‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘America’s Sweethearts,’ a ton of World Cup soccer and everything else you don’t want to miss on TV this week

MONDAY

World Cup: Iran vs. New Zealand. The game is being played in Los Angeles, so let’s hope we allow all of the Iranian team into the country to play. 8 p.m., Fox Sports 1

The Witch: You know what? I WOULD like to live deliciously! 7:16 p.m., HBO Drama 

The Last Twins: A fascinating look at an unsung hero of the Holocaust, Erno “Zvi” Spiegel, who saved dozens of twins from Dr. Josef Mengele’s horrific experiments. 9 p.m., PBS

TUESDAY

America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Do I watch football? No. Do I think the NFL cheerleaders as organizations are inherently sexist and promote the objectification of women? Yes. Do I watch every episode of this docuseries like my life depends on it? Also yes. Netflix

A Spark Into A Flame: Hamilton & Hip-Hop: A look into the ground-breaking Broadway hit, its relationship to hip-hop, and “The Hamilton Mixtape” that followed. Premiere. Disney+

World Cup: Argentina and Lionel Messi begin their run at another title against Algeria. 8 p.m., Fox

WEDNESDAY

Widow’s Bay: Season finale of the year’s best show so far. Apple TV

Las Culturistas Culture Awards: Bowen and Matt are back with the most important awards show of them all. Peacock

Never Change!: A group of thirty-somethings returns to their high school to complete their educations, which were disrupted by a tornado years earlier, and soon enough, old relationships are rekindled, and truths are revealed in this new comedy. Premiere. Hulu

Million Dollar Nannies: Like Million Dollar Listing but with nannies. Or something. I don’t know, it’s a reality show about nannies who work for ridiculously wealthy people. Series premiere. 7:30 p.m., Freeform & Hulu

THURSDAY

I Will Find You: A father imprisoned for the murder of his son learns his child might still be alive, and must break out of prison to find the truth. Limited series premiere. Netflix

World Cup: Mexico vs. South Korea. ¡VÁMANOS! 8 p.m., Fox

FRIDAY

World Cup:  America is back on the pitch against our fellow former colonists, Australia. 2 p.m., Fox

Sugar: Season two premiere. Apple TV

Voicemails for Isabelle: A woman leaves messages on her dead sister’s voicemail; a stranger receives them; a rom-com happens. Also, Nick Offerman? Somehow? Premiere. Netflix

American Experience: George H.W. Bush: Look, as a Houstonian, I have a soft spot for the guy. But, you have to admit, in retrospect, not so bad, right? 8 p.m., PBS

SATURDAY

How to Make a Killing: Glen Powell stars in this dark comedy as a man who will stop at nothing to get his hands on his inheritance. Premiere. HBO Max

House of the Dragon marathon: Brush up on your Westeros history before the premiere of the third season.  8:35 a.m., HBO

Superman marathon: Honestly, I’m just here for the second one with Terrance Stamp as Zod. 6 p.m., IFC

SUNDAY

House of the Dragon: RELEASE THE DRAGONS! Season three premiere. HBO

The Agency: Season two premiere. Paramount+

Celebrity Crime Scene: Marilyn Monroe: Investigator Paul Holes (Murderinos know) and some other people reconstruct the crime scene of Marilyn Monroe’s death and conclude that SOMETHING FISHY HAPPENED. Premiere. 8 p.m., Fox

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