Way better than watching would-be ninjas on jerry-rigged courses, the best in women’s gymnastics compete for a spot in the five person team that will go to the Rio games in the U.S. Olympic Trials (NBC, 9 p.m.) beginning tonight in San Jose, Calif., with stars that include Gabby Douglas, Simone Biles and Aly Raisman.
It follows Olympic trials of track and field in the women’s 100-meter hurdles and the men’s steeplechase at 8 p.m. from Eugene, Ore.
The life and death of the popular DJ Adam Goldstein, who rose to fame and fought addiction, is chronicled in Kevin Kerslake’s documentary “As I Am: The Life and Times of DJ AM” (Showtime, 9 p.m.).
The newest entry to late night talk is Amber Rose, the former Amber Levonchuck of Philadelphia, a model who may be best known for being married to Wiz Khalifa for three years. “The Amber Rose Show” (VH1, 11 p.m.) will be a platform for her feminist views and conversations “about pop culture, parenting, relationships, friendships race and entrepeneurship” and is produced by Dr. Phil’s production company.
Patti Stanger is still trying to find mates for rich people, but she’s changed the name of the show from “Millionaire Matchmaker” to “Million Dollar Matchmaker” (WeTV, 10 p.m.) as it moves to a new network.
To tie in with the release of her second memoir, “Freedom: My Book of Firsts,” Jaycee Dugard, who was kidnapped in 1991 and held for 18 years, speaks with Diane Sawyer on “20/20” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
They’re making biscuits on “The Great British Baking Show” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
Julia Stiles, Sarah Paulson and Eric Stolz were all featured in the Lifetime web series about an escort that’s been combined into a two hour movie in “Blue: A Secret Life” (Lifetime Movie Network, 10 p.m.).
Escapees convicts are sought by the “Killjoys” (Syfy, 9 p.m.).
Kyle tries to meet with his estranged wife on “Outcast” (Cinemax, 10 p.m.).
Last week’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” (HBO, 10 p.m.) repeats tonight; and the old “Vice” slot gets a “Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons” (HBO, 11 p.m.).
The whole of the epic “O.J.:Made In America” (ESPN2, 8 p.m.) replays in one night tonight, good for DVRing, since it runs until 7 a.m. But there is a three hour break for Canadian football, with Saskatchewan at Edmonton (ESPN2, 10 p.m.).
A nuclear malfunction is one of the “Mysteries at the Museum” (Travel, 9 p.m.).
The month-long Friday night salute to Olivia de Havilland, now a week into its 101st year, continues with “In This Our Life” (8 p.m.), three Westerns, “They Died With Their Boots On” (9:45 p.m.), “Santa Fe Trail” (12:15 a.m.) and “Dodge City” (2:15 a.m.) and “The Charge of the Light Brigade” (4:15 a.m.).
But there’s good stuff earlier in the day with “Sullivan’s Travels” (TCM, 8:30 a.m.), “Broken Blossoms” (TCM, 10:15 a.m.), “Modern Times” (TCM, noon), “City Lights” (TCM, 1:30 p.m.), “Limelight” (TCM, 3 p.m.) and “The Asphalt Jungle” (TCM, 5:30 p.m.).
Wimbledon (ESPN, 8 a.m.) hosts the men’s semifinals.
The NBA summer league includes Cleveland vs. Milwaukee (NBA, 6 p.m.), Atlanta vs. Houston (NBA, 8 p.m.), Denver vs. Minnesota (ESPN, 8:30 p.m.), Sacramento vs. Toronto (NBA, 10 p.m.) and Lakers vs. New Orleans (ESPN, 10:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Queen Latifah, Laverne Cox, Adam Richman, Guillermo Diaz. The View: Katherine Heigl, Alicia Witt (rerun). The Talk: Adam Adam Devine, Natasha Lyonne, Pete Wentz. Chelsea Handler: Alexander Skarsgard, Aubrey Plaza, Bobak Ferdowsi. Ellen DeGeneres: Bradley Cooper, Melissa Benoist, Gary Clark Jr. (rerun). Wendy Williams: Royce Da 5’9.” Meredith Vieira: Alyssa Milano (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Rose Byrne, Bobby Flay, Weird Al Yankovic (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Bill Hader, Maria Bamford, DNCE (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: President Barack Obama, Madonna (rerun). Seth Meyers: Zac Efron, Wendy Williams, Eric Ripert (rerun). James Corden: Eric Bana, Judy Greer, Joss Stone (rerun). Carson Daly: Ilana Glazer, Paul W. Downs, Sahtyre, Rick Famuyiwa (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Jane Lynch.