14 Things to Watch July 8 – July 14 – Parade Magazine
Wondering what to watch next week? Here’s the scoop on what you’ll want to be watching as you head into the weekend of July 8 on network and cable television, streaming and on-demand. Whatever your platform—HBO, Showtime, Acorn, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu—we’ve got you covered with what to watch. Plus, check out what’s new on Blu-ray and DVD, and hot new movies opening next week. Let’s get watching!
All times Eastern.
FRIDAY, July 8
Black Bird
A high school football hero—who’s also a policeman’s son and a drug dealer—is sent to prison, where he befriends another con suspected of killing young girls, in this psychological thriller series starring Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Greg Kinnear and the late Ray Liotta in one of his final roles (Apple TV+).
Conjuring Kesha
Come along as the Grammy-nominated pop superstar known as Keisha (real name: Kesha Rose Seibert) embarks on a journey to stoke her passions for all things supernatural and paranormal, visiting haunted locations, poking into not-of-this-world phenomena and looking for explanations of unexplained mysteries (Discovery+).
SATURDAY, July 9
Flowers in the Attic: The Origin
Learn how a young woman (Jemima Rooper) grow up to become the crazy grandma who lockskids away in her attic—as originally introduced in the controversial book by V.C. Andrews, and later made into two feature films. Kelsey Grammar and Harry Hamblin also star (Lifetime).
Steal This House
Fixer-upper and home improvement expert Christy Lee (who also hosts All Girls Garage for MotorTrend TV) helms this new series, helping her clients turn lower-cost houses into amazing homes (9 p.m., HGTV).
SUNDAY, July 1
Women Who Rock
Four-part docuseries spotlights and salutes rock ‘n’ roll’s legion of trailblazing female pioneers, including Janis Joplin, Chaka Khan, Nancy Wilson, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Sheila E., Natalie Merchant and more (9 p.m., Epix).
The Final Straw
Comedian Janell James hosts this new game show competition featuring contestants trying to remove objects from gigantic towers, Jenga-style, without making the whole thing topple (9 p.m., ABC).
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MONDAY, July 11
Claim to Fame
Twelve celebrity relatives are challenged to step outside the shadows of their famous families and live together under one roof in this new reality series—hosted by pop-singing Kevin Jonas (of Jonas Brothers fame) and his brother , a famed Tiktok’er—with shades of Big Brother and The Real World (10:01 p.m., ABC).
Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem
Streaming spinoff of the popular daytime drama begins season two with stars Peter Reckell (as Bo) and Kristian Alfonso (as Hope) (Peacock).
TUESDAY, July 12
The Only
Soccer documentary showcases the life story of U.S. Women’s Soccer Hall of Fame goalkeeper Briana Scurry, who was often the solo Black starter and the only gay player on the field (Paramount+).
Parking Lot Payday
Host Zach Selwyn gives music fans he encounters in stadium parking lots the opportunity to win big bucks in trivia contests about their favorite bands—like The Rolling Stones, Metallica and Coldplay—performing in their area that evening (8 p.m., AXS TV).
WEDNESDAY, July 13
Everything’s Trash
An outspoken podcast star (Phoebe Robinson) is having great professional success in this new TV sitcom, but her Brooklyn personal life is a real mess (10 p.m., Freeform).
Five Guys a Week
New “relationship” reality series follows what happens when an adventurous, available woman invites five bachelors, all vying to be the man of her dreams, into her home (10 p.m., Lifetime).
THURSDAY, July 14
Hart to Heart
Comedian/actor Kevin Hart returns to host season two of this talk show where he banters with celebrity guests (like Kristin Stewart, Mark Wahlberg, Mike Tyson, Pete Davidson, Seth MacFarlane and Chris Rock) as they enjoy the uncorked fruits of his well-stocked wine cellar (Peacock).
101 Places to Party Before You Die
Comedians and best buds Adam Polly and Jon Gabrus host this hilarious new travel series (based on the best-selling book 101 Places to Get F*cked Up Before You Die), who spend fun-filled three-day weekends in various far-flung places (truTV).
AT THE MOVIES
Chris Hemsworth brings the hammer down again in Thor: Love & Thunder, in which the studly superhero god bands with Guardians of the Galaxy allies to help defeat a cosmic villain (Christian Bale). With Natalie Portman, Chris Pratt, Sam Neill, Karen Gillian, Russell Crowe, Tessa Thompson, Dave Bautista, appearances by Matt Damon and Melissa McCarthy, and character voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.