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Friday, Aug. 12: Baz Luhrmann’s The Get Down drops on Netflix

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Friday, Aug. 12

The Get Down
Netflix
New Series!
Baz Luhrmann’s (Moulin Rouge!) first series for television is set in 1970s New York City, where a ragtag crew of South Bronx teenagers shelter each other amid their violent, run-down surroundings, armed only with verbal games, improvised dance steps, magic markers and spray cans. From Bronx tenements to the SoHo art scene, and from CBGB to Studio 54 and even the glass towers of the just-built World Trade Center, The Get Down is a mythic saga of how New York at the brink of bankruptcy gave birth to hip-hop.

The Simpsons
FXX, beginning at 6pm
Highlights of tonight’s 12-episode stunt of The Simpsons include 1995’s “King-Size Homer,” in which Homer puts on weight in order to qualify for disability at work, and 1997’s “El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Our Homer),” in which Homer is guided by a “Space Coyote” (voice of Johnny Cash) on a hallucinatory quest.

R.I.P.D.
FX, 8pm
This mix of Men in Black and Ghostbusters follows a recently slain cop who finds that even death could not get him off the force. He joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest In Peace Department and searches for the man who killed him. Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Bacon star.

The Real Housewives of Melbourne: “Here Come the Brides”
Bravo, 9pm
In a super-sized 75-minute episode, Pettifleur rejects Gamble’s wedding invite, and when Chyka organizes a shower for the bride-to-be, it comes with a dress-code twist.

Saturday, Aug. 13


Rio Olympics: Tennis: Women’s Singles Final
Bravo, 11am Live
The Olympic women’s singles tennis tournament in Rio de Janeiro comes to a conclusion with final-round action today.

Major League Baseball
FS1, beginning at 4pm Live
A Saturday MLB doubleheader on FS1 has the Pittsburgh Pirates at the L.A. Dodgers, followed by the L.A. Angels visiting the Cleveland Indians.

Rush Hour: “The Dark Knight”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “The Dark Knight,” when seemingly upstanding members of society are being publicly humiliated by a mystery man, Detectives Carter (Justin Hires) and Lee (Jon Foo) search for someone targeting powerful people with something to hide.

NFL Preseason: Dallas at Los Angeles
ESPN, 8pm Live
The NFL returns to Los Angeles for the first time since the 1994 season as the Dallas Cowboys visit the newly relocated Rams in this preseason game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Summer in the City
Hallmark Channel, 9pm
Original Film!
A charming, small-town woman (Julianna Guill) is given a big promotion managing a flagship store in the Big Apple. When she tries to adopt a big-city personality, it leads to disastrous results. She realizes that it’s better to be true to herself, and when she lets her personality shine, it becomes the secret to her success — in work and in love. Also stars Vivica A. Fox, Natasha Henstridge and Marla Sokoloff.

Sunday, Aug. 14


Rio Olympics: Men’s Golf, Final Round
Golf Channel, 6:30am Live
Which nation’s players will win the first Olympic medals awarded in golf in over a century? Golf Channel airs the final round of the men’s Olympic golf tournament from Rio de Janeiro today.

Rio Olympics: Tennis: Men’s Singles Final
Bravo, 11am Live
The Olympic men’s singles tennis tournament ends today with the gold medal match in Rio de Janeiro.

Golf: U.S. Senior Open, Final Round
FOX, 2pm Live
FOX airs the final round of the 2016 U.S. Senior Open golf tournament from Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio.

2016 Rio Olympic Games
NBC, 7pm Live
Highlights of NBC’s coverage tonight include track and field, with Jamaica’s Usain Bolt attempting to become the first man to win three Olympic titles in the 100m; Simone Biles vying in the apparatus finals of gymnastics; and Kassidy Cook and Abby Johnston representing Team USA in the women’s 3m springboard final in diving.

The Hunt: “Living With Predators — Conservation”
BBC America, 9pm
Season Finale!
In the final episode, The Hunt looks at endangered predators and the scientists fighting to save them. The episode also explores ways in which people can live side-by-side with predators. Immediately following this episode is a special that looks behind the scenes of how filmmakers captured the spectacular footage in The Hunt.

Chesapeake Shores
Hallmark Channel, 9pm
New Series!
When busy businesswoman Abby O’Brien (Meghan Ory) returns to her hometown of Chesapeake Shores, Md., with her two daughters in tow, what started as a weekend trip turns into an opportunity filled with second chances. The charming beach community used to feel small and stifling, but now Abby sees it as a place to reconnect with her loud and loving family (including Treat Williams as her father and Diane Ladd as her feisty grandmother). She also discovers a chance at love with the high-school boyfriend (Jesse Metcalfe) she left behind and an opportunity to give her children a slower and more fulfilling life.

BrainDead: “The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm”
CBS, 10pm
In this new episode, Gustav (Johnny Ray Gill) and Rochelle (Nikki M. James) capture and question a man they suspect is infected by the bugs. Also, Luke (Danny Pino) and Red (Tony Shalhoub) debate over a potential war.

Monday, Aug. 15


The Simpsons
FXX, beginning at 6pm
Among The Simpsons classics featured in FXX’s 12-episode stunt are 1996’s “Team Homer,” in which Mr. Burns joins the Pin Pals bowling team, and 1997’s “In Marge We Trust,” in which Marge becomes the church’s “Listen Lady” and Homer finds his likeness on a box of Mr. Sparkle dishwasher detergent.

2016 Rio Olympic Games
NBC, 8pm Live
Allyson Felix seeks to become the most decorated U.S. woman in track and field history with a seventh career Olympic medal as she competes in the women’s 400m final; in gymnastics, apparatus finals include men’s rings, men’s vault and women’s balance beam, with American Simone Biles contending in the latter event; and Kristian Ipsen and Michael Hixon represent the U.S. in qualifying event of men’s 3m springboard diving.

Rizzoli & Isles: “For Richer or Poorer”
TNT, 9pm
When a forensic accountant is gunned down in a park, Jane (Angie Harmon) and Maura (Sasha Alexander) are drawn into a sophisticated Ponzi scheme. But the biggest surprise in the case is Jane’s discovery that her prime suspect is someone from Maura’s past. Jane also makes a life-changing career decision.

Mistresses: “The Root of All Evil”
ABC, 10pm
April’s mom extends her stay with April and Marc, widening the rift between them. Lydia uses Karen’s picture — unbeknownst to Karen — to create an online dating profile. Kate decides to moves out of Harry and Joss’ place, and Harry is furious when he discovers Joss deliberately withheld information about Kate’s relationship with Scott. A stressed-out Joss goes to dangerous lengths to cope.

Major Crimes: “Off the Wagon”
TNT, 10pm
Lts. Andy Flynn (Tony Denison) and Mike Tao (Michael Paul Chan) delve into the mysterious overdose of a young Hollywood star and the trail of emotional destruction he left in his wake, while Rusty (Graham Patrick Martin) finally comes to a conclusion about how to handle the pregnancy of his biological mother, Sharon (Ever Carradine).

Tuesday, Aug. 16


The Simpsons
FXX, beginning at 8pm
Highlights of FXX’s eight-episode stunt of The Simpsons tonight include 2005’s “Mobile Homer,” in which an argument between Homer and Marge results in Homer living out of an RV in the backyard, and 2010’s “Once Upon a Time in Springfield,” in which Princess Penelope (voice of Anne Hathaway) is brought on to boost Krusty the Clown’s TV ratings.

Elvis Lives!
AXS TV, 9pm
Original Film!
AXS TV’s first original movie comes from The Asylum, the production company behind the Sharknado franchise, so that probably tells you what you’re in for. The film presents an alternate world in which Elvis Presley (Jonathan Nation) never died. It captures The King at a troubling time in his life, when, in an attempt to make things right, Elvis agrees to help the FBI by testifying against The Fraternity, a villainous crime syndicate. With his life threatened and his family’s safety on the line, Elvis must go to extremes to save himself and his loved ones, and bring the criminals to justice.

Zoo: “Sins of the Father”
CBS, 9pm
In the new episode “Sins of the Father,” Jackson (James Wolk) faces the most difficult decision of his life. Also, Mitch (Billy Burke) reluctantly enlists help from his father, Max Morgan (guest star Robin Thomas), to investigate the origin of the final set of triple helix animal bones.

Andrew Zimmern’s Driven by Food
Travel Channel, 9pm
New Series!
Chef and food writer Andrew Zimmern’s new series turns to neighborhood drivers to set the itinerary. Never staying in the backseat for long, Zimmern and his new guide — whether it’s a cab driver in the Deep South, a shikara driver in Kashmir or a gondolier in Venice — take viewers on an entertaining, behind-the-scenes insider’s adventure to check out off-the-grid dives, regional eats and local activities.

Wednesday, Aug. 17

Rio Olympics: Women’s Golf, First Round
Golf Channel, 6:30am Live
Sixty of the world’s top female golfers compete in the Rio Games’ women’s golf tournament with first-round action today. Golf Channel airs all four rounds of the tournament live through Aug. 20.

Penn & Teller: Fool Us: “Penn & Teller Snake Their Chances”
The CW, 8pm
In this show, hosted by How I Met Your Mother’s Alyson Hannigan, talented magicians do their best to stump world-famous magicians Penn & Teller for the right to perform with the duo in Vegas. Tonight’s magicians: Paul Gertner, Matthew DiSero, Rokas and Elliot Zimet — whose magic often includes birds. We’re not sure what Penn & Teller are “snaking” their chances on, but we hope it’s not Zimet’s birds.

Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry: “Jennifer Esposito, Whitney Port, Kris Jenner”
E!, 8pm
They say you can sleep when you’re dead. Well, don’t count on it — not while Tyler Henry’s around! The 20-year-old psychic star busily connects celebrities with the dearly departed.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
FX, 8pm
Living as a Wall Street executive, Jack Ryan (Chris Pine) seems unassuming to his friends, but he has long been enlisted in the CIA. As an analyst, he discovers an attempt originating in Moscow to bring down America’s financial backbone. Based on the character created by Tom Clancy. Kevin Costner and Keira Knightley also star.

We Bought a Zoo
FXX, 8pm
Based on an unlikely true story, this Cameron Crowe-directed comedy moves a man and his two children to a countryside home where they renovate and reopen a zoo. Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson and Thomas Haden Church star.

My Last Days
The CW, 9pm
New Series!
Jane the Virgin star Justin Baldoni created and hosts this inspiring documentary series — which will air over three consecutive nights — about courageous young people who achieve incredible goals despite facing terminal illnesses.

Suits: “Spain”
USA Network, 9pm
Harvey defends Sutter from Cahill, as Mike’s past threatens to derail his mission. Meanwhile, Rachel and Jessica seek evidence to re-open Bailey’s case, and Louis woos Tara with a trip to the Hamptons.

American Gothic: “The Oxbow”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “The Oxbow,” key Hawthorne family secrets are revealed when Garrett (Antony Starr) is forced to reflect on his 14 years of solitude in the woods. Also, Alison (Juliet Rylance) turns the screws on a local reporter, with shocking results.

Paranormal Witness: True Terror: “From H.E.L.L.”
Syfy, 10pm
There are three cardinal rules to stay safe when using a Ouija board. Break just one and you risk opening a door to the “other side.” When three young girls from a Hispanic family break all three, they open a gateway to hell.

Mr. Robot: “eps2.5_h4ndshake.sme”
USA Network, 10pm
On the Fourth of July, Mr. Robot and Elliot try to make nice, fsociety releases a holiday video in honor of Uncle Sam and Darlene acts on a desire from long ago.

Unlocking the Truth
MTV, 11pm
New Series!
MTV’s new docuseries takes an in-depth look at the justice system through the viewpoint of Ryan Ferguson, who spent 10 years in jail for a murder he didn’t commit. Ferguson is passionate in his resolve to help other innocent people who have been wrongfully convicted. He and co-investigator Eva Nagao examine three high-stakes cases of inmates who claim they are innocent.

Thursday, Aug. 18


The Other Guys
FX, 7:30pm
Will Ferrell re-teams with director Adam McKay (Anchorman, Talladega Nights) for this action-packed comedy about a pair of mismatched New York City detectives who seize an opportunity to grab the spotlight — just like the city’s top cops whom they idolize — when a seemingly dull case turns out to be a massive financial conspiracy. Mark Wahlberg and Eva Mendes also star.

60 Days In
A&E, 9pm
Season Premiere!
An explosive second season is in store as eight new innocent participants, all with an interest in the criminal justice system, go undercover at Indiana’s Clark County Jail for a deeper dive into the drugs, violence and internal corruption exposed during Season 1. This season, we meet the wife of Season 1 participant Zac, along with a former corrections officer, a mother with an incarcerated child, a bounty hunter, a criminal justice student and a young lawyer. Each participant’s background will help give Sheriff Jamey Noel more feedback to improve the facility.

AXS TV Concerts Hosted by Mark Cuban: “Village People”
AXS TV, 9pm
The fan-favorite disco sextet performs in tonight’s episode.

My Last Days
The CW, 9pm
The inspiring docuseries, created and hosted by Jane the Virgin star Justin Baldoni, continues with more stories of greatness from people who have decided that although they may be dying, they’re ready to live. Baldoni explains, “I’m proud to share these stories that remind people that each and every one of us has the power to choose happiness and to make a difference — regardless of the hand we’ve been dealt.”

Queen of the South: “Coge Todo lo Que Puede Llevar”
USA Network, 10pm
Teresa races to save a witness in the recent heist. With renewed confidence, Camila assures her partners that she’s back in business and vows to be done with Epifanio once and for all.

Friday, Aug. 19


NASCAR Xfinity Series: Food City 300
USA Network, 7:30pm Live
Daniel Suarez, Elliott Sadler, Ty Dillon, Erik Jones and Brendan Gaughan are among the top Xfinity Series drivers looking to survive the hard-nosed, short-track racing at Tennessee’s Bristol Motor Speedway tonight.

2016 Rio Olympic Games
NBC, 8pm Live
In the last race of Usain Bolt’s legendary Olympic career, the world’s fastest man anchors Jamaica against Justin Gatlin and Team USA in the men’s 4x100m relay, among other highlights tonight.

My Last Days
The CW, 9pm
Series Finale!
In the finale of the three-night event that celebrates the extraordinary achievements of people who refuse to let their terminal illnesses define them, two more heroes show us how they’re making the most of the time they have left.

Bring It: “Hoop Dreams Drama”
Lifetime, 9pm
Coach D takes her game to the next level and enlists her husband to help with an ambitious basketball-themed creative routine. Will it be a slam-dunk or will these dancers double dribble? In the viewing room, Tamala calls a foul on inappropriate behavior, forcing the DDP to go to therapy to tame their courtside behavior.

Killjoys: “Full Metal Monk”
Syfy, 9pm
Clues from Khlyen’s Red 17 transmission lead Dutch, D’avin and Alvis to an old research facility on Arkyn, while Johnny and Pawter try to rally outside support in the impending war for Westerly.

Major League Baseball: N.Y. Yankees at L.A. Angels
FS1, 10pm Live
The N.Y. Yankees visit the L.A. Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim for the first game of a three-game series.

Superstore: “Olympics”
NBC, 10:30pm
Tying in with NBC’s coverage of the Rio Olympic Games, this special standalone episode, according to executive producer Justin Spitzer, “takes place in the world of the show at some point last season before the walkout.” So don’t be surprised that Cheyenne (Nichole Bloom) is still pregnant, and that the group hasn’t had the big union discussion yet. What you will see: A Cloud 9 Olympics promotion gives Amy (America Ferrera) the chance to meet her childhood hero, gold medal-winning gymnast Missy Jones (special guest star Cecily Strong of Saturday Night Live), who proves to be a little too inspirational. Meanwhile, storewide “Olympic fever” causes Glenn (Mark McKinney) to have some difficulty balancing his extreme patriotism, makes Jonah (Ben Feldman) learn a secret about Mateo’s (Nico Santos) past and has Dina (Lauren Ash) striving to create a “closing ceremony” her colleagues will never forget. The episode features special appearances by Olympic gold medalists Apolo Anton Ohno, Tara Lipinski and McKayla Maroney.

Saturday, Aug. 20


Rio Olympics: Women’s Golf, Final Round
Golf Channel, 6:30am Live
Olympic medals are awarded to the top three players following today’s final round of the Rio Games’ women’s golf tournament.

Major League Baseball: N.Y. Mets at San Francisco
FS1, 4pm Live
The N.Y. Mets take on the San Francisco Giants in Game 3 of a four-game series at AT&T Park in San Francisco.

Rush Hour: “Familee Ties”
CBS, 8pm
Series Finale!
When the Quantou gang orchestrates a meeting of rival Los Angeles gang lords, Carter (Justin Hires) and Lee (Jon Foo) must infiltrate it to find Lee’s sister Kim (Jessika Van) and save her from going further with the Quantou in the series finale “Familee Ties.”

Mr. Peabody & Sherman
FXX, 8pm
The smartest guy in the room is the dog! Mr. Peabody has done it all, including adopting his human son Sherman. But when Sherman messes with Mr. Peabody’s latest invention, the WABAC machine, history will never be the same. Features the voices of Ty Burrell, Max Charles and Ariel Winter.

Boy in the Attic
Lifetime, 8pm
A teenage girl and her mom inherit an old house, unaware that a boy has been living in the attic for months. When the girl discovers the boy, the teens fall in love and she agrees to keep his secret from her mom. But it’s not the only thing he’s hiding. Her new love has been falsely accused of murder, forcing her to decide just how far she’ll go to protect him.

2016 Rio Olympic Games
NBC, 8pm Live
The last full session of track and field features Allyson Felix attempting to lead the U.S. to a sixth straight Olympic gold in the women’s 4x400m relay, and LaShawn Merritt and Team USA seeking to restore supremacy in the men’s 4x400m relay after a surprise loss to the Bahamas in 2012. Other coverage tonight includes American David Boudia defending his gold in the men’s 10m platform diving final, the women’s volleyball final and more.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race
NBCSN, 8pm Live
The steeply banked, .533-mile short track at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee provides a 500-lap endurance test for Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr. and other top Sprint Cup stars tonight.

Summer Love
Hallmark Channel, 9pm
Original Film!
A widowed suburban mom (Rachael Leigh Cook) takes an internship in the fast-paced tech world of millionaire “app-trepreneurs.” She discovers that although life seems to be a lot more digital, love needs to be a lot more real.