The annual Emmys will air Monday night on NBC featuring Seth Meyers as host. Expect a lot of references to Netflix, Matthew McConaughey, "Veep" and "Game of Thrones." And will "Breaking Bad" get a happy farewell with a clutch of Emmy wins?
Plus, the summer is nearing its end and the broadcast networks are about to start their traditional fall seasons.
Among summer season finales: ABC Family's "Pretty Little Liars" and USA's 'Covert Affairs" Tuesday, ABC's "Motive" and HGTV's "Property Brothers" Wednesday, Syfy's "Defiance" Thursday and TNT's "Falling Skies' Sunday.
MONDAY
"66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards" 8 p.m. NBC — Seth Meyers hosts the 66th annual celebration at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. "Game of Thrones" leads all programs with 19 nominations.
"Masterchef " 8 p.m. Fox — The Top 7 chefs compete in a challenge involving savory apple dishes.
"Love & Hip Hop Atlanta " 8 p.m. VH1 — It's reunion time.
"T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle " 9 p.m. VH1 (fourth season summer debut) — A new family business venture centers on lemonade.
"Atlanta Exes " 9:30 p.m. VH1 — Christina tries to bring peace to the group in the aftermath of Tameka's drama-soaked event.
"Hotel Hell " 9 p.m. Fox — Ramsay assists a Vermont hotel owner whose pet-friendly policy has gotten out of hand.
"America's Next Top Model " 9 p.m. the CW — The semi-finalists take part in a rigorous Los Angeles subway challenge to model outfits covering various seasons.
"Dallas " 10 p.m. TNT — News of a family death puts a dark cloud over Southfork.
"Under the Dome " 10 p.m. CBS — Barbie is apprehended by a group of mysterious men who interrogate him about his connection to the Dome.
"Mistresses " 10:01 p.m. ABC — As April works with the FBI to help them find Paul, she tries to keep Lucy in the dark about what's going on between her and Daniel.
TUESDAY
"Pretty Little Liars" 8 p.m. ABC Family (fifth season summer finale) — Alison looks for new allies after the girls turn on her, and the girls seek help from Mona since "A" won't allow them to contact the police.
"America's Got Talent" 9 p.m. NBC — Twelve of the top 24 acts perform.
"Iyanla Fix My Life" 9 p.m. OWN (special) — Iyanla visits Ferguson, Missouri.
"Rizzoli & Isles " 9 p.m. TNT — A man dies suspiciously in a bathtub full of ice during a heat wave
"Royal Pains " 9 p.m. USA — Hank treats Cinco's wrist injury while Evan and Paige help Emma catch Oz.
"Covert Affairs " 10 p.m. USA (fifth season summer finale) — Despite Auggie's wishes, Annie helps McQuaid with a tough mission.
"Finding Carter " 10 p.m. MTV — This show shot in Atlanta has been renewed for a second season.
"Hard Knocks " 10 p.m. HBO — The intensity of training camp heats up as fifteen players are cut from the Falcons roster.
"Tyrant " 10 p.m. FX (first season finale) — Barry receives troubling news as he prepares to displace Jamal.
WEDNESDAY
"So You Think You Can Dance" 8 p.m. Fox — Kennesaw's Zack Everhart Jr. is in the top 4.
"The Divide" 9 p.m. WE (first season finale) — Christine invites Terry to crash at her place, putting a strain on her relationship with Danny.
"Extant" 9 p.m. CBS — Sparks flees with Molly's baby to a remote location.
"Legends" 9 p.m. TNT— Martin poses as an international arms dealer to rescue kidnapped chemist Richard Hubbard.
"Property Brothers" 9 p.m. HGTV (sixth season finale) — A single mom searches for a dream home with help from Drew and Jonathan.
"Who Do You Think You Are?" 9 p.m. TLC (fifth season finale) — Minnie Driver is featured.
"The Bridge" 10 p.m. FX — Dark secrets from Marco's past are uncovered.
" Franklin & Bash" 10 p.m. TNT — The guys defend a taxi-service driver who's accused of stealing celebrity handbags.
" Graceland" 10 p.m. USA — Briggs hunts for a person who may know of his past crimes while the team pulls off a bank heist they hope will cripple an adversary of Mike's.
" Hot in Cleveland" 10 p.m. TV Land — Tensions run high as Victoria is nominated for an Academy Award.
"Motive" 10 p.m. ABC (second season finale) — A case from Cross and Flynn's past reemerges and causes distress for both of them.
"Top Chef: Duels" 10 p.m. Bravo — CJ Jacobson and Stefan Richter square off in culinary battles.
"Taxi Brooklyn" 10:01 p.m. NBC — Half of Brooklyn is put in the dark due to a blackout.
THURSDAY
"Defiance" 9 p.m. Syfy (second season finale) — Nolan fights both the Earth Republic and old acquaintances to stop Irisa's destructive plan from becoming a reality.
"Dating Naked" 9 p.m. VH1 — Two disrobed daters named AJ and Liddy, both luckless in love, arrive in paradise seeking a romantic match.
"Project Runway" 9 p.m. Lifetime — The clothiers create unconventional wedding dresses. Kini looks like an early favorite to win.
"Rush" 9 p.m. USA — A rock star introduces Rush to a powerful hallucinogen that changes his perspective entirely.
"Satisfaction " 10 p.m. USA — Neil struggles to meet a deadline at work while Grace and Anika visit a college.
FRIDAY
"Monumental Mysteries " 9 p.m. Travel — The host investigates a sugar swindle while visiting a mansion in Michigan.
"Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders " 9 p.m. CMT — The new candidates perform on the kick line and do jump splits for the first time. Later, the girls try on their cheerleader uniforms.
"Four Weddings " 9 p.m. TLC — A bride's rooftop wedding features flying dragons and butterflies, while another's museum affair offers guests glimpses of art.
"Redwood Kings " 10 p.m. Animal — A San Francisco-area couple request an elaborate playhouse for their daughters.
WEEKEND
"Cedar Cove" 8 p.m. Saturday Hallmark — A challenging new ADA appears in Olivia's courtroom.
"Dr. Who" 9 p.m. Saturday BBCA — A Dalek fleet surrounds a lone rebel ship, and the Doctor is the only one who can help.
"Outlander" 9 p.m. Saturday Starz — Claire plots to escape during the Castle's Gathering ceremony,
"Hell on Wheels" 9 p.m. Saturday AMC — A stranger's arrival stirs up old feelings in Cullen and puts his family at risk.
"MDA Show of Strength Telethon" 9 p.m. Sunday ABC — Scheduled performers include Rascal Flatts, LeAnn Rimes, Aloe Blacc, American Authors and Bret Michaels.
"Ray Donovan" 9 p.m. Sunday Showtime — Lee reneges on Ray's deal with Cookie.
"Falling Skies" 10 p.m. Sunday TNT (two hour fourth season finale) — Tom and Lexi must triumph over Tom's mortal enemy as they desperately try to destroy the all-powerful Espheni power core.
"Manhattan" 10 p.m. Sunday WGN — Frank seeks medical answers.
"Masters of Sex" 10 p.m. Sunday Showtime — Masters privately treats a couple for infertility.
"Reckless" 10 p.m. Sunday CBS — Jamie and Roy find themselves on opposing sides in civil court.
"The Strain" 10 p.m. Sunday FX — Setrakian discovers a powerful new weapon.
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