C-SPAN, 12:00 a.m. ET
C-SPAN doesn't have to prove how good it is at covering political conventions. But every four years, for two weeks, it makes its case and affirms its place as the channel to turn to for unadulterated coverage.
Various Networks, Check local listings
NBC isn't covering the covention tonight because it has a binding contract with the NFL to show tonight's season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants but you can find coverage elsewhere. PBS begins its telecast at 8 p.m. ET, CBS and ABC have one hour of coverage, starting at 10 p.m. ET. And the cable networks CNN, CSNBC and Fox News will be discussing the North Carolina convention throughout the day.
DirecTV Audience Network, 9:00 p.m. ET
Get ready for the plots on this series to finally connect, because there's not much time left for the timelines to converge. This is the pentultimate episode of the series, which means next week we'll find out whether Patty (Glenn Close) or Ellen (Rose Byrne) wins or loses, and lives or dies. Or maybe both.
Comedy Central, 11:00 p.m. ET
I suppose one could argue that Jon Stewart is the comedy
equivalent of C-SPAN. Like the cable public affairs network,
The Daily Show team descends on the political conventions and produces exemplary programming. C-SPAN is a perfect television public service.
The Daily Show isn't far behind.
Comedy Central, 11:30 p.m. ET
The Daily Show is a tough act to follow on any occasion, but especially during a convention. Yet, Stephen Colbert last week, and so far this week, is hitting home runs out of the park. Not only that, but he's pointing them out first, like Babe Ruth.