Disney/National GeographicALSO SEE: GET A FREE PRINTABLE NASCAR SCHEDULE!
All Times Eastern. PBS programming varies regionally. Learn more about protecting access to public media.
Saturday, July 5
Sharkfest 2025
Nat Geo, beginning at 8pm
Nat Geo’s annual summertime celebration of sharks returns with over 25 hours of original programming. Kicking things off tonight is a new special, Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory, in which the famed wildlife cinematographer heads to South Africa for a dangerous attempt — without the use of a protective cage — to film great whites as they hunt seals underwater. After that are the premieres of two six-part series: Investigation Shark Attack and Super Shark Highway, each airing new installments nightly.
The Summer Hikaru Died
Netflix
New Series!
This anime adaptation of the hit manga offers a chilling blend of slice-of-life and the supernatural as young Yoshiki’s (voice of Chiaki Kobayashi) life in a rural Japanese village is thrown for a loop when his best friend, Hikaru (Shuichiro Umeda), returns from the mountains and is no longer himself — seemingly replaced by “something” that has taken over his body, memories and feelings.
“Blade” Movie Marathon
E!, beginning at 6am
Network Premiere!
The network premiere of all three movies in the Blade franchise — Blade, Blade II, Blade: Trinity — will satisfy any sci-fi lover’s thirst for adventure. Following the trilogy, the network premieres of Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 will also air.
MLB Baseball
FOX & FS1, beginning at 4pm Live
Catch the N.Y. Yankees at the N.Y. Mets in a Subway Series matchup on FS1, followed by regional action on FOX with either the Houston Astros at the L.A. Dodgers or the Detroit Tigers at the Cleveland Guardians. The nightcap on FS1 has the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Seattle Mariners.
Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Network Premiere!
In the first of four Unwrapping Christmas films, successful All Wrapped Up business owner Tina Mitchell (Natalie Hall) meets a charming guy (Alec Santos) just as the holiday season begins to heat up with the town’s Christmas Gala and her busy store. When the gala is threatened by a Scrooge-like estate owner planning to sell the venue, rumors bring challenges to their newfound connection.
Two for One: Joe Dante
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Tonight, TCM primetime host Ben Mankiewicz is joined by director Joe Dante, who introduces two films of his choosing. Dante will offer commentary on each title’s cultural significance and its influence on other films, behind-the-scenes stories, and his own personal reflections on them. The director’s first choice is The Night of the Hunter (1955), the classic thriller led by Robert Mitchum in a chilling performance as corrupt religious fanatic/serial killer Harry Powell, one of the screen’s most unforgettable villains. Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chapin and Sally Jane Bruce costar in the film, which was the only directorial feature for famed actor Charles Laughton. Following that, Dante introduces The Fool Killer (1965), which is making its TCM premiere. The adventure drama follows a 12-year-old boy (Edward Albert) who runs away from home and wanders the countryside of the post-Civil War South, meeting odd characters along the way, including a philosophical ax murderer (Anthony Perkins).
The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper: “The Case Against Diddy”
CNN, 8pm
CNN anchor and chief legal analyst Laura Coates examines the rise and fall of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who established himself not only as a hip-hop artist but also as a legendary entrepreneur and media mogul in the 1990s. Behind his huge success were a string of controversial incidents and legal issues, culminating in the allegations from dozens of women of violence and rape. Coates, who has covered the trial since the beginning, explores the key moments from the prosecution and the defense, and speaks with an alternate juror in the case.
The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper: “The Idaho Murders”
CNN, 9pm
CNN chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst John Miller uses his investigative experience to dive into the murders of four University of Idaho college students in November of 2022. The brutal killings of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin shocked the community and the world, especially since there was no known motive for the attacks. Miller examines the evidence in the case and unpacks how investigators tracked the crime to Bryan Kohberger, who had been fighting the charges for two years before finally pleading guilty this week. With unanswered questions about the case still lingering, Miller goes behind the headlines to explore the loose ends that remain.
Get the latest from ReMIND Magazine!
Sunday, July 6
Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom
MeTV, beginning at 7am
This classic wildlife series most famously hosted by Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler, which originally aired from 1963-88 and has had a few revivals, joins the MeTV programming library in a three-hour Sunday morning block of six half-hour episodes starting today. Wild Kingdom pioneered the nature adventure drama and helped set a standard for natural history programming with an engaging exploration of animals and their world. The first five episodes airing today are the ones that began the series’ second season in 1963; the morning’s sixth installment, called “Giants of Dadanawa,” comes from Season 6 in 1967, and finds Marlin and cohost Stan Brock at the Dadanawa Ranch in Guyana, where they study large native animals like the giant anteater, tapir and anaconda.
Sunday Night NOIR!
MOVIES!, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
This Sunday night block of classic film noir programming on MOVIES! features two films led by Barbara Stanwyck. Up first is Clash by Night (1952), directed by Fritz Lang and based on the play by Clifford Odets. Along with Stanwyck, the film stars Paul Douglas, Robert Ryan (who had also appeared in the stage production, as a different character) and Marilyn Monroe (this was the first major film to credit Monroe before the title, even with fourth billing). Following that is Jeopardy (1953), with Stanwyck as a woman who indeed finds herself in plenty of jeopardy courtesy of an escaped convict (Ralph Meeker) while she is on vacation in Mexico with her husband (Barry Sullivan) and young son (Lee Aaker).
NTT IndyCar Series: Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
FOX, 1pm Live
NTT IndyCar drivers compete for 90 laps around the 2.258-mile, 13-turn road circuit at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington.
NASCAR Cup Series: Grant Park 165
TNT & truTV, 2pm Live
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to race through the streets in and around Grant Park in downtown Chicago for the second race in the In-Season Challenge bracket-style tournament.
Soccer: CONCACAF Gold Cup: Final
FOX, 7pm Live
The final match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer tournament takes place tonight at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Holidazed
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Network Premiere!
This delightfully fun drama series follows six families who live in the same cul-de-sac as they experience various challenges during the holiday season. The mega cast includes many familiar faces, including Dennis Haysbert (24), Erin Cahill (Power Rangers Time Force), Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars), John C. McGinley (Scrubs), Loretta Devine (Grey’s Anatomy), Lucille Soong (Fresh Off the Boat), Ser’Darius Blain (Jumanji) and Virginia Madsen (Sideways).
Kidnapped in a Small Town
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
On a road trip to drop her daughter Ruby (Joesy De Palo) off at college, Sarah’s (Alicia Blasingame) car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. A passing driver, Allie (Holly Anspaugh), offers a ride into town for help, and though hesitant, Sarah lets Ruby go while she waits for a tow truck. But when Sarah arrives at a nearby diner to meet them, Ruby is missing, and Allie claims they’ve never met.
Patience: “The Locked Room”
PBS, 8pm
A bestselling crime writer is found dead behind locked doors; Patience (Ella Maisy Purvis) helps to make an important breakthrough in the case.
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?
TLC, 8pm
Season Premiere!
The 90 Day Fiancé spinoff catching up with the most memorable couples from the show years later begins its ninth season tonight. Eight fan-favorite couples are back, with Gino and Jasmine, Brandon and Julia, Tigerlily and Adnan, Kara and Guillermo, Jovi and Yara, Elizabeth and Andrei, Loren and Alexei, and Darcey and Georgi all navigating the next chapters of their marriages as the honeymoon phase wears off and real life sets in.
Nautilus: “What Lies Beneath”
AMC, 9pm
Captain Nemo (Shazad Latif) and his crew are forced to make a stop on the island of Karajan for water and supplies, while Humility (Georgia Flood) and the crew find out who Nemo really is.
Grantchester
PBS, 9pm
Alphy (Rishi Nair) and Geordie (Robson Green) investigate witchcraft at a home for orphaned and disadvantaged children run by Alphy’s old friend. When a body is found, Alphy struggles to consider his friend as a suspect.
Atlantic Crossing: “Fires Spread”
PBS, 10pm
Martha (Sofia Helin) is pressured to exploit her friendship with the president, who defies isolationists to push the Lend-Lease Act. Martha and the children get a surprise Christmas present.
90 Day Fiancé: Pillow Talk: Happily Ever After?
TLC, 11pm
Season Premiere!
In the Season 9 premiere, 90 Day Fiancé cast members gather for an epic watch party of the show, filled with games and lively banter.
Monday, July 7
Art Detectives
Acorn TV
Season Finale!
In the first season finale, “Final Bid,” Mick (Stephen Moyer) is trying to track down his missing dad when he is asked to investigate a theft. A vase has been stolen from a locked vault with no sign of a break-in. Shazia (Nina Singh) identifies the suspects, but when one turns up dead, the case turns into a murder inquiry.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries
Acorn TV
Season Premiere!
The fourth season of this crime drama created by and starring Sally Lindsay as the title character, Jean White, returns to the picturesque French village of Sainte Victoire, which is packed with unusual antiques and objéts d’art, murder, mystery, sunshine and laughter. The seven-episode season sees Jean again solving a series of murders while she also navigates a new romance with her sidekick, Dom Hayes (Steve Edge). Series cowriter Sue Vincent costars as mechanic Gloria Beaushaw, while Robin Askwith and Sue Holderness reprise their roles as eccentric married couple Jeremy and Judith Lloyd James. Alex Gaumond is also back as Chief of Police André Caron, and completing the cast are Tony Robinson as Dom’s Uncle Patrick, a petty thief turned pub landlord, and Paul Chuckle as Trevor, Gloria’s father. The first two episodes are available today; new episodes drop Mondays.
The Women
TCM, 2pm
Catch a Classic!
Clare Boothe Luce’s 1936 play The Women, a comedy of manners offering biting commentary on the lives of various wealthy women and with an all-female cast, was first adapted for the big screen just a few years later in this 1939 feature that probably remains the most famous movie version. While the comedy/drama was directed by a man, George Cukor, its screenplay adaptation was written by two women, Anita Loos and Jane Murfin, and, as with the play, the entire cast (featuring more than 130 speaking roles) was female. Among that cast are plenty of legendary names, including Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Paulette Goddard, Joan Fontaine, Marjorie Main, Ruth Hussey, Hedda Hopper and more. Even the dog featured in one scene was female and was portrayed by Terry, the cairn terrier who became more famous as Toto in that year’s The Wizard of Oz. Strangely, considering all this talent, the film received no Oscar nominations, but it has long been considered one of the numerous standouts from Hollywood’s incredible year of 1939.
MLB Baseball: Tampa Bay at Detroit
FS1, 6:30pm Live
The Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers begin a three-game series tonight at Detroit’s Comerica Park.
Bachelor in Paradise
ABC, 8pm
Season Premiere!
Season 10 of the hit dating competition show premieres tonight, this time in Costa Rica, with host Jesse Palmer and former Bachelorette Hannah Brown, who will be bartending in the show’s new Champagne Lounge. The cast this season will include Jonathon Johnson and Hakeem Moulton from Season 21 of The Bachelorette.
LEGO Masters: “Masquerade”
FOX, 8pm
The remaining teams of LEGO builders create wearable masks for a costume party in the new episode “Masquerade.”
Christmas at Sea
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
New Series!
This four-part docuseries captures the joy, connection and community that define the Hallmark experience by bringing viewers aboard Hallmark’s inaugural Christmas Cruise. Set sail with a group of devoted superfans on a five-day voyage from Miami to Nassau, where real-life holiday magic meets once-in-a-lifetime moments. With appearances from beloved Hallmark stars such as Benjamin Ayres, Jonathan Bennett and Erin Cahill, the series takes us behind the scenes with lifelong best friends on a girls’ getaway, sisters sharing a dream trip, a 16-year-old celebrating with his grandmothers, and a couple planning a surprise proposal and wedding.
Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning
History, 8pm
This two-hour documentary takes a comprehensive look into the life and legacy of Jim Thorpe (1887-1953), a legendary Olympian and one of the greatest all-around athletes of all time, and explores what it means to be an American through the pivotal intersection of identity and sport.
American Ninja Warrior: “Qualifiers 6”
NBC, 8pm
Qualifying rounds continue in Las Vegas on the world’s most challenging obstacle course. The top 20 athletes of the night will advance to the semifinals.
The Quiz With Balls: “Battle of the Ballers”
FOX, 9pm
Families test their knowledge of sports, slang, snacks, instruments and more in an effort to stay dry and win cash in the new episode “Battle of the Ballers.” Jay Pharoah hosts.
Survival Mode
NBC, 10pm
New Series!
NBC sets its cameras on everyday people who have survived extraordinary life-and-death situations. Each episode shares stories of friends, families and first responders who suddenly find themselves in the midst of a terrifying disaster and must find the strength and presence of mind to persevere.
Tuesday, July 8
Better Late Than Single
Netflix
New Series!
This makeover-style dating reality show from South Korea puts the spotlight on “eternal singles” — adults who have never been in a relationship. These dating rookies receive expert coaching advice to help them navigate their perfect first dates.
Quarterback
Netflix
Season Premiere!
The sports docuseries returns for Season 2 to offer exclusive access to three NFL quarterbacks as they navigate the ups and downs of one of the toughest positions in sports, on and off the field, during the 2024-25 season: Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) and Season 1 fan-favorite Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), who embarks on a new chapter in his career.
Trainwreck: “The Real Project X”
Netflix
In 2012, a teenage girl in the small Dutch town of Haren created a Facebook event for her 16th birthday party, but mistakenly made it public instead of private. Dutch teenagers made the event go viral, and soon tens of thousands of people signed up to come to the party. Despite warnings, police and local authorities didn’t think anyone would turn up. No provisions were made to entertain the masses of young people who arrived in Haren, and the party soon exploded into a full-blown riot.
Soccer: FIFA Club World Cup: Semifinal
TNT & truTV, 3pm Live
The first semifinal match of the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament takes place today at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
MLB Baseball: L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee
TBS, 7:30pm Live
Shohei Ohtani and the L.A. Dodgers are at Milwaukee’s American Family Field to face Jackson Chourio and the Brewers in Game 2 of a three-game set.
The 1% Club: “Farmer Wants a Wife … and $100,000”
FOX, 8pm
The farmers of the first season of Farmer Wants a Wife, a record-setting swimmer and a professional ghost hunter are among 100 contestants competing for the chance to win up to $100,000 in the new episode “Farmer Wants a Wife … and $100,000.” Joel McHale hosts.
America’s Got Talent: “Auditions 6”
NBC, 8pm
As the auditions continue, a danger act sidekick goes solo after splitting with her longtime partner, a grandma debuts original music after her granddaughter surprises her with an audition and Simon’s Golden Buzzer quickly becomes one of his favorites ever.
Star of the Month: ’80s Ladies
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies celebrates multiple people in a rare Stars of the Month programming block on Tuesday nights in July, beginning this evening. Each of this month’s lineups will feature some of the terrific performances by actresses in memorable 1980s movies. Tonight’s titles are Romancing the Stone (1984), led by Kathleen Turner; 9 to 5 (1980), starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton, who also wrote and performed the Oscar-nominated hit title song; Working Girl (1988), featuring Best Actress Oscar nominee Melanie Griffith, and Best Supporting Actress nominees Sigourney Weaver and Joan Cusack; and Protocol (1984), with Goldie Hawn. A feature airing overnight, following Protocol, is not technically part of this lineup, but it does feature a notable female film performance from the ’80s: the romantic drama Stealing Home (1988), which features Jodie Foster.
The Snake: “Surprise Snake”
FOX, 9pm
In the new episode “Surprise Snake,” players get surprised with a fancy dinner party, but things seem too good to be true. Jim Jefferies hosts.
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
PBS, 9pm
New Series!
Artists Michelangelo (Charles Dance) and Leonardo (Jonny Glynn) navigate patrons and pursue their ambitions in Florence, where banking and trade flourish but art remains a lowly trade.
Fatal Destination
Investigation Discovery, 10pm
Season Finale!
The first season of this true-crime docuseries executive produced and narrated by Jessica Biel concludes with “Detour to Darkness.” An 18-year-old sets out on a cross-country journey, drawn to a counterculture festival that promises freedom and belonging. Along the way, she finds community, music and fleeting joy — until her path takes a dark and unexpected turn. Days later, she is found brutally murdered in a small town far from her intended destination. The investigation uncovers a tangled web of manipulation, violence and tragic missteps.
Destination X: “The Clues Were There All Along”
NBC, 10pm
Host Jeffrey Dean Morgan makes the game harder, players’ lips tighten and alliances go to war; someone is forced to deceive their closest allies; and when Destination X is finally reached, the group is hit with the biggest shock of the season.
Wednesday, July 9
Building the Band
Netflix
New Series!
This competition series brings together talented singers who seek to form their very own bands in individual “booths” without ever seeing each other. All they have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit. What will happen when the bands finally meet and looks, choreography and style come into play? Nicole Scherzinger serves as mentor and judge, with Kelly Rowland and Liam Payne (in his final role before his passing in October 2024 at the age of 31) joining her on the judging panel. AJ McLean hosts. The first four episodes are available today; Episodes 5-7 drop on Wednesday, July 16; and Episodes 8-10 drop on Wednesday, July 23.
Ballard
Prime Video
New Series!
Based on the book series by Michael Connelly, this Bosch spinoff follows Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q) as she leads the LAPD’s new and underfunded cold case division and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD. With the help of her volunteer team and retired detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth.
Sullivan’s Crossing: “First Cut Is the Deepest”
The CW, 8pm
Edna (Andrea Menard) and Frank (Tom Jackson) learn what’s causing Edna’s vision loss, while Maggie (Morgan Kohan) is forced to make a difficult decision and Sully (Scott Patterson) finds himself making a difficult choice of his own.
MasterChef: Dynamic Duos: “Mystery Box”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “Mystery Box,” the first dessert challenge of the season has five duos using a box made out of chocolate to make a stunning sweet dish.
Celebrity IOU
HGTV, 8pm
Season Premiere!
In “Rachel Brosnahan’s Marvelous Makeover,” the actress is gifting a makeover to her best friend’s family, who have been there for her since college. She challenges Drew and Jonathan Scott to transform their outdated yet beloved kitchen and dining area into a chef’s dream.
Clash of the Titans & Jason and the Argonauts
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Stop-motion special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen’s last hurrah before his retirement came in the 1981 adventure epic Clash of the Titans, in which he released the Kraken — a giant, four-armed sea monster — along with a number of other terrifically realized mythical beasts upon thrilled audiences. Harryhausen also produced the film with Charles H. Schneer; the two had worked together on a number of Harryhausen’s earlier special-effects classics, including 1963’s iconic Jason and the Argonauts, which airs after Clash this evening. Both films take their tales from Greek mythology. In Clash, Harry Hamlin stars as Perseus, son of the god Zeus (Laurence Olivier) and Danaë (Vida Taylor), a mortal woman. Over the course of his hero’s journey, Perseus must tame the winged horse Pegasus, slay the snake-haired gorgon Medusa and rescue the beautiful Andromeda (Judi Bowker) from the Kraken. He gets a little help here and there not only from Zeus, but also from other gods, including Hera (Claire Bloom), Aphrodite (Ursula Andress) and Athena (Susan Fleetwood). The film’s array of fantastic creatures also includes the satyr-like monster Calibos, a giant vulture, giant scorpions, a two-headed dog and the mechanical owl Bubo, and they all spring to life thanks to the painstaking and loving detail that Harryhausen always brought to his stop-motion animation. That detail is certainly evident in what is probably Harryhausen’s greatest triumph in terms of bringing the fantastical to thrilling life: the aforementioned Argonauts, based on the Greek tale about the hero Jason (Todd Armstrong), who leads the men of his ship the Argo in a quest to find the fabled Golden Fleece. Again, the real stars of this film are the various Harryhausen-created monsters that Jason and crew encounter along the way. There are harpies; the multi-headed Hydra that guards the Fleece; Talos, the enormous, sword-wielding bronze statue that springs to life to pursue the men; and, of course, the iconic skeleton army, born from the teeth of the slain Hydra, that fights the Argonauts in an amazing, climactic battle that took Harryhausen and his team four months to pull off. All of the fantasy action is set to a rousing musical score by Bernard Herrmann.
Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service: “Callahan’s Part One”
FOX, 9pm
In the first half of a new two-part episode, Chef Gordon Ramsay faces one of the toughest challenges yet as he tries to help three sisters who’ve struggled to keep their family’s seafood restaurant afloat following the death of their father.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
FXX, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Season 17 of the beloved comedy begins tonight with two episodes. In the new season, Mac (Rob McElhenney), Charlie (Charlie Day), Dennis (Glenn Howerton), Dee (Kaitlin Olson) and Frank (Danny DeVito) are embracing the corporate era, shedding the “niche” label, and aspiring to achieve the New American Dream of wealth and parasitic social privilege.
Human Footprint: “Dressed to Kill”
PBS, 9pm
From biotech labs to beaver ponds, from New York Fashion Week to Chile’s textile graveyards, biologist Shane Campbell-Staton unravels how the trends we chase to fit in and stand out leave a lasting mark on our planet.
South Park
Comedy Central, 10pm
Season Premiere!
Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s animated comedy favorite returns for Season 27. This time around, a wildfire devastates South Park, the kids become air traffic controllers, the Canadians invade the U.S., the French topple the Statue of Liberty, and the kids battle P. Diddy in space.
Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind
E!, 10pm
New Series!
Hosted by radio and TV personality Michelle Visage (RuPaul’s Drag Race) with plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow (Botched) and body image expert Dr. Spirit, this new series follows nine celebrities and social influencers through a transformative journey of self-discovery at the “Rewind Retreat,” as they decide whether to reverse previous plastic surgeries and return to a more natural look. Through eye-opening challenges, unexpected emotional connections and laugh-out-loud moments, the participants are asked to look within while reassessing their concept of beauty.
Thursday, July 10
7 Bears
Netflix
New Series!
This animated French preschool series based on Emile Bravo’s acclaimed graphic novels follows a clumsy troupe of bear siblings who, seeking to be heroes, decide to help fairy tale characters in need — but their good deeds often turn into disasters.
Brick
Netflix
Original Film!
This German sci-fi mystery thriller finds Tim (Matthias Schweighöfer) and Olivia (Ruby O. Fee) awakening to find themselves trapped in their apartment behind an impenetrable, futuristic wall that has materialized overnight. The entire building and its residents also seem to be enclosed, and without any chance of help, they must band together to find a way out. Can they solve the mystery of the wall in time and survive?
Too Much
Netflix
New Series!
In Lena Dunham’s long-awaited directorial return to series television — since the success of Girls, she’s only been involved in a handful of projects, such as the short-lived 2018 series Camping — a single New Yorker named Jessica (Hacks’ Megan Stalter) moves to London after a bad breakup and unexpectedly finds love with a British musician (The White Lotus’ Will Sharpe). The semiautobiographical romance comedy is based on Dunham’s real-life relationship with her husband Luis Felber, who cowrote the series with her, and also stars The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Michael Zegen as Jessica’s ex-boyfriend Zev, Dunham as Jessica’s sister, and fellow Girls alum Andrew Rannells as Jessica’s boss and estranged brother-in-law. Unlike Girls, it’s more rom than com, but still worth a watch.
ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires
Disney Channel, 7pm
Original Film!
A new adventure begins for Zed (Milo Manheim) and Addison (Meg Donnelly) when their summer road trip takes an unexpected detour, landing them in the middle of yet another monster rivalry, this time between daywalkers and vampires.
Celebrity Family Feud
ABC, 8pm
Season Premiere!
Season 11 of the Family Feud spinoff series featuring celebrities competing for various charities begins tonight with Steve Harvey returning as host. The premiere features Taraji P. Henson vs. Jennifer Hudson, and The Dan Patrick Show vs. The Rich Eisen Show.
Big Brother
CBS, 8pm
Season Premiere!
Season 27 of Big Brother will be the biggest yet, featuring 90-minute episodes beginning with tonight’s premiere and continuing on Wednesdays. A new group of Houseguests move in and try to maneuver their way to a big cash prize. Hourlong shows air on Thursdays (live evictions) and Sundays. Julie Chen Moonves returns as host. This season introduces companion series Big Brother: Unlocked, airing every other Friday beginning July 25.
Bob’s Burgers: “Wild Steal-ions”
FOX, 8pm
Tina’s (voice of Dan Mintz) lost book of semi-erotic “horse-torical” fiction lands in the hands of a mysterious stranger with nefarious intentions in the new episode “Wild Steal-ions.”
Back to the Frontier
Magnolia Network, 8pm
New Series!
Three American families leave their privileged 21st century lives behind and attempt to survive as 1880s homesteaders for a summer — without running water or electricity and with a minimal food supply. In this eight-episode series, the families will tackle historical challenges and learn the skills that frontier families needed to survive a long winter.
Transplant: “Who Is Mags?”
NBC, 8pm
Bash (Hamza Haq) and the rest of the team are left in shock and grief after an unexpected medical complication affects their own. Bash then contemplates a new position at the hospital, unsure of his place.
Superman
TCM, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
The new Superman movie from director James Gunn that opens in theaters tomorrow (Friday, July 11) looks promising and like it will finally be bringing some fun back to a big-screen presentation of the Man of Steel — like what was seen in 1978’s Superman (aka Superman: The Movie), which airs tonight on TCM. As good as the new movie might be, it will likely do little to diminish the belief among many, across different generations, that Christopher Reeve, the then-unknown who led the ’78 film, remains the quintessential live-action Superman. The actor is fantastic as the iconic hero, and he plays him closely to what most people’s notions of who Superman is as a person probably are. His interplay and charismatic chemistry with Margot Kidder as Lois Lane is also great, as is Reeve’s ability to seemingly slip in and out of his Clark Kent and Superman personas instantly and effortlessly, going from hilariously clumsy and nervous to smooth, calm and soft-spoken-yet-confident just like that. Thanks also to Gene Hackman’s cheeky-yet-ruthless performance as criminal genius Lex Luthor, whose plot to destroy the West Coast sets up scenarios that definitely do look like a job for Superman; John Williams’ rousing, Oscar-nominated musical score that makes even the opening credits a thrilling experience (bits of the main theme were even referenced in trailers for the new Superman, showing how iconically associated with the hero it has become); visual effects that earned a Special Achievement Oscar and followed through on the film’s tagline that “You’ll believe a man can fly”; and, above all, director Richard Donner’s deft ability to re-create the colorful feel of a comic book without descending into camp even while having moments of humor amid the thrills and genuine emotional moments; Superman became the first blockbuster of the modern superhero movie era, and is arguably still the best. TCM is following the film with two other Reeve-led titles that show how the actor could do a lot more than just be Superman: the romantic drama Somewhere in Time (1980), costarring Jane Seymour, and the comedic thriller Deathtrap (1982), also with Michael Caine.
Grimsburg: “How to Lose an Ankle Monitor in 10 Days”
FOX, 8:30pm
When the criminals of Grimsburg go on strike, the police force gets furloughed in the new episode “How to Lose an Ankle Monitor in 10 Days.”
Electric Bloom
Disney Channel, 8:35pm
New Series!
This comedy series follows three members of a mega-famous pop group (Lumi Pollack, Carmen Sanchez and Ruby Marino) as they look back and tell the story of their band and friendship, starting with the day they all met in high school.
Press Your Luck
ABC, 9pm
New Episodes!
Season 6 of the classic trivia show returns tonight with actress Elizabeth Banks as host.
The Real Housewives of Orange County
Bravo, 9pm
Season Premiere!
In Season 19 of the reality series, Shannon Storms Beador is single and ready to mingle. After taking one step forward with Tamra Judge at the reunion, their roller-coaster relationship continues to take more steps backward. Meanwhile, Shannon’s newfound friendship with Katie Ginella catches everyone by surprise until a revelation threatens the group dynamics to the point of no return. Also returning this season are Heather Dubrow, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Jennifer Pedranti and Gretchen Rossi, who was last seen in Season 8.
Family Guy: “Karenheit 451”
FOX, 9pm
Lois (voice of Alex Borstein) becomes the leader of a group of mothers who want to ban books from schools in the new episode “Karenheit 451.”
Chasing the West
HGTV, 9pm
New Series!
Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott are back to help families find their dream homes — but this time, they’re going out to the countryside to look at ranches and vast sprawling homes away from hectic city life and closer to nature. In the first episode of the eight-episode home improvement series, the twins help a couple leaving the Hollywood film industry look for their first home outside the city, as well as a small family who wants the ideal Texas home with plenty of acreage surrounding it.
Alone: “Finding a Foothold”
History, 9pm
As the tumultuous first week nears its end, the remaining survivalists focus on regaining their footing. One participant discovers unconventional food sources to adapt to the harsh environment, while another sees this newfound resource as a steppingstone to an even bigger payday.
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Nat Geo, 9pm
Produced in partnership with Steven Spielberg, this is the only authorized documentary about the director’s classic 1975 movie Jaws, charting its journey from the pages of Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel to the big screen, where it became the first summer blockbuster. Jaws @ 50 features rare archival footage, along with new interviews with cast members, crew, filmmakers and shark advocates, as it offers an unfiltered look at the behind-the-scenes chaos during the movie’s production and examines how Jaws also paved the way for shark conservation.
Revival: “Triage”
Syfy, 10pm
With Dana’s (Melanie Scrofano) fate uncertain, Wayne (David James Elliott) searches for answers as Em (Romy Weltman) races the clock to save her.
Friday, July 11
Operation: Aunties
ALLBLK
Original Film!
Wendy Raquel Robinson directed this action-packed cybercrime caper film that finds professor and blockchain expert Dr. Carol Cleavers (Melissa De Sousa) uncovering a trafficking ring targeting women through a rideshare app. When the feds start to drag their feet on the case, Carol recruits her ride-or-die bestie, retired detective Sharon O’Hara (Tisha Campbell), and her tech genius niece Aminah (Amiyah Scott) to take matters into their own hands. Together, the three women become cyber-age vigilantes on a mission for justice and survival.
The Wild Ones
Apple TV+
New Series!
This nature docuseries follows former Royal Marines commando Aldo Kane, wildlife expert Declan Burley and wildlife cinematographer Vianet Djenguet as they traverse six countries — Malaysia, Mongolia, Armenia, Indonesia, Canada and Gabon — deploying next-generation camera technology to capture rare and often first ever footage of elusive species, including the Malayan tiger, Gobi bear, Caucasian leopard, Javan rhino, North Atlantic right whale and western lowland gorilla.
Rage
Max
New Series!
This eight-part dark comedy from Spain tells the intertwining stories of five women, each faced with her own dire predicament, and the extreme measures they take to satisfy their rage. Stars Carmen Machi, Candela Peña, Cecilia Roth, Nathalie Poza and Pilar Castro.
Almost Cops
Netflix
Original Film!
Jandino Asporaat and Werner Kolf lead this Dutch comedy as Ramon and Jack. Ramon is a dedicated special investigating officer determined to make his Rotterdam neighborhood safer, but is forced to work with Jack, a reckless ex-detective temporarily demoted to Ramon’s team after an incident. While these opposites must work together, they eventually discover they have more in common than they expected: the loss of a loved one to murder. As Ramon and Jack become a dream team, they do everything they can to track down the perpetrator.
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding
Netflix
Original Film!
Writer/director/producer Tyler Perry also once again stars as tough and street-smart Simmons family matriarch Madea in this 13th film featuring the character. In this comedy, Madea’s nephew, Brian (Jermaine Harris), and his ex-wife, Debrah (Taja V. Simpson), are shocked to learn that their daughter, Tiffany (Diamond White), is engaged to a rapper she met on a yacht — and the wedding is in two weeks. Madea and her crew head to the Bahamas for this unexpected knot-tying, with familial tensions and high jinks ensuing.
Dexter: Resurrection
Paramount+
New Series!
The newest iteration of the Dexter franchise, which picks up not too long after Dexter (Michael C. Hall) was shot by his own son at the end of Dexter: New Blood, takes Dexter — who is, somehow, miraculously, once again alive — all the way to New York City and to an entirely new cast of friends and foes (including new costars Uma Thurman, Krysten Ritter and Neil Patrick Harris). Can father and son reconnect — and not kill each other, perhaps?
Golf: American Century Championship: First Round
Golf Channel, 8pm Live
Legends of sports and entertainment return to Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on the shores of Nevada’s Lake Tahoe for the beloved celebrity golf tournament. Charles Barkley, Steph Curry, Tony Romo, Travis and Jason Kelce, Aaron Rodgers, Colin Jost, Miles Teller, Ray Romano, Nate Bargatze, and Larry the Cable Guy are among the fan favorites teeing off for charity. Saturday and Sunday’s rounds air on NBC.
Planet Weird: “Fight Club”
Nat Geo Wild, 8pm
The first rule of nature’s fight club is that there are no rules, from lions clashing with buffalo in savanna skirmishes to the bombardier beetle using an acidic spray to take on an army of ants. In this episode, see how, when the interests of two animals collide, nature’s fearless creatures fight for the right to survive.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3
Netflix, 8pm Live
Ireland’s undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) and Brooklyn’s unified featherweight world champion Amanda Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs) go at it again as the main event of a history-making, first ever all-women’s professional boxing card. The fight comes eight months after the pair’s second go-round, which Taylor won, making her 2-0 in the rivalry. There will be a co-main event, plus two other bouts as part of the main event.
Remembering David Lynch
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Famous, and famously unique, filmmaker David Lynch passed away earlier this year at age 78 (he was born in Missoula, Montana, on Jan. 20, 1946; he died in Los Angeles on Jan. 16). Turner Classic Movies remembers the legendary artist tonight with five of the 10 feature films he directed during his career. Up first is what may have been one of Lynch’s more unexpected projects for some people, but still garnered a lot of acclaim: the G-rated, relatively straightforward and not-at-all surreal biographical drama The Straight Story (1999), which is making its TCM premiere. Pretty mainstream and accessible compared with most of Lynch’s other works (it was even released by Walt Disney Pictures), this film is led by Best Actor Oscar nominee Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek and Harry Dean Stanton. Following that, the lineup offers increasingly strange and often nightmarish levels of Lynchian weirdness, with Blue Velvet (1986), a neo-noir mystery led by Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper and Laura Dern, which earned Lynch the second of his three Best Director nominations; Wild at Heart (1990), a dark comedy/romantic crime drama/thriller starring Dern, Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe; Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992), a psychological horror film that served as a prequel to Lynch’s surreal 1990-91 TV drama Twin Peaks; and Eraserhead (1977), Lynch’s first feature and a truly wild and nearly inexplicable foray into surreal body horror that still retains its aura as the epitome of the phrase “cult film.”
The Great American Recipe
PBS, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Eight new home cooks from across the U.S. will prepare their most beloved recipes in the fourth season of the upbeat cooking competition, with judges Tiffany Derry, Timothy Hollingsworth and Francis Lam returning along with host Alejandra Ramos. Joining in on the fun in the premiere episode is beloved TV personality Al Roker.
American Masters: “Marcella”
PBS, 10pm
Discover how celebrated writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America. After immigrating to New York in the 1950s, she began making authentic dishes from her Italian roots and inspired millions of Americans with her cookbooks.
Resident Alien: “Soul Providers”
Syfy & USA Network, 10pm
Harry (Alan Tudyk) is brought in front of the Galactic Housing Council to answer for his crimes.
Saturday, July 12
Tennis: Wimbledon: Ladies’ Final
ESPN, 11am Live
The Wimbledon ladies’ singles final match at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club airs live on ESPN.
NTT IndyCar Series: SYNK 275
FOX, 5pm Live
An IndyCar weekend doubleheader at Iowa Speedway in Newton opens with the SYNK 275 as drivers compete for 275 laps around the .875-mile tri-oval.
MLB Baseball
FOX, 7:30pm Live
Saturday MLB regional action on FOX has either the Texas Rangers at the Houston Astros or the Philadelphia Phillies at the San Diego Padres.
Unwrapping Christmas: Mia’s Prince
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Network Premiere!
Mia (Kathryn Davis), an accountant at All Wrapped Up, is stunned when local celebrity Beau Cavannagh (Nathan Witte), who looks just like her favorite romance novel hero, enters her life. Despite her doubts, Beau, an heir to a wealthy family, proves his feelings for her are real, even as his family disapproves. Mia soon finds herself swept up in a fairy tale romance that’s straight out of her dreams.
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
NBC, 8pm Live
This latest Main Event special, the fourth in the revival of the franchise that originally aired in the ’80s and ’90s, takes place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The event will be headlined by Goldberg’s final match versus WWE World Heavyweight champion Gunther.
Two for One: Debra Winger
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Tonight, TCM primetime host Ben Mankiewicz is joined by actress Debra Winger, who introduces two films of her choosing. Winger will offer commentary on each title’s cultural significance and its influence on other films, behind-the-scenes stories, and her own personal reflections on them. The star has chosen writer/director Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s romantic comedy/drama People Will Talk (1951), starring Cary Grant and Jeanne Crain, and The Scarlet Empress (1934), a historical drama that marked another collaboration between director Josef von Sternberg and star Marlene Dietrich, who portrays famed Russian ruler Catherine the Great.
Sharks of the North
Nat Geo, 10pm
In this new Sharkfest special, Alanna Canaran, a passionate science educator and dive instructor, embarks on a mission to unravel the mystery of why sightings of great white sharks have been on the rise in Atlantic Canada, determined to dispel fear of sharks in Nova Scotians. As the journey unfolds, Canaran and her team dive into the history of human-shark relationships along the coast.