Even as lots of other sports vie for our attention at the Olympics, it may not be too soon to think about the football season. Hence the season seven premiere of “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Miami Dolphins” (HBO, 10 p.m.) which promises an interesting story with the arrival of new head coach Joe Philbin.
Track and field, beach volleyball are among the events during the prime time 2012 London Olympics (NBC, 8 p.m.).
A rash of violence keeps a surgical resident busy on another “NY Med” (ABC, 10 p.m.), where a Gulf War veteran awaits a donor heart and Dr. Mehmet Oz returns for a colonoscopy.
Someone wants to know whether a picture frame they own is from the staircase baniser of the Titanic or Lusitania on a new “History Detectives” (PBS, 8 p.m.).
A second season starts for “Shipping Wars” (A&E, 9 p.m.), a show in which odd things are trucked across the country including tonight, a giant Willie Mays sculpture followed by items that were once owned by Elvis Presley in the second half hour.
You might think they would be aided by the “Bubble Skin Man” (Discovery Fitness & Health, 9 p.m.) which is actually about an Indonesian man with a rare skin condition. He’s first among a few unusual people you’ll meet tonight include “The Man with the 200 Pound Tumor” (Discovery Fitness & Health, 10 p.m.), in a new program, and “650-pound Virgin: The Weight is Over” (Discovery Fitness & Health, 11 p.m.), in a repeat.
Quinn from “Glee,” Dianna Agron stops by “The Glee Project” (Oxygen, 10 p.m.) to advise her potential new castmates on the art of acting. In this case, it’s a trailer for a made-up upcoming movie.
Should a teen labeled a sex offender hold the stigma for life? That’s the question on “Our America with Lisa Ling” (OWN, 10 p.m.).
Cable TV honors those of bad behavior, so the annoying and officious Abby Lee of “Dance Moms” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.), has been signed up by Lifetime to judge a kids dancing competition.
Just reruns against the Olympics these days? Well, there’s “The L.A. Complex” (The CW, 9 p.m.).
A trip to Miami for the Johns family on “American Gypsies” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) doesn’t go well when Nicky, who should know better, tries to open a fortune teller’s shop in somebody else’s territory and Bob Sr., is rushed to the hospital.
When it comes to Olympic counter programming, maybe “The War” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) is not the answer.
Pro squatters are evicted on “World’s Worst Tenants” (Spike, 10 p.m.); though some may say the worst tenants are the rodents who are hunted in “Rat Bastards” (Spike, 10:30 p.m.).
A stop at an old mining town in Idaho represents the season finale for “Haunted Highway” (Syfy, 10 p.m.), co-hosted by Jack Osbourne.
Farrah’s mom checks out her new boyfriend on “Teen Mom” (MTV, 10 p.m.). Isn’t she old enough to choose for herself by now?
If you don’t like the items they’re getting, at least you get the sense of places like Chino and San Bernadino, Calif., on “Storage Wars” (A&E, 10 p.m.).
The “Love Broker” (Bravo, 10 p.m.) is on the case, trying to find a mate for a dude who wants instant gratification.
Jenna is interrogated in a game of Truth on “Pretty Little Liars” (ABC Family, 8 p.m.). What, no dare?
Chefs on “Chopped” (Food Network, 10 p.m.) have to turn out appetizers made out of carrot cake and seafood.
A Southern belle is rung on “What Not to Wear” (TLC, 10 p.m.).
It’s a stressful time for Amanda on “Beverly Hills Nannies” (ABC Family, 9 p.m.) as she starts a new job and goes on a blind date – with cameras following her.
Not a football show, “Extra Yardage” (DIY, 9:30 p.m.) is about finding uses for unused parts of your property – in this case a pair of artists transforming a hillside yard into a space for entertaining.
“House Hunters” (HGTV, 10 p.m.) are in Indianapolis; “House Hunters International” (HGTV, 10:30 p.m.) in Switzerland.
Sidney Poiter gets the focus tonight on Turner Classic Movies all day, including, in prime time, his biggest films, “A Raisin in the Sun” (8 p.m.) and “To Sir, With Love” (10:15 p.m.), followed by “Edge of the City” (12:15 a.m.), “Buck and the Preacher” (2 a.m.) and “The Organization” (4 a.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Jorge Garcia, Matthew Morrison (rerun). The View: Judge Judy Sheindlin, Dina & Francesca Eastwood, Robin & Lucimarian Roberts, Michael Corbett, Jaleel White (rerun). The Talk: Kris Jenner, Rutina Wesley, Pat Harvey. Ellen DeGeneres: Steven Typer, Timothy Olyphant, Chris Young.
Late Talk
David Letterman: Bryan Cranston, R.A. Dickey, Zac Brown Band (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Paul Reubens, Dreama Walker, Marina and the Dimonds (rerun). Craig Ferguson: Rachael Ray, the Imagineers. Tavis Smiley: Kevin Costner (rerun). Jon Stewart: Saima Wahab. Stephen Colbert: Mark Shriver. Conan O’Brien: Lisa Kudrow, Vince Gilligan, Grouplove. Chelsea Handler: Blake Shelton, John Caparulo, Lauren Lapkus, Mo Mandel.