By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Sunday, August 2, 2015
HBO's "True Detective" is being hit hard by critics this season. It closes shop this Sunday.
And ABC's annual sojourn to the CMA Music Festival airs Tuesday night.
ABC Family also ends its "Melissa & Joey" Wednesday after four seasons.
And I erred last week in saying BET aired the series finale of "The Game" on July 29. Actually, the final episode airs this Wednesday.
This TV tips covers Monday, August 3 through Sunday, August 9.
MONDAY
"American Ninja Warrior" 8 p.m. NBC — The top 30 competitors from the Orlando Qualifier tackle the Orlando Finals course.
"Bachelor in Paradise " 8 p.m. ABC — Clare receives a date card and goes on a mission to find herself a man.
"So You Think You Can Dance " 8 p.m. Fox — The top 16 perform.
" Devious Maids " 9 p.m. Lifetime — Marisol questions the return of a familiar face to the neighborhood.
" Toe Tag Parole " 9 p.m. HBO — Inmates in a California jail discuss an experimental program that offers enrichment.
" Major Crimes" 9 p.m. TNT — The division investigates an online video of a bloodied, half-naked man walking down a street with a gun.
"Unreal " 10 p.m. Lifetime — An unwanted guest returns to the set.
"Murder in the First " 10 p.m. TNT — Terry and Hildy's investigation suffers a serious setback.
"Running Wild With Bear Grylls " 10:01 p.m. NBC — Ed Helms joins Bear in the mountains of Colorado.
TUESDAY
"America's Got Talent" 8 p.m. NBC — Piers Morgan returns as a guest judge.
"CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock " 8 p.m. ABC— Emceed by Little Big Town, performers include Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney and the Zac Brown Band.
" Deadliest Catch " 9 p.m. Discovery — The guys from the Cornelia Marie make plans to watch a football game.
" It Takes a Sister " 9 p.m. Oxygen (new series) — Reality star Nikki Alexander tries to live at home with her three sisters and their eight children in the opener of this real-world series.
" Rizzoli & Isles " 9 p.m. TNT — The death of a jeweler is investigated, leading to a previously unknown member of the Isles family and casting light on a secret Maura has been hiding much of her life.
" Zoo " 9 p.m. CBS — Abraham comes to the rescue of Mitch and Chloe after they are kidnapped by a local drug lord while searching for a solution to the bat problem in Rio de Janiero.
"Get Swank'd " 10 p.m. FYI (new series) — Everyday folks in Atlanta get makeovers from two fashion Emily Boulden and Nicole Noles. experts .
"Playing House " 10 p.m. USA (second season debut) — Season starts with an awkward run-in with Mark and Tina,
"Proof " 10 p.m. TNT — A grieving mother believes she's found the reincarnation of her dead son in a young piano prodigy.
"Scream " 10 p.m. MTV — The new prime suspect is someone close to Emma.
"Tyrant " 10 p.m. FX — Jamal grows more paranoid as he begins to question Rami's loyalty.
"Hollywood Game Night" 10:01 p.m. NBC — Celebrities are Gina Rodriguez, Rex Lee, Tom Arnold, Curtis Stone, Yvette Nicole Brown and Zachary Levi.
WEDNESDAY
"America's Got Talent: World's Got Talent" 8 p.m. NBC — A special look at best acts from around the world.
"America's Next Top Model " 8 p.m. the CW (22nd season debut) — Tyra Banks brings back the "girls and guys" version for a third time.
"Masterchef " 8 p.m. Fox — The cooks prepare a flambé in a mystery box challenge.
"Melissa & Joey " 8 p.m. ABC Family (series finale) — Mel receives unexpected news as she prepares for her senate campaign.
"Extant " 9 p.m. CBS (back-to-back episodes) — Molly starts changing physically, but isn't sure of the result or if she can reverse it, which sends her into a panic.
" Job or No Job " 9 p.m. ABC Family (new series) — A woman who wants to work in the restaurant industry in Chicago goes on three interviews in the series premiere of this reality series about young job seekers pursuing their dreams.
" Mr. Robinson " 9 p.m. NBC (new series) — A musician takes a day job as a substitute teacher in the premiere of this sitcom.
"Suits " 9 p.m. USA — Mike teams with Jack Soloff on a case.
"Duck Dynasty " 9 p.m. A&E — Jase and the guys put their newly discovered talent for ridding properties of pests to their advantage.
"The Jim Gaffigan Show " 10 p.m. TV Land — Jim and Jeannie help Daniel deal with the tension between him and his father by having dinner with the two of them.
" The Game " 10 p.m. BET (series finale) — Pookie accidentally shoots Rick Fox, who bonds with Chardonnay when she drives him to the hospital.
" Last Comic Standing " 10 p.m. NBC — The invitational round continues as a third contingent of invited comics takes to the stage to compete.
"Mr. Robot " 10 p.m. USA — Elliott goes missing; Mr. Robot tries to pull fsociety back together; Angela goes head-to-head with an old nemesis.
"Celebrity Wife Swap " 10 p.m. ABC (first season finale) — Alana Stewart swaps places with Angela "Big Ang" Raiola.
"Deutschland 63 " 10 p.m. Sundance — In the series finale, the West continues with its nuclear war game, and Martin, unwelcome on both sides of the border, contemplates a way to keep the East from making a devastating mistake.
THURSDAY
"America's Got Talent: World's Got Talent" 8 p.m. NBC — A special look at best acts from around the world.
"America's Next Top Model " 8 p.m. the CW (22nd season debut) — It's a "guy/girl" season again.
"Masterchef " 8 p.m. Fox — The cooks prepare a flambé in a mystery box challenge.
"Melissa & Joey " 8 p.m. ABC Family (series finale) — Mel receives unexpected news as she prepares for her senate campaign.
"Extant " 9 p.m. CBS (back-to-back episodes) — Molly starts changing physically, but isn't sure of the result or if she can reverse it, which sends her into a panic.
" Job or No Job " 9 p.m. ABC Family (new series) — A woman who wants to work in the restaurant industry in Chicago goes on three interviews in the series premiere of this reality series about young job seekers pursuing their dreams.
" Mr. Robinson " 9 p.m. NBC (new series) — A musician takes a day job as a substitute teacher in the premiere of this sitcom.
"Suits " 9 p.m. USA — Mike teams with Jack Soloff on a case.
"Duck Dynasty " 9 p.m. A&E — Jase and the guys put their newly discovered talent for ridding properties of pests to their advantage.
"The Jim Gaffigan Show " 10 p.m. TV Land — Jim and Jeannie help Daniel deal with the tension between him and his father by having dinner with the two of them.
" The Game " 10 p.m. BET (series finale) — Pookie accidentally shoots Rick Fox, who bonds with Chardonnay when she drives him to the hospital.
" Last Comic Standing " 10 p.m. NBC — The invitational round continues as a third contingent of invited comics takes to the stage to compete.
"Mr. Robot " 10 p.m. USA — Elliott goes missing; Mr. Robot tries to pull fsociety back together; Angela goes head-to-head with an old nemesis.
"Celebrity Wife Swap " 10 p.m. ABC — Alana Stewart swaps places with Angela "Big Ang" Raiola.
"Deutschland 83 " 10 p.m. Sundance (first season finale) — In the series finale, the West continues with its nuclear war game, and Martin, unwelcome on both sides of the border, contemplates a way to keep the East from making a devastating mistake.
FRIDAY
"Defiance" 8 p.m. Syfy — Amanda decides to ignore Nolan's skepticism and welcome an encouraging Votanis Collective delegation to Defiance. Meanwhile, Stahma's loyalties are tested by an unexpected arrival; and T'evgin takes another step towards acclimating to life on Earth.
"Cold Justice: Sex Crimes" 9 p.m. TNT— Two cases in which women were assaulted in public places are investigated by Casey and Alicia.
"Atlanta Plastic" 10 p.m. Lifetime — A football player unveils his undersized package and gets some tough news from Dr. Crawford.
"Strike Back" 10 p.m. Cinemax — The bombing at the British Embassy sends Section 20 on a mission to find just who is employing Ray McQueen.
"Deadly Women" 10 p.m. ID (ninth season debut) —A beauty queen who tried to shed herself of her family duties; an accountant whose tryst turned deadly; and a valedictorian who made sure her man wouldn't leave her.
"The Comment Section" 10:30 p.m. E! (new series) — Comedian Michael Kosta looks at how social media is responding to the biggest stories of the week.
WEEKEND
"Fatal Memories" 8 p.m. Saturday Lifetime — A woman suspects her sister, who suffers from severe emotional trauma, may be responsible for their mother's murder.
"Cedar Cove " 8 p.m. Saturday Hallmark — Olivia clashes with Will over a real-estate issue.
"Aquarius" 9 p.m. Saturday NBC — Hodiak and Shafe inch closer to exposing a serial killer who has been targeting homosexual men in Los Angeles.
"Hell on Wheels" 9 p.m. Saturday AMC — Cullen solves a Chinese labor strike in the wake of violence.
"Power" 9 p.m. Saturday Starz — Angela and the feds push Tommy to flip on Lobos or spend his life in prison.
"America's Next Weatherman" 11 p.m. Saturday TBS (new series) — Twelve aspiring weathercasters and meteorologists begin their battle to score $100,000 and a gig forecasting the weather on CNN.
"Humans" 9 p.m. Sunday AMC — A desperate Karen hunts down Niska; and the synths stay with the Hawkins family, but Hobb is not far behind.
"The Last Ship" 9 p.m. Sunday TNT — A desperate Karen hunts down Niska; and the synths stay with the Hawkins family, but Hobb is not far behind.
"Ray Donovan" 9 p.m. Sunday Showtime — Ray's new mission drives a wedge between Finney and Paige.
"Food Network Star" 9 p.m. Sunday Food Network — The winner of "Star Salvation" rejoins the competition; and the four remaining contestants are presented with the challenge of cooking the single best dish of their life with help from a familiar sous chef.
"True Detective" 9 p.m. Sunday HBO (second season finale) — This season has been widely deemed a disappointment.
"Who Do You Think You Are?" 9 p.m. Sunday TLC — Alfre Woodard investigates the paternal side of her family and explores the origins of her surname.
"Falling Skies" 10 p.m. Sunday TNT — The group finds a safe haven in the form of a functional military base run by Weaver's old flame.
"Masters of Sex" 10 p.m. Sunday Showtime — Johnson's parents visit and insert themselves in the Johnson women's lives.
"The Strain" 10 p.m. Sunday FX — Eph alters his appearance so he can leave the city, which makes Nora a reluctant parent for Zack.
"Ballers" 10:30 p.m. Sunday HBO (special time) — Spencer tries to save Vernon by confronting his past.
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