Monday, July 28 to Sunday, August 3
This week sees the Countdown team inching closer to the finish line. Meanwhile The Sandman takes a curtain call on Thursday with a final episode that sees Death spending the day as a mortal. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds gets stranger with an episode that lovingly trolls the genre that created it. Brother Day (Lee Pace) is looking for answers on Foundation, the past collides with the present on Revival, Bertha’s ambitions strain her marriage in The Gilded Age, and more.
Catch the week’s full TV slate below.
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MONDAY
The Librarians: The Next Chapter (TNT): When graffiti starts coming to life and threatening a teenage girl in “And the Graffiti of the Gods” the team have to work out how these strange events are related to Gregor’s Hammer — and the imminent return of Gregor himself.
WEDNESDAY
Acapulco (Apple TV+): Maximo learns about the challenges that come with leading an organized labor action in “Talkin’ Bout a Revolution”. Meanwhile, Diane uses a staff shortage to rattle Vera.
Countdown (Prime Video): In “The Nail in the Chair” as the teams investigation enters the home stretch, and Volchek’s plans accelerate, Blythe makes a final plea for Consul General Astapov’s help.
The Buccaneers (Apple TV+): In “All Rise”the scandalous St. George divorce trial is underway in New York. Nan copes with further revelations about her birth mother.
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Prime Video): Episode 4.
THURSDAY
And Just Like That… (HBO): Episode 10 “All is Not Lost”. As Carrie navigates the fallout of her breakup with Aidan, she explores new creative and romantic possibilities, while Miranda opens up about her past, and Seema faces unexpected challenges in her personal and professional life.
Bob’s Burgers (Fox): Double episodes! In “The Dead Bo-ats Society” the kids explore a marine scrapyard in search of adventure, but the trip takes a dangerous turn.
Then in “Dad-urday Kite Fever” when Big Bob brings over a kite from Bob’s childhood, Bob is determined to fly it with his kids. Meanwhile, Teddy seeks Linda’s help in rehearsing for a play.
Revival (Syfy): In “A Rose and a Thorn” the past collides with the present, as an old case and some old friends help Dana and Em piece together the chilling truth about Revival Day’s origins.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+): “A Space Adventure Hour” is one for the fans! Directed by Jonathan Frakes, the episode centers on Lt. La’an Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong) as she tests a prototype holodeck with a fictional case designed for her to solve. The stakes escalate as the consequences of failure threaten the safety of the Enterprise and its crew. A comedic, holodeck-centric outing packed with Star Trek references galore!
The Sandman Presents: Death: The High Cost of Living (Netflix): A final curtain call.
On her once-a-century day as a mortal, Death, the compassionate elder sister of Dream, befriends a suicidal young man in New York City, guiding him through a vibrant yet poignant journey to rediscover the value of life.
FRIDAY
Chief of War (Apple TV+): Set in late 18th-century Hawai‘i, the nine-episode series, airing weekly, follows warrior Ka‘iana (Momoa) as he seeks to unify the islands before Western colonization. The story follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i at the turn of the 18th century.
Foundation (Apple TV+) In “The Stress of Her Regard” as Demerzel grapples with the contradictions of her loyalty, Pritcher’s true allegiances are exposed, and Brother Day embarks on a perilous quest for answers that could reshape the Empire’s fate.
Smoke (Apple TV+): In Episode 7 “Whitewashed Tombs” as heartbreak fuels Calderone’s covert mission, Gudsen basks in newfound glory only to face an unexpected confrontation that threatens to unravel their pursuit of the serial arsonists.
Resident Alien (Syfy): “Tunnel Vision” is penultimate episode of the series. With just about everyone on the same page regarding Harry’s true nature, the town comes together to finally defeat the Mantid.
SUNDAY
Dexter: Resurrection (Paramount+ with Showtime): In Episode 5 “Murder Horny” an encounter deepens Harrison’s descent into darkness, heightening his fear of arrest, while Dexter, pursued by Batista, forms a risky bond with a seductive killer he believes shares his moral code.
The Chi (Paramount+ with Showtime): “Rebirth”. As Alicia’s bold moves ignite new alliances and betrayals, Jada confronts devastating news, while Emmett’s surprising proposal to Kiesha signals a transformative shift on Chicago’s South Side.
The Gilded Age (HBO): In “Ex-Communicated” as Bertha’s ambitions strain her marriage to George, Agnes’s refusal to yield control sparks a dramatic confrontation, while a scandal threatens to unravel the fragile alliances of New York’s elite.
The Institute (MGM+): Episode 5. Luke’s desperate plan to escape the Institute intensifies as Ms. Sigsby’s grip tightens, while Tim’s investigation into the mysterious facility draws him closer to a dangerous truth.
