Lombardo, the case that first inspired Michelle McNamara to investigate unsolved crimes. Read our review. 10:00 PM ET on HBO
Celebrity IOU: Summer premiere. Keeping Up with the Kardashians may be over, but the family's hold over reality TV continues. In the Season 2 summer premiere of HGTV’s hit series, Kris Jenner creates a backyard retreat for her best friend who recently lost her husband and her mom. 9:00 PM ET on HGTV
Below Deck Mediterranean: Captain Sandy’s Yachtrageous Moments 2021: Bravo’s annual celebration of Captain Sandy Yawn returns with a special that recaps her best and worst moments from five seasons of sailing in the Mediterranean. 10:00 PM ET on Bravo
The Bachelorette: Former Bachelor Nick Viall helps the men share some of their personal stories, which prompts Katie to open up about her own story. Watch preview. 8:00 PM ET on ABC
Below Deck Mediterranean: Season premiere. Peacock subscribers will be able to stream the Season 6 premiere one week before it airs in its regular time slot on Bravo. Watch trailer. Streaming on Peacock
Below Deck Sailing Yacht: The crew of the Parsifal III sit down with Andy Cohen to rehash the season in Part 1 of Bravo’s two-part reunion. 9:00 PM ET on Bravo
So Freakin Cheap: Series premiere. Four families go to extraordinary lengths to save money and live their most frugal lives in TLC’s new reality series. Watch trailer. 10:00 PM ET on TLC
All American: When Billy forces Spencer and Frausto to get on the same page, the night takes an interesting turn. Watch preview. 8:00 PM ET on The CW
American Ninja Warrior: The Qualifiers continue as NBC’s extreme competition series airs at a new time. 9:00 PM ET on NBC
The Republic of Sarah: Sarah (Stella Baker) faces her first major challenge as Greylock’s leader when the town’s power is shut off. Watch preview. 9:00 PM ET on The CW
U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials: The race to the Olympics continues with the Women’s 1500M and 5000M, and Men’s 800M finals. 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT on NBC
Claire Spellberg Lustig is the Senior Editor at Primetimer and a scholar of The View. Follow her on Twitter at @c_spellberg.
TOPICS: I'll Be Gone in the Dark, HBO, Michelle McNamara, True Crime