SUNDAY
Were you followed? We can’t be seen together, and if you tell anyone what we’re about to tell you, we’ll deny it: James Badge Dale stars as an intelligence analyst in the new conspiracy-theory drama
“Rubicon.” (AMC,
8 and 9 p.m.)
MONDAY
Wanted: Aspiring actress to play the role of victim in the upcoming terror tale “Saw 3D.” Must have a healthy set of lungs. Apply in person on the Season 2 premiere of the reality competition
“Scream Queens.” (VH1, 10 p.m.)
TUESDAY
They tried to tell us we’re too young…: Two teens (Michael Seater, Stacey Farber) go from neighbors to newlyweds when a harmless game of truth-or-dare turns high-stakes in the new sitcom
“18 to Life.” Congrats, kids! (KTLA, 9 and
9:30 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY
On the return of
“Criss Angel Mindfreak,” the illusionist — perhaps trying to out-Evel Evel Knievel — attempts to leap the Grand Canyon on a motorcycle-like contraption. Our advice: Don’t look down. (A&E, 10 p.m.)
THURSDAY
Legend has it our nation’s capital was built on a swamp. On a completely unrelated note,
“The Real Housewives of D.C.,” the latest iteration of the reality TV franchise, makes its much-hyped debut. With Michaele Salahi. (Bravo, 9 p.m.)
FRIDAY
The banana peels, the incessant screeching … finally, you admit it:
“My Child Is a Monkey.” Meet people for whom primates are more than just pets in this new special. Above, Scott Ricci with Lacey. (National Geographic, 6 and 9 p.m.)
SATURDAY
“The Box”… what’s in it? A button that when pressed will end the life of a stranger. What’s in it for you? A cool million. Who’s in it? Cameron Diaz and Frank Langella. Richard Kelly directed this intriguing 2009 thriller. (Cinemax, 10 p.m.)