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A look at this week’s top TV draws
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MONDAY, AUGUST 4
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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7 p.m.
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ESPN
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“Major League Baseball” (S)
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The Astros face off against the Cubs in Chicago.
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8 p.m.
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Fox
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“Teen Choice 2008” (A)
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The 10th annual event, hosted this year by Miley Cyrus.
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8 p.m.
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NBC
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“American Gladiators” (G)
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Season finale. On female and one male will become champions.
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9 p.m.
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ABC
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“Wanna Bet” (G)
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Drew Lachey and Jerry Rice are among tonight’s guests.
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9 p.m.
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VH1
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“I Want to Work for Diddy” (R)
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Series premiere. A Puffy-fied reality series in the vein of “The Apprentice.”
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9 p.m.
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TNT
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“The Closer” (D)
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A man wearing a surveillance wire is murdered, and Brenda investigates.
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10 p.m.
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VH1
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“New York Goes to Hollywood” (R)
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Series premiere. The former “Flavor of Love” contestant tries to get into acting.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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7 a.m.
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NBC
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“Today” (N)
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Sharon Osbourne and Penelope Cruz both guest.
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8 p.m.
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ABC
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“Wipeout” (G)
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Tonight’s events include Donut Stack Swing and Big Balls.
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8 p.m.
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ESPN2
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“Basketball” (S)
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Another pre-Olympic warmup for the U.S. men’s team, this against Australia.
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9 p.m.
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NBC
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“America’s Got Talent” (R)
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The best of the best from the seven weeks of auditions return.
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10 p.m.
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A&E
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“The Cleaner” (D)
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A math teacher uses cocaine to help him finish his research before a deadline.
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10 p.m.
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MTV
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“From Gs to Gents” (R)
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The boys try their hand at delivering sales pitches.
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10 p.m.
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History
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“Evolve” (N)
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A rundown of the evolution of digestive systems.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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7 a.m.
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ABC
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“Good Morning America” (N)
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Danica McKellar and Javier Bardem both guest.
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7 p.m.
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ESPN2
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“Soccer” (S)
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Star-studded Barcelona takes on New York Red Bulls in a friendly at Giants Stadium.
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8 p.m.
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Fox
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“So You Think You Can Dance” (R)
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The final four perform in the first half of a two-part season finale.
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8 p.m.
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Discovery
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“Next World” (N)
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A look at some of the cool innovations the future holds.
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9 p.m.
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NBC
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“Baby Borrowers: Lessons Learned” (R)
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A recap of the season with guest analysis from Dr. Drew Pinsky.
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9 p.m.
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Bravo
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“Project Runway” (R)
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The designers must come up with sports-themed outfits.
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10 p.m.
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HBO
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“Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Dallas Cowboys” (R)
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Season premiere. This year HBO looks at the Cowboys as they prepare for the NFL season.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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8 p.m.
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CBS
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“Big Brother” (R)
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Another houseguest is bounced from the compound.
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8 p.m.
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Fox
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“So You Think You Can Dance” (R)
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Season finale. The season’s winner is selected.
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8 p.m.
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NBC
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“Last Comic Standing” (R)
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Season finale. The $250,000 winner is selected, and Jon Lovitz performs.
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9 p.m.
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TBS
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“The Bill Engvall Show” (C)
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Lauren gets a job at the mall but immediately clashes with her boss.
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10 p.m.
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CBS
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“Flashpoint” (D)
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A botched bank robbery turns into a hostage situation.
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10 p.m.
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TLC
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“Miami Ink” (R)
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The crew visits New Orleans and does some guest work at a friend’s parlor.
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10 p.m.
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USA
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“Burn Notice” (D)
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Michael helps plan a jewelry heist.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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7 a.m.
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ABC
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“Good Morning America” (N)
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The Jonas Brothers perform.
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8 p.m.
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NBC
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“Olympics: Opening Ceremony” (A, S)
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Who will light the Olympic cauldron?
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9 p.m.
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Animal Planet
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“Puppy Games” (G)
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A slew of pups take part in athletic events.
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9 p.m.
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USA
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“Monk” (D)
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Monk looks into death threats made against a professional boxer.
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10 p.m.
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CBS
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“Swingtown” (D)
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Janet and Roger decide to go see a therapist.
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10 p.m.
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USA
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“Psych” (D)
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Shawn, Gus and Henry look for hidden treasure.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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10 a.m.
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NBC
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“Olympics” (S)
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Events this morning include a live women’s volleyball match and swimming.
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2 p.m.
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CBS
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“PGA Golf” (S)
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Third round of the PGA Championship, live from Oakland Hills.
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3:30 p.m.
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Fox
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“Major League Baseball” (S)
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Today it’s either Yankees-Angels or Cardinals-Cubs.
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8 p.m.
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NBC
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“Olympics” (S)
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Tonight Michael Phelps goes for his first medal of the Games.
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9 p.m.
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Fox
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“America’s Most Wanted” (N)
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Usually performs solidly on Saturdays, but will it hold up against the Olympics?
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11 p.m.
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Fox
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“Mad TV” (C)
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Spoofs of Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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10 a.m.
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NBC
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“Olympics” (S)
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Among other things, Coach K and the U.S. men’s basketball team take on Yao Ming and China.
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2 p.m.
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CBS
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“PGA Golf” (S)
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Final round of the PGA Championship, the year’s final major, won last year by Tiger Woods.
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2 p.m.
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ESPN
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“NASCAR Racing” (S)
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A Sprint Cup road race from Watkins Glen, N.Y.
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7 p.m.
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NBC
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“Olympics” (S)
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Tonight it’s women’s gymnastics, swimming and diving.
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8 p.m.
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CBS
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“Big Brother” (R)
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This week’s nominations for eviction are revealed.
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9 p.m.
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USA
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“Law & Order: Criminal Intent” (D)
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A mutilated body found in a creek leads to a good number of suspects.
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