What To Watch: Sacha Baron Cohen's America, World Cup Final And More
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On TV this Sunday: Sacha Baron Cohen launches a new political satire, The Joel McHale Show demands to be binge-watched and the World Cup draws to an epic close. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern:
Showtimes for July 15, 2018
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The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale
Netflix
Six new episodes: The clip show returns, making the highly questionable transition from a timely weekly release to an all-at-once drop.
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Harry Potter Wizarding Weekend
USA Network and Syfy
The Potter-thon concludes with encores of The Goblet of Fire (at 8 am) and The Order of the Phoenix (11:21 am), followed by The Half-Blood Prince (2:18 pm) and The Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2 (5:18 and 8 pm).
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2018 FIFA World Cup Final
Fox
After a month of fierce competition, Croatia and France face off to decide who will be the World Cup champion.
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Pose
FX
63 minutes: A discovery about Lil Papi shocks the House of Evangelista to its core; Electra must adapt when the House of Abundance is evicted. (Hear the good news?)
Sharp Objects
HBO
Camille clashes with her mother at the funeral of Wind Gap's latest victim; the reporter's investigation leads her to a young boy who claims to have witnessed the abduction. (Read premiere recap.)
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Ghosted
Fox
In the series' penultimate episode, The Bureau Underground strives to be taken seriously as they work a case with the FBI and FAA. (Yep, cancelled.)
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The History of Comedy
CNN
Season 2 premiere: The docuseries resumes with a look at the history of sexual humor; talking heads include Judd Apatow (Girls), Keenan Ivory Wayans (In Living Color), Mo’Nique (The Parkers), Jim Norton (Power) and late-night host Conan O’Brien.
Shades of Blue
NBC
Harlee discovers that the unit's corruption goes deeper than she initially thought; Ramsey strikes back.
Who Is America?
Showtime
Series premiere: Sacha Baron Cohen's latest satire involves interviewing political figures (and other unsuspecting subjects) while in disguise. (Check out Sarah Palin's "review.")
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Our Cartoon President
Showtime
Midseason premiere: Steve Mnuchin helps the president with the Russia investigation; the Democrats plan a new messaging campaign.
