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What’s on TV this week: 4th of July specials, David Attenborough's latest nature doc and crime drama 'Black Bird'

Sunday

USFL Championship (Fox, 7:30 p.m. ET): The Philadelphia Stars battle the Birmingham Stallions in the Super ... er, um, the title game.

“We Hunt Together” (Showtime, 7:30 p.m.): The imported crime drama returns for a second season.

“A West Point Independence Day Celebration” (Fox News, 9 p.m.): Marching band music and fireworks, live from the U.S. Military Academy in New York.

Monday

“America the Beautiful” (Disney+): The country’s natural wonders are on display in this new series narrated by “Creed’s” Michael B. Jordan.

“Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest” (ESPN, noon): Contestants chow down until a wiener is announced.

“Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” (NBC, 8 p.m.): Pitbull, Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce and Aussie pop rockers 5 Seconds of Summer perform.

“An Independence Day Celebration” (Fox News, 8 p.m.): Scheduled performers include Lee “God Bless the USA” Greenwood.

“A Capitol Fourth” (PBS, 8 and 9:30 p.m.): Mickey Guyton hosts and Cynthia Erivo and “Glee’s” Darren Criss perform.

“Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th” (10 and 11 p.m., CMT): Old Dominion and “The Voice” winner Cassadee Pope take the stage in Nashville.

Tuesday

“America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston” (PBS, 9 p.m.): The author and podcaster explores Americans’ relationship with nature in this new series.

“Unsellable Houses” (HGTV, 8 and 9 p.m.): More dumpy domiciles get the makeovers they so sorely need in the return of this renovation series.

“The Great Muslim American Road Trip” (PBS, 10 p.m.): Don’t forget Winona! A Muslim American couple get their kicks on Route 66 in this new three-part series.

Wednesday

“Girl in the Picture” (Netflix): A shocking tale of marriage, abduction and murder is unraveled in this new true crime series.

“Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between” (Netflix): High school sweethearts have one last hurrah before parting ways in this 2022 teen rom-com. With “To All the Boys’” Jordan Fisher.

“Maggie” (Hulu): A psychic (“The Mindy Project’s” Rebecca Rittenhouse) meets her match in this new comedy series.

“Big Brother” (CBS, 8 p.m.): It’s moving-in day as the reality competition returns. Julie Chen hosts.

“Mysteries Decoded” (The CW, 8 p.m.): The haunted house that inspired “The Conjuring” franchise is the first stop in the season premiere.

“The Green Planet” (PBS, 8 p.m.): It’s more about the flora than the fauna in this new series hosted by the indefatigable David Attenborough.

“Married at First Sight” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): Speak now or forever hold your peace as the reality series launches another season.

“The Challenge: USA” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.): A new reality competition featuring past contestants from “Survivor,” “Big Brother,” “The Amazing Race," etc.

“Expedition With Steve Backshall” (PBS, 11 p.m.): Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula is your intrepid host’s destination in the season premiere.

Thursday

“Moonhaven” (AMC+): Life in a lunar colony has its dark side in this futuristic new drama. With “Lost’s” Dominic Monaghan.

“Top Gear” (AMC+): The British edition of this auto-centric series revs up for another season.

“Press Your Luck” (ABC, 8 p.m.): This game-show reboot is back with new episodes. Elizabeth Banks hosts.

“Generation Gap” (ABC, 9 p.m.): Kids — and adults and senior citizens — say the darndest things in this new quiz show hosted by Kelly Ripa.

Friday

“Black Bird” (Apple TV+): A convict (“Rocketman’s” Taron Egerton) tries to coax a confession out of a serial killer in this new drama. The late Ray Liotta also stars.

“Boo, Bitch” (Netflix): “To All the Boys’” Lana Condor is living her best afterlife in this new supernatural comedy.

“Conjuring Kesha” (Discovery+): The paranormal don’t start until she walks in in the pop star’s new unscripted series.

“How to Build a Sex Room” (Netflix): Couples seek assistance from one very open-minded interior designer in this risque renovation series.

“The Sea Beast” (Netflix): A scrappy young stowaway has herself a nautical adventure in this animated 2022 tale from the director of “Moana.”

“Trigger Point” (Peacock): An elite police unit scrambles to stop a series of terrorist bombings in London in this imported drama.

Saturday

“My Grown-up Christmas List” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.): A reporter hooks up with a hunky soldier in this new holiday romance.

“Flowers in the Attic: The Origin” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): V.C. Andrews’ tale of one seriously dysfunctional family gets a prequel in this star-studded limited series. With Kelsey Grammer.

“Say Yes to the Dress” (TLC, 8 p.m.): The unscripted series is back, just in time for the summer wedding season.

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(Los Angeles Times listings editor Matt Cooper compiled this column.)

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