‘The Horror of Dolores Roach,’ ‘The Prank Panel,’ Fourth of July specials and everything else you don’t want to miss on TV this week

 

MONDAY

Unknown: A four-part series that explores “awe-inspiring uncharted territories” including pyramids and robots. Series premiere. Netflix

Flip the Strip: The male dancers from Thunder Down Under start their own home renovation and flipping business in Las Vegas. Hence, “flipping” the “Strip” (but also “strip”.) How has this show not already been made is my only real question. Series premiere. 10 p.m., HGTV

Independence Day: On Independence Day Eve — and with the government revealing more and more about the truth about our alien neighbors — it’s time to celebrate with Will Smith’s masterpiece.  6 p.m., Starz Encore

TUESDAY

Macy’s 4th of July Spectacular: Ashanti, Bebe Rexha, Ja Rule, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and LL Cool J featuring DJ Z-Trip and The Roots are set to perform. 7 p.m., NBC

A Capitol Fourth: Belinda Carlisle, Boyz II Men, Chicago, Babyface, Renée Fleming, Maddie, and Tae, A Beautiful Noise Musical, Northwell Health, Charles Esten, National Symphony Orchestra, Sesame Street, Elmo, Cookie Monster perform, and Alonso Ribeiro hosts. 7 p.m., PBS

James Bond marathon: What better way to celebrate our independence from the U.K.? 8:37 a.m., MoreMax

Tom Segura: Sledgehammer: Tom Segura is one of those comics who has been around for a minute now but is having a well-deserved moment. Netflix

WEDNESDAY

Titanic: NO REASON. 7 p.m., Paramount Network

Wham!: A documentary that explores the rise and breakup of the classic ’80s pop band, and George Michaels’ struggle as a closeted gay man in the business. Premiere. Netflix

Human Footprint: An exploration in how humans are changing the planet, and what that says about us as a species. Series premiere.  8 p.m., PBS

THURSDAY

Lincoln Lawyer: Season two. Netflix

Deep Fake Love: In this new reality dating series, deep fake technology blurs the lines between truth and lies. Whatever that means. Netflix

Kevin Hart: Reality Check: Kevin Hart has a new stand-up special, y’all. Premiere. Peacock

FRIDAY

The Horror of Dolores Roach: The delightful Justina Machado stars in this new series as an unexpected serial killer you’ll find yourself rooting for. Series premiere. Prime Video

The Ashley Madison Affair: A look into the rise and fall of the scandalous dating site for married cheaters. Series premiere. Hulu

Moonshine: In this new dramedy, a dysfunctional family of half-siblings battle to take charge of the family business. So, like Succession, but with fewer billionaires. Series premiere. 8 p.m., The CW

Family Law: Season two premiere. 7 p.m., The CW

SATURDAY

The Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982: A look into “the greatest year in cinema ever” — although the entire 1970s would beg to differ. Series premiere.  7 p.m., The CW

V.C. Andrew’s Dawn: The beginning of a four-part limited series that tells the story of Dawn Longchamp, who is ripped from her working-class family and everyone she loves, and thrust into her real family which is filled with dark secrets. Premiere. 7 p.m., Lifetime

Elf & National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: It’s Christmas in July! 5 p.m., IFC

SUNDAY

The Prank Panel: Johnny Knoxville, Eric Andre, and Gabourey Sidibe help everyday people play pranks on their friends and loved ones in this new series. 7 p.m., ABC

Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake: Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan are trapped in Benton, Illinois, in this new series. 8 p.m., Bravo

Celebrity Family Feud: Summer premiere. 8 p.m., ABC

The $100,000 Pyramid: Summer premiere. 9 p.m., ABC

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