HBO airs a new documentary that could fall into the category “exotic animals as pets gone wrong.” The MTV competition show is back for a 40th season.
For those who still enjoy a cable subscription, here is a selection of cable and network TV shows, movies and specials that broadcast this week, Aug. 12-18. Details and times are subject to change.
Monday
CELEBRITY IOU 8 p.m. on HGTV. Drew and Jonathan Scott, whom you probably know from “Property Brothers,” are back for another season of this show, which allows celebrities to gift home renovations to someone. The first episode of this season features Mandy Moore, who works with Drew and Jonathan on a dream backyard for her friend Celina. Other celebrities featured include Wanda Sykes, Tony Hawk and Zach Braff.
THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). Only three cooks are left on this season of this competition cooking show. Throughout the season, the chefs have used their family recipes to wow the judges — and the finale won’t be any different.
Tuesday
NEIGHBORS (2014) 9 p.m. on E! Come for Seth Rogen being hilarious and stay for Dave Franco’s horrible Robert De Niro impression. This movie stars Rogen and Rose Byrne as parents who move into a new house with their baby. Unfortunately for them, Franco and Zac Efron live in the frat house next door, and after the couple calls the police for a noise complaint, the frat decides to make their lives a living hell. The movie is “a status report on mainstream American movie comedy, operating in a sweet spot between the friendly and the nasty, and not straining to be daring, obnoxious or even especially original,” A.O. Scott wrote in his review for The New York Times.
Wednesday
THE CHALLENGE 8 p.m. on MTV. This reality competition show, one of the longest running, is about to begin its 40th season. Entitled “The Battle of the Eras,” it will feature competitors from the shows “The Real World,” “Are You the One?,” “Big Brother,” “Survivor,” “Love Island” and “Exatlón Estados Unidos,” meaning there will be lots of big personalities competing for the $1 million prize.
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