8:15 p.m., ZDF, Kamala Harris – The first woman in the White House?, documentary
Kamala Harris has caused a surprise: After Joe Biden announced his withdrawal as presidential candidate, Harris managed to unite the entire Democratic Party behind her in just a few hours. Her candidacy has triggered a wave of enthusiasm that has not been seen in US politics for a long time. Who is this new hope for the Democrats? How did she develop into the leading candidate despite a mixed term as vice president? And what strategies does she want to use to defeat Donald Trump, who has defamed her as a communist and a threat to America?
8:15 p.m., Tele 5, Jane Got a Gun, Western
New Mexico, 1871: Jane (Natalie Portman) has built a small farm with her husband Bill “Ham” Hammond (Noah Emmerich) and started a family. Her past, however, is marked by darkness: after her fiancé Dan Frost did not return from the Civil War in 1864, Jane set off for the West. She fell into the clutches of John Bishop (Ewan McGregor) and his gang, who wanted to force women into prostitution. With Ham’s help, who was also part of the gang, she managed to escape and start a new life. Seven years later, the past catches up with her, because the Bishops have tracked down Ham.
20:15, 3Sat, Until the last drop, local drama
Martin Sommer (Sebastian Bezzel), the mayor of Lauterbronn, is facing major challenges. The idyllic little town in the Tauber Valley is suffering from economic weakness and is heavily dependent on agriculture. With every farm that closes, Sommer’s concern for the future of the town grows. The offer from a drinks company seems like a lifeline, because Lauterbronn has valuable groundwater reserves. But resistance is forming among the citizens against the sale of the water rights.
8:15 p.m., RTL, I’m a Celebrity – Showdown of the Jungle Legends, reality show
While Marvel has its Avengers and DC its Justice League, RTL presents its jungle legends: For the 20th anniversary of “IBES”, the jungle camp returns for the first time in the summer. In this special edition, 13 former jungle stars compete again to experience the jungle camp adventure in South Africa. Who will master the exciting tests, endure emotional moments around the campfire and show real strength?
20:15, ZDFneo, A strong team – The last round, crime thriller
17-year-old Jule (Kara Edenberg) is hit by a car on the street and has been fighting for her life ever since, seriously injured. Was it a hit-and-run accident or a targeted murder attempt? A trail of blood leads Otto (Florian Martens) and Linett (Stefanie Stappenbeck) from the scene of the accident to Otto’s former local bar. The landlord Ralf Rosbach (Uwe Preuss), an old acquaintance of Otto’s, had employed Jule as a temporary worker. Was there an argument between the two?
