What To Watch: Macy's Fireworks, Twilight Zone, Last Man Standing And Other Fourth Of July Marathons
On TV this Fourth of July: Kelly Clarkson headlines Macy's Fireworks Spectacular, Uncle Jesse and the Beach Boys rock out during A Capitol Fourth and The Handmaid's Tale visits a familiar place. Here are 20 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern:
Showtimes for July 4, 2018
The Handmaid's Tale
In the penultimate Season 2 episode, Offred is sent to a familiar place, while Nick deals with Gilead's response to a crime.
The Three Stooges Marathon
Through 3 pm | Start the holiday off with some slapstick comedy — just keep Moe, Larry and Curly away from any firecrackers!
NCIS Marathon
Through 10 pm | Spend the day with Gibbs & Co., with 16 episodes from the first 15 seasons.
Rod, White & Blue: A Twilight Zone Celebration
Through Thursday at 6:30 am | Head to another dimension with 46 classic episodes, including "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," "The Eye of the Beholder," "The Invaders," "It’s a Good Life," and "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street." (Get lineup.)
Chicago P.D. Marathon
Through 10 pm | Yeah, we miss Lindsay too! So sit back and enjoy 13 episodes from her final season on the squad.
Indiana Jones Marathon
Through Thursday at 2:39 am | The most recent entry, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, is followed by the original trilogy: Raiders of the Lost Ark (at 12 pm and 9 pm), Temple of Doom (at 3 pm and 11:45 pm) and The Last Crusade (at 6 pm).
South Park Marathon
Through 11 pm | Who's more patriotic than Eric Cartman?! Binge on the long-running 'toon, beginning with the very first episode.
Animal Kingdom Marathon
Through 4:33 pm | Catch up on the first six episodes of Season 3, before new episodes resume next Tuesday.
Blue Bloods Marathon
Through Thursday at 3 am | Binge on Reagan family dinners, with 16 back-to-back episodes from Season 7.
Jaws Marathon
Through Thursday at 3:10 am | Tune in for the original Jaws (at 11:30 am and 7:15 pm), Jaws 2 (at 2:30 pm and 10:15 pm) and (if you must) Jaws 3 (at 5 pm and 12:50 am).
Last Man Standing Marathon
Through 8 pm | Get reacquainted with the Baxter family ahead of their imminent return to primetime, via Fox. (Who's coming back for Season 7 on Fox?)
Meet the Parents Marathon
Through Thursday at 2:30 am | Enter the Circle of Trust with Meet the Parents (at 12:30 pm and midnight), Meet the Fockers (at 3 pm and 7:30 pm) and Little Fockers (at 5:30 pm and 10 pm).
Wrecked Marathon
Through 8 pm | The basic cabler has yet to announce a Season 3 premiere date. In the meantime, strand yourself with the complete first season.
Claws Marathon
Through 9 pm | Catch up on the first four episodes from Season 2, ahead of another new episode on Sunday.
A Capitol Fourth
90 minutes: John Stamos returns as host, which means The Beach Boys are also back. Additional performers include Jimmy Buffett and the cast of Broadway's Escape to Margaritaville, Chita Rivera, The Temptations, Pentatonix and Lauren Alaina.
Fourth of July at the White House
90 minutes: Country music star Sara Evans, American Idol alumni Jax and Jonny Brens, and pianist Lola Astanova are scheduled to perform.
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
Two hours: Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Victor Dixon, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Ricky Martin perform; American Ninja Warrior's Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila return as hosts.
Big Brother
Houseguests vie for the Power of Veto. (Is JC crossing lines?; view CBS' fall schedule.)
Code Black
In the series' antepenultimate hour, Rox gets hit by a drunk driver during a rescue mission; Leanne has good news to share with Ariel. (Officially cancelled.)
Colony
Will and Katie have doubts about their family's safety in Seattle; Snyder gets dirt on Everett Kynes; Amy and Broussard part ways.