What to Watch on TV This Week: Chief of War, Twisted Metal, Big Brother, and More
Streaming premieres on Netflix, Peacock, and Apple TV+ have our attention this week, along with reality TV favorites and continuing dramas.
Our picks for what to watch on TV this week include the premiere of Chief of War starring Jason Momoa, Twisted Metal Season 2, The Gilded Age, and Big Brother, among others.
Find our full list of suggestions for What to Watch on TV this week below. Mark your calendars accordingly!
What to Watch on TV This Week:
Big Brother – Sunday, July 27th / Wednesday, July 30th / Thursday, July 31st
Big Brother continues this week with plenty of new surprises for the houseguests on CBS. Big Brother airs Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Season Description: This season’s cast includes a professional bull rider, event curator, marketing manager, AI consultant, aura painter, attorney and a dungeon master, among others. This new group of houseguests is stepping into a summer where nothing is as it seems, where every twist rewrites the rules, and every turn conceals a hidden agenda.
The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 6 – Sunday, July 27th
The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 6, “If You Want to Cook an Omelet,” airs Sunday, July 27th on HBO.
Episode Description: Marian has doubts.
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Season 1 Premiere – Monday, July 28th
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Season 1 premieres Monday, July 28th on Hulu.
Season Description: Welcome back to Elmore, where the laws of reality are a joke, and family life is anything but ordinary. Whether he’s battling an evil fast-food empire, facing off against a sentient AI in love with his mom, or trying to stop Banana Joe from wearing pants, Gumball Watterson drags his brother Darwin, sister Anais, and the rest of the town of Elmore along for the ride.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 5 – Wednesday, July 30th
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 Episode 5, “The Gang Goes to a Dog Track,” airs Wednesday, July 30th on FX.
Episode Description: Frank attempts to win big with an old business associate at a West Virginia dog track; Dennis and Dee lose more than their shirts to gambling addiction; Mac and Charlie learn about a simpler way of life.
Twisted Metal Season 2 Premiere – Thursday, July 31st
Twisted Metal Season 2 premieres Thursday, July 31st on Peacock.
Season 2 Premiere Episode Description: While John sets out to reunite with Quiet, she’s devising her own plan with Dollface.
Leanne Series Premiere – Thursday, July 31st
Series Description: When her husband leaves her for another woman, a resilient Southern mom starts over with the support of her loving, but unfiltered family.
Dexter: Resurrection Season 1 Episode 5 – Friday, August 1st
Dexter: Resurrection Season 1 Episode 5, “Murder Horny,” streams Friday, August 1st on Paramount+ with Showtime.
Episode Description: An encounter pushes Harrison further into his own darkness, escalating his fear of arrest; as Batista closes in, Dexter pursues a dangerous connection with a seductive killer, believing they operate under a similar code.
Chief of War Series Premiere – Friday, August 1st
New limited series Chief of War, starring Jason Momoa, premieres Friday, August 1st on Apple TV+.
Series Description: Hawaii’s four kingdoms are divided by war; to prevent further bloodshed, a Hawaiian war chief embarks on a mission to unite his people as an existential threat approaches their shores.
Plus, a few more shows to add to your TV calendar:
- Bachelor in Paradise: Sunday, July 27th at 9/8c on ABC.
- Nautilus: Sunday, July 27th at 9/8c on AMC.
- Destination X: Tuesday, July 29th at 10/9c.
- Countdown: Streaming Wednesday, July 30th on Prime Video.
- Resident Alien: Friday, August 1st at 10/9c on USA and Syfy.
Those are our picks for the week! What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!
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Ashley Bissette Sumerel
Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is editor-in-chief of Tell-Tale TV as well as Eulalie Magazine. Ashley has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches Entertainment Journalism, Composition, and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.