Stella Baker plays a hipster teacher in a small New Hampshire town that’s being overrun by a big mining corporation who decides that maybe the way out is to secede and declare independence in the new series “The Republic of Sarah” (CW, 9 p.m.), a summer fight the power show that has a similar vibe another CW show, “Burden of Truth,” recently canceled after four seasons.
Michael Bolton and Zooey Deschanel make a kooky duo to host “The Celebrity Dating Game” (ABC, 10 p.m.), which puts a twist on the classic show. What kind of celebrities? Well, the first two are Hannah Brown and Nicole Byer, so you tell me.
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS, 11:35 p.m.) returns to the Ed Sullivan Theatre for the first time in 15 months, with a full capacity (and fully vaccinated) audience. Guests include Jon Stewart, H.E.R. and Dana Carvey. He’ll be reunited with bandleader Jon Batiste, who will give the musical performance.
“BBQ Brawl” (Food, 9 p.m.) fires up the grill for a new season.
Rapper and former “American Idol” contestant is profiled in “Behind the Curtain: Todrick Hall” (Starz, 9 p.m.).
The U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials (NBC, 8 p.m.) hit prime time again with women’s 100-meter butterfly finals, men’s 100-meter breaststroke and women’s 400—meter freestyle. Earlier are the qualifying heats (NBC Sports, 8 p.m.).
Twenty-three men are left to pursue Katie on “The Bachelorette” (ABC, 8 p.m.) and one has a cat suit.