Independence Day 2015 in America is Saturday, July 4. It falls such that, if you’re lucky, you may have Friday, July 3, off of work to enjoy at least a three-day weekend. Either way, once again the Fourth of July holiday will feature plenty of television viewing, if you are so inclined, in terms of movies, shows, sports and programming marathons.
Here is some of the notable TV programming airing over Fourth of July 2015. All times are Eastern.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3 marathon — July 3 at 6am-July 4 at 8am on BBC America.
Law & Order: SVU marathon — July 3 from 6am-7pm on USA Network.
Wimbledon tennis, early round coverage day 5 — July 3 from 7am-4:30pm on ESPN.
Dirty Jobs marathon — July 3 from 9am-10:02pm on Animal Planet.
A Haunting marathon — July 3 from 9am-12am on Destination America.
Alaskan Bush People marathon — July 3 from 2pm-10pm on Discovery Channel.
Major League Baseball Holiday Game: Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs— July 3 at 2:10pm on ESPN2.
Say Yes to the Dress marathon — July 3 from 3pm-9pm on TLC.
Ancient Aliens marathon — July 3 from 4pm-4:02am on History.
Major League Baseball Holiday Game: San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals — July 3 at 6pm on ESPN.
Major League Baseball Holiday Game: New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers — July 3 at 9pm on ESPN.
2015 Tour de France: Stage 1 — July 4 live from 7am-12pm on NBCSN.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 4 marathon — July 4 from 8am-8pm on BBC America.
Wimbledon tennis, early round coverage day 6 — July 4 from 8am-4pm on ESPN.
Twilight Zone Fourth of July marathon — July 4 from 8am-3:30am on Syfy. The annual favorite returns; see a list of episodes here.
Call of the Wildman marathon — July 4 from 9am-12:04am on Animal Planet.
BBQ Pitmasters marathon — July 4 from 9am-10pm on Destination America.
Fast N’ Loud marathon — July 4 from 9am-12am on Discovery Channel.
2015 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest — July 4 live at 12pm on ESPN2.
Sons of Liberty marathon — July 4 from 12pm-4:02am on History. History re-airs its recent miniseries that depicts that events leading to America’s independence from England.
Independence Day All Day marathon — July 4 from 1pm-1am on AMC. Four straight airings of the 1996 sci-fi flick Independence Day.
Lakefront Bargain Hunt marathon — July 4 from 1pm-8pm on HGTV.
NCIS marathon — July 4 from 1pm-11pm on USA Network.
The American Revolution marathon — July 4 from 8pm-2am on American Heroes Channel.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular — July 4 at 8pm ET/PT; hourlong encore at 10pm. Performers Ed Sheeran, Dierks Bentley, Kelly Clarkson, Brad Paisley, Flo Rida and Meghan Trainor help celebrate the nation’s birthday, with the event culminating in a 25-minute synchronized fireworks display. Willie Geist and Tamron Hall co-host.
A Capitol Fourth 2015 — July 4 at 8pm live on PBS; encore at 9:30pm. Celebrating 35 years on the air, this year’s special celebration of America’s birthday is hosted by Bradley Whitford and features performances from Barry Manilow, Alabama, Nicole Scherzinger, KC and the Sunshine Band and more. Robert Davi will pay tribute to Frank Sinatra in honor of the singer’s 100th birthday.
Yankee Doodle Dandy — July 4 at 8pm on TCM.
America: The Story of Us marathon — July 5 from 7am-7pm on History.
2015 Tour de France: Stage 2 — July 5 live from 7am-12pm on NBCSN.
Law & Order: SVU marathon — July 5 from 12pm-11pm on USA Network.
Beachfront Bargain Hunt marathon — July 5 from 1pm-9pm on HGTV.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Final: United States vs. Japan — July 5 live at 6pm on FOX.
Shark Week 2015 — July 5 at 8pm-July 12 at 9pm on Discovery Channel.
SharkFest 2015 — Begins July 5 at 8pm on Nat Geo Wild. The third annual event concentrates on the world¹s shark hot spots, diving into feeding frenzies and exploring the country’s top shark beaches
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A Capitol Fourth: Courtesy of Capital Concerts/Keith Lamond via Shutterstock
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular: NBCUniversal
