June 27, 2022

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Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific Acorn TV ■ New Series

Following the success of previous installments of his hit travel series that found him touring the islands of America and Australia, actor Martin Clunes (Doc Martin, Manhunt) now embarks on an epic oceanwide adventure in search of the real Pacific. His voyage is inspired by reading a book given to him when he was a child by his father about the Kon-Tiki expedition across the Pacific; Clunes has always yearned to follow in those explorers’ footsteps. Throughout his journey around the vast ocean, he meets people and gets to know about their lives, cultures and stories, such as exploring French Polynesia through French baguettes and coral wine, and climbing an active volcano and meeting a tribe who worship Prince Philip in Vanuatu. Clunes also explores the natural world of the area as he gets up close to sea lions, iguanas, tortoises, penguins, finches and baby sharks on the legendary Galapagos Islands.

College Hill: Celebrity Edition BET+ ■ New Series

College Hill, the 2004-09 reality series that followed the lives of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), is back for a reimagined, eight-episode new season that focuses on celebrities living together and joining the HBCU Texas Southern University as students. Featuring Nene Leakes, Ray J, Lamar Odom, Big Freedia, Stacey Dash, DreamDoll, India Love and Slim Thug, the episodes will explore college life through a celebrity lens while showcasing the unique cultural and academic experience of HBCUs. The first two episodes are available today; subsequent new episodes drop Thursdays beginning June 30.

Tennis: Wimbledon: First Round ESPN, 4 a.m. Live

The third Grand Slam tournament on the tennis calendar returns to the All England Club beginning with early-round action today. Novak Djokovic is defending men’s singles champion. Ashleigh Barty, current ladies’ singles titleholder, announced her retirement from tennis in March. ESPN and ESPN2 combine to televise Wimbledon through July 10.

American Ninja Warrior NBC, 7 p.m.

The qualifying rounds continue in San Antonio with competitors as young as 15 returning in this first round of competition. Minions, ahead of this Friday’s theatrical release of their animated feature film Minions: The Rise of Gru, have taken over the course and brought along the new obstacle Despicaballs. Other new obstacles include Shattered Panes and Final Frontier, in addition to the iconic Warped Wall.

Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness PBS, 8 p.m. ■ New Series

Ken Burns executive produced this twopart, four-hour documentary film (which concludes tomorrow night) about the mental health crisis among youth in America. It follows the journeys of more than 20 young people from all walks of life who have struggled with thoughts and feelings that have troubled — and, at times, overwhelmed — them. Through first-person accounts, the film presents an unflinching look at both the seemingly insurmountable obstacles faced by those living with mental disorders and the hope that many have found after the storm.

Beat Shazam FOX, 8 p.m.

Teams of mothers and daughters battle to take home the $1 million prize in the new episode “Million-Dollar Mommies!”

The Weakest Link NBC, 9 p.m. ■ Season Finale

Season 2 of the Jane Lynch-hosted game show concludes with “Who Thinks K-Pop Is a Breakfast Cereal?”

The Split BBC America, Midnight ■ Season Premiere

On this drama set in London’s high-end divorce circuit, lawyer Hannah (Nicola Walker) splits from her own husband (Stephen Mangan), and it quickly turns from amicable to complicated.