The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on July 9

If your watchlist has been looking a little empty, today is here to fix that. From major reality TV premieres and brand-new streaming originals to a blockbuster FIFA World Cup showdown and the return of one of television's biggest summer competitions, there's plenty to keep the remote busy.

Whether you're planning a binge session before dinner or settling in for a full night of primetime entertainment, here's everything airing on Thursday, July 9.

July 9 TV Schedule

Time (ET)	Show	Network/Streaming	What's Happening
3:00 AM	Criminal Minds: Evolution	Paramount+	The BAU faces growing danger as Voit's influence continues to spread, while a shocking betrayal inside the prison puts the entire team at risk.
3:00 AM	The Five Star Weekend (Series Premiere)	Peacock	Jennifer Garner stars as a celebrity chef who reunites friends from different chapters of her life for an emotional weekend in Nantucket. First two episodes available.
3:00 AM	Little House on the Prairie (Series Premiere)	Netflix	The beloved Ingalls family begins a new journey on the American frontier in Netflix's fresh adaptation. All eight episodes premiere.
4:00 PM	FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal: France vs. Morocco	FOX / Telemundo	A spot in the semifinals is on the line as France battles Morocco in a high-stakes quarterfinal match.
8:00 PM	Big Brother (Season 28 Premiere)	CBS	Sixteen new houseguests enter the game, including familiar faces from Survivor, RuPaul's Drag Race, and a returning Big Brother player.
8:00 PM	Celebrity Family Feud (Season 12 Premiere)	ABC	NFL legends representing the AFC and NFC face off in a charity showdown.
8:00 PM	Jersey Shore: Family Vacation	MTV	Mike goes all-in, Angelina revisits an old romance, and Sammi experiences a major family milestone.
8:00 PM	The Real Housewives of Orange County (Season 20 Premiere)	Bravo	Vicki returns as friendships are already unraveling, and newcomer Carmella joins the group.
8:00 PM	Surviving Earth	NBC	Nature takes center stage as a determined amphibian fights to protect her eggs in a rapidly changing environment.
9:00 PM	The Man Will Burn (Docuseries Premiere)	HBO	This four-part documentary explores the history, culture, and evolution of the iconic Burning Man festival.
9:00 PM	Press Your Luck (Season 7 Premiere)	ABC	Three football fans test their luck while trying to avoid the infamous WHAMMY.
9:30 PM	Project Runway (Season 22 Premiere)	Freeform	Twenty-two designers compete for a coveted spot in the competition as Tyra Banks joins the judging panel.

Streaming Drops Worth Staying Up For

The streaming services are getting an early jump on the day with three notable releases arriving overnight.

Criminal Minds: Evolution raises the stakes yet again as the BAU finds itself caught between an increasingly dangerous adversary and betrayal from within. Fans can expect another tense chapter with plenty of twists.

Over on Peacock, The Five Star Weekend makes its debut with Jennifer Garner leading an all-star cast in a drama centered on friendship, grief, and second chances. The first two episodes are available immediately, making it an easy choice for anyone looking to dive into a new series.

Netflix also unveils its reimagining of Little House on the Prairie, dropping all eight episodes at once. The classic story gets a fresh update while keeping the heart of the Ingalls family's journey intact.

Soccer Takes Center Stage This Afternoon

Sports fans won't want to miss the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco. With a place in the semifinals on the line, expect plenty of drama, intensity, and unforgettable moments as both teams battle for survival in the tournament.

Primetime Is Packed With Season Premieres

Summer officially belongs to reality television, and tonight proves exactly why.

Big Brother returns for Season 28 with a fresh batch of competitors ready to outwit, outplay, and outlast each other inside television's most famous house. Throw in a few familiar faces from other reality franchises, and the season is already shaping up to be unpredictable.

ABC doubles up on game show fun as Celebrity Family Feud kicks off another season before Press Your Luck returns with contestants hoping to dodge the WHAMMY and cash in.

Bravo fans can finally check back in with The Real Housewives of Orange County, where old friendships are already cracking before the season barely gets underway. If history tells us anything, the peace probably won't last very long.

Meanwhile, Project Runway returns with a fresh group of designers competing for fashion glory, and the addition of Tyra Banks to the judging panel promises even more memorable runway moments.

Looking for Something Different?

If reality competitions and dramas aren't your thing, HBO's new documentary series The Man Will Burn offers an inside look at the creation and evolution of Burning Man, exploring the people and philosophy behind one of the world's most unique cultural events.

Nature lovers can also tune into Surviving Earth on NBC, where survival isn't just a theme—it's the entire story.

What We're Watching

Tonight belongs to the season premieres. Big Brother, Project Runway, and The Real Housewives of Orange County are all launching new chapters, while The Five Star Weekend has the potential to become one of the streaming conversation starters of the weekend.

No matter what ends up on your screen, July 9 delivers a little bit of everything—competition, drama, documentaries, sports, fashion, and plenty of reality TV chaos. That's a lineup we can get behind.