The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on July 2

Looking for what to watch today? July 2 is bringing everything from chilling crime drama and reality TV antics to major soccer matchups and fascinating nature specials. Whether you're diving into a streaming binge before work, catching up with your favorite daytime soap, or settling in for primetime, today's lineup has something worth adding to your watchlist.

From the latest case for the BAU on Criminal Minds: Evolution plus three FIFA World Cup matches throughout the day, your remote is about to get a workout.

July 2 TV Schedule

Time (ET)	Show	Network/Platform	What to Expect
3:00 AM	Criminal Minds: Evolution	Paramount+	The BAU investigates a disturbing series of police officer killings in a border town while Voit receives a mysterious visitor behind bars.
3:00 AM	Gamechangers: America's Top 25 Female Athletes	Roku	A celebration of legendary women in sports featuring interviews with icons including Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Alysia Montaño, and Adam Rippon.
3:00 AM	Ready or Not 2: Here I Come	Hulu	Grace's nightmare isn't over as she faces an even deadlier game alongside her estranged sister in the horror sequel starring Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton.
3:00 AM	Survival of the Thickest	Netflix	The final season begins as Mavis embraces exciting new opportunities while she and Luca take the next step toward building a family.
3:00 PM	FIFA World Cup: Spain vs. Austria	FOX / Telemundo	Group stage action kicks off with Spain facing Austria.
7:00 PM	FIFA World Cup: Portugal vs. Croatia	FOX / Telemundo	Two European powerhouses meet in one of the day's biggest matches.
8:00 PM	Jersey Shore: Family Vacation	MTV	The Jamptons celebration gets bigger than ever as Sammi's gender reveal brings unforgettable moments and Mike turns the energy up another notch.
8:00 PM	Surviving Earth	NBC	Follow the incredible journey of a giant marine reptile searching for food before giving birth during a devastating super hurricane.
9:00 PM	The Americas: A Wild 250th	NBC	Tom Hanks narrates a special spotlighting remarkable wildlife and the species that have shaped America's natural history.
11:00 PM	FIFA World Cup: Switzerland vs. Algeria	FS1 / Telemundo	The day's final World Cup matchup closes out an action-filled schedule.

The TV Cave Top Pick of the Day

Criminal Minds: Evolution (Paramount+)

If you're only picking one show today, make it Criminal Minds: Evolution. The latest episode raises the stakes as the BAU investigates a horrifying string of police officer murders while Elias Voit's mysterious prison visitor hints that an even bigger mystery could be unfolding. The series has mastered balancing intense investigations with psychological twists, making each episode feel impossible to pause.

Don't Miss These Highlights

Sports fans have an entire day of FIFA World Cup action with three matches spanning the afternoon and late evening, making it easy to catch world-class soccer no matter your schedule.

For something lighter, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation delivers another outrageous gathering as Sammi's gender reveal becomes the centerpiece of a Jamptons party that only this crew could pull off.

Meanwhile, nature lovers have a strong NBC lineup with Surviving Earth followed by The Americas: A Wild 250th, offering stunning wildlife stories and breathtaking visuals to cap off the evening.

No matter what you're in the mood for today, July 2 offers a little bit of everything—from suspense and laughs to sports and unforgettable storytelling. Grab your favorite snack, claim your spot on the couch, and enjoy another packed day of television with The TV Cave.