Shaq Vs. 9 p.m., Channel 5
Shaq versus public humiliation? In his new reality miniseries, Shaquille O’Neal will compete with star athletes in sports other than basketball. O’Neal will take on Michael Phelps in swimming, Serena Williams in tennis, and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in football. Oh yeah, and each of the star athletes will adopt a handicap for the competition.
Nova scienceNow 9 p.m., Channel 2
The show looks at personal genetic profiles, which predict the possibility of contracting serious diseases. Hey, maybe insurance companies will be able to assess our future costs, too. Hmmm. . . . Also tonight: A look at researchers in Texas who are trying to turn algae into biofuel. Pictured: scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Fools Rush In 8 p.m., Cinemax
. . . to act in bad movies.
The Universe 9 p.m., History Channel
Dying stars. It’s the show of the summer.
Masters of Reception 10 p.m., TLC
Now that Uncle Martin is gone, of course.
More Animal Oddities 8 p.m., National Geographic
Because elephant trunks aren’t odd enough.
The Best Thing I Ever Ate 9:30 p.m., Food Network
Had ice cream on it.
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