TV picks for Thursday, June 21

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“The Gong Show” (8 p.m., ABC): The irreverent talent competition launches a new season, celebrating unusually talented and unique performers on a prime-time stage. Celebrity judges Fred Armisen, Will Arnett and Rita Wilson are set to praise, critique and gong unusually talented and unique performers. Mike Myers stars as your host, British comedic legend Tommy Maitland.

“Queen of the South” (9 p.m., USA): As Season 3 begins, Teresa, while hiding from Camila in Malta, tries to launch a drug empire of her own by striking a deal with a dangerous money launderer. As enemies old and new close in, she realizes that being Queen will require more work — and more sacrifice — than she ever imagined.

“This Is A.I.” (9 p.m., Discovery Channel): This two-hour special explores some of the most exciting advances in artificial intelligence and its current and future power to transform disciplines and industries. From driverless cars to personal robots, to healthcare, and childhood education, we are already beginning to see how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing our daily lives.

“Take Two” (10 p.m., ABC): Rachel Bilson and Eddie Cibrian return to prime time in this new drama. It follows an actress who starred on a hit TV cop show until a very public meltdown landed her in rehab. She’s now attempting to restart her career by shadowing a dour private investigator.

“Shooter” (10 p.m., USA): Picking up from Season 2’s cliffhanger, Bob Lee Swagger is taken hostage by Solotov, the world’s greatest assassin. Julie and Isaac team up to help bring him home safely. Nadine confronts Senator Hayes about his connection to Atlas. A surprising piece of information about Bob Lee’s own father sets off a whole new mission, while back in D.C., a mysterious operative begins plotting an attack.

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“Next of Kin” (Sundance Now): This gripping and timely six-part international thriller follows whip-smart General Practitioner Mona Shirani (Archie Panjabi) who lives a charmed life at the heart of a loving family in London. Unfortunately, she is left grief-stricken when her beloved brother is brutally murdered while working for a medical charity overseas. As the death brings buried family secrets to light, Mona is drawn into a tangle of betrayal, conspiracy and murder. One way or another, she must find a way to protect herself, her family and her career as they are all put at risk.

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Also on Thursday:

“Little Big Shots” (8 p.m., NBC)

“The Four: Battle for Superstardom” (8 p.m., Fox)

“Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger” (8 p.m., Freeform)

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (8 p.m., VH1)

“Growing Up Hip Hop” (8 p.m., WEtv)

“Marlon” (9 p.m., NBC)

“Nashville” (9 p.m., CMT)

“Chopped” (9 p.m., Food Network)

“Southern Charm” (9 p.m., Bravo)

“American Woman” (10 p.m., Paramount)

“Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce” (10 p.m., Bravo)

“Alone” (10 p.m., History)

“House Hunters” (10 p.m., HGTV)

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