As Primetimer's Tara Ariano writes, Bryan Cranston's post-Breaking Bad projects have been all over the map, ranging from historical drama (LBJ), to madcap comedy (Why Him? with James Franco), to CGI-enhanced family adventure (Disney's One and Only Ivan). Premiering tonight, Showtime's Your Honor pairs the actor with an all-star cast as he returns to somewhat familiar territory, playing a once-ethical man who will do anything to protect his family.
Also today: HBO's Euphoria is back with a special holiday-themed episode written and directed by series creator Sam Levinson, Shameless tackles the pandemic in its final season kick-off, and The Real Housewives of Atlanta returns for what promises to be a real barnstormer of a thirteenth season. Here's what's new and noteworthy on TV this Sunday:
LIMITED SERIES PREMIERE: Bryan Cranston stars in Your Honor as a New Orleans judge who's forced to confront his deepest convictions when his son is involved in a hit-and-run accident involving an organized crime family. Watch trailer. 10:00 PM ET on Showtime
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Who says a dark show like Euphoria can't have a special holiday episode? The first of two off-cycle episodes set to bridge the gap between Seasons 1 and 2 follows Rue (Zendaya) as she celebrates Christmas. Watch trailer. 9:00 PM ET on HBO
SEASON PREMIERE: As it kicks off its 11th and final season, Shameless sees the Gallaghers adapting to pandemic times, with Kevin (Steve Howey) forced to get creative and Frank (William H. Macy) fearing the South Side is changing forever. Watch trailer. 9:00 PM ET on Showtime
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The patron saint of Christmas TV is back with an all-new holiday special. A Holly Dolly Christmas sees country legend Dolly Parton telling stories and performing a mix of faith-filled hymns, light-hearted holiday classics and songs from her new holiday album. Watch preview. 8:30 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT on CBS
DOCUSERIES FINALE: The final installment of The Reagans looks at the Gipper's second term, and his administration's near-collapse in the fallout from the Iran-Contra scandal. Watch preview. 8:00 PM ET on Showtime
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Vanessa Hudgens hosts the MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time which will pay homage to the best of the best from the most beloved actors to scene stealing moments from the 1980s through today. 8:00 PM ET on MTV
SEASON PREMIERE: From wedding plans to COVID to regional beefs to social justice to alimony requests to custody tears to sex parties, big things are happening in the state of Georgia as the The Real Housewives of Atlanta assemble for their thirteenth drama-filled season. Watch trailer. 8:00 PM ET on Bravo
SEASON PREMIERE: Brandon's parents' strict rules surprise his Russian fiancee on the Season 8 premiere of 90 Day Fiance. Meanwhile, Ukrainian bombshell Yara is unimpressed with fiance Jovi's hometown. Watch trailer. 8:00 PM ET on TLC
MADE-FOR-TV MOVIE: Sparks fly when a romance novelist (Ali Stroker) meets a handsome man who looks like her leading character in Christmas Ever After. Produced during the pandemic, the film made headlines for its innovative use of plexiglass while shooting its kissing scenes. Watch preview. 8:00 PM on Lifetime
SEASON FINALE: After recently releasing its remaining Season 1 episodes online, Moonbase 8 has also moved up the airdate for its season finale, airing two episodes back to back tonight, beginning at 11:00 PM ET on Showtime
HOLIDAY MOVIE: Tim Burton's stop-motion Gothic fantasy The Nightmare Before Christmas is half Christmas movie, half Halloween movie, and 100% holiday classic. 2:20 PM ET on Freeform
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: It was 51 years ago that Frosty the Snowman first came to life in this holiday classic, all these years later he's still going strong. 5:05 PM ET on Freeform
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: First broadcast in 1964, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer follows the famous misfit and his friends as they search for their place in the world and wind up saving Christmas in the process. 5:40 PM ET on Freeform
HOLIDAY MOVIE: After making his family "disappear," young Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is Home Alone, forced to do battle with the Wet Bandits while holding down the homestead in this holiday favorite. 6:45 PM ET on Freeform
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TOPICS: Your Honor, Showtime, Bryan Cranston