The Democratic National Convention, the end of ‘Evil,’ ‘Homicide: Life on the Street,’ ‘Pachinko,’ and everything else you don’t want to miss on TV this week

MONDAY

Democratic National Convention: The first night begins with President Joe Biden addressing the convention in the wake of his historic decision to step down from the election. Hillary Clinton is also scheduled to speak.  5:15 p.m., C-SPAN; 7 p.m., PBS, CNN, MSNBC; 9 p.m., ABC, CBS, NBC

Homicide: Life on the Street: The groundbreaking police drama from David Simon is finally available on streaming for the first time. Peacock

The Anonymous: 12 players compete and deceive to win $100,000. Series premiere. 10 p.m., Bravo, Syfy, USA

Interview with the Vampire: Prepare for vampire sexiness that you might have missed over on AMC.  Netflix

TUESDAY

Democratic National Convention: Michelle and President Barack Obama are the headlining speakers. 5:15 p.m., C-SPAN; 7 p.m., PBS, CNN, MSNBC; 9 p.m., ABC, CBS, NBC

Face to Face with Scott Peterson: Scott Peterson will give some self-serving interview where he denies killing his pregnant wife, Lacey, to which I say, “OK.” Premiere. Peacock

Terror Tuesday: This anthology features eight terrifying stories based on real-life experiences of listeners of the Thai horror radio show, “Angkhan Khlumpong.” Premiere. Netflix

WEDNESDAY

Democratic National Convention: Governor Tim Walz introduces himself to the Convention and America and accepts the nomination to be Vice President; President Bill Clinton and Nancy Pelosi take the stage. 5:15 p.m., C-SPAN; 7 p.m., PBS, CNN, MSNBC; 8 p.m., ABC, NBC; 9 p.m., CBS

Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE: Oh hey, it’s another reality show about artificially manufacturing a pop group. (See: Making the Band; The X Factor; The Glee Project; The Next Great American Band; etc.) Premiere. Netflix

Love is Blind: U.K.: This actually premiered a couple of weeks ago, but it’s finale time. Netflix

THURSDAY

Democratic National Convention: Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepts the nomination for the Democratic candidate for President in the Convention’s final night. LET’S DO THIS!  5:15 p.m., C-SPAN; 7 p.m., PBS, CNN, MSNBC; 8 p.m., ABC, NBC; 9 p.m., CBS

Evil: Series finale (~sob~) Paramount+

Classified: A rebellious teenager’s life is turned upside down when she is forced to leave Oakland and live with her father’s family in South Africa. Series premiere. Amazon and Freevee

Reasonable Doubt: Second season premiere. Hulu

That 90s Show: Third season premiere. Netflix

FRIDAY

Pachinko: Season two of the widely critically-acclaimed series. Apple TV+

The Frog: A man’s life unravels with the arrival of a mysterious young woman in this new series. Premiere. Netflix

The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, and Uzo Aduba star in this film as three best friends who find their relationship tested. Premiere. Hulu

Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1: Kevin Costner’s attempt to out-Taylor-Sheridan Taylor Sheridan. Streaming premiere. Max

SATURDAY

Blazing Saddles: People who say this movie couldn’t get made this day because of how un-PC it is don’t understand Mel Brooks or his comedy at all.  10 p.m., IFC

College Football: It begins. Yay. 6:30 p.m., ABC

SUNDAY

The Girl on the Milk Carton: The story of Jonelle Matthews, one of the first missing children to be featured on the back of a milk carton. Premiere.  6 p.m., Oxygen

Ol’ Dirty Bastard: Tale of Two Dirtys: I loved ODB and wish he could have lived long enough to reach his own Snoop Era. Premiere. 8 p.m., A&E

Double Indemnity: Conniving bitches be conniving. 7 p.m., TCM

 

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