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Monday, Aug. 14
Rewind the ’90s: “Mass Appeal” & “What Is Love?”
Nat Geo, beginning at 9pm
Back-to-back hourlong episodes air tonight. “Mass Appeal” shows how the 1990s was the decade of the craze — from the Beanie Babies frenzy to Harry Potter changing the literary landscape — and the last hurrah of mass culture before the internet changed everything. Then, “What Is Love?” shows how the decade redefined love, whether it was the bromance between Beavis and Butt-Head, children and their pocket-sized electronic pets, or a little blue pill that provided millions with a new lease on their sex lives.
Summer Under the Stars: Greer Garson
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
English-American actress Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson was nominated for seven Best Actress Oscars over the course of her nearly 50-year big-screen career. Six of those nods, and her one win, came very early in her career and in rapid succession. She received her first nomination in her first feature film, Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939), which is part of today’s Summer Under the Stars salute to Garson. Also featured in the 12-title lineup are four of the five films for which Garson received the Best Actress nomination during five consecutive years, tying Bette Davis for that achievement: Blossoms in the Dust (1941), Mrs. Miniver (1942), for which she won, Mrs. Parkington (1944) and The Valley of Decision (1945). (She was also nominated for 1943’s Madame Curie, which is not on the schedule.)
Son of a Critch: “Royal Visit”
The CW, 8pm
Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) fears he’ll be outed as a Monarchist when he’s chosen to give flowers to a visiting Lady Diana.
Stars on Mars: “Downward Dog”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “Downward Dog,” the seven remaining celebronauts must locate and recover RADDOG, the robotic dog that has gone missing from the habitat.
American Ninja Warrior: “Semifinals 3 & 4”
NBC, 8pm
The semifinals wrap up in Los Angeles, where the competing ninjas face up to six challenging obstacles and race head-to-head for a spot in the national finals.
Run the Burbs: “Carol the Conqueror”
The CW, 8:30pm
Andrew (Andrew Phung) competes with his sister, and Camille (Rakhee Morzaria) worries about Ramesh (Ali Hassan) dabbling in online dating.
Children Ruin Everything: “Sick Days”
The CW, 9pm
Despite getting sick, Astrid (Meaghan Rath) and James (Aaron Abrams) have to organize a kids birthday party.
Crime Scene Kitchen
FOX, 9pm
Season Finale!
Season 2 of the baking competition series concludes with “The Finale: I Need a Drink!,” in which the winner claims the top prize. Joel McHale hosts with judges Curtis Stone and Yolanda Gampp.
History’s Greatest Mysteries
History, 9pm
Season Finale!
“Gardner Museum Robbery” tells the story of a perfectly planned robbery, thieves steal half a billion dollars in masterpieces from the Gardner Museum in Boston. It’s been three decades since the brazen heist, and an exhaustive search has failed to recover the stolen goods. Host Laurence Fishburne works with experts to help discover who orchestrated the biggest art heist in history and why.
90 Day: The Last Resort
TLC, 9pm
New Series!
Five 90 Day Fiancé couples come together for a couples retreat in a final attempt to salvage their relationships. Alongside a team of professionals, they’ll actively navigate issues with trust, sex, jealousy, anger and intimacy. At the end of the retreat, each couple must decide if they will stay together or move on.
Bump: “Silencio”
The CW, 9:30pm
Matias (Ricardo Scheihing Vasquez) tries to make amends with Rosa (Paula Garcia) and Santi (Carlos Sanson Jr.); the Chalmers-David house hosts a crowd of three.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
Untold: “Hall of Shame”
Netflix
Victor Conte’s name is synonymous with the biggest sports doping scandal ever, which ensnared top athletes like Barry Bonds, Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery. For 16 years, Conte swore that BALCO Laboratories, his supplement and nutrition company, never dabbled in illegal, performance-enhancing drugs. But by 2000, he had gone to the dark side and became the go-to guy for athletes in search of steroids, fame and world records. This film features interviews with several of Conte’s notable former associates to delve deeper into the story.
Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback
Paramount+
Feature Film Exclusive!
When it aired the night of Dec. 3, 1968, Elvis Presley’s special Elvis (more commonly known as the ’68 Comeback Special) became the most-watched television event of the year, with nearly half the TV-viewing audience tuning in to see Elvis, clad in an iconic black leather suit, deliver some of his greatest performances ever. The event reinvigorated the King’s career and changed the pop culture landscape. This feature-length documentary reveals what really happened behind the scenes during this mesmerizing hour. It features interviews with Elvis experts and recollections from those who attended the special in person, as well as all-new versions of Elvis hits interpreted by contemporary musicians.
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Semifinal
FOX, 4am Live
The first of two semifinal matches takes place today at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, with the winner advancing to the championship match on Aug. 20.
Summer Under the Stars: Ronald Colman
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
Oscar-winning British actor Ronald Colman is the subject of today’s lineup, and TCM will be featuring many of his films throughout the day, including My Life With Caroline (1941), a romantic comedy about a married woman who falls in love with someone else while on vacation with her father; the 1935 adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens novel A Tale of Two Cities, following a former French aristocrat and an alcoholic English lawyer who fall in love with the same woman during the French Revolution; Random Harvest (1942), a romantic drama about an amnesiac war veteran who falls in love with a music star but then has his memories restored after an accident and forgets his new ones; and Kismet (1944), an Aladdin-esque fantasy film set in ancient Baghdad about a beggar who falls in love with royalty.
MLB Baseball: N.Y. Yankees at Atlanta
TBS, 7pm Live
TBS airs Game 2 of a three-game set between the N.Y. Yankees and Atlanta Braves at Atlanta’s Truist Park.
Beat Shazam: “Let’s Get Busy!”
FOX, 8pm
A mother/daughter team, an aunt/nephew team and a team of friends battle to take home the $1 million prize in the new episode “Let’s Get Busy!”
America’s Got Talent: “Road to Lives”
NBC, 8pm
Ahead of this season’s live shows beginning next week, look back at what has happened to get to this point.
Don’t Forget the Lyrics!: “Waiting for His Big Break!”
FOX, 9pm
A singing waiter hopes to serve up all the correct lyrics and leave with a $1 million tip in the new episode “Waiting for His Big Break!”
Good Bones
HGTV, 9pm
Season Premiere!
In “Income Property Issues,” Mina Starsiak Hawk and the team are back in the Bates Hendricks neighborhood to turn one home into two; a downstairs apartment and an upstairs income property. With an extra tight design budget, the team has to get creative repurposing some of the items found in the home to create a unique old-meets-new modern traditional design for this higher-end neighborhood.
WNBA: Commissioner’s Cup Championship
Prime Video, 9pm Live
The 2023 final of this annual, in-season WNBA competition between the top teams from the Eastern and Western conferences will be played at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Aces, who have clinched the Western Conference Cup spot, will defend their title against the top Eastern Conference Cup team, the New York Liberty.
Justified: City Primeval: “Adios”
FX, 10pm
A botched sting operation sends Raylan’s (Timothy Olyphant) pursuit of Mansell (Boyd Holbrook) into chaos in the new episode “Adios.”
What’s Wrong With That House?
HGTV, 10pm
Season Premiere!
In “Water Woes,” a New York couple overwhelmed by their persistent water problems are ready to bring in professionals to correct them for good. Joe Mazza discovers the source of their issues while designer Noel Gatts takes their Cape Cod house from cluttered to classic.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
At Home With the Furys
Netflix
New Series!
This docusoap follows undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who has retired from boxing to embrace the eccentricities of family life.
The Chosen One
Netflix
New Series!
This fantasy drama based on Mark Millar and Peter Gross’ graphic novel American Jesus follows 12-year-old Jodie (Bobby Luhnow), who starts to develop incredible and divine abilities. The ensuing events and revelations lead the young prodigy and his crew of friends to embark on a supernatural coming-of-age journey through the Baja California region that could change their reality and everything the world believes. Will Jodie rise to answer the divine call?
Depp v. Heard
Netflix
New Series!
This three-part series examines the infamous defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, which captured the world’s attention and became the first “trial by TikTok.” Showing both testimonies side-by-side for the first time, Depp v. Heard explores this global media event, questioning the nature of truth and the role it plays in our modern society.
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Semifinal
FOX, 6am Live
The second semifinal match to determine which teams will play for the FIFA Women’s World Cup championship takes place today at Sydney’s Stadium Australia.
Summer Under the Stars: Katy Jurado
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
New to the Summer Under the Stars lineup is Mexico-born actress Katy Jurado, who began her acting career during the golden age of Mexican cinema. Recruited to Hollywood by American filmmakers, she was featured in many popular Westerns of the 1950s and ’60s and was the first Latin American actress to win a Golden Globe. A selection of her films, many of them Westerns, will be the subject of today’s lineup, including Man From Del Rio (1956), which follows a gunman who is hired to replace a sheriff after killing a few notorious outlaws and is forced to change his ways; High Noon (1952), the Oscar-winning film also starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly about a town marshal who must face a gang of deadly killers when their leader arrives on the noon train; Arrowhead (1953), costarring Charlton Heston, about a man attempting to make peace between the U.S. Army and the Native population near Fort Clark, Texas; and Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973), about a man hired to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid, played by Kris Kristofferson.
Nancy Drew: “The Heartbreak of Truth”
The CW, 8pm
Nancy (Kennedy McMann) and the Drew Crew head out to the graveyard after she receives a mysterious call.
MasterChef: United Tastes of America: “Dodgers Stadium Field Challenge”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “Dodgers Stadium Field Challenge,” the chefs split into two teams to prepare a lunch for over 100 kids at the home of the L.A. Dodgers. The chef with immunity gets to choose one member from each team who must swap sides and work with the other regions.
The Wonder Years
ABC, 9pm
Season Finale!
Two new episodes finish out the season: In “Happy Birthday, Clisby,” the Williamses gather to celebrate Clisby’s 75th birthday, and in “The Happiest Place on Earth,” the family decides to go on a vacation.
Superfan: “Shania Twain”
CBS, 9pm
Five of country star Shania Twain’s most devoted supporters battle it out to be crowned her biggest fan in this new episode of the competition series.
Riverdale: “Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Six: The Golden Age of Television”
The CW, 9pm
Jughead (Cole Sprouse) and the gang must make a difficult decision that will change each of their lives forever.
Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars
FOX, 9pm
Season Finale!
Chef Gordon Ramsay awards one food and beverage industry entrepreneur with a personal investment of $250,000 in the Season 1 finale of the culinary competition.
Epic Animal Migrations: Patagonia
Smithsonian Channel, 9pm
New Series!
Patagonia is a land of absolute contrast, of calm and gale, light and dark, ice and fire. Discover a landscape so dramatic and harsh that its residents are totally unique.
grown-ish: “Family Feud”
Freeform, 10pm
Dean Miller recruits Aaron (Trevor Jackson) to convince Andre (Marcus Scribner) and the Gammas to associate with a problematic alumnus.
The Big D
USA Network, 10pm
Season Finale!
The new dating/reality series hosted by JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers concludes its first season.
Thursday, Aug. 17
My Dad the Bounty Hunter
Netflix
Season Premiere!
The animated kids sci-fi/fantasy series returns for Season 2. It follows the incredible space adventures of two kids (voiced by Priah Ferguson and JeCobi Swain) who discover that their seemingly average dad (Laz Alonso) is actually an intergalactic bounty hunter. The voice cast also includes Yvonne Orji, Yvette Nicole Brown, Rob Riggle and Leslie Uggams.
The Upshaws
Netflix
Season Premiere!
The Mike Epps-led sitcom returns for its fourth installment. Epps plays Bennie Upshaw, the head of a Black working-class family in Indianapolis. The cast also features Kim Fields and Wanda Sykes.
Killing It
Peacock
Season Premiere!
Aspiring entrepreneur Craig (Craig Robinson) is back in business for Season 2 of this hilarious satirical comedy. Having previously hunted snakes in the Florida Everglades for cash, Craig and daffy partner Jillian (Claudia O’Doherty) are now putting their prize money to good use. “Craig has purchased a saw palmetto farm,” explains Robinson of his long-suffering character’s plan to harvest the rare berries for use in men’s wellness supplements. “He’s very excited about it. He’s in production and about to make his first sale — he and Jillian are ready.” Or so they think. “It’s a short-lived joy,” previews Robinson, adding that the farm’s mounting woes will only get worse. “The stakes get really heightened, like, immediately.”— Damian Holbrook
Summer Under the Stars: Bob Hope
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
We’ll always be thankful to comedian/actor Leslie Townes “Bob” Hope for the roughly 80 years of memories he provided. Born in England, Hope moved with his family to the United States at age 4 and rose to become an icon of American entertainment, performing onstage in the 1920s, then on radio and in films starting in the ’30s. His most memorable movie appearances were alongside Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour in the Road to … comedies. Five of those beloved features can be seen during today’s Summer Under the Stars salute to Hope: Road to Singapore (1940), Road to Zanzibar (1941), Road to Morocco (1942), Road to Utopia (1946) and Road to Bali (1953). You can also enjoy other Hope comedy classics such as The Ghost Breakers (1940), My Favorite Blonde (1942), My Favorite Brunette (1947) and more.
MLB Baseball
FOX, 7pm Live
Viewers will see either the N.Y. Mets at the St. Louis Cardinals or the Detroit Tigers at the Cleveland Guardians on FOX’s Thursday night regional MLB broadcast.
NFL Preseason: Cleveland at Philadelphia
NFL Network, 7:30pm Live
The Philadelphia Eagles welcome the Cleveland Browns to Philly’s Lincoln Financial Field for the kickoff of NFL preseason Week 2.
Friday, Aug. 18
Puppy Love
Amazon Freevee
Original Film!
Lucy Hale and Grant Gustin lead this rom-com. After a disastrous first date, wild child Nicole (Hale) and socially anxious Max (Gustin) vow to lose each other’s numbers, until they learn that their dogs have found a love match, and puppies are now on the way. The hilariously mismatched Nicole and Max are forced to become responsible co-parents but may end up finding love themselves.
LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest
Disney+
In this special, Tiana, Moana, Snow White, Rapunzel and Ariel are off on an adventure as they are each unexpectedly transported to a mysterious castle. Shortly after arriving, they discover that Gaston has hatched an evil plan to take over all kingdoms. The princess characters must work together to solve challenges hidden deep in the castle and try to save their kingdoms.
The Monkey King
Netflix
Original Film!
This animated, action-packed family comedy is based on the beloved Chinese story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King of the tale “The Journey to the West.” It follows a charismatic Monkey (voice of Jimmy O. Yang) and his magical fighting stick on an epic quest for victory over 100 demons, an eccentric Dragon King (Bowen Yang) and Monkey’s greatest foe of all: his own ego. Along the way, a young village girl challenges his self-centered attitude and shows him that even the smallest pebble can have a big ripple effect on the world.
10 Days of a Bad Man
Netflix
Original Film!
Ilayda Alisan is back as Sadik, an ex-lawyer working as a private investigator, in this Turkish mystery thriller that is a follow-up to 10 Days of a Good Man. When Sadik takes on a complicated case, his simple life begins to unravel.
Chris Fleming: Hell
Peacock
Comedian Chris Fleming gets his first onscreen stand-up special this month after several tours around the country — and a virtual one for his growing online community. His over-the-top stage shows usually include (but are not limited to): a wide tapestry of jokes covering everything from Irish Catholicism to existentialism, ridiculous music and what Fleming calls “violent acrobatics.”
Harlan Coben’s Shelter
Prime Video
New Series!
This eight-episode thriller (episodes available Fridays) is based on Harlan Coben’s bestselling book series and follows the story of Mickey Bolitar (Jaden Michael), who, after the sudden death of his father, is led to start a new life in Kasselton, New Jersey. Mickey quickly finds himself tangled in the mysterious disappearance of a new student at his school, which leads to the uncovering of unimaginable secrets within the quiet suburban community.
Summer Under the Stars: Carole Lombard
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
Jane Alice Peters — better known as legendary actress Carole Lombard — had an all-too-short life, dying in a plane crash in 1942 at age 33. But she still managed, over a career that encompassed 21 years, 56 feature films and numerous shorts, to become one of the iconic stars of Hollywood’s golden age. She is most beloved for and identified with the screwball comedy genre starting in the mid 1930s, thanks to her brilliant performances in classics like My Man Godfrey (1936), for which she earned a Best Actress Oscar nomination, Twentieth Century (1934), Nothing Sacred (1937), Fools for Scandal (1938), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941) and To Be or Not to Be (1942), her final film. All those films, and more, can be enjoyed during today’s Summer Under the Stars Lombard celebration.
Secret Celebrity Renovation: “Beth Behrs”
CBS, 8pm
Beth Behrs (The Neighborhood) surprises a meaningful person in her life with a surprise home renovation in this new episode.
Family Law: “Arrested Development”
The CW, 8pm
Abby (Jewel Staite) and Daniel (Zach Smadu) represent a 40-year-old whose parents want to evict him from their basement.
Moonshine: “Who Is the Dead Guy?”
The CW, 9pm
A family secret reveals the origins of the Moonshine and forces Lidia (Jennifer Finnigan) to confront her own truth.
The More Love Grows
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pm
Original Film!
When Helen’s (Rachel Boston) husband unexpectedly asks for a separation after their daughter goes to college, she struggles to navigate her newfound single status. Thanks to a stray dog that enters her life and the friendship of a helpful veterinarian (Warren Christie), Helen rediscovers her strength and begins to forge a new path.
Time of Essence
OWN, 9pm
New Series!
Featuring interviews with Halle Berry, Vanessa Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and many other stars, as well as former employees, this five-part docuseries tells the history of the trailblazing beauty magazine Essence and how it has informed and reflected Black culture for 50-plus years. Beginning with its turbulent start in the 1970s, each one-hour episode focuses on a different decade of the magazine’s existence.
Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip With Sam and Graham: “Māori Culture”
Starz, 9:30pm
Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish immerse themselves in the customs of New Zealand’s Indigenous Polynesian people in the new episode “Māori Culture.”
Praise Petey
Freeform, 10pm
Season Finale!
Two new episodes air back-to-back. In “Punishment Hole,” Petey’s (voiced by Annie Murphy) UTI causes gossip to run rampant; then, in the finale, titled “Comet Day,” Petey and Bandit (John Cho) prepare to support cult members in the aftermath of a fated comet.
The Proof Is Out There: “Mutant Mermaid, UFOs vs. Nukes and Seamonster Chases a Boat”
History, 10pm
Host Tony Harris and his team of experts try to find answers to the claims of a dead mermaid discovered and preserved in Japan. Plus: Are UFOs attracted to our nuclear facilities, and should we be worried? What is the glowing-eyed sea creature captured on video chasing a motorboat, and what are its intentions if it catches up? And is a man who lived alone in the jungle for over a quarter of a century somehow connected to a fabled lost city in the Amazon?
Saturday, Aug. 19
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Third Place Match
FOX, 4am Live
The losing teams from the semifinal round meet at Suncorp Stadium in Milton, Australia, to determine the FIFA Women’s World Cup third-place team.
Summer Under the Stars: Fred Astaire
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
Fred Astaire’s birth name of “Frederick Austerlitz” may not have flowed as smoothly off fans’ lips had he kept it when he began wowing audiences with his big-screen singing and dancing, but his legendary moves still would have been as memorable — especially those he displayed with his most famous dance partner, Ginger Rogers, in musicals like Top Hat (1935), Shall We Dance (1937) and Carefree (1938), all of which can be seen during today’s Summer Under the Stars salute to Astaire. You can also enjoy Astaire wowing viewers with other partners, including Judy Garland in Easter Parade (1948) and Cyd Charisse in Silk Stockings (1957).
NFL Preseason
NFL Network, beginning at 1pm Live
NFL Network airs four Week 2 NFL preseason games today with the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Detroit Lions, the Miami Dolphins at the Houston Texans, the Chicago Bears at the Indianapolis Colts and the Dallas Cowboys at the Seattle Seahawks.
Stand Up to Cancer
Various Networks, 8pm
This evening, during its eighth televised fundraising special, Stand Up to Cancer celebrates 15 years of funding groundbreaking cancer research. Over the hourlong special, entertainers from film, television, music and more share the screen to help raise awareness for the continued need for cancer research to save lives. The event will air across several broadcast and cable networks, and streaming services. Visit standuptocancer.org for more details.
The Wild Sides
BBC America, 8pm
Series Finale!
In the finale, “Growing Up,” Mashatu has become a lush and fruitful land after the rains, and animal families welcome their next generation. Danger lurks even closer, as the lions see the young as easy prey.
Never Too Late to Celebrate
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Camila’s (Alexa PenaVega) busy work schedule has left her exhausted and with little time for a life. When she meets Javi (Carlos PenaVega), a substitute teacher at the school where her mother (Sherry Miller) works, she takes him up on his offer to join the Spanish class he teaches on the side so she can finally learn the language of her late father. Sparks fly as Javi helps Camila connect with her roots.