Independence Day 2023 has arrived, and whether you propose to spend the day on the beach grilling or simply relaxing at home, there are many TV options to suit all of your viewing needs.
Here’s a basic list of TV shows, movies, and shows to watch and stream on July 4th.
“Spectacular Macy’s fireworks on July 4th “
The annual two-hour special is back. As well as to fireworks over the Manhattan skyline over the East River, there will even be performances by several artists including Bebe Rexha, Ja Rule, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and LL Cool J featuring DJ Z-Trip & The Roots.
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This yr will even feature segments featuring comedian George Lopez and his daughter Mayan Lopez – who star within the NBC sitcom “Lopez vs. and Shilese Jones.
Where to watch: NBC (8 p.m.) and Peacock.
“Hidden Characters”
Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe star as three NASA mathematicians who helped land a person on the moon on this 2017 film. The quintessence of American history from an unknown viewpoint.
Where to watch: Disney+.
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“Friends”
TBS airs several episodes back-to-back each morning, including “The One Where the Underdog Gets Away”, “The One with the Monkey”, and “The One with Mrs. Bing”. None of them are Independence Day specific – two of them are even Thanksgiving and Latest 12 months’s Eve episodes – but that actually doesn’t matter – because “Friends” is a classic American show.
Where to watch: TBS (10:30)
“Man of Music”
When you’re feeling nostalgic, the 1962 film follows con man Harold Hill (Robert Preston) as he arrives in River City, Iowa with the intention of scamming everyone by convincing them to form a marching band before leaving town with the cash. In fact, his best-laid plans go awry when he fails to idiot the local librarian and piano instructor Marian (Shirley Jones).
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Where to watch: TCM (20:00).
“Disrespectful”
An underrated show that did not get much attention during its fall premiere is a captivating and nice timepiece. The story follows Paulo (Colin Donnell), a person who works as a mediator between organized crime families in Chicago. When his profession spirals uncontrolled and he’s forced to flee, he poses as a church reverend in a distant Australian town stuffed with weird people in a comedy of errors.
Where to watch: Peacock.
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“Adventure Land”
This 2009 comedy has an incredible summer vibe. Set in 1987, it follows James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), a school graduate who wants to go abroad to Europe but is unable to accomplish that due to financial problems. As an alternative, he finally ends up working at a run-down amusement park, where he finds himself entangled with a solid of bizarre characters. Other celebrities include Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig and Ryan Reynolds.
Where to watch: It’s showtime AND Paramount+.
![Guy Fieri poses with his wife Lori and sons Hunter and Ryder. They stand side by side outside in front of a vintage red Camaro. The guy embraces his wife and son.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/1-197.jpg?w=1024)
“American Guy Tour”
The favored cooking series Fieri originally aired on the Food Network, but Max has a complete catalog of episodes. The series follows Fieri and his family – wife Lori and sons Hunter and Ryder – as they travel across the US, visiting famous attractions and discovering the region’s food offerings.
Where to watch: max.