Seeking Sister Wife, on TLC
The Davises take Danielle on a weekend trip to see how she gets on with the group in this new episode. Meanwhile, the Foleys tell Steve's kids about April and Sidian Jones pays a visit to Arielle in the Philippines. India Epps faces birthday criticism.
New Releases for the week of July 3 - 9
Okja
Mija (Ahn) lives with her grandfather on a farm in South Korea, where she has spent the last 10 years bonding with a super-pig named Okja. When the multinational Mirando Corporation, led by Lucy Mirando (Swinton), comes along to collect Okja and take her to New York City for testing, Mija is devastated at the thought of losing her beloved pet. With the help of some members of an animal rights group, Mija sets out to save Okja from the hidden cruelty of the Mirando Corporation.
Director: Bong Joon Ho. Stars: Seo-hyun Ahn, Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Jake Gyllenhaal, Byun Hee-bong, Steven Yeun, Giancarlo Esposito, Lily Collins, Yoon Je-moon, Shirley Henderson. 2017. 120 mins. Adventure.
Monstrous
Laura (Ricci) moves with her 7-year-old son to a peaceful and remote lakeside house to escape her abusive ex-husband. Things look beautiful as they try to settle in, but Laura is on edge, constantly worried her ex-husband will find a way back into their lives. To add insult to injury, things get more intense when her son catches a glimpse of what appears to be a monster lurking out in the lake. With their hopes of starting a new life dashed, Laura starts questioning her sanity as her perception of safety begins to crumble away.
Director: Chris Sivertson. Stars: Christina Ricci, Santino Barnard, Don Durrell, Colleen Camp, Lew Temple, Carol Anne Watts, Peter Hodge, Nick Vallelonga, Sally Elbert. 2022. 89 mins. Thriller.
Zero Contact
When tech genius Finley Hart (Hopkins) dies, five remote agents from different parts of the world are contacted by an A.I. that instructs them to reactivate the initiative, a machine that could enable time travel. Hart's machine, painted as humanity's greatest achievement, may not be all that it seems, and the strangers must work together to decide whether the consequences of ignoring Hart's final wishes are worse than those should they do as instructed.
Director: Rick Dugdale. Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Chris Brochu, Veronica Ferres, Aleks Paunovic, Lilly Krug, T.J. Kayama, Martin Stenmarck. 2022. 97 mins. Thriller.
Hilarious and heartwarming: 'Somebody Feed Phil' still going strong
Phil Rosenthal in "Somebody Feed Phil"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, on Food Network
Chef, franchise-owner and TV personality Guy Fieri hosts each episode of this prime-time series marathon as it heads into late night. Fieri takes viewers on a trip across the United States to explore some of the best and most surprising cuisine around.
Dateline NBC, on NBC
NBC news anchor Lester Holt and a team of journalists present the news of the week along with fascinating human interest stories, ground-breaking interviews and hard-hitting investigations in this long-running, prime-time news magazine staple.
Restaurant: Impossible, on Food Network
Chef Robert Irvine meets with restaurant owners who need a bit of a push in a new episode of this series. Upon meeting the owner and visiting the restaurant, Irvine assesses what needs to be done in order for the business to survive before taking action.
Chasing a dream: 'Me or the Menu' shows reality of couple-preneurs
James Martin and Jessica Neal from "Me or the Menu"
According to a recent LendingTree study, military and health-care support are the only two fields of work that had higher incidences of divorce than the food service industry.
My Feet Are Killing Me, on TLC
Dr. Ebonie Vincent, Dr. Brad Schaeffer and Dr. Sarah Haller take on the sometimes fungal — and often funky — foot problems of their patients. Shining a light on podiatric conditions, the doctors show how these can be treated and prevented.
Welcome to Plathville, on TLC
The Plaths of South Georgia are a staunch Christian family of technophobes with nine children who have never heard of Spider-Man, watched television or tasted soda. The series follows how this sheltered family changes as the kids grow older.
Roswell, New Mexico, on Showcase
Now in its fourth and final season, this sci-fi drama airs a new episode tonight. Liz Ortecho (Jeanine Mason) returns home to her native Roswell, N.M. — a town best known for its UFO sightings — after the funding is cut from her research project.
