The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on July 5

The holiday weekend may be winding down, but television is doing anything but slowing down. Whether you're planning to spend your Sunday on the couch or flipping between sports and scripted drama, July 5 delivers something for every kind of TV fan.

Baseball dominates the afternoon with Peacock's massive MLB Star Spangled Sunday, while the FIFA World Cup serves up two can't-miss international matchups. Once primetime rolls around, fantasy, vampires, mystery, and animation all step into the spotlight with new episodes of House of the Dragon, The Vampire Lestat, Grantchester, Patience, and Rick and Morty.

If you're wondering what deserves a spot on your watchlist today, we've got you covered.

TV Schedule for Sunday, July 5

Time (ET)	Show	Network/Platform	What to Expect
12:30 PM	MLB Star Spangled Sunday	Peacock (select games also on NBC)	Baseball fans are in for an all-day marathon featuring all 15 MLB games, including Mets vs. Braves, Padres vs. Dodgers, and Red Sox vs. Angels.
4:00 PM	FIFA World Cup	FOX / Telemundo	International soccer continues with Brazil taking on Norway, followed by Mexico facing England in a primetime showdown.
8:00 PM	Patience	PBS	A heartbreaking case begins when a young autistic girl witnesses her father's murder but struggles to explain what happened.
9:00 PM	Grantchester	PBS	Alphy's family trip turns into a murder investigation after a passenger is killed, leaving him as the prime suspect while secrets continue to surface.
9:00 PM	House of the Dragon	HBO	Rhaenyra faces another defining chapter as the battle for the Iron Throne grows even more dangerous.
9:00 PM	The Vampire Lestat	AMC	The band heads into the recording studio in New York while Lestat embraces his musical ambitions and Louis finally reveals a long-hidden guilty pleasure.
11:00 PM	Rick and Morty	Adult Swim	Rick and Morty are back for another bizarre adventure that promises the series' signature mix of sci-fi madness and absurd comedy.

The TV Cave Top Pick: The Vampire Lestat

It's another huge night for fans of Anne Rice's Immortal Universe. This week's episode of The Vampire Lestat shifts the action to New York as the band records its album, but don't expect a quiet studio session. Lestat continues pushing everyone around him to their limits while reflecting on the music that shaped him. Meanwhile, Louis finally opens up about a secret he's been keeping, setting the stage for what could be one of the season's most revealing episodes.

If the first few episodes are any indication, this series isn't afraid to blend rock-star spectacle with emotional character moments—and we're absolutely here for it.

Sports Fans Have Plenty to Cheer For

Sunday is loaded with live sports. Baseball takes center stage thanks to Peacock's MLB Star Spangled Sunday, delivering every Major League Baseball game throughout the day. Whether you're following your favorite team or just channel surfing, there's practically always a game on.

Meanwhile, the FIFA World Cup continues with Brazil facing Norway before Mexico and England meet under the primetime lights in what could be one of the day's biggest international matchups.

End Your Weekend With Great TV

Whether you're cheering from the couch during the World Cup, catching your favorite baseball team, returning to Westeros, or rocking out with Lestat, Sunday offers a lineup packed with entertainment from start to finish. Grab the snacks, claim the remote, and enjoy one more great night before the new week begins.