Katy Perry will perform this Wednesday for the “Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular,” which will air at 9 p.m. on NBC. CREDIT: Getty Images

Burgers on the grill, American flags, patriotism, fireworks. You can experience it all yourself – or watch it vicariously on TV.

This Wednesday, you can catch Kool & the Gang, Josh Turner, Megan Hilty and Phillip Phillips on GPB or Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney for a Macy’s fireworks special on NBC with host Regis Philbin.

Otherwise, it’s a pretty quiet week. The only notable series return is BET’s “Sunday Best,” shot in Atlanta, on Sunday.

MONDAY
“Tim Tebow’s Wild Rise” 8 p.m. E! — A look at the celebrated quarterback’s rise to fame.
“Hell’s Kitchen” 8 p.m. Fox — A slot machine is used to pick ingredients for a dish.
“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” 8 p.m. VH1 — A huge ratings jump week two shows signs this show is a hit.
“America’s Got Talent” 9 p.m. NBC — The first live shows with Howard Stern as a judge.
“Single Ladies” 9 p.m. VH1 — A secret surfaces about Malcolm’s new girlfriend.
“Four Houses” 10 p.m. TLC (new series) — Four homeowners compete for $10,000 by voting who has the best home
“Teen Wolf” 10 p.m. MTV — Scott and Stiles race to protect friends from the shape-shifter.

TUESDAY
“The Real Housewives Top 20 Reunion” 9 p.m. Bravo — This means lots of screaming and arguing ad nauseum.
“Deadliest Catch” 9 p.m. Discovery— Ice creates problems on the opilio-crab grounds, prompting some captains to leave.
“HGTV Design Star” 9 p.m. HGTV — Finalists create designer kitchens.
“Rizzoli & Isles” 9 p.m. TNT — Jane sets out to connect Maura with her biological mother.
“Franklin & Bash” 10 p.m. TNT — Peter and Jared advocate for a notable judge who’s charged with having an affair with a lawyer..
“Bristol Palin: Life’s a Tripp” 11 p.m. Lifetime (new time slot) — Microscopic ratings has forced Lifetime to bump this reality show to 11 p.m..

WEDNESDAY
“Georgia Salutes America” 8;30 p.m. WSB — The annual fireworks display at Lenox Square.
“A Capitol Fourth” 8 p.m. GPB — Tom Bergeron hosts. Phillip Phillips, Josh Turner and Kool and the Gang perform.
“America’s Lost Treasures” 9 p.m. NGC (new series) — Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum appraises historical objects.
“Dallas” 9 p.m. TNT — The network has renewed the Ewings for another season.
“Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” 9 p.m. NBC — Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney perform.
“Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular” 10 p.m. CBS — Jennifer Hudson performs with the Boston Pops.

THURSDAY

“Duets” 8 p.m. ABC — Ratings keep on falling to the point I can’t see ABC renewing this.
“The Choice” 8:58 p.m. Fox — Former Atlantan Finesse Mitchell is among the celebrities seeking a date.
“Saving Hope” 9 p.m. NBC — Alex puts her focus on double-hand replantation to prove her worth as a surgical resident.
“Swamp People” 9 p.m. History — Joe follows Tommy’s lead to new hunting territory.
“Anger Management” 9:30 p.m. FX — Charlie tries sleep-deprivation therapy with his group.
“Kathy” 10 p.m. Bravo (first season finale) — Jimmy Kimmel is a guest.
“Men at Work” 10 p.m. TBS — Tyler and Milo unintentionally attend a stranger’s wake.
“Rookie Blue” 10 p.m. ABC — Det. Barber loses track of a stash of recovered guns.
“Louie” 10:30 p.m. FX — Louie dines with a friend.

FRIDAY

“20/20” 9 p.m. ABC — Heaven: where is it and how do we get there?
“Say Yes to the Dress” 9 p.m. TLC — Olympic skater Johnny Weir helps a friend bridal shop.
“Mystery Diners” 10 p.m. Food  (first season finale) — A Vegas bistro owner thinks his manager is doing a poor job.
“Flying Wild Alaska” 10 p.m. Discovery— Mechanical issues impact Erik.
“Louisiana Lockdown” 10 p.m. Animal — A night-time manhunt requires a K-9 unit.
“Randy to the Rescue” 10 p.m. TLC — Randy urges an overprotective father to let his daughter wear a strapless ball gown with her cowboy boots.

WEEKEND
“NYC 22” 9 p.m. Saturday CBS — Robbers hold up a bar and trap off-duty officers inside.
“Oprah’s Next Chapter” 8 p.m. Sunday OWN — Lebron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh discuss their NBA victory.
“Sunday Best” 8 p.m. Sunday BET (fifth season debut) — Yolanda Adams and CeCe Winans joins as new judges, replacing the sisters of Mary Mary.
“Drop Dead Diva” 9 p.m. Sunday Lifetime — Jane battles uncertainty about where Owen is and what it means for their upcomng nuptials.
“Falling Skies” 9 p.m. Sunday TNT — A familiar person returns to the unit but his motives are questioned.
“The Glades” 9 p.m. Sunday A&E — Callie unexpectedly finds common ground with Miranda.
“Hoarding: Buried Alive” 9 p.m. Sunday TLC (fourth season debut) — An Elvis impersonator with too much Presley memorabilia.
“True Blood” 9 p.m. Sunday HBO — Jason is disturbed by a dream.
“Army Wives” 10 p.m. Sunday Lifetime — Claudia Joy helps retired veterans with their legal problems.
“Longmire” 10 p.m. Sunday A&E — Is a suspicious bear attack a murder?
“The Newsroom” 10 p.m. Sunday HBO — Will roughs up the Tea Party, drawing ire of his boss, played by Jane Fonda.
“Weeds” 10 p.m. Sunday Showtime — Andy tells Jill how he feels about her.

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By Rodney Ho, Radio & TV Talk