What to Watch on TV: Week of July 28th
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! We’ll be sharing our picks of what to watch for the week, from new specials to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to.
This week’s picks include Pennyworth‘s debut, saying goodbye to Jane and Liv, attending Four Weddings and a Funeral, and more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Pennyworth – Sunday, July 28
Before he was the Batman’s confidante and butler, Alfred Pennyworth was a former British intelligence officer that decides to go to work with Thomas Wayne. Pennyworth debuts Sunday, July 28 at 9/8c on EPIX.
Episode Description: Former British SAS soldier Alfred Pennyworth forms a security company and goes to work with Bruce Wayne’s billionaire father, Thomas, in 1960s London.
Years and Years – Monday, July 29
Things have hit a fever pitch as the Lyons family prepares to fight back, the regime tightens its leadership, and others take a stand. Will it go accordingly? Years and Years’ final episode airs Monday, July 29 at 9/8c on HBO.
Episode Description: As Viv Rook’s regime tightens its grip, the entire Lyons family fights back; Rosie stands up to the troops surrounding her home; when Bethany reveals the shocking truth about her father, Edith and Celeste form a secret alliance.
The Bachelorette – Monday, July 29
After a tumultuous season, it’s time to ramp up the end of Hannah’s journey to finding the right guy. Part 1 of The Bachelorette finale airs Monday, July 29 at 8/7c on ABC.
Episode Description: How will Hannah’s journey to find love end? It will be a finale unlike any other in Bachelorette history as Hannah continues with her final three men – Jed, Peter and Tyler C. – torn between her heart and her head. Her search to find a lifetime of happiness and her soul mate comes to a close with the astonishing live, two-night finale event.
Grown-ish – Wednesday, July 31
When Aaron hosts a “Black Minds Matter” fundraiser, everyone excitedly attends the event, especially Luca who gets a chance to meet his idol. But with Zoey’s determination to make everything go according to plan, will everything end well? Grown-ish airs Wednesday, July 31 at 8/7c on Freeform.
Episode Description: Aaron hosts an elegant fundraiser for his new “Black Minds Matter” cause, bringing everyone together for a night to remember. The gang is excited to meet the event’s special guest, especially Luca, and Zoey makes sure to do everything to get him the face time he wants. Sky is feeling overwhelmed by Jazz and Doug’s over attentiveness.
Jane the Virgin – Wednesday, July 31
The big day is here for Jane and Rafael as Jane the Virgin fans have to say goodbye. But with a few stories still in the air, will everything go as planned? Jane the Virgin signs off, with a 2-hour finale, Wednesday, July 31 at 8/7c on The CW.
Episode Description: Jane and Rafael get ready for their big day; Rafael’s desire to help Jane’s writing dream lands him in trouble; Xo and Rogelio must tell the family about their decision, and not everyone takes it well; Petra struggles with her emotions.
Four Weddings and a Funeral – Wednesday, July 31
Hulu’s TV adaptation of an acclaimed 90s movie is making its debut with an American twist as we get a look at a year in the life of four friends that start at a wedding. Four Weddings and a Funeral drops Wednesday, July 31 on Hulu.
Series Description: Four American friends reunite for a fabulous London wedding, but after a bombshell at the altar throws their lives into turmoil, they must weather a tumultuous year of romance and heartbreak.
iZombie – Thursday, August 1
It’s time to say goodbye to Liv, Ravi, Clive, Peyton, and Major as the team faces their final battle in the human/zombie war. Will everyone make it out alive? iZombie’s series finale airs Thursday, August 1 at 9/8c on The CW.
Episode Description: The human versus zombie war finally comes to a head.
Dear White People: Season 3 – Friday, August 2
The Winchester students are back and ready to bring some change to their lives as a new season of Dear White People drops on Netflix, Friday, August 2.
Series Description: Set against the backdrop of a predominantly white Ivy League university where racial tensions bubble just below the surface, Dear White People is a hilarious send-up of “post-racial” America that weaves together the universal story of finding one’s own identity and forging a wholly unique path. The satirical series — which picks up where the acclaimed 2014 film by the same name left off – follows a group of Winchester University’s students of color as they navigate a diverse landscape of social injustice, cultural bias, political correctness (or lack thereof) and sometimes misguided activism in the millennial age. Through an absurdist lens, Dear White People utilizes biting irony, self-deprecation and sometimes brutal honesty to hold up a mirror to the issues plaguing society today, all the while leading with laughter.
Black Lady Sketch Show – Friday, August 2
Robin Thede is bringing the funny and an amazing roster of actors to her TV project, a sketch show! Black Lady Sketch Show debuts Friday, August 2 at 11/10 on HBO.
Episode Description: Two women seek an escape from an ominous fog; 1960s soul group Claude and The Boppers perform their hit song “Ice Cream Shop”; Maya’s confession in a support group gets a less-than-supportive response; an invisible spy meets a formidable adversary.
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Those are our picks for the week! Are your faves on the list? What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!
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