What to watch
TUESDAY
July 19, 2022
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’
Paramount+
In this documentary about Don McLean’s 1971 song “American Pie,” the singersongwriter reveals, for the first time, the secrets behind his iconic tune. The film highlights cultural moments in America’s history that are as relevant now as they were when the song was released, while also telling stories of the people who were a part of this moment from the beginning and showing the point of view of a new generation of artists who are motivated by the same values and ideas that inspired the song’s creation.
Dateline: The Last Day
Peacock Season Finale
Season 1 of Peacock’s first spinoff of NBC’s popular Dateline docuseries, in which correspondents retrace the final 24 hours of a murder victim’s life, concludes.
Love Island
Peacock Season Premiere
U.K. comedian Iain Stirling, who narrates the British version of this dating competition series, also takes on that role as the U.S. adaptation returns for a revamped Season 4 and moves from CBS to Peacock. Six new episodes drop each week. The series has also been renewed for Season 5.
America’s Got Talent NBC, 7 p.m.
The auditions continue with creator and executive producer Simon Cowell at the judges’ table along with Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and host Terry Crews. Variety acts featuring contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, allowing a lucky act the chance to go directly to the live shows to compete for America’s vote.
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch
History, 8 p.m. Season Finale
In the Season 3 finale, “The Strangest Things So Far,” the team reviews all the strange experiences and compelling evidence of the last three years.
Origins of Hip-Hop
A&E, 9 p.m. Season Finale
“Uncle Luke,” the season finale of this series diving into the origin story of hip-hop’s most iconic stars, focuses on controversial 2 Live Crew frontman Luther Campbell. He changed the face of music by fathering Southern hip-hop and fighting for musicians’ First Amendment rights. Known for being raunchy, Campbell was a musical mastermind. His activism and drive changed hip-hop and law books forever.
The Great Muslim American Road Trip PBS, 9 p.m., WTTW Chicago, 10 p.m.
Series Finale
In “Back on the Road Again: Arizona, Nevada, California,” Mona and Sebastian meet setbacks and surprises as their three-week journey winds down and they drive the last leg of Route 66. They visit the grave of a famous Syrian-born camel driver, find traces of America’s first Muslim explorer from the 1500s and stumble upon an unexpected community of Muslims living in Las Vegas. On the couple’s interpersonal front, the Grand Canyon helps heal relationship rifts that have been growing over the past 2,000 miles.