What To Watch Wednesday: Trying Returns, Penultimate Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, And More
By Claire FrankenJuly 8, 2026 7:00 am EST
Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select <a href="https://comicvibe.com/5-direct-to-video-sci-fi-movies-that-are-totally-worth-watching/” title=”5 Direct-To-Video Sci-Fi Movies That Are Totally Worth Watching”>movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot
On TV this Wednesday: “Trying” is back, “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” nears the finish line, and drama on “The Valley” intensifies.
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Showtimes for July 8, 2026
3:00 AM
ET
A Woman of Substance
BritBox
A heavily pregnant Emma establishes a new life for herself and her baby in Armley; Edwin’s fiancée begins to ask questions
All the Queen’s Men
Paramount+
Amp wrestles with family troubles as Madam learns a new suspect may be tied to her shooting
Christmas at Sea
Hallmark+
The passengers aboard the Hallmark Cruise are ecstatic when they come face to face with all of their favorite Hallmark stars, who offer advice and support on their journeys
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
Apple TVPENULTIMATE EPISODE
Custody hearings loom, conspiracy theories gel, and an attack brings back the fact checkers
The Oval
Paramount+
Jason sends the White House into a frenzy after Trent’s body is discovered
Trying
Apple TV
Season 5 premiere: The fallout from Nikki’s lie continues, as Kat’s arrival threatens Nikki and Jason’s family dynamic
Wardriver
Paramount+NEW TO STREAMING
Cole (Dane DeHaan) prowls the city “wardriving,” hacking wireless networks from his car and pulling off high tech robberies while always on the move.
X-Men ’97
Disney+
An uneasy partnership between the X-Men and En Sabah Nur fractures as Rama-Tut pursues ultimate dominion, forcing former allies to choose sides in a conflict that threatens the balance of power across time itself
8:00 PM
ET
The Valley
Bravo
Michelle and Lacy get emotional; Jesse reveals a secret to Kristen about her future with Luke; Janet opens up to Lala about her past; tensions hit a high at Danny’s birthday dinner
9:00 PM
ET
Next Gen NYC
Bravo
Ariana embraces a new chapter; Liam’s unique hobbies make a big first impression; Emira opens up about the pressures of content creation.
