Mike Hughes on TV

1) Basketball, 9 p.m. ET, ABC. It’s the fourth game of the best-of-seven championship series, with the Phoenix  Suns leading the Milwaukee Bucks, 2 games to 1. The Bucks (shown here with Giannis Antetokounmpo) were champions a half-century ago, lost three years later, then didn’t reach the finals for 46 years. The Suns were there twice, losing in 1976 and ‘93. There’s a preview at 8:30 ET and a transplanted “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (hosted by Anthony Anderson) at 8. Read more…

1) “Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail” debut, 10:30 p.m., TBS. The third “Miracle Workers” season is unrelated to the others – except in everything that counts. It has the same stars, the same ceator (Simon Rich) and the same quirky and clever humor. This time, Daniel Radcliffe is a clergyman, floundering in the frontier; Geraldine Viswanathan is a zestful parishioner in a drab marriage. Steve Buscemi (shown here with Radcliffe) is the wayward guy who claims he can lead their wagon train west. Read more…

1) “The Beast Must Die” opener, 10 p.m., AMC. Americans know Cush Jumbo from “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight,” but now she’s back in England for a sensational performance. She plays a teacher whose 6-year-old son was killed by a hit-and-run driver. The cop working the case died; his replacement (well-played by Billy Howle) is sincere, but overwhelmed. With a new look (shown here), she’ll investigate, even infiltrating the world of the prime suspect. It’s a powerful, six-week series. Read more…

1) “Masterpiece: Unforgotten” season-opener, 9 p.m., PBS. For three seasons, this formula has worked well: Cassie (Nicola Walker, shown here) and her police team tackle a long-ago murder. We also meet some seemingly unconnected people; over six episodes, the connection becomes clear. This time, however, is different: Emotionally battered by previous cases, Cassie wants to retire; she has to stay three more months, or forfeit her pension. The result brings deep layers of emotion and, at times, pain. Read more…