When an English teacher begins hearing a persistent hum, it leads to bigger problems in the five-part drama “The Listeners” (Starz, 9 p.m.), based on Jordan Tannaill’s novel. Rebecca Hall stars.
From South Africa comes the drama “The Polygamist” (Netflix, streaming) about a man whose empire begins to collapse because what he has chosen. It’s not to be confused with the reality series “This is Poly” (WEtv, 9:30 p.m.), which tonight peeks into a polyamorous pool party.
An 18th century storyteller in Mexico is haunted by her own imagination in the animated comedy “I Am Frankelda” (Netflix, streaming).
World Cup host nations play today with Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina (Fox, 3 p.m.) from Toronto and U.S. vs. Paraguay (Fox, 9 p.m.) from Los Angeles.
“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” (Starz, 8 p.m.) begins its fifth and final season.
Jack McBrayer explores a Bavarian-themed lodge and a maze house on “Zillow Gone Wild” (HGTV, 9:30 p.m.).
Before “Toy Story 5” opens in theaters next weekend, here’s another corporate tie-in with “Toy Story 30 Years and Beyond — A Special Edition of 20/20” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“Deadly Destination Wedding” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.) is about a woman who loses her passport to a stranger she met on the plane.
A prodigal son returns to “Dutton Ranch” (Paramount, 8 p.m.).
A rogue wave pummels a crew on “Deadliest Catch” (Discovery, 8 p.m.).
“The Last Woodsmen” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) gathers abandoned lumber
A dating event is thrown to help Marie meet somebody on “Belle Collective” (OWN, 8 p.m.).
“Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” (Food, 9 p.m.) gets some gangster gumbo in Los Gatos.
Thirteen years of stalking is chronicled on “20/20” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies’ Friday night Summer of Dark continues with “Scarlet Street” (8 p.m.), “The Killers” (10:15 p.m.), and “Nightmare Alley” (1 a.m.). Later comes “The Yakuza” (3 a.m.) and “The First Deadly Sin” (5 a.m.).
During the day are tales of the supernatural, with “Turnabout” (7 a.m.), “Beyond Tomorrow” “The Devil and Daniel Webster” “The Horn Blows at Midnight” “I Married an Angel” “Topper Returns” “The Centerville Ghost” and “The Rocking Horse Winner”
Baseball includes Arizona at Cincinnati (Apple TV, 7:15 p.m.), Atlanta at Mets (Apple TV, 7:15 p.m.), Yankees at Toronto (MLB, 7:30 p.m.) and Cubs at Giants (MLB, 10:30 p.m.).
The men’s college World Series kicks off in Omaha with Ole Miss vs. North Carolina (ESPN, 7 p.m.)
WNBA action has Toronto at Washington (ION, 7:30 p.m.) and Golden State at Seattle (ION, 10 p.m.).
The NCAA outdoor track and field championships (ESPN2, 8 p.m.) reaches Day 3.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Colman Domingo, Tori Kelly. Kelly Clarkson: Emily Blunt, John O’Connor, Avantika, David Nayfeld, Willie Geist. Drew Barrymore: Sydney Sweeney, Rachel Sennott (rerun). Jennifer Hudson: Marion Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Big Xtha Plug (rerun). Tamron Hall: (rerun).
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Kevin Hart, Draymond Green (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Tina Fey, Marlon Wayans, cast of “Schmigadoon!” (rerun). Seth Meyers: Will Forte, Alison Brie (rerun). Bill Maher: David Sedaris, Ian Bremmer, Hagar Chemali.