Television Premieres and Notables: July 28-August 2, 2014

Monday, 7/28

Running Wild With Bear Grylls; NBC. 7 pm CST. Series Debut.

Mystery Diners; Food Network. 9 pm CST. 7th Season Premiere.


Tuesday, 7/29

Dance Moms; Lifetime. 8 pm CST. Season Premiere.


Wednesday, 7/30

Penn & Teller: Fool Us; CW. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Magicians try to fool the master illusionists.

Sharknado 2: The Second One; Syfy. 8 pm CST. Movie
Ian Ziering is back-- with a big, goddamn chainsaw...


Thursday, 7/31

The Quest; ABC. 7 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Fantasy enthusiasts compete in medieval-timey contests.

The Honourable Woman; Sundance. 9 pm CST. Series Premiere.


Friday, 8/1

Go see Guardians of the Galaxy in theatres and then come home and watch the Tube...

Redwood Kings; Animal Planet. 8 pm CST. Series Premiere.
Twin brothers make wood artwork.


Saturday, 8/2

Hell on Wheels; AMC. 8 pm CST. 4th Season Premiere.
I think this show really hit a high point last season, so I'm in with both feet.
Lead actor Anson Mount is also worth the price of admission. One of the best working in TV right now.


Sunday, 8/3

Halt and Catch Fire (AMC; 9 pm CST). Season Finale.