The biggest TV story of the week of July 29 is, undoubtedly, the Summer Olympics. As the first full week of competition kicks into gear, there’s plenty to cheer for. We’ve also got some great counter-programming, too, from a hotly-anticipated murder mystery, to the return of an animated icon, to the House of the Dragon season finale, and more. While you decide what to watch this week, here’s everything we’re excited about in the coming days.
Week of July 29: 2024 Summer Olympics
The first full week of the Paris Olympics is upon us, and there is a lot to watch! Marquee sports like gymnastics, tennis, and swimming have large segments of their competitions this week, all the way up to medal finals. You’ll also see the early stages of volleyball, soccer, fencing, track and field, and much more. The week of July 29 features some of the biggest Olympic stars going for gold — don’t miss out! You can find the full schedule at the NBC/Olympics hub.
Streaming on Peacock/Airing on NBC and E! — check local listings
Monday, July 29: Futurama Season 12
Last year, the beloved animated series returned after a long hiatus. Now, they’re back with a ten-episode new season. It’s everything you love, plus some new twists and turns to keep you on your toes! Tune in the week of July 29 for birthday parties gone awry, a history of coffee, a time-spanning romance, and so much more.
Streaming on Hulu, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Wednesday, July 31: Women in Blue
If you love true crime, thrillers, and women’s history, this Spanish-language drama is for you! Based on real history, the show follows four women who defy the straitlaced, ultraconservative norms of 1970s Mexico to become part of the first female police force. When they discover they were only hired for publicity, they set out to solve the serial killer case no one has cracked.
Streaming on Apple TV+, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Thursday, August 1: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
Another much-anticipated literary adaptation arrives in the week of July 29! Five years after a mysterious murder-suicide in a small town, one young woman is determined to find answers. The deeper she gets, though, the more danger she herself might be in. Emma Myers (Wednesday) stars in the six-episode season based on Holly Jackson’s bestselling YA novel.
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Saturday, August 3: Junebug
Have you ever wished you could tell your younger self a few things? That’s the lightly-magical premise of Hallmark’s first movie of August. A book editor (Autumn Reeser) magically connects with her eight-year-old self, who has a thing or two to say about how their life has turned out.
Airing on Hallmark Channel, 8 pm ET/7 pm CT
Sunday, August 4: Hotel Portofino Episode 2
If you haven’t caught up on PBS’s underrated period drama, what are you waiting for? The third season of the sun-soaked series is airing throughout these late-summer Sundays. Personal drama at a destination hotel, from sweeping romances and ugly divorces to family secrets and more, is set against the rising tide of fascism in 1920s Italy.
Airing on PBS, 8 pm ET/7 pm CT (check local listings)
Sunday, August 4: House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale
We’ve watched, we’ve waited, we’ve mourned tough losses. Now it’s time (already!) for the season to end in the week of July 29. Will we see another big battle before the credits roll? Another shocking death? Then the loooong wait begins for Season 3.
Airing on HBO and streaming on Max, 9 pm ET/6 pm PT (check local HBO listings)
