Originally posted Sunday, August 12, 2018 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog
One of the most inexplicable phenomenons over the years has been the "Sharknado" franchise, an undeniably dumb set of films starring Ian Ziering and Tara Reid where sharks attack anywhere and everywhere.
Logic is not part of the equation but the sixth and final film will feature time travel, Nazis, dinosaurs, knights, and Noah's Ark. It will air Sunday, August 19 on Syfy.
NBC's "Shades of Blue" with Jennifer Lopez Sunday after three seasons while the fourth season finale of Showtime's 'The Affair" ends the same night.
This covers Monday , August 13 through Sunday, August 19.
MONDAY
"America Ninja Warrior" 8 p.m. NBC — Philadelphia city finals.
"So You Think You Can Dance" 8 p.m. Fox — The top 10 perform.
"Better Call Saul" 8 p.m. AMC — Jimmy seeks new employment. Gus navigates the fallout from Hector's collapse.
"Salvation" 9 p.m. CBS —Desperate to defuse a nuclear standoff, Liam receives help from an unlikely source.
"Elementary" 10 p.m. CBS — The murder of a robotics engineer may be connected to his groundbreaking secret research in the area of real-life teleportation.
"Lodge 49" 10:05 p.m. AMC — Dud becomes acquainted with the Lodge. Ernie battles with his fellow Lynx regarding Larry's declining health.
TUESDAY
"America's Got Talent" 8 p.m. NBC — Live quarterfinals begin! And Kennesaw's Fla'jae is in the running.
"Animal Kingdom" 9 p.m. TNT — The Cody family picks up the pieces from their showdown with Lucy. Smurf is determined to reel Pope back into the fold at any cost.
"Carter" 10 p.m. WGN — A young man asks Charlie for help to prove he was not responsible for his mother's death.
"Castaways" 10 p.m. ABC — A chance encounter between Tim and Krichelle takes them by surprise, while Eric finds himself on a solo path.
"Hit the Floor" 10 p.m. BET — With the playoffs looming overhead, a few couples have to decide between romance and career, new alliances are formed, and a bombshell revelation is revealed that could derail the future of the L.A. Devils.
"Love Is__" 10 p.m. OWN — Nuri has a big professional moment just as issues in Nuri's relationship with Yasir come to light, and Nuri makes a very personal confession.
"Younger" 10 p.m. TV One — Liza is distressed when she meets Caitlin's boyfriend. Diana refuses to back down from a challenge.
"Wrecked" 10 p.m. TBS — A charismatic millionaire rescues the survivors, but Jess and Florence suspect he may not be what he seems.
WEDNESDAY
"Sugar" 3:01 a.m. YouTube Premium (new series) — Big name artists such as Maroon 5, Blake Shelton, Snoop Dogg, Charlie Puth and Kelly Clarkson gatecrash events of deserving superfans.
"America's Got Talent" 8 p.m. NBC — First live results.
"Masterchef" 8 p.m. Fox — The Top 12 face their third skills test and replicate the proper way to break down a halibut.
"Suits" 9 p.m. CBS —Harvey confronts his personal issues to defend his brother. Louis sacrifices for family.
"Queen Sugar" 10 p.m. OWN — R alph Angel and Darla find some peace.
"The Sinner" 10 p.m. USA — Heather makes a starting realization about Marin, as Vera and Julian are dealt a hard blow.
"Yellowstone" 10 p.m. Paramount — A sheriff's investigation turns the heat up on Rip. Jamie makes a bold decision about his future and faces the consequences.
THURSDAY
"Match Game" 9 p.m. ABC — Kenan Thompson, Thomas Lennon, Sherri Shepherd, Horatio Sanz and Gillian Jacobs.
"American Woman" 10 p.m. Paramount — After a mistake at work, Bonnie deals with the repercussions.
"Alone" 10 p.m. History (fifth season finale) — The final remaining participants face the onslaught of Mongolia's brutal winter.
"Shooter" 10 p.m. USA — Bob Lee's search for Bama Jr. leads him to a fringe group, but causes a rift in his marriage.
"Snowfall" 10 p.m. FX — When Franklin needs Teddy's help to clear the air with an old partner, Teddy sees a business opportunity. Meanwhile, Lucia comes to the realization not everyone in her crew is who they seem to be.
FRIDAY
"To All the Boys I've Loved Before" 3:01 a.m. Netflix — Lara Jean Song Covey writes love letters to all her past crushes, letters meant for her eyes only. One day, the letters are sent out to her previous five loves, and her life is thrown into chaos when they confront her one by one.evenge upon her former tormenters by entering the pageant world.
"We Day" 9 p.m. ABC — John Stamos hosts an entertainment special celebrating the transformative power of individuals acting together to create change in their communities and around the world.
"The Paynes" 9 p.m. OWN — Curtis learns a secret that Ella was keeping.
"Wynonna Earp" 9 p.m. Syfy — A demon causes havoc in town as Wynonna, Waverly, and Jolene must decide who they can trust.
"Whistleblower" 10 p.m. CBS — The Case Against the Second Chance Body Armor.
WEEKEND
"Lover in the Attic" 8 p.m. Saturday Lifetime — Stymied in her marriage to her wealthy but boorish husband Fred Oesterreich, sultry and seductive Dolly Oesterreich keeps her young "love slave," Otto Sanhuber, hidden away in her attic for years.
"Sharknado 6" 8 p.m. Sunday Syfy — Fin will tackle the final shark-tier-time travel in the last installment.
"$100,000 Pyramid" 9 p.m. Sunday ABC — Bobby Moynihan vs. Jon Lovitz; and Andy Richter vs. Ken Marino.
"The Affair" 9 p.m. Sunday Showtime (fourth season finale) — Noah and Anton visit Yale, where Noah encounters an old friend.
"The 2000s" 9 p.m. Sunday CNN (series finale) — How new technologies like Napster disrupted the music industry.
"Fear the Walking Dead" 9 p.m. Sunday AMC — Alicia's forced to reckon with an agonizing past while seeking refuge from a storm.
"Sharp Objects" 9 p.m. Sunday HBO — Camille crosses a line in her investigation of the prime suspect.
"Ballers" 10 p.m. Sunday HBO — Spencer becomes immersed in a marketing controversy; still smarting from their feud in Miami..
"Shades of Blue" 10 p.m. Sunday NBC (series finale) — Harlee faces a police commission as Wozniak and the crew scramble to help her from the outside.
"Insecure" 10:30 p.m. Sunday HBO — Issa gets advice from Kelli about her financial situation; and plays wingwoman as Daniel tries to make a music-industry connection.
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