What to watch SUNDAY
Aug. 8, 2021
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
NASCAR Cup Series: Go Bowling at the Glen
NBCSN, 2 p.m. Live
Kyle Larson, Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott and other top NASCAR Cup Series drivers compete in the Go Bowling at the Glen on the 2.454-mile road course at Watkins Glen International.
Major League Baseball: Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
ABC, 6 p.m. Live
A Windy City interleague matchup at Wrigley Field has the Chicago White Sox at the Chicago Cubs. It’s the first Sunday Night Baseball game to air exclusively on ABC.
2020 Tokyo Olympics: Closing Ceremony
NBC, 7 p.m.
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics conclude with the closing ceremony from National Stadium.
In Their Own Words
PBS, 7 p.m.
“Princess Diana,” a unique exploration of Diana’s life, looks back through a contemporary lens that credits her choices, her suffering and her triumphs as the ultimate disrupter for a generation of women across the globe. Through interviews with many who knew her personally, a picture of Diana emerges that reveals what drove her to challenge the restrictions of her personal life. When her marriage dissolved, Diana could have stepped off the world stage and created a quiet, private life. Instead, driven by a need to help others, she chose to use her celebrity to change lives.
UFO
Showtime, 8 p.m. New Series
From producer Glen Zipper (Challenger:
The Final Flight) and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot comes this four-part documentary examining our fascination with UFOs. The series looks at the phenomenon through cultural and political touchpoints to reveal what the military, government agencies and corporate entities might already know but aren’t making public.
Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 8 p.m. Original Film
As Hannah (Alison Sweeney) and Mike (Cameron Mathison) experience engaged life while balancing their busy careers, a murder at a 24-hour gym complicates their wedding planning. Also stars Barbara Niven.
Welcome to the New Fantasy Island
FOX, 8:30 p.m. Live
Get ready for the premiere of FOX’s new Fantasy Island with this half-hour special exploring how the iconic drama series was reimagined with new characters and visitors. Plus, get a peek at the making of an exclusive scene from the pilot episode.
Family Game Fight!
NBC, 9:30 p.m. New Series
Celebrity spouses Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are hosts, competitors and executive producers of this hourlong game show that tests brains, brawn and family bonds. Inspired by the couple’s comedic antics on The Ellen DeGeneres Show (DeGeneres is also an executive producer), each episode finds the comedic duo briefly parting ways to be “adopted” into a family of four as they help the clans compete in a series of insanely fun games with a big cash prize up for grabs. After tonight’s special premiere following the closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics, the series will air regularly on Wednesdays beginning Aug. 11.