By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Sunday, July 26, 2015
When BET took over CW's dramedy "The Game" in 2010, the show moved to Atlanta and drew a whopping 7.7 million viewers.
Although it never reached those heights again, it remained a staple in the lineup for another five years. On Wednesday, "The Game" is over.
Kaitlyn Bristowe on "The Bachelorette" has not held her punches. On Monday, she will have two guys left to choose from - Nick or Shawn - who she will in almost all likelihood break up with in a few months time. (See last year's "Bachelorette" Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray.)
And NBC's "America's Got Talent" celebrates 10 years on air a week after "So You Think You Can Dance" did just the same. Get nostalgic on Wednesday night.
Speaking of nostalgic, middle-aged actors pretend to be much much younger in the prequel to "Wet Hot American Summer" on Netflix Friday featuring the likes of Janeane Garofalo, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Bradley Cooper and Elizabeth Banks.
And Atlanta has one show shot here returning Wednesday (TruTV's "The Carbonaro Effect") and one new one Friday (TLC's "Atlanta Plastic")
This covers Monday, July 27, 2015 through Sunday, August 2, 2015.
MONDAY
"American Ninja Warrior" 8 p.m. NBC — The top 30 competitors from the Houston Qualifier tackle the Houston Finals course
"The Bachelorette " 8 p.m. ABC (11th season finale) — Kaitlyn introduces her family to both Shawn and Nick.
"So You Think You Can Dance " 8 p.m. Fox — The top 18 perform.
" Devious Maids " 9 p.m. Lifetime — Evelyn surprises Adrian upon his return from the hospital; Sebastien encourages Carmen to forge a relationship with Jacklyn.
" Major Crimes" 9 p.m. TNT — An old kidnapping case is revisited when new information surfaces, pushing the division into a partnership with a possibly crooked FBI agent.
"Unreal " 10 p.m. Lifetime — Rachel deals with the repercussions from an impulsive decision.
"Murder in the First " 10 p.m. TNT — Junior reveals new details, possibly giving leverage to Hildy and Terry in their investigation.
"Running Wild With Bear Grylls " 10:01 p.m. NBC — Kate Winslet joins Bear for a paramotor adventure through Wales' mountainous Snowdonia region.
TUESDAY
"America's Got Talent" 8 p.m. NBC — Marlon Wayans is a guest judge.
" Knock Knock Live " 9 p.m. Fox — Terrible ratings last weeks spells doom for this show.
" Deadliest Catch " 9 p.m. Discovery — Wild Bill makes the call for a medical evacuation during an emergency.
" Face Off " 9 p.m. Syfy (ninth season debut) — Sixteen artists work in pairs to construct original alien animals that incorporate two models into one massive creation.
" Rizzoli & Isles " 9 p.m. TNT — The network just renewed this show for a seventh season in 2016.
" Zoo " 9 p.m. CBS — Jackson, Jamie and Agent Shaffer search for a chemist in Alabama who has evidence of Reiden Global's role in the growing animal problem.
"Proof " 10 p.m. TNT — A bizarre haunting at an old church is investigated.
"Scream " 10 p.m. MTV — Emma learns a heartbreaking secret after a scandalous video leak.
"Tyrant " 10 p.m. FX — Rami seeks Amira's advice on how to interpret Jamal's erratic behavior.
"Hollywood Game Night" 10:01 p.m. NBC — The party-game celebrities are Rosie O'Donnell, Rocco DiSpirito, Constance Zimmer, Nate Berkus, Kevin O'Leary and "Weird Al" Yankovic.
WEDNESDAY
"America's Got Talent" 8 p.m. NBC — Top series moments are revisited in a celebration of the show's 10th anniversary.
"Masterchef " 8 p.m. Fox — The Top 10 cooks prepare meals for VIP diners who turn out to be their own family members.
"Extant " 9 p.m. CBS — Molly realizes Ethan is alive and tries to get him back.
" The Game " 9 p.m. BET (series finale) — Jason and Kelly are shocked when they learn that Herbie Lesser has bought the Sabers.
" Home Free " 9 p.m. Fox — With five days to renovate a home, some contestants impress host Mike Holmes with their skills.
" Last Comic Standing " 9 p.m. NBC — The invitational round continues when a second group of invited comics perform.
"Suits " 9 p.m. USA — Harvey reels from Dr. Agard's revelation about the root of his panic attacks.
"Duck Dynasty " 9 p.m. A&E — The guys spend the weekend celebrating Martin's bachelor party at a hunting cabin.
"The Jim Gaffigan Show " 10 p.m. TV Land — Jim's anniversary plans for Jeannie include a Broadway show and a night at a fancy hotel.
"The Carbonaro Effect " 10 p.m. TruTV (second season debut) — Michael makes juice at a farmer's market.
"Mr. Robot " 10 p.m. USA — Elliot attempts to hack Vera out of jail in order to save someone he cares about.
"Celebrity Wife Swap " 10 p.m. ABC — The wives of Sean Lowe and Jason Mesnick, former cast members on "The Bachelor," swap places.
THURSDAY
"The Astronaut Wive's Club" 8 p.m. ABC — The pressure on the wives grows as the Gemini missions are being successfully launched and the Apollo program kicks into high gear.
"Food Fighters" 8 p.m. NBC— A married firefighter from Georgia competes against top culinary figures.
"Big Brother" 9 p.m. CBS — A fifth person is voted out.
"Complications" 9 p.m. USA — John tries to rein in his compulsions, but is tested when he's tipped off about an impending massacre.
"Mistresses " 9 p.m. ABC — Lucy sees Blair's strict side emerge as he and April grow closer.
"Under the Dome " 10 p.m. CBS — Alliances form in the Dome as a meteor shower rocks the outside world.
"Graceland " 10 p.m. USA — Mike develops a plan to learn about the contents of Gusti's trunk.
"Rookie Blue " 10 p.m. ABC — A community-outreach baseball game is interrupted when two of the players are wounded in a drive-by shooting.
"Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll " 10 p.m. FX — Johnny dies on the Internet, and decides to stay that way when it makes financial sense.
"Rectify " 10 p.m. Sundance — A visit from his probation officer cause work problems for Daniel.
FRIDAY
"Wet Hot American Summer; First Day of Camp" 3:01 Netflix — The original cast reunites for a prequel of the original 2001 movie.
"Defiance" 8 p.m. Syfy —A gruesome murder is committed by an unusual beast that's on the loose and being hunted down by Nolan and Irisa.
"Descendants" 8 p.m. Disney — The trouble-making offspring of villainous Disney characters get a chance at redemption when they are freed from the forbidden Isle of the Lost and allowed to attend a prep school for the first time alongside of the teen descendants of Fairy Godmother, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Mulan.
"Cold Justice: Sex Crimes" 9 p.m. TNT (new series) — Investigators Casey Garrett and Alicia O'Neill attempt to track down the person who brutally attacked a retired music teacher.
"Love Thy Neighbor" 9 p.m. OWN (second season summer finale) — Danny and Troy marry in Vegas.
"Atlanta Plastic" 10 p.m. Lifetime (new series) — Three African-American plastic surgeons in metro Atlanta tackle cases.
"Strike Back" 10 p.m. Cinemax (fourth season debut) — In Bangkok, on the eve of a nuclear-weapons summit with North Korea, a gang led by a ruthless expatriate kidnap the British Ambassador's daughter, sending Scott, Stonebridge and the Section 20 team into action.
WEEKEND
"The Perfect Girlfriend" 8 tonight Lifetime — When Brandon takes a promotion 3,000 miles away, he leaves his girlfriend Jensyn of five months in New York City. His boss then tries to take over Jensyn's identity.
"Cedar Cove " 8 tonight Hallmark — Jack gives Olivia space in the wake of their quarrel.
"Aquarius" 9 tonight NBC — The murder of a Black Panther is investigated by Hodiak, who needs Bunchy Carter's help to crack the case.
"Hell on Wheels" 9 tonight AMC — Cullen contends with violence in Chinatown set off by disgruntled railroad workers.
"Power" 9 tonight Starz — Lobos' fending off a rival drug cartel and federal authorities impacts Ghost and Tommy.
"Bachelor in Paradise" 8 p.m. Sunday ABC (second season debut) — The cast arrives on the shores of Playa Escondida in Mexico and get acquainted at a cocktail party.
"I Am Cait" 8 p.m. E! — Caitlyn Jenner continues her transformation.
"Ice Road Truckers" 9 p.m. History (ninth season debut) — Darrell Ward attempts to poach a legendary rival driver from Polar Industries.
"Humans" 9 p.m. AMC — aura and Mattie's relationship reaches a breaking point; and Karen decides to tell Pete the truth.
"The Last Ship" 9 p.m. TNT — Chandler tries to gain intel and reverse the brainwashing suffered by Michener.
"Ray Donovan" 9 p.m. Sunday Showtime — Terry tries to adjust to life outside of prison.
"Food Network Star" 9 p.m. Food Network — Jeff Mauro and Katie Lee help the finalists meet the challenge of live TV.
"Who Do You Think You Are?" 9 p.m. TLC — JK Rowling is the subject.
"Falling Skies" 10 p.m. Sunday TNT — An injured Tom takes refuge with a family and learns about life without war in the process.
"Ballers" 10 p.m. Sunday HBO — Ricky flies off the handle.
"Halt and Catch Fire" 10 p.m. Sunday AMC (second season finale) — Gordon aids Joe as the Clark family descends into crisis.
"Masters of Sex" 10 p.m. Sunday Showtime — Masters tries to convince Johnson to rededicate herself to the study and to him.
"The Strain" 10 p.m. Sunday FX — Fet takes charge of security in Red Hook.
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