What to Watch on TV This Week: King of the Hill, Wednesday, Resident Alien, and More!

A new month means brand new picks to pick from as the summer starts to wind down. Our picks for the week of August 3rd include the premieres of King of the Hill, Platonic, and the first half of Wednesday Season 2.

Plus, there are the finales of The Buccaneers, The Librarians: The Next Chapter, and Resident Alien. And, if you are fascinated with the Kennedy family you don’t want to miss the documentary American Prince: JFK Jr! 

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:

The Great Food Truck Race Season 18 Premiere – Sunday, August 3rd

The Great Food Truck Race Season 18 Episode 1, “Surviving Savannah,” premieres Sunday, August 3rd at 9/8c on Food Network.

Season Description: Nine teams are hitting the road along the South Atlantic coast for a shot at $50,000 and the ultimate prize: winning The Great Food Truck Race.

The Yogurt Shop Murders Series Premiere – Sunday, August 3rd

The Yogurt Shop Murders Limited Series premieres Sunday, August 3rd at 10/9c on HBO.

Series Description: In 1991, four teenage girls were brutally murdered at a frozen yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. What happened that night forever shook the Austin community and continues to mystify the police and haunt the families left in the wake of unthinkable loss. Including interviews with the investigative teams, the victims’ parents and siblings, and the two men who served time for the crime, the series explores law enforcement practices and raises complex questions about press coverage and the power of suggestion on memory. The series offers a unique window into the lasting effects of grief and the enduring impact of unrelenting crime coverage in mainstream media through poignant interviews with those closest to the crime and investigation.

King of the Hill Season 14 Premiere – Monday, August 4th

King of the Hill Season 14 Episode 1, “Return of the King,” premieres Monday, August 4th on Hulu.

Episode Description: Hank and Peggy move back to Arlen and struggle to readjust to their old life; Bobby runs into a childhood friend in Dallas.

The Librarians: The Next Chapter Season 1 Finale – Monday, August 4th

The Librarians: The Next Chapter Season 1 Episode 12, “And The Sword of Mars,” airs Monday, August 4th at 9/8c on TNT.

Episode Description: General Gregor retrieves the Sword of Mars and uses it to take over the country of Caucasylvia (remember from the Train episode), gaining control of their nuclear arsenal. The team must steal the Sword to prevent world calamity.

The Valley Season 2 Finale – Tuesday, August 5th

The Valley Season 2 Episode 17, “Reunion Part Two,” airs Tuesday, August 5th at 8/7c on Bravo.

Episode Description: Jax opens up about his sobriety journey and continues to butt heads with Brittany over his actions last summer. Jesse attempts to make peace with his soon-to-be ex-wife before Michelle revisits a long-rumored truth. Tensions come to an explosive head between the Bookos and the Capernas.

Platonic Season 2 Premiere – Wednesday, August 6th

Platonic Season 2 premieres Wednesday, August 6th on Apple TV+.

Series Description: Platonic former best friends approaching midlife reconnect after a long rift; the duo’s friendship becomes more consuming and destabilizes their lives.

Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 Premiere – Wednesday, August 6th

Wednesday Season 2 Episodes 1-4 premieres Wednesday, August 6th on Netflix.

Season Description: Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), returns to prowl the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await. This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem. Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.

The Buccaneers Season 2 Finale – Wednesday, August 6th

The Buccaneers Season 2 Episode 8, “She Knows,” airs Wednesday, August 6th on Apple TV+.

Episode Description: Tintagel Ball sets off a chain of revelations and betrayals and Nan’s life will never be the same.

Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil Series Premiere – Thursday, August 7th

Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil Limited Series premieres Thursday, August 7th on Hulu.

Series Description: In 1984, Ted Bundy offers to help catch the Green River Killer–launching a chilling game of cat and mouse with detective Robert Keppel. Featuring never-before-heard tapes, this is a gripping descent into one of history’s darkest minds.

Outlander: Blood of My Blood Series Premiere – Friday, August 8th

Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 1 Episode 1 premieres Friday, August 8th at 8/7c on Starz.

Series Description: “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” is a romantic saga that unfolds across time. From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, intersecting in surprising and unforeseen ways.

Resident Alien Season 4 Finale (Series Finale) – Friday, August 8th

Resident Alien Season 4 Episode 10, “The End is Here,” airs Friday, August 8th at 10/9c on SyFy and USA Network simultaneously. 

Episode Description: Harry must confront a danger that goes beyond his usual alien powers. It’s a moment that tests not only his strength but also his intelligence, creativity, and ability to connect with those around him.

American Prince: JFK Jr. Limited Series Premiere – Saturday, August 9th

American Prince: JFK Jr. Limited Series premieres Saturday, August 9th at 10/9c on CNN.

Series Description: 
A three-part series about John F. Kennedy Jr.’s life, legacy, and his creation of George magazine.

 

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