Tonight’s TV lineup blends endings, premieres and live sports across a wide slate of networks, giving viewers a mix of finale buzz, new cinema, and marquee events.
– It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX, 9 p.m.) reaches its 17th-season finale, coinciding with the finale of Frank’s journey on The Golden Bachelor.
– Rivers of Fate (Netflix) is a new Brazilian film about a teen kidnapped by traffickers, kicking off an investigation led by her mother and a river pirate.
– Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe (NBC, 9 p.m.) tours recently opened attractions at Universal Orlando, offering a peek behind the magic of theme-park expansion.
– The U.S. Open (ESPN2, 11 a.m.; ESPNews, 1 p.m.; ESPN2, 7 p.m.) continues in New York, with the mixed doubles semifinals and the championship on the schedule.
– America’s Got Talent (NBC, 8 p.m.) features results from Tuesday’s quarterfinals.
– MasterChef (Fox, 8 p.m.) has teams crafting three-course meals under pressure.
– Family Law (CW, 8 p.m.) follows Abby and Daniel as they represent a single mother facing parental liability claims.
– Expedition X (Discovery, 9 p.m.) returns for a new season, followed by Ghost Adventures: House Calls (Discovery, 10 p.m.).
– American Pickers (History, 9 p.m.) reaches its season finale, capping a run of scavenging and restoration.
– Big Brother (CBS, 8 p.m.) continues the Power of Veto competitions.
– Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service (Fox, 9 p.m.) helps a Boston bar and grill find its footing under Ramsay’s watchful eye.
– Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (ABC, 8 p.m.) features a star-studded panel including Al Penn, Jillian Bell, Chloe Fineman, Grad Goreski, Gary Janetti and Jameela Jamil.
– Match Game (ABC, 9 p.m.) welcomes a panel with Joel McHale, Amy Sedaris, Lamorne Morris, Annie Murphy, Kevin Nealon and Ziwe.
– To Catch a Smuggler (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) continues its high-stakes look at contraband and enforcement.
– Tyler Perry’s Sistas (BET, 9 p.m.) follows the friends as they navigate love and life.
– The Kingdom (ESPN, 10 p.m.) sends the Chiefs to New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl in a high-stakes prelude.
– Mysteries of the Abandoned (Discovery, 11 p.m.) investigates the Osage Oil Murders, among other dark corners of history.
– Carl Weber’s The Family Business: New Orleans (BET, 10 p.m.) follows Marie and Curtis as they decide how to handle Jean’s release from prison.
– James Cagney: Summer Under the Stars (TCM) lights up the day with a marathon of Cagney classics, including The Doorway to Hell, Lady Killer, He Was Her Man, The Strawberry Blonde, The Bride Came C.O.D., Captains of the Clouds, A Lion Is in the Streets, City for Conquest, G Men, Blonde Crazy, and a bonus documentary, James Cagney: Top of the World.
– Baseball fans can catch Houston at Detroit (MLB, 1 p.m.), Cleveland at Arizona (MLB, 4 p.m.) and San Francisco at San Diego (MLB, 9:30 p.m.).
– The Little League World Series features Venezuela vs. Taiwan (ESPN, 1 p.m.), Nevada vs. Connecticut (ESPN, 3 p.m.), Japan vs. Aruba (ESPN, 5 p.m.) and South Carolina vs. South Dakota (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
– Daytime Talk shows highlight guest lineups across The Talk and The View, with reruns of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore and others.
– Late Night talk shows feature Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and Taylor Tomlinson, with a mix of guests and rerun editions.
Additional notes and value:
– This night offers a striking contrast between new streaming premieres and beloved classics, making it easy to switch between genres as moods shift.
– Sports fans get a full evening of tennis-style drama at the U.S. Open and several MLB matchups, plus pre-Super Bowl momentum from The Kingdom.
– Film buffs can sample the new Brazilian feature Rivers of Fate on Netflix alongside a wide James Cagney retrospective on TCM.
If you’re planning your watch list, consider prioritizing the season finales (Sunny in Philadelphia and The Golden Bachelor), the Netflix premiere Rivers of Fate for a change of pace, and the U.S. Open’s live action for sports enthusiasts. This lineup promises drama, laughs, nostalgia and real-time excitement across platforms, with something for nearly every taste.