A look at this week’s top TV draws  

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19  

Time  

Network  

Program  

Description  

7 a.m.  

ABC  

“Good Morning America” (N)  

Interesting combination: Bob Eubanks and the Cheetah Girls both guest.  

8 p.m.  

NBC  

“Olympics” (S)  

Mostly more track and gymnastics, but also BMX and diving.  

9 p.m.  

CBS  

“Big Brother” (R)  

Should easily be the second-most-watched in the slot behind the Olympics.  

10 p.m.  

Oxygen  

“Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood” (R)  

The couple reflects on the busy year they’ve had.  

10 p.m.  

ABC  

“Primetime” (N)  

A report on a medical condition that turns skin bluish gray.  

10 p.m.  

BET  

“Baldwin Hills” (R)  

Sal has to interview for an internship.  

10 p.m.  

A&E  

“The Cleaner” (D)  

William tries to help a father who’s addicted to meth.  

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20  

Time  

Network  

Program  

Description  

7 a.m.  

ABC  

“Good Morning America” (N)  

Jordin Sparks from “American Idol” performs.  

8 p.m.  

NBC  

“Olympics” (S)  

The women’s beach volleyball final, women’s 400m final and men’s 200m final.  

8 p.m.  

ESPN  

“Little League Baseball” (S)  

A U.S. semifinal at the Little League World Series.  

9 p.m.  

Telemundo  

“Soccer” (S)  

World Cup qualifier between Mexico and Honduras should attract a large Hispanic audience.  

9 p.m.  

Bravo  

“Project Runway” (R)  

This week’s guest is RuPaul.  

10 p.m.  

MTV  

“Run’s House” (R)  

Russy and DIggy see if they can finally take their braces off.  

10 p.m.  

National Geographic Channel  

“Taboo” (N)  

Yep, we’d agree that the human organ black market would be considered taboo.  

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21  

Time  

Network  

Program  

Description  

7 a.m.  

NBC  

“Today” (N)  

The crew continues to report from Beijing.  

8 p.m.  

Fox  

“NFL Football” (S)  

The 49ers take on the Bears in exhibition play.  

8 p.m.  

NBC  

“Olympics” (S)  

Among the events tonight is the men’s 400m final.  

9 p.m.  

truTV  

“Principal’s Office” (R)  

Series premiere. Looking at how principals handle problem kids at school.  

10 p.m.  

CBS  

“Flashpoint” (D)  

The team chases a young man who had been fighting with his father into the woods.  

10 p.m.  

A&E  

“Jacked: Auto Theft Task Force” (R)  

Series premiere. For the “Cops” fans with a special appreciation for stolen vehicle cases.  

10 p.m.  

Comedy Central  

“Gong Show with Dave Attell” (G)  

A contortionist pool player is among the contestants.  

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22  

Time  

Network  

Program  

Description  

7 a.m.  

ABC  

“Good Morning America” (N)  

Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd perform.  

8 p.m.  

Fox  

“NFL Football” (S)  

A Texas preseason battle between the Texans and Cowboys.  

8 p.m.  

NBC  

“Olympics” (S)  

The men’s and women’s 4X100m relay.  

8 p.m.  

Disney Channel  

“The Cheetah Girls One World” (M)  

New movie should attract the kids.  

9 p.m.  

USA  

“Monk” (D)  

Monk likes a woman, but of course she’s accused of murder.  

10 p.m.  

TLC  

“Who Are You Wearing” (R)  

Series premiere. Another competition for wannabe designers.  

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23  

Time  

Network  

Program  

Description  

10 a.m.  

NBC  

“Olympics” (S)  

The women’s basketball gold medal game.  

12:30 p.m.  

ABC  

“Little League World Series” (S)  

The international championship game.  

3:30 p.m.  

Fox  

“Major League Baseball” (S)  

Today it’s Dodgers-Phillies, Braves-Cards or Padres-Giants.  

7:30 p.m.  

NBC  

“Olympics” (S)  

Lots of track, including the men’s marathon and women’s 4X400m relay.  

8 p.m.  

CBS  

“NFL Football” (S)  

The Vikings host the Steelers in a preseason game.  

9 p.m.  

Hallmark  

“Dear Prudence” (M)