📺 What to Watch Tonight: August 3, 2025 — Summerslam Smackdowns, Shady Houseguests & Gilded Gossip 🍿

Welcome to The TV Cave Daily Watchlist, your nightly rundown of what’s hot, what’s dramatic, and what’s definitely going to have people tweeting in all caps. From smackdowns to corset-clad confrontations to a food truck frenzy, tonight’s lineup is doing the most and we’re not mad about it.

🔥 6:00 PM ET – WWE Summerslam: Day 2 of 2

Streaming on Peacock

Peacock’s bringing the heat early with the second and final night of WWE Summerslam. John Cena and Cody Rhodes run it back in a WrestleMania rematch that promises drama, sweat, and plenty of slams. Meanwhile, Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, and Bianca Belair are ready to tear the house down in a triple threat match that could steal the whole show.

If you only watch wrestling for the entrances and the chaos? This one’s for you.

🏠 8:00 PM ET – Big Brother

Airing on CBS

Another week, another power trip. A brand-new Head of Household takes the reins and immediately throws three unlucky houseguests under the eviction bus. Expect tears, last-minute alliances, and plenty of whispering behind closed doors.

It’s messy, it’s dramatic, and it’s why we keep showing up.

🧨 9:00 PM ET – The Prime Time Pileup Begins

🧁 The Gilded Age (Penultimate Episode)

Airing on HBO

High society isn’t playing nice, and neither is Bertha Russell. With Mrs. Astor plotting the social event of the season, Bertha’s plans may be in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Larry’s big discovery comes with a splash of bad news. Fancy drama and finely tailored insults await.

🙏 Grantchester (Season 10 Finale)

Airing on PBS

Someone takes a fatal fall from a Cambridge window, and the ripple effect lands squarely in Sam’s lap. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, it’s a season finale that’ll leave you wondering who’s actually on the side of the angels.

🍔 The Great Food Truck Race (Season 18 Premiere)

Airing on Food Network

New season, new trucks, new chaos in the kitchen. Nine food trucks hit the road for an eight-city battle for mobile meal supremacy. The prize? Fifty thousand dollars and bragging rights forever. The pressure is on, the grills are hot, and somebody’s probably about to cry over a broken fryer.

🧠 The Institute

Airing on MGM+

Luke’s secret powers aren’t so secret anymore, and now Sigsby is playing mind games. Time is running out, and escape plans are getting riskier. This one’s heavy, intense, and just the right amount of eerie.

🎸 Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World (Docuseries Finale)

Airing on CNN

The music meets the mission as Bob Geldof and Bono take their global concert idea and turn up the volume for change. The final chapter in this docuseries looks at Live 8 and its impact on the world stage. Guitars, grit, and a whole lot of goodwill.

🌊 Nautilus

Airing on AMC

An uneasy peace? Don’t count on it. As Nemo reconnects with a figure from his past, deep truths about his father come to light. This underwater adventure is equal parts action and emotional minefield. Just when things start to settle — boom, revelations.

🔪 10:00 PM ET – True Crime After Dark

📉 Billionaire Boys Club

Airing on CNN

A lavish lifestyle built on lies crashes down as Joe faces the ultimate consequence: the death penalty. The murders at the heart of this story are as twisted as the motives behind them.

🧁 The Yogurt Shop Murders

Airing on HBO

A chilling deep dive into the brutal 1991 Austin case that still haunts the city. Four teenage girls were murdered, and decades later, investigators are digging for answers once again. Emotional, raw, and full of haunting questions.

💥 Final Word from The TV Cave

Tonight’s lineup is basically a TV buffet — you’ve got glam, gore, games, and grilled cheese (literally). Whether you’re in the mood for flying elbows, whispered betrayals, or corseted power plays, your remote control is in for a workout.

So grab a snack, pick your poison, and let the binge begin. Same time tomorrow? You know where to find us.