What’s on TV This Week: Shark Week and Macy’s Firework Show

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, July 1 – 6. Details and times are subject to change.

Monday

BASKETBALL WIVES 8 p.m. on VH1. This show about the wives (and ex-wives and girlfriends) of N.B.A. players, is back for the second half of Season 11. In this world, the success of your partner dictates your power within the group and that continues to play out as the show goes on. Thankfully, these ladies are around to stir up drama because with most “Real Housewives” franchises in between seasons, it has been a little too quiet.

Tuesday

DISCO: SOUNDTRACK OF A REVOLUTION 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). This three-part documentary series uses different songs from the disco era to highlight the impact the musical genre had on its listeners. In the first episode, the focus is on “Stayin’ Alive” with conversations about how Middle America reacted to the genre’s queer and hedonistic themes.

HARD KNOCKS: OFFSEASON 9 p.m. on HBO. Since 2001, this series has shown us behind the scenes moments from over 20 teams in the N.F.L. season. This new version will instead follow a single team — this year it’s the New York Giants, as the team prepares for its 100th season.

Wednesday

HOPE IN THE WATER 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). Documentaries like “Seaspiracy” and “A Plastic Ocean” have warned us about the dangers of the fishing industry and the consequences of ignoring climate change. This documentary series is bit more hopeful since it outlines a solution: sustainable aquaculture, a method of fostering and harvesting seafood for people to eat, while protecting fragile ocean ecosystems.