For the fourth consecutive year, the NBA Finals have the LeBron James and the Cavaliers against the Steph Curry and the Warriors. But before Cleveland at Golden State (ABC, 9 p.m.) for game 1, there’s the first of Jimmy Kimmel’s “Game Night” (ABC, 8 p.m.) specials with guests that include Kevin Hart, Robert Downey Jr., Will Ferrell and Snoop Dogg.
The best non-sports competition tonight may be the National Spelling Bee (ESPN, 8:30 p.m.) live from the National Harbor in Maryland.
The first season finale of “My Guest Needs No Introduction” (Netflix, streaming) ends with someone who had been a frequent guest on David Letterman’s earlier show, Howard Stern.
On the season finale of “Nobodies” (Paramount, 10:30 p.m.), Rachel and Larry prepare to meet Steven Spielberg.
Even if their marriage was a flop Christina and Tarek continue the show that made them famous, “Flip or Flop” (HGTV, 9 p.m.) which includes them fighting over their new dating plans.
It’s a world of reruns on network TV, even of shows that premiered earlier in the week, “America’s Got Talent” (NBC, 8 p.m.), “Beat Shazam” (Fox, 9 p.m.) and “World of Dance” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
Angelina returns to Miami on “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” (MTV, 8 p.m.).
On “Southern Charm” (Bravo, 9 p.m.), Ashley confronts Kathryn on their first night in Hilton Head.
The Bumblers begin their plan to take down the Doctor on “Imposters” (Bravo, 10:15 p.m.).
“Citizen Rose” (E!, 10 p.m.) meets with her sister in Paris and goes on an International Women’s March.
Another new ex arrives on “Ex on the Beach” (MTV, 9 p.m.).
A special episode of “Mysteries at the Museum” (Travel, 9 p.m.) concentrates on the Lindbergh baby kidnapping.
Troy pushes his luck on “Swamp People” (History, 9 p.m.).
The month-long Thursday night salute to Marlene Dietrich on Turner Classic Movies concludes with “Touch of Evil” (8 p.m.), “Witness for the Prosecution” (10 p.m.), “Stage Fright” (12:15 a.m.), “Rancho Notorious” (2:15 a.m.) and “The Monte Carlo Story” (4 a.m.).
Earlier, it’s all about a dog named Rusty in “Adventures of Rusty” (7:45 a.m.), “For the Love of Rusty” (9 a.m.), “The Son of Rusty” (10:15 a.m.), “My Dog Rusty” (11:30 a.m.), “Rusty Leads the Way” (12:45 p.m.), “Rusty Saves a Life” (2 p.m.) and “Rusty’s Birthday” (3:15 p.m.). But there’s also two about a dolphin: “Flipper” (4:30 p.m.) and “Flipper’s New Adventure” (6:15 p.m.).
Baseball includes Angels at Detroit (MLB, 1 p.m.) and Philadelphia at Dodgers (MLB, 7:30 p.m.).
The French Open (Tennis, 5 a.m.) is still in early-round play.
First round play begins in golf’s U.S. Women’s Open (Fox Sports 1, 3 p.m.).
It’s Japan vs. Portugal (beIN Sports, 11 a.m.) and Canada vs. Turkey (beIN Sports, 1:30 p.m.) in the Toulon U-21 tournament.
The college softball world series begins with Arizona State vs. Oregon (ESPN, noon), Washington vs. Oklahoma (ESPN, 2:30 p.m.), Georgia vs. Florida (ESPN2, 7 p.m.) and Florida State vs. UCLA (ESPN2, 9:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Tituss Burgess, Chris Byrne. The View: Andre Leon Talley, Caissie Levy. The Talk: Hank Azaria, Carrie Ann Inana, Carnie Wilson. Harry Connick: Tom Bergeron (rerun). Steve Harvey: Tiffani Thiessen, Ta’Rhonda Jones, Jenni Pulos, Diann Valentine (rerun). Ellen DeGeneres: Kristen Bell, Jamie & Corinne Foxx, Fall Out Boy. Wendy Williams: Janet Mock.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Jamie Foxx, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Deadpool (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Claire Danes, Jason Mitchell, Pusha T. Jimmy Fallon: Serena Williams, Priyanka Chopra, David Blaine (rerun). Seth Meyers: Jimmy Fallon, Patton Oswalt, Kylie Minogue, Sarah Tomek (rerun). James Corden: Tony Hale, I’m With Her, Robin Thede (rerun). Trevor Noah: Cynthia Nixon. Jordan Klepper: Sen. Bernie Sanders. Conan O’Brien: Martin Short, Natalie Zea, Michael Longfellow (rerun).