Tuesday on TV – 8/4/20

Tonight is the series premiere of What’s It Worth? on A&E at 9/8c, followed by a 2nd new episode at 9:30/8:30c. Over the course of ten 30-minute episodes, comedian and collector Jeff Foxworthy will scour the country in search of hidden treasures held by everyday people who are hoping to strike it big. From the comfort of their homes, Foxworthy and a team of experts may visit your state, town or even someone you know to examine a variety of heirlooms, trinkets and treasures to help people determine if they are sitting on a gold mine, or if they are just holding on to items for sentimental value. With objects ranging from pop-culture keepsakes to historical relics and odd mementos, viewers will be surprised by what is uncovered as they hear the personal stories behind these hidden treasures, some of which are equally as impressive as the dollar value that’s revealed.
 
Following that is the series premiere of Extreme Unboxing on A&E at 10/9c, followed by a 2nd new episode at 10:30/9:30c. The show follows a group of larger-than-life personalities from across the country as they buy liquidated merchandise for pennies on the dollar and unbox it with hopes for big profits. Risking their own money to bid on and win the best boxes at the best prices, pallets are delivered to their homes for the big reveal. Each group digs through hundreds, sometimes thousands, of items on the hunt for retail gold. Whether it is one box or an entire truckload, these savvy super-flippers scour the Internet searching for their next big money score. With items ranging from everyday store stock to the weird and wacky, this modern-day treasure hunt is filled with surprises as no one, including the buyers themselves, have any idea what will be inside.
 

Tonight is a 2-hour American Chopper “The Last Ride” special on Discovery Channel at 9/8c. After hearing about demolition plans for the old Orange County Choppers building, Junior asks his dad to build one last bike together in the old shop.
 
Tonight is also a 2-hour special called The Swamp on HBO at 9/8c. Republican Congressmen Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), and Ken Buck (R-Colo.) are tracked over the course of a pivotal year in politics, demonstrating the grip of a system that rewards fundraising above all else.
 
Tonight is also a 1-hour special called John Lewis: Celebrating a Hero on CBS at 10/9c. Celebrating the life and work of Rep. John Lewis with unique musical performances and interviews that honor his contributions to the country; hosts Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Gayle King, and Brad Pitt.