WHAT TO WATCH
From the publishers of TV Guide
Murdoch Mysteries Ovation, beginning at 6 p.m.
Season 15 of the Canadian mystery series concludes with a two-part finale. When a man resembling Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) is shot, the investigator must find the killer before the killer finds him. Then, with his family in hiding, Murdoch tries to find out who is behind attempts on their lives.
Planet Earth: Dynasties II
BBC America, 7 p.m.
In the “Dynasties II” finale “Macaque,” an alpha female has been in charge of a troupe of Moroccan macaques for many years, but she is nearing the twilight of her reign. A special episode July 2 reveals how footage for “Dynasties II” was captured by wildlife documentary crews.
Two Tickets to Paradise
Hallmark Channel, 7 p.m. Two strangers meet on what feels like the worst day of their lives. Hannah (Ashley Williams) and Josh (Ryan Paevey) have both been stood up at the altar. Shocked and devastated, they meet at the park, which turns out to be the morale boost they need to commit to taking their honeymoon vacations. They realize they are going to the same resort and keep crossing paths in tropical paradise. Seeing the futility of fighting fate, Hannah and Josh join forces and help one another learn to enjoy their vacations. Also stars Mary-margaret Humes.
He’s Not Worth Dying For Lifetime, 7 p.m.
Inspired by true events, “He’s Not Worth Dying For” follows the intertwined real and social media lives of Isla (Rachel Boyd), a 19-year-old who has established herself as an influencer, and Grace (Hilda Martin), the expected valedictorian of her class with hopes of a veterinary career. They unknowingly share one thing in common — Jake (Lachlan Quarmby), who is dating them both. When Isla and Grace discover that Jake was cheating on them, the girls use their social media
platforms to attack one another. While their followers take sides, their hatred for one another escalates into a real-life fight that turns deadly. Robin Givens stars as Grace’s mother, while Lochlyn Munro stars as the district attorney investigating the case.
Slime Cup Nickelodeon, 7 p.m.
This special features four teams competing on a “Nick-ified” golf course to reach an unpredictable final round inside the Rose Bowl stadium. Participants include professional golfers Collin Morikawa and Lexi Thompson, NFL superstars Saquon Barkley and Justin Herbert, and actor Terry Crews.
Special Theme: Follow the Thread
TCM, beginning at 7 p.m. Turner Classic Movies’ fashion-and-movie-themed series continues with a double feature of iconic films representing notable styles of the 1970s. Up first is the 1975 romantic drama “Mahogany,” in which Diana Ross plays an aspiring designer who finds fame and fortune in the world of fashion (Ross also performs the movie’s Oscar-nominated original song “Theme From
Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To).”) The actress/singer had always been interested in design, so she pushed director Berry Gordy to let her create her character’s outfits. When people think of tonight’s second film, Martin Scorsese’s best picture Oscar-nominated 1976 classic “Taxi Driver,” Robert De Niro’s best actor Oscar-nominated performance as Travis Bickle is often the first thing that comes to mind. Or it might be the shocking violence, or the controversy surrounding the casting of best supporting actress Oscar nominee Jodie Foster as Iris, a 12-year-old prostitute. For many people, it might be the costumes. Ruth Morley designed looks that continue to inspires. Bickle, a mentally disturbed Vietnam veteran, was disillusioned by his country that let him down upon his return. As an act of rebellion, he wore military surplus attire that resonated at the time and continues to be relevant. Iris had a very ’70s look that included a flowery crop top, a studded white belt, hot pants and hat with an upturned brim. A third “Taxi Driver” character stood out for her clothes, too: Cybill Shepherd’s Betsy, for the Diane
von Furstenberg’s now-iconic wrap dress that became a cultural phenomenon and remains a “must-have” for many women today.
First Blood A&E, 8 p.m.
This 10-episode true crime docuseries examines some of America’s most notorious serial killers through the prism of their first known kills to reveal what drove them the moment when violent fantasy and curiosity became a devastating reality. The premiere episode, “Aileen Wuornos: The Damsel of Death, ” covers Florida’s Wuornos, who committed her first murder in 1989 and went on to kill seven people.
Panic 9-1-1 A&E, 9 p.m.
Season three of the docuseries that uses real audio from 911 calls kicks off with “I’m Dying,” which tells three stories. A woman fights for her life when her estranged husband starts shooting at her through the front door; the brakes on a young mother’s vehicle suddenly stop working on a busy highway; and a family returns home from vacation to hear a frightening sound coming from the woods.