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Jon Stewart Receives Mark Twain Prize, Love Island UK Hops the Pond

ALSO: Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, Netflix's The Future Of, Celebrity Game Face returns, and more.
  • Photos: PBS, Hulu, Netflix.
    Photos: PBS, Hulu, Netflix.

    Comedians take center stage today as Jon Stewart receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on PBS and Joel Kim Booster debuts his first Netflix comedy special.

    Also: Hulu kicks off summer with Love Island UK Season 8, Netflix probes The Future Of technology, Celebrity Game Face returns for Season 3, and more. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy on TV this Tuesday:

    Jon Stewart: The Mark Twain Prize: Special presentation. A slew of A-listers including Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Dave Chappelle, and Bruce Springsteen honor former Daily Show host Jon Stewart, the recipient of the 2022 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Taped in late April at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Watch preview. 9:00 PM ET on PBS

    Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual: Comedy special. Fire Island star Joel Kim Booster discusses the cultural nuances of being Asian, his tips for successful masturbation, and his fascination with human sexuality in his Netflix stand-up debut. Watch trailer. Streaming on Netflix

    Love Island UK: Season 8 premiere. 12 new singles are looking for love in the latest season of the UK’s hit reality show. Episodes stream daily Tuesday through Saturday until August 16. Watch preview. Streaming on Hulu

    The Future Of: Docuseries premiere. Netflix and The Verge examine the future of technology, from gaming to space vacations, in a 12-episode series narrated by Jurnee Smollett. The first half of the season drops today, followed by the second half next Tuesday. Watch trailer. Streaming on Netflix

    Celebrity Game Face: Season 3 premiere. Kevin Hart’s at-home game show returns with appearances from Saweetie, Jay Leno, T-Payne, and more. The premiere sees Cedric the Entertainer participate in a series of games. Watch trailer. 10:00 PM ET on E!

    Motherland: Fort Salem: Season 3 premiere. After being blamed for the death of the vice president’s daughter, the witches leave the army behind and become fugitives, but staying out of trouble is never easy. Meanwhile, Raelle (Taylor Hickson) and Scylla (Amalia Holm) enjoy their reunion, as Nicte (Arlen Aguayo) tempts Tally (Jessica Sutton) with a new power. Watch trailer. 10:00 PM ET on Freeform

    Hip Hop My House: Complete Season 1. Harlem rapper Cam’ron and interior designer Zeez Louize spin one lucky superfan’s crib into a larger-than-life tribute to rap icons in this nine-episode series. Watch trailer. Streaming on Paramount+

    Superman & Lois: New episode. As a weary Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) holds vigil at Superman's (Tyler Hoechlin) bedside, Jonathan (Jordan Elsass) and Jordan (Alex Garfin) continue to worry about their father who seems more human now than ever. Watch preview. 8:00 PM ET on The CW

    America’s Got Talent: New episode. The Golden Buzzer remains in play in Week 4 of the auditions. 8:00 PM ET on NBC

    Harmonious Live!: Special presentation. Idena Menzel hosts a special livestream of the Walt Disney World nighttime spectacular live from Epcot Center, featuring special guest Auli‘i Cravalho from MoanaWatch preview. 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT on Disney+  

    Exclusively Elvis: A Special Edition of 20/20: Special presentation. Ahead of the release of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, 20/20 offers an inside look at the King of Rock and Roll's life and career. 10:00 PM ET on ABC

    Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel: New episode. The HBO series sits down with tennis superstar Chris Evert, charts the journey of figure skater-turned-prison reporter Keri Blakinger, and follows a training session with the country's leading underwater criminal investigator. 10:00 PM ET on HBO

    Claire Spellberg Lustig is the Senior Editor at Primetimer and a scholar of The View. Follow her on Twitter at @c_spellberg.

    TOPICS: Jon Stewart, Celebrity Game Face, The Future Of ..., Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual , Love Island UK, Motherland: Fort Salem