Originally posted Sunday, August 5, 2018 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who has released three major films in the past year, somehow has time to do a TV series, too: "Ballers" is back for a fourth season Sunday.
HBO is also bringing back the critically acclaimed “Insecure” with Issa Rae for a third season.
ABC airs the annual CMA Fest as part of its focus on country music while AMC tries an unusual low-key character study of a series "Lodge 49,' which was partly shot in Atlanta and stars Kurt Russell's son Wyatt. "Better Call Saul" returns the same night on AMC.
And remember Rob Lowe's short-lived Fox show "The Grinder" where he played a fake lawyer on TV, then tries to do it for real in his hometown? Now there's "Carter," where Jerry O'Connell plays a TV detective who attempts to be a real one his his hometown.
Plus, ABC tries a high concept reality series called “Castaways” that sounds a bit like “Survivor” and a bit like “Lost.”
This covers Monday, August 6 through Sunday, August 12, 2018.
MONDAY
"The Bachelorette" 8 p.m. ABC (14th season finale) — Becca heads to the Maldives with her final two bachelors: Blake and Garrett.
"America Ninja Warrior" 8 p.m. NBC — Indianapolis city finals.
"So You Think You Can Dance" 8 p.m. Fox — The top 10.
"Salvation" 9 p.m. CBS — Darius vows revenge on the hacktivist group ReSyst, no matter what the cost.
"Elementary" 10 p.m. CBS — Holmes and Watson race to help Detective Bell when he becomes a victim of a bio-terrorism attack at the precinct and the station is quarantined.
"Lodge 49" 10:05 p.m. AMC (new series) — Holmes and Watson investigate the poisoning of a relocation expert and discover the man led a decades-long secret career as a contract killer before his death.
TUESDAY
"Bachelor in Paradise" 8 p.m. ABC (fifth season debut) — "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" alums meet up and probably hook up, too.
"Animal Kingdom" 9 p.m. TNT — Smurf enlists the boys in a surprise job that results in devastating consequences.
"Face Off" 9 p.m. Syfy (series finale) — The artists and their teams create their short film, and one is crowned champion.
"Carter" 10 p.m. WGN (new series) — TV detective Harley Carter goes back to his hometown of Bishop, Ontario, after a public meltdown in Los Angeles.
"Castaways" 10 p.m. ABC (new series) — Twelve people are dropped alone throughout various islets in Indonesia and challenged to survive among washed-up luggage.
"Hit the Floor" 10 p.m. BET — They say what's done in the dark eventually comes to light, and the light couldn't be brighter than at the ISNY award show.
"Love Is__" 10 p.m. OWN — Nuri and Yasir visit Yasir's son Deonte, but things quickly turn volatile when Yasir questions how his son is being raised.
"Younger" 10 p.m. TV One — Kelsey and Liza find themselves at odds when a billionaire pitches a book on power to Millennial.
"Wrecked" 10 p.m. TBS (third season debut) — The survivors uncover a menacing threat after surviving the Cruisifornication explosion and washing ashore on a new island.
WEDNESDAY
"CMA Fest" 8 p.m. ABC — Among the featured performers: Jason Aldean; Dierks Bentley; Brothers Osborne; Kane Brown; Luke Bryan; Luke Combs.
"Masterchef" 8 p.m. Fox — The Top 13 contestants face a mystery box challenge with a stockpot and cooking oil and are tasked with making a dish that features a deep-fried element.
"World of Dance" 8 p.m. NBC — The top qualifying acts from each division will choose a rival and face off in a head-to-head elimination duel.
"Suits" 9 p.m. CBS — Alex is caught between Harvey and Zane as Louis struggles to overcome a shocking setback.
"Reverie" 10 p.m. NBC (first season finale) — The team must race against the clock when one of them is kidnapped, and Onira Tech is at risk of being destroyed.
"Queen Sugar" 10 p.m. OWN — Darla and Ralph Angel undergo a heated mediation.
"The Sinner" 10 p.m. USA — Ambrose and Heather begin to unravel where Julian is from, as Julian is thrust into a new world.
"Yellowstone" 10 p.m. Paramount — Rip stumbles upon a dangerous and dire situation.
THURSDAY
"Match Game" 9 p.m. ABC — Jason Alexander, Sheryl Underwood, Gabriel Iglesias, Constance Zimmer, Bubba Watson and Anjelah Johnson.
"American Woman" 10 p.m. Paramount — After attending an EST meeting, Kathleen discovers some answers to the problems in her life.
"Alone" 10 p.m. History — Hunger drives the remaining participants to a new low as food sources disappear.
"Shooter" 10 p.m. USA— An attempt on Sam's life leads the Swaggers to shocking information left behind by Earl, which may have led to his death. Nadine and Isaac's team take a run at one of the heads of Atlas.
"Snowfall" 10 p.m. FX — Franklin takes steps in order to ensure his crew's loyalty.
FRIDAY
"All About the Washingtons" 3:01 a.m. Netflix (new series) — An autobiographical scripted family sitcom that follows Joey Washington (Rev Run aka Joseph Simmons) and his wife Justine Washington (Justine Simmons), playing fictionalized versions of themselves raising a family of family kids.
"Insatiable" 3:01 a.m. Netflix (new series) — A teen, once fat, wants revenge upon her former tormenters by entering the pageant world.
"The Paynes" 9 p.m. OWN — Nyla may not be able to pay for her latest mistake.
"Wynonna Earp" 9 p.m. Syfy — The forest reveals a clue to Nicole's past; and Wynonna pays an unexpected visit to her mother.
"Killjoys" 10 p.m. Syfy — Dutch awaken to John at the brink of madness and the birth of D'av's child.
WEEKEND
"Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta" 8 p.m. Saturday TLC (10th season finale) — Country star Hillary Scott helps leukemia survivor bride Dani pick the perfect dress.
"Babysitter's Nightmare" 8 p.m. Sunday Lifetime — Taking on a babysitting job, Daphne finds danger lurking in every corner and must survive the night from a malicious killer.
"Teen Choice 2018" 8 p.m. Sunday Fox — Nick Cannon and YouTube star Lele Pons hosts.
"Claws" 9 p.m. Sunday TNT (second season finale) —As a hurricane bears down on Palmetto, a steely Desna proceeds with the plans for her big day, keen for the the opportunity to settle all scores.
"$100,000 Pyramid" 9 p.m. Sunday ABC — Ken Jeung vs. Nico Santos; Tim Meadows vs. Kathy Najimy.
"The Affair" 9 p.m. Sunday Showtime — Ben finally confesses the truth to Alison.
"Fear the Walking Dead" 9 p.m. Sunday AMC (fourth season summer debut) — Morgan tries to help Alicia and this fractured group of survivors as a storm brews.
"Get Shorty" 9 p.m. Sunday Epix (second season debut) — Miles Daly is in a dark place and working on a new project while anxiously awaiting the first cut of The Admiral's Mistress.
"Sharp Objects" 9 p.m. Sunday HBO — Adora provides Chief Vickery with a key piece of evidence in the Ann Nash murder case.
"Ballers" 10 p.m. Sunday HBO (fourth season debut) — .pencer and Joe weigh the pros and cons of acquiring an extreme-sport agency.
"Preacher" 10 p.m. Sunday AMC — Annville, Angelville and the Grail team up to steal souls in New Orleans and Osaka in a last-ditch effort satisfy Gran'ma and save the world.
"Shades of Blue" 10 p.m. Sunday NBC — Harlee uncovers a betrayal.
"Insecure" 10:30 p.m. Sunday HBO (third season debut) — Issa crashes on Daniel's couch and tries to save up extra cash.
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