This Week On TV: July 8-14

By Brent Furdyk. 8 Jul 2019 9:37 AM

This Week: Romance (or at least the reality TV version) blossoms on “Love Island”, comedians compete in “Bring the Funny”, Tracy Morgan hosts the 2019 ESPYs, uber-producer Rick Rubin profiled in documentary “Shangri-La”, Chuck Norris explores the world of military vehicles and more.

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Actress and comedian Arielle Vandenberg will preside over the matchmaking when the U.S. version of the international reality sensation debuts with a special 90-minute premiere, featuring a number of singles looking to fall in love on a tropical island.

* Tuesday, July 9
'Bring The Funny' - Series Premiere
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A trio of funny folks — "SNL" star Kenan Thompson, "You might be a redneck" comedian Jeff Foxworthy and social media maven Chrissy Teigen — will judge some of America's top undiscovered standup comics, with comedian Amanda Seales hosting. Waiting at the finish line for the winner: a $250K cash prize and the chance to perform at Montreal's Just for Laughs festival.

* Tuesday, July 9
'The Outpost' - Season Premiere
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In the second season of this sci-fi action series, heroine Talon (Jessica Green) assembles her troops and summons the occasional demon as she gears up for battle against the Prime Order.

* Tuesday, July 9
'Biography: Farrah Fawcett Forever'
A&E
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of her death, this special celebrates the life of the late "Charlie's Angel" star whose iconic red-swimsuit poster hung proudly in the bedrooms of millions of teenage boys.

* Tuesday, July 9
'I Love You, Now Die'
HBO
This disturbing documentary chronicles the trial of Michelle Carter, the 17-year-old who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after sending text messages encouraging her boyfriend to take his own life — which he did.

* Tuesday, July 9
'The 2019 ESPYs'
ABC
Former "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan makes his debut as host of this award show honouring the best in athletic achievement.

* Wednesday, July 10
'Snowfall' - Season Premiere
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Back for a third season, this drama set in the years of explosion of the crack cocaine epidemic is soldiering on after losing exec producer John Singleton, who tragically passed away in the midst of the new season's production.

* Wednesday, July 10
'Jersey Shore Family Vacation' - Season Premiere
MTV
The gals and goombahs of "Jersey Shore" return for a second go-round of this older-but-likely-not-wiser spinoff.

* Thursday, July 11
'Dr. Pimple Popper' - Season Premiere
TLC
Get ready for another season of covering your eyes and saying, "Ewww!" as dermatologist extraordinaire Dr. Sandra Lee's gross-out "skin extractions."

* Thursday, July 11
'Late Night Eats' - Series Premiere
Food Network Canada
Canadian chef Jordan Andino is on the hunt for restaurants that reign supreme in the late-night food scene, and this new series sees him meeting with passionate chefs whose cuisine are pleasing night owls throughout the nation.

* Friday, July 12 on Food Network Canada
'Comicstaan' - Season Premiere
Amazon Prime Video
Aspiring comedians from throughout India compete to see who will emerge as the future of funny, mentored by some of India's biggest comics along the way.

* Friday, July 12
'Shangri-La' - Series Premiere
Showtime
This music doc takes viewers inside the hallowed halls of producer Rick Rubin's Shangri-La studio, where artists such as Kanye West, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Black Sabbath and U2 have laid down some of their most memorable tracks.

* Friday, July 12
'Sweetbitter' - Season Premiere
Starz
Following the adventures of the staff of a high-end Manhattan eatery, "Sweetbitter" is back for a second season.

* Sunday, July 14
'Chuck Norris' Epic Guide to Military Vehicles'
History
While the July 4th "Salute to America" may have showcased a few tanks, leave it to Chuck Norris to present a showcase of some far more impression four-wheeled hardware used by America's military.

* Sunday, July 14 on History

This Week On TV: July 8-14

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