Originally posted Sunday, July 29, 2018 by RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com on his AJC Radio & TV Talk blog
A couple of shows are going away forever this week: the CW’s “The Originals” after five seasons and ABC’s “Quantico” after threes.
In the meantime, Jessica Biel's USA drama "The Sinner" returns Wednesday. And Paramount's "Yellowstone" has been renewed for a second season after pulling in super strong ratings.
And for fun, there's the simple pleasures of Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman co-hosting a reality competition show focused on... crafting? Yes, the folks at Hobby Lobby and Michaels will be thrilled. Offerman, by the way, is a craftsman king. (My interview with Offerman from 2017.)
This covers Monday, July 30 through Sunday, August 5, 2018.
MONDAY
"The Bachelorette" 8 p.m. ABC — The most memorable bachelors from this season return to confront each other and Becca one last time to dish the dirt.
"America Ninja Warrior" 8 p.m. NBC — The Miami City Finals feature the top 30 competitors from the qualifying round facing such obstacles as the "Crazy Clocks.
"So You Think You Can Dance" 8 p.m. Fox — The top 10 men.
"Dietland" 9 p.m. AMC (first season finale) — Plum delves deeper into the fractured, perilous world of Jennifer.
"The Price of Duty" 9 p.m. Oxygen (first season finale) — Retired Atlanta Police Department detective Danny Agan is featured.
"Salvation" 9 p.m. CBS — Darius and Grace's relationship is tested, and President Mackenzie attempts to bring the fractured country together while the hacktivist group ReSyst issues a deadly edict.
"Elementary" 10 p.m. CBS — 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
"Animal Kingdom" 9 p.m. TNT — Tensions run high as Billy pressures the family to give him what he's owed.
"Hit the Floor" 10 p.m. BET — Pax confides in Jamie, German asks Derek to do the unthinkable, and Eve decides how far she's willing to go to exact her master plan.
"Love Is__" 10 p.m. OWN — It's Valentine's Day but, Yasir chooses not to celebrate such a "corporate" holiday. Nuri hides her disappointment and defends her man to everyone who questions him: her mother, her aunt, Norman, Angela, the other writers.
"Younger" 10 p.m. TV One — After the holidays, Liza adjusts to a new normal; Maggie confronts buried issues; Kelsey course-corrects her love life.
"Making It" 10 p.m. NBC (new series) — Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler of "Parks & Rec" fame come back together to lead a sweet-hearted arts-and-crafts competition show.
WEDNESDAY
"Masterchef" 8 p.m. Fox — The Top 14 contestants are split into two teams to compete in a fine dining challenge and are to cook 39 dishes for a group of very discerning judges who have big expectations.
"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.
"The Originals" 9 p.m. the CW (series finale) — Intent on saving Hope's life, Klaus' plan will change the lives of the Mikaelson family forever.
"Suits" 9 p.m. CBS — Harvey is drawn into a dispute with the firm's landlord; and Alex pursues Samantha's ex-client.
"Reverie" 10 p.m. NBC — Mara's personal tragedy finally comes to a head and she considers whether she has a future with OniraTech.
"Queen Sugar" 10 p.m. OWN — Charley receives unexpected support in her fight against Sam Landry.
"Six" 10 p.m. History (second season finale) — The SEAL team holds their ground as their enemies close in.
"The Sinner" 10 p.m. USA (second season debut) — A troubled detective returns to his hometown to investigate why a young boy would kill his parents.
"Yellowstone" 10 p.m. Paramount — A new partnership threatens John and the Yellowstone.
THURSDAY
"Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" 8 p.m. Freeform (first season finale) — Tandy and Ty must fight for their lives, their loved ones, and the city as they attempt to fully master their powers and embrace their destiny when someone starts up a new version of the Roxxon Drill.
"The Four" 8 p.m. Fox (second season finale) — This is Kennesaw's Sharaya J's competition to lose.
"The Gong Show" 9 p.m. ABC — Celebrity judges Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Kristen Schaal praise, critique and gong unusually talented and unique performers.
"Shahs of Sunset" 9 p.m. Bravo (seventh season debut) — They face new beginnings, a wedding, baby talk and some unexpected life twists along the way.
"American Woman" 10 p.m. Paramount — Kathleen grapples with some new information she's learned about Greg. Bonnie has a health scare. Diana gets some disappointing news at work.
"Alone" 10 p.m. History —The survivalists must catch any game that comes their way, no matter the size, since winter draws near and food becomes scarce.
"Bossip onWE TV " 10 p.m. WE TV (second season debut) — The Atlanta-based crew are back to gossip their special way.
"Shooter" 10 p.m. USA— Close to solving the mystery of Earl's death, Bob Lee and Isaac meet with a former "dark lord" of the Pentagon..
"Snowfall" 10 p.m. FX — Two murders tear a divide in Franklin's crew and set them on a collision course with Lucia, who has an agenda of her own. Meanwhile, Teddy and Matt must appease their Colombian partners.
FRIDAY
"Like Father" 3:01 a.m. Netflix — Left at the altar, a young executive takes her Caribbean honeymoon cruise with the last person she ever expected -- her estranged father. Kelsey Grammer, Kristen Bell and Seth Rogan star.
"Quantico" 8 p.m. ABC (series finale) — The team is in Ireland, where they finally come face-to-face with Conor Devlin.
"Wynonna Earp" 9 p.m. Syfy — The team must come to terms with the consequences of their actions; and someone claiming to be from Black Badge Division arrives in Purgatory.
"Killjoys" 10 p.m. Syfy — Johnny manipulates D'av into helping him find the green pool; Zeph faces possible death.
WEEKEND"Killer Twin" 8 p.m. Saturday Lifetime — Kendra's life seems great until her evil twin Amber shows up.
"Power" 8 p.m. Sunday Starz— After his spiritual awakening with Rev. Macedon, Ghost confesses his sins to Angela.
"$100,000 Pyramid" 8 p.m. Sunday ABC — Scotty McCreery vs. Chris Kattan.
"iHeartCountry Festival" 8 p.m. Sunday Fox — Performers include Luke Bryan, Keith Urban and Sugarland.
"Claws" 9 p.m. Sunday TNT —As Desna plans for a big day, she realizes she can play a two-faced #bossbitch better than the rest of them.
"The Affair" 9 p.m. Sunday Showtime — A hopeful epiphany leads Cole to a horrific discovery.
"Sharp Objects" 9 p.m. Sunday HBO — Despite a potential serial killer on the loose in the community, Wind Gap residents gather for Calhoun Day, an annual Southern-pride festival hosted by Adora on the grounds of her house.
"Keeping Up With the Kardashians" 9 p.m. Sunday E! (15th season debut) — A fight over the family Christmas card escalates into a major feud between Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé.
"Preacher" 10 p.m. Sunday AMC — Jesse, Tulip, Gran'ma and Starr form an uneasy partnership in order to avert the apocalypse.
"Shades of Blue" 10 p.m. Sunday NBC — Wozniak enlists the crew to make a dangerous move against the Intelligence unit as Harlee struggles to stay on her new path.
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