The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on July 22

If your watchlist is already overflowing... well, July 22 just made things even more interesting. Streaming services are dropping everything from blockbuster fantasy adventures and gripping true crime documentaries to long-awaited finales and fan-favorite returns. Meanwhile, broadcast TV is bringing reality competition, celebrity game shows, and plenty of drama to primetime.

Whether you're ready to binge, laugh, solve a mystery, or finally see which couples survive another relationship experiment, today's lineup has something for every kind of TV fan. Here's your complete guide to everything worth watching on Wednesday, July 22.

TV Schedule for July 22, 2026

Time (ET)	Show	Network/Platform	What's Happening
3:00 AM	A Toxic Love Story	Netflix	A shocking documentary revisits a notorious California case where deception hid the truth behind a sensational crime.
3:00 AM	All the Queen's Men (Midseason Finale)	Paramount+	Big D faces a life-changing offer while El Fuego gets pulled into a dangerous new business arrangement.
3:00 AM	Christmas at Sea (Season 2 Finale)	Hallmark+	The cruise comes to an emotional close as passengers reflect on unforgettable memories before heading home.
3:00 AM	Heartstopper: Ending on a High	Netflix	Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, cast interviews, and fan moments celebrate the beloved series and its final film.
3:00 AM	Lucky	Apple TV+	Lucky races to find Cary and recover the missing money as Agent Rand closes in on the investigation.
3:00 AM	Masters of the Universe (New to Streaming)	Prime Video	Prince Adam finally returns to Eternia to battle Skeletor in the highly anticipated live-action fantasy adventure.
3:00 AM	My Grandfather Charles Manson	Hulu	A deeply personal documentary follows Sophia's search for family answers that leads to an astonishing revelation.
3:00 AM	The Oval	Paramount+	Priscilla searches for someone willing to expose the truth while Sharon desperately stays ahead of Kareem.
3:00 AM	Trying	Apple TV+	Jason embraces a youthful side while Nikki adjusts to a new coworker and Karen struggles with a difficult secret.
3:00 AM	The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (Season 4 Finale)	Netflix	Decision day finally arrives as couples choose between marriage or walking away for good.
3:00 AM	X-Men '97	Disney+	Polaris returns just as an unexpected new threat arrives at Xavier's School.
8:00 PM	Big Brother	CBS	The fallout from nominations continues as the latest Power of Veto competition shakes up the game.
8:00 PM	MasterChef	FOX	The Top 14 tackle the challenging Wheel of Fusion with unfamiliar ingredients and cooking styles.
8:00 PM	The Valley	Bravo	Major relationship decisions, therapy sessions, and family planning dominate another emotional hour.
8:00 PM	Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (Season 5 Premiere)	ABC	Larry David and daughter Cazzie, plus Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding, compete for charity.
9:00 PM	Million Dollar Nannies (Two-Episode Season Finale)	Freeform	Friendships, career opportunities, and household drama all come to a head in the finale.
9:00 PM	Next Gen NYC	Bravo	Halloween celebrations quickly turn into confrontations as friendships and romances are tested.
9:00 PM	Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston (Series Premiere)	National Geographic	Tom Hiddleston blends history and cinematic storytelling to explore the lives of Pompeii's final residents before Mount Vesuvius erupted.

What We're Watching

Today's biggest streaming launch is undoubtedly Masters of the Universe, bringing the iconic franchise to life with Nicholas Galitzine stepping into the role of Prince Adam alongside Jared Leto as Skeletor. Fantasy fans have been waiting a long time for this one, and it could easily dominate conversations this week.

Reality TV lovers also have plenty to celebrate. The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On wraps up another emotional season, while Big Brother keeps the strategic fireworks coming after nominations. Over on FOX, MasterChef throws contestants into one of the competition's toughest culinary challenges with the unpredictable Wheel of Fusion.

If documentaries are more your speed, there are several compelling options. Netflix dives into a shocking criminal case with A Toxic Love Story, Hulu delivers a deeply personal investigation in My Grandfather Charles Manson, and National Geographic premieres Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston, combining historical storytelling with dramatic recreations.

Meanwhile, comic book fans won't want to miss another episode of X-Men '97, while All the Queen's Men reaches its midseason finale and Christmas at Sea says goodbye with its Season 2 finale.

No matter what you're in the mood for, Wednesday's lineup delivers everything from blockbuster fantasy and reality TV to heartfelt finales and fascinating documentaries. Happy watching!