What to Watch on TV This Week: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Chi, and More!

The week of July 20th trades a few finales for a full slate of premieres, delivering something for every kind of TV fan across streaming and network television.

New series like Stuart Fails to Save the Universe and Ransom Canyon Season 2 pair up nicely with the long-awaited return of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, giving sci-fi and drama lovers plenty to sink their teeth into.

After years of chronicling life on the South Side, TV fans say goodbye to The Chi, which takes its final bow as the acclaimed series comes to a close. 

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:

A Killer Among Friends Season 2 Premiere – Monday, July 20th

A Killer Among Friends Season 2 Episode 1, “Secret Life of a Private Eye,” premieres Monday, July 20th at 9/8c on Investigation Discovery.

Episode Description: A woman in Florida vanishes, causing investigators to turn their eyes toward a member of her inner circle.

King of the Hill Season 15 Premiere – Monday, July 20th

King of the Hill Season 15 premieres Monday, July 20th on Hulu and Disney+.

Series Description: King of the Hill depicts the life and times of Hank Hill, his family and their neighbors in the fictional suburb of Arlen, Texas, the heartland of America. A hard-working, loyal family man and proud Texan, Hank always strives to be a voice of common sense and reason. After years away, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed America, while Bobby balances owning a restaurant and enjoying life as a young adult.

Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston Docuseries Premiere – Wednesday, July 22nd

Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston Season 1 premieres Wednesday, July 22nd at 8/7c on National Geographic.

Series Description: Actor Tom Hiddleston explores ancient Pompeii, uncovering hidden stories of everyday life. Through a blend of documentary and drama, he brings to life the voices of ordinary Romans, revealing their resilience and relatable experiences.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Premiere – Thursday, July 23rd

Star Trek: Strang New Worlds Season 4 Episode 1, “Valles Marineris,” premieres Thursday, July 23rd on Paramount+.

Season Description: Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise embark on a series of emotional and thrilling adventures. Facing both inner demons and terrifying external threats, the crew encounters colorful new characters, reunites with familiar faces, and strives to embrace a bright, hopeful future

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Series Premiere – Thursday, July 23rd

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Season 1 Episode 1, “Spoiler: Gary Dies,” premieres Thursday, July 23rd at 9/8c on HBO Max.

Series Description: Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom, from The Big Bang Theory (2007), returns in a new series where he attempts–and apparently fails–to save the universe, staying true to his unlucky nature.

Ransom Canyon Season 2 Premiere – Thursday, July 23rd

Ransom Canyon Season 2 premieres Thursday, July 23rd on Netflix.

Season Description: Season 2 picks up six months after the events of the first season, with rancher Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel) fighting to reclaim his legacy after being unseated as trustee of his family’s Double K Ranch, while musician Quinn O’Grady (Minka Kelly) must decide if her heart truly belongs in the small town she once tried to outrun or in the fast-paced world of New York City. Are they star-crossed lovers, or fated to be together? In Ransom Canyon, true love stories are messy, complicated, and always worth the wait.

The Chi Series Finale – Friday, July 24th

The Chi Season 8 Episode 10, “The Last Dance,” airs Friday, July 24th on Paramount+ and Sunday, July 26th at 9/8c on Showtime.

Season Description: In the South Side’s coldest winter ever, life-or-death choices must be made. The question is: who is willing to make them? As Tiff finds unexpected comfort, Victor, Shaad, Emmett, Kiesha, and Darnell all confront the cost of their pasts. Nuck and Reg balance loyalty against family, while Jake, Bakari, and Papa must cast new visions of their futures. A new generation rises – bringing new trouble – and no one emerges unchanged as legacy, conflict, joy, and pain collide.

 

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Those are our picks for the week! What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!

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