Shark Week returns for the 38th time, promising 20 new specials over the next seven days, including music?
The event has its first official song, “Om-AA-Nom (Shark Week)” featuring Ken Jeong and an appearance by the artist Rei Ami. This all precedes the first special, “K-Pop Shark Heroes” (Discovery, 8 p.m.), in which the aforementioned two try to change perception of sharks surrounding the Korean Peninsula. Its followed tonight by “Air Jaws: Red, White & Breach” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) and “Invasion of the Mega Sharks” (Discovery, 10 p.m.).
A third season starts for the “Walking Dead” spin-off set in New York City, “The Walking Dead: Dead City” (AMC, 9 p.m.), with Lauren Cohan’s Maggie joining forces with Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Negan (though he inconveniently killed her husband.
War rages on on “House of the Dragon” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
The penultimate episode of “Grantchester” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) has the vicar making amends, and a hostage situation occurs.
The former Nebraska senator now sidelined 54 by Stage 4 pancreatic cancer sits down with Jake Tapper to talk about his challenges on “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” (CNN, 8 p.m.).
“Patience” (PBS, 8 p.m.) investigates the murder of a monk in a monastery.
Eight trucks compete in the 19th season start of “The Great Food Truck Race” (Food, 9 p.m.), originating this time from Nashville.
“President Curtis” (Cartoon Network, 11:30 p.m.), with Keith David providing the voice of the title character, is a spinoff of the popular “Rick and Morty” (Cartoon Network, 11 p.m.), which precedes it with a ninth season finale.
Arguments over the cocaine trade rattles “The Westies” (MGM+, 9 p.m.).
“Collector’s Call” (MeTV, 6:30 p.m.) visits a man who collects toys from his childhood in order to keep his memory sharp.
After eight seasons and 88 episodes, Lena Waithe’s coming of age series “The Chi” (Showtime, 9 p.m.) comes to an end with a series finale.
The new head of household nominates the next three houseguests for eviction on “Big Brother” (CBS, 8 p.m.) — the only original new programming from any of the broadcast networks.
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) have a launch for Shamea’s new rum.
A grief wbsite and a growing teen drug crisis might have a link in the made-for-TV movie “What She Didn’t Tell Me” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.).
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO, 11:15 p.m.) returns from hiatus just in time.
Troublesome food is the topic of “Hazardous History with Henry Winkler” (History, 9 p.m.).
A timely episode of “The Food That Built America” (History, 10 p.m.) talks of ranch dressing, a hit among international visitors during the World Cup.
It’s a night of instant families on Turner Classic Movies with “The Kid” (8 p.m.), “Baby Boom” (9 p.m.) and “Bachelor Mother” (11 p.m.). The midnight silent movie is “Stella Maris” (12:30 a.m.), followed by the four-hour Taiwanese epic “A Brighter Summer Day” (2 a.m.).
Baseball includes Cleveland at Tampa Bay (Peacock, streaming), Angels at San Francisco (MLB, 4 p.m.) and Yankees at Philadelphia (NBC, 7:15 p.m.).
It’s also the day for baseball’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony (MLB, 1:30 p.m.), honoring Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent.
Auto racing includes the Hungarian Grand Prix (Apple TV, 9 a.m.), NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 (TNT, 2 p.m.) and the NHRA Northwest Nationals (Fox, 4 p.m.).
Final rounds are played in the British Open (Golf, 8:30 a.m.; NBC, noon) and the 3M Open (Golf, 1 p.m.; CBS, 3 p.m.).
Canadian football has Hamilton at Montreal (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.).
It’s the final day for X Games New Orleans (ABC, 2 p.m.; ESPN, 6 p.m.).
The Tour de France (Peacock, 9:30 a.m.) reaches its final stage.
It’s the last day, too, for the U.S. Track and Field Championships (NBC, 4 p.m.).
Women’s beach volleyball has Miami vs. Brooklyn (CBS Sports, 1 p.m.).
Men’s beach volleyball has Austin vs. San Diego (CBS Sports, 2 p.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Mike Turner. CBS: Sens. Bernie Sanders and John Kennedy, United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz. NBC: Waltz, Sen. Mark Kelly. CNN: Border czar Tom Homan, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Bill Cassidy. Fox: Waltz, Sen. Tim Kaine.