‘The Bear,’ ‘Family Empire: Houston,’ ‘Land of Women,’ the first Presidential Debate of 2024 and everything else you don’t want to miss on TV this week

MONDAY

Breakin’ on the One: This documentary looks back at the 1981 breakdance battle between Rocksteady Crew and the Dynamic Rockers which changed EVERYTHING for breakdancing, hip hop, and popular culture. Learn your history, children. Hulu

Road House: Speaking of learning your history, you’ve seen the Jake Gyllenhaal version, now watch the Swayze original and BE TAUGHT. 7:27 p.m., More Max West

The Big Short: Another history lesson, this time about the 2008 recession and all the crazy greedy reasons we got there. 9:30 p.m., Paramount+ with Showtime

TUESDAY

TikTok Star Murders: This documentary produced by 50 Cent looks into the brutal murder of Ana Abulaban by her TikTok star husband, Ali. Premiere. Peacock

I Am Celine Dion: Celine Dion reveals her struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome in this new documentary. Premiere. Prime Video

: One woman, a wrap dress, and fashion history. Premiere. Hulu

CMA Fest: Jelly Roll & Ashley McBryde host the celebration with surprise performances and collaborations. Premiere. 7 p.m., ABC

WEDNESDAY

The Bear: YES, CHEF! Season premiere. (Premiering three hours earlier than previously noted.) 8 p.m., Hulu

Walker: Walker tries to make up for lost time in the series finale. 7 p.m., The CW

Land of Women: Eva Longoria stars as a woman who is forced to flee into hiding in Spain with her mother and daughter after it’s revealed her husband has embroiled himself into some dangerous financial shenanigans. Series premiere. Apple TV+

The Real CSI: Miami: This series follows real-life cases and the forensic science used to solve them. Series premiere. 9 p.m., CBS

Worst Roommate Ever: Second season of con artists and murders and landladies. Season premiere. Netflix

THURSDAY

My Lady Jane: In this alternative history, Lady Jane Grey does not lose her head, and finds herself crowned queen with plenty of villains coming for her. Series premiere. Prime Video

Domino Day: Last Witch: After dating sites don’t work, a young woman takes matchmaking into her own hands. Series premiere. AMC+, Sundance Now

That ’90s Show: Season two. Netflix

CNN Presidential Debates: Strap in. 8 p.m., CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, Fox News, MSNBC, HLN

FRIDAY

Family Empire: Houston: This new reality series follows the Braden family in Houston as they strive to build generational wealth through real estate. Series premiere. 7 p.m., OWN

The Mole: Season two. Netflix

A Family Affair: Nicole Kidman, Zack Effron, and Joey King star in this rom-com about a young woman struggling to accept her mother’s romance with her boss. Premiere. Netflix

Summer Olympics Trials: Women’s Gymnastics: Who’s ready for some Simone Biles? 7 p.m., NBC

SATURDAY

Problemista:Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in NY. As time runs out on his work visa, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country.” For my Julio Torres girlies, like Jon Hamm.  7 p.m., HBO

Ghostbusters marathon: Who you gonna call? (Sorry, it was too easy.) 6 p.m., E!

Summer Olympics Trials: Women’s Gymnastics: MORE SIMONE BILES. 3 p.m., NBC

SUNDAY

Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen: WWHL 15th Anniversary Special: Daddy Andy has had a hard year, so let’s let him have a little party. 8 p.m., Bravo

The Great Food Truck Race: Games on the Gulf: Tyler Florence hosts the next food truck race, this time starting at Houston’s own NASA Johnson Space Center before taking off across the Gulf Coast. Season premiere.  7 p.m., Food & Max

Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast: And while we’re in the Gulf, Anthony Mackie hosts this documentary that uncovers an environmental mystery involving sharks off the Louisiana coast. Premiere. 8 p.m., Nat Geo Wild

Summer Olympics Trials: Women’s Gymnastics: EVEN MORE SIMONE BILES. 7:30 p.m., NBC

 

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