What To Watch: Emma Roberts In Space Cadet, Godzilla X Kong, Macy's Fireworks And More

On TV this 4th of July: Emma Roberts is an aspiring astronaut in Space Cadet, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire makes its streaming debut and Macy's annual fireworks spectacular lights up the night sky. Here are 14 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)

Showtimes for July 4, 2024

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Barbecue Showdown

Netflix

Season 3 premiere (all eight episodes): The competition returns — with plenty of twists! — as nine new contestants face off in a battle to be the next barbecue champion.

The Boys

Prime Video

Homelander, Sage, and Neuman head to Tek Knight’s for a party; Butcher and Kessler continue their quest for the virus. (Who were the Performers of the Week?)

Criminal Minds: Evolution

Paramount+

Alvez and Garcia profile who might be targeting Tyler’s ex-girlfriend; JJ helps Prentiss with a hangover; Rossi confronts Voit about his delusions.

Evil

Paramount+

Ben and David ride along with a train engineer who is convinced he's being haunted on the tracks; Kristen cares for her mother; Ben begins to question his sanity. (Read Episode 6 recap.)

Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire

Max STREAMING PREMIERE!

Kong inadvertently releases a threat to mankind that can only be managed by teaming up with Godzilla; Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry and Dan Stevens star. (How to Stream!)

Space Cadet

Prime Video

Movie premiere: A woman (played by American Horror Story's Emma Roberts) lands in NASA's competitive astronaut training program after her friend (Hacks' Poppy Liu) submits an application on her behalf; Gabrielle Union (Truth Be Told) and Tom Hopper (The Umbrella Academy) co-star. (Watch trailer.)

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The Twilight Zone Marathon

Syfy, Heroes & Icons

Syfy's marathon runs through Friday morning, while H&I keeps the Rod Serling classic going through the holiday weekend.

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The Price Is Right

CBS

The 4th of July-themed episode, players have the chance to win all-American cars, the ultimate backyard BBQ and a party boat.

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Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

ESPN2

The annual binge-athon will determine who can eat the most wieners and earn the coveted Mustard Belt... now that reigning champ Joey Chestnut will not be competing. (How to Stream!)

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Independence Day

Freeform, Hulu

You have two chances to catch the Will Smith classic on basic cable — at 1 pm and 7:50 pm — or you can avoid ads and watch it on Hulu.

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The Bold and the Beautiful

CBS

As the Forrester family celebrates Independence Day, Hope has to come to terms with Thomas’ surprise engagement to Paris, while Katie shares her concern with Bill about his relationship with Poppy.

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The Fourth in America

CNN

Bebe Rexha, The Kid LAROI, The Killers, The Goo Goo Dolls, Kane Brown, T-Pain, Bleachers, Keith Urban, Ashanti, REO Speedwagon, Chris Young, Yellowcard, Ben Platt, Boys Like Girls, En Vogue and the United States Air Force Band perform; Dana Bash, Boris Sanchez, Victor Blackwell and Sara Sidner host. (How to Stream!)

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A Capitol Fourth

PBS

Smokey Robinson, Fantasia, Darren Criss, Sheila E., Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums, Chloe Flower, Sister Sledge, Loren Allred, Britt Stewart, Shawn Johnson-East and the National Symphony Orchestra perform; Alfonso Ribeiro hosts. (How to Stream!)

Macy’s 4th of July Spectacular

NBC

Amber Mark, Brandy Clark, Lainey Wilson, Luis Fonsi, Tanner Adell, The War and Treaty and host Mickey Guyton perform; Access Hollywood’s Zuri Hall co-hosts. (How to Stream!)

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