On TV this Wednesday: The Challenge pits returning vets against new threats, Ice Cube stars in Prime Video's War of the Worlds adaptation and Countdown's investigation heats up.
Showtimes for July 30, 2025
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Acapulco
Apple TV+
Maximo learns about the challenges that come with leading an organized labor action; Diane uses a staff shortage to rattle Vera.
The Buccaneers
Apple TV+
In New York, the scandalous St. George divorce trial is underway; Nan copes with further revelations about her birth mother.
Conversations With a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes
NetflixALL THREE EPISODES
This chilling new chapter of Conversations With a Killer delves into one of the most infamous cases in American history: the 44-caliber killer, David Berkowitz.
Countdown
Prime Video
With the investigation entering the home stretch, Blythe makes a final plea for consul general Astapov's help; Mary Beth Evans guest-stars. (Read Episode 7 post mortem.)
Mr. & Mrs. Murder
Hulu
The four-part docuseries explores the disappearance of Tallahassee man Mike Williams, who fails to return from a duck hunting trip and is soon presumed dead.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Prime Video
In Episode 4, Belly and Jeremiah face the aftermath of their engagement announcement.
War of the Worlds
Prime Video
Movie premiere: Ice Cube fights aliens to save his family — and the world — in this modern-day adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel.
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Big Brother
CBS
Head of Household Lauren takes on Will, Kelley and Keanu in the Power of Veto competition.
The Challenge
MTV
Season 41 premiere: Pairs of vets and newbies put their partnership to the test; a rivalry causes chaos and dramatic nominations. (Watch trailer; see preview.)
Family Law
The CW
Abby represents a surrogate blindsided by the revelation that one of the twins she carried for her best friend is, in fact, her own biological child.
MasterChef
Fox
The duos on last week's losing team fight for survival in a Pressure Test challenge where they must bid on their ingredients.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
ABC
Celebrity pairings competing for charity include Matt Damon and Ken Jennings, and Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng.
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Chasing the West
HGTV
Series premiere: The Property Brothers take families who wish to escape hectic city life (or own land) to discover the incredible attributes and unique challenges of ranch living.
Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service
Fox
Gordon must help the owner of a female-run restaurant rediscover her passion for cooking.
Human Footprint
PBS
Season 2 finale: Trace the arc of extinction from prehistory to the present, from fossils entombed in tar to cells frozen in hope.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
FXX
Frank attempts to win big with an old business associate at a West Virginia dog track; Dennis and Dee lose more than their shirts to a gambling addiction.
Match Game
ABC
Caroline Rhea, Jay Pharoah, Ana Gasteyer, Phoebe Robinson, Randall Park and Constance Zimmer help contestants fill in the blank.
The Real Housewives of Miami
Bravo
Dr. Nicole returns as Guerdy faces backlash for her actions; Larsa and Kiki host a yacht trip, but drunken antics rock the boat. (Watch Q&A with Guerdy.)
Sistas
BET
A fed-up Sabrina takes control of her life and goes searching for direction; Andi discovers dark secrets during her deep dive into Dr. Cruise. (Who earned TVLine accolades?)
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Digman!
Comedy Central
When Rip and Saltine uncover a global conspiracy, the Titanic Museum will stop at nothing to prevent the truth from getting out.
