As you know, every Monday I put together a curated list of the shows and documentaries worth your time. This is so you don’t have to spend twenty minutes scrolling before inevitably rewatching something you’ve already seen. Please let your friends know too. This week is especially packed, with reality competition series returning, a fascinating documentary about the real Jordan Belfort, a new cult investigation, and the FIFA World Cup Final.
Last week’s podcast episodes:
FIFA World Cup: Personal Stories
Director of Return to Fox Hollow
Solving Cold Cases with Sheryl "Mac" McCollum
Bonus Episode: Youth Sports and Chandra Levy with Jonathan Mark
Saturday Series: Author Pamela Colloff
This week’s list:
2026 FIFA World Cup Final (Fox/Telemundo) is the world’s biggest sporting event, and coming to a conclusion. Whether you’ve followed every game or are simply tuning in for the championship, the World Cup Final is one of television’s biggest annual event, and a fitting end to an extraordinary tournament. (July 14, July 15, and July 19)
Reality TV
Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro (ABC) expands the Dancing with the Stars universe with a competition designed to discover its next professional dancer. Aspiring pros compete in choreography and performance challenges while being evaluated by members of the DWTSfamily, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to earn a coveted spot in the ballroom. (July 13)
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (Netflix) returns with six couples forced to confront whether they’re ready for marriage—or ready to walk away. After swapping partners for trial marriages, each couple must decide if they will recommit, separate, or pursue an entirely new relationship. This season relocates the experiment to Las Vegas, with Nick and Vanessa Lachey once again hosting. (July 15)
Pitmasters (Food Network) delivers plenty of smoke, fire, and high-stakes cooking. Pitmasters from across the country compete in grilling and smoking challenges that test technique, creativity, and mastery of regional barbecue traditions. (July 13)
Hot Ones: Extra Heat (Netflix) brings the wildly popular interview format to a new audience with an extended companion series featuring even more conversations, laughs, and painfully spicy wings. Fans of Sean Evans’ celebrity interviews will appreciate the additional footage and bonus moments that didn’t make the original episodes. (July 13)
Homestead Rescue: Intervention (Discovery) has the Raney family returning in a new spinoff that focuses on off-grid homesteads facing immediate crises. From failing water systems to unsafe living conditions, each episode follows emergency interventions aimed at helping families keep their self-sufficient dreams alive. (July 14)
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Season 11 Finale (Paramount+) is the latest season of All Stars crowns its newest winner after weeks of lip-sync battles, runway looks, and strategic gameplay. Fans can also catch the accompanying Untucked finale for all the behind-the-scenes reactions. (July 17)
Documentaries
Quarterback, Season 3 (Netflix) is of Netflix’s strongest sports docuseries. It returns with unprecedented access to life inside the NFL. This season follows Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, Cam Ward, and Joe Flacco, capturing the pressure, preparation, and personal sacrifices that come with playing football’s most demanding position. (July 14)
The Real Wolf of Wall Street (Paramount+) revisits the real Jordan Belfort story that inspired Martin Scorsese’s blockbuster film. Through archival footage, interviews, and court records, it examines the massive fraud at Stratton Oakmont while separating Hollywood’s version from what actually happened. (July 14)
People Magazine Investigates: The University of Cosmic Intelligence Cult (Investigation Discovery) examines another alleged high-control group, exploring recruitment tactics, survivor experiences, and the lasting impact on former members. If you’re interested in documentaries about coercive communities and cult dynamics, this one is likely worth adding to your list. ( July 14)
Enjoy and share!
Kate
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