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Tuesday, July 5
Big Easy Motors
History, 10pm
New Series!
This show follows Charles Handler and his team as they search Louisiana for long-forgotten piles of junk that can be transformed into dazzling custom cars.
The Simpsons
FXX, beginning at 8pm
FXX airs eight straight episodes of The Simpsons tonight, beginning with “Homer and Ned’s Hail Mary Pass” from Season 16 and including “Poppa’s Got a Brand New Badge” from Season 13 and “24 Minutes” from Season 18.
Zoo: “Collision Point”
CBS, 9pm
In the new episode “Collision Point,” tragedy strikes the team’s only ally within the government, and they’re left on their own to stop a surge of animal-related attacks from destroying the city of Geneva, Switzerland.
Man Fire Food
Cooking Channel, 9pm
Season Premiere!
To launch Season 5, Roger Mooking hangs out with two chefs putting a whole new spin on rotisserie cooking in the great outdoors. At Spring House restaurant in Alexander City, Ala., chef Rob McDaniel shows off a self-created, fire-fueled contraption that he and Roger use to roast succulent legs of lamb. In Charleston, S.C., Roger spends time with Craig Deihl, chef/owner of Cypress, who created a backyard-friendly rotisserie that can roast whole strings of ducks and chickens.
Containment: “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
The CW, 9pm
When word begins to spread that there may be a way out of the cordon, Jana (Christina Moses) considers her options.
Counting Cars
History, 9pm
New Episodes!
The new episodes will see the crew take on some of their baddest rides yet, including a custom supercar for former Guns N’ Roses guitarist DJ Ashba, and a surprising flip for rock legend Dee Snider. Plus, the show will feature a look inside the epic car collection of Wayne Newton.
The Greeks: “Chasing Greatness”
PBS, 9pm
Watch as ancient Greece’s legacy is invoked in Athens and at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. Take a look back at its rise and fall, which might not only help illuminate current challenges, but also point toward a better future.
Feed the Beast: “The Wild West”
AMC, 10pm
Revisiting the past, Tommy (David Schwimmer) questions Dion’s (Jim Sturgess) friendship with Rie (Christine Adams). Uninvited guests threaten to derail the restaurant’s soft opening.
Chopped: Grill Masters Napa
Food Network, 10pm
New Series!
Sixteen top-tier chefs compete in another epic Chopped tournament event — this time in California’s beautiful Napa Valley! With $10,000 at stake in each preliminary competition, the champs will fight it out for $50,000 more. The first basket features a sea creature and a colorful vegetable. Then, a ballpark snack could throw the chefs a curveball in the entrée round. Then chili peppers spice up the dessert basket. Ted Allen hosts and Michael Chiarello, Amanda Freitag and Marc Murphy judge.
Wrecked: “Tubthumping”
TBS, 10pm
In this new episode, the survivors hold an election. Danny (Brian Sacca) and Todd (Will Greenberg) face off in a battle of the liver. On top of that, the island makes a discovery that could change everything.
Chopped After Hours
Food Network, 11pm
Season Premiere!
After the victor is crowned in each Chopped episode, the judges show off what they would have done with the day’s mystery baskets — and have a little fun, to boot. Tonight, in Round 1, vegan lobster mortifies the competitors, until host Ted Allen initiates a friendly game of vegan-meat basketball. In Round 2, Ted shows an ingenious invention of his own. And finally, Geoffrey Zakarian rewards three superbly unusual desserts with mystery-basket mixed drinks that aren’t for the faint of heart — or palate.
Wednesday, July 6
“South Park” Marathon
Comedy Central, beginning at 12:30pm
Today’s South Park stunt on Comedy Central opens with 2000’s “A Very Crappy Christmas,” and includes classics like “Helen Keller: The Musical,” “Fat Camp,” “Towelie,” “Scott Tenorman Must Die” and “Cripple Fight!”
Soccer: UEFA Euro 2016 Semifinal
ESPN, 2:30pm Live
The UEFA Euro 2016 soccer tournament is down to its final four teams. ESPN presents live coverage of today’s semifinal match from Stade de Lyon in France. The winner advances to the final match July 10.
MasterChef: “Gordon Ramsay Masterclass”
FOX, 8pm
Chef Ramsay demonstrates how to properly deconstruct a lobster, after which the remaining 16 home cooks have to kill, poach and shell one. We wonder if the chefs will get to wear little plastic bibs; working with lobsters can get messy!
America’s Got Talent: “Best of Auditions”
NBC, 8pm
Nick Cannon hosts a special recap of the moments that wowed America during this season’s AGT auditions.
Supernature — Wild Flyers: “Masters of the Sky”
PBS, 8pm
Explore the wonder and science of one of nature’s greatest innovations — the power of flight. Cutting-edge camera technology and computer-generated graphics help explain airborne animals’ remarkable powers and how they work. This episode examines the extremes of true flight: power, acceleration, top speed, maneuverability and endurance.
Duck Dynasty: “Willie & Korie’s 25th Anniversorry”
A&E, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Willie and Korie Robertson celebrate 25 years of marriage and introduce fans to their newly adopted son Rowdy as the A&E reality favorite returns for Season 10. Meanwhile, Jase’s son Reed surprises his girlfriend with a marriage proposal, Si fights a parking ticket, Sadie checks out colleges, and the family pulls together when a storm hits West Monroe.
Wahlburgers
A&E, 10pm
Season Premiere!
Paul, Mark and Donnie Wahlberg and their ever-expanding burger-joint empire are back for Season 6. This season, Mark and Paul travel to Orlando to celebrate the opening of the latest Wahlburgers location and Paul serves as a celebrity chef at the Kentucky Derby’s “Taste of Derby.” Meanwhile, Donnie helps Alma overcome her fear of flying and joins her for some salsa lessons. And fans may finally learn which son is really Alma’s favorite.
American Gothic: “Nighthawks”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “Nighthawks,” the police begin to focus on the Hawthorne family’s possible connection to the Silver Bells Killer. Meanwhile, Cam (Justin Chatwin) attempts to erase his past while Garrett (Antony Starr) reconnects with his.
American Tarzan
Discovery Channel, 10pm
New Series!
This series is the ultimate challenge that will determine who among an elite breed of man-beasts is the greatest.
Tyrant
FX, 10pm
Season Premiere!
The saga about the political and familial turmoil in the fictional Middle Eastern nation of Abbudin returns with the Season 3 premiere “Spring.” Barry (Adam Rayner) assumes the role of interim president after the shooting of his brother Jamal (Ashraf Barhom). Joining the cast this season are Chris Noth (The Good Wife) as an American military general and Annet Mahendru (The Americans) as the wife of a powerful sheik.
The Night Shift: “By Dawn’s Early Light”
NBC, 10pm
TC (Eoin Macken) and Topher (Ken Leung) rush to the scene of a concert, where a fireworks explosion has caused massive chaos. As the two jump in to manage the mess, a second explosion causes problems for one of their own.
9 Months That Made You: “One of a Kind”
PBS, 10pm
No two people — not even “identical” twins — are identical. Through riveting examples, explore how your face was shaped, why you’re likely to be right-handed, and even how your sexuality formed.
Royal Pains: “Uninterrupted”
USA Network, 10pm
Series Finale!
Season 8 — and the series itself — comes to an end with tonight’s episode. As Boris prepares to leave the Hamptons forever and asks Hank to join him, Hank contemplates life changes. Meanwhile, Evan and Paige consider a life-altering decision, and Divya gets long-awaited news.
