What To Watch: Macy's Fireworks, Stranger Things, JAG-Athon And More
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On TV this Fourth of July: Derek Hough and Ciara host the Macy's Fireworks Spectacular, John Stamos presides over A Capitol Fourth and a little show called Stranger Things scares up a third season. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for July 4, 2019
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Into the Dark: Culture Shock
Hulu
The anthology’s 10th installment is ripped from the headlines — a thriller about a young Mexican woman (Altered Carbon’s Martha Higareda) in pursuit of the American dream. Richard Cabral (American Crime) and Shawn Ashmore (The Following) co-star.
Strange Angel
CBS All Access
Jack’s conjuring of the Angel earns Ernest’s loyalty but divides the Agape; Marisol is determined to confront her father about the secret that destroyed their family.
Stranger Things
Netflix
Season 3 premiere (all eight episodes): As a new danger looms in the summer of '85, new romances complicate the group’s dynamic. (Watch trailer; read review.)
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'JAG of July' Marathon
WGN America
Through midnight | Get reacquainted with Navy Captain "Harm" Rabb Jr. and Lieutenant Colonel Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie. (Continues all day Friday, beginning at 9 am; view line-up.)
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Salute to America
Fox News
President Trump will give a speech during his tank- and flyover-fueled Independence Day parade.
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A Capitol Fourth
PBS
90 minutes: Vanessa Williams, Yolanda Adams, Lindsey Stirling, The O’Jays, Laine Hardy, Laura Osnes, Angelica Hale, Maelyn Jarmon, Keala Settle, Gone West feat. Colbie Caillat, and Carol King, Vanessa Carlton and the Broadway Cast of Beautiful perform; John Stamos returns as host.
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
NBC
Two hours:Luke Bryan, Derek Hough, Ciara, Khalid, Maren Morris and Brad Paisley perform; Hough and Ciara host. (A condensed, hour-long encore follows at 10.)
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Elementary
CBS
Holmes and Watson investigate the death of a criminal who made his living by stealing from other criminals; Gregson grows suspicious of his interim replacement.
Let Freedom Sing
CMT
90 minutes: Brett Eldredge headlines this Independence Day concert, followed by a live fireworks display from Downtown Nashville (beginning at 11 pm).
Queen of the South
USA Network
El Gordo arranges for Teresa to meet with Russian drug queenpin Oksana, in hopes of forging a new partnership.
