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What to Watch on Tuesday: Democratic convention starts in Charlotte

Democratic National Convention - The Democrats get down to business in Charlotte. Just like the Republican party in Tampa, the wall-to-wall coverage will be online and on cable news channels. The broadcast networks start coverage at 10 p.m., and PBS (UNC-TV locally) has coverage starting at 7 p.m. Tonight's highlights include a speech by First Lady Michelle Obama. Here's the full rundown of what the networks and cable outlets have planned.  

Hell's Kitchen (8pm, Fox) - The two finalists are chosen and must create one last dinner service menu, to be judged by a panel of world-renowned chefs.

Flipping Out (9pm, Bravo) - The DNC gets the headline but one of my very favorite reality shows gets the photo. In tonight's Season 6 premiere, tension rises between Gage and Jeff (at right, with dozing Monkey Stewie) over the revamping of their dream home, and the drama escalates when Jeff buys a new house without consulting with Gage. Elsewhere, Jenni throws an engagement party to introduce her new fiance. Also this season, Jeff will hire a new assistant (Andrew) to help pick up some of Jenni's slack, and he has some some pretty serious clashes with his longtime housekeeper (and mother figure), Zoila.

Coma (9pm, A&E) - The miniseries concludes tonight.

MasterChef (9pm, Fox) - The three remaining hopefuls must create a dish that best embodies their personality and passion for food.

Beverly Hills Nannies (9pm, ABC Family) - In the first season finale, Maggie's drinking gets her in trouble, and Justin and Amanda fear they're in over their heads at a baptism party.

Covert Affairs (10pm, USA) - Arthur is determined to bring in Simon after discovering Jai was investigating him before his death. Annie, hoping to protect Simon, offers to bring him in herself.

Chicago Trauma (10pm, National Geographic Channel) - A series following young doctors at Chicago's Cook County Hospital, home to one of the busiest trauma units in the United States.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Dogs, 'Damages' and ESPY Awards

Dogs in the City (8pm, CBS) - Justin partners with Edie Falco to renovate an animal shelter. He also works with an aggressive dog that was once attacked, and an anxious dog that loses its cool during playtime.

ESPY Awards (9pm, ESPN) - Comedian Rob Riggle hosts the event from Los Angeles. Longtime Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt receives the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.

Damages (9pm, DirecTV 239) - Season five has some great guest stars -- Ryan Phillippe, Jenna Elfman -- in addition to series regulars Glenn Close and Rose Byrne. But remember, it's only on DirecTV. The new season has a Wikileaks theme: the founder of a controversial website devoted to government and corporate transparency gets sued after his most recent information leak does not go as planned. This leads to a legal showdown between Patty and Ellen.

Beverly Hills Nannies (9pm, ABC Family) - The premiere of a new reality series centered on the caregivers who work for wealthy families in Beverly Hills.

Dallas (9pm, TNT) - A frustrated John Ross moves into Southfork. Meanwhile, Bobby is displeased to learn that Ann sought help from her ex.

Haunted Collector (9pm, Syfy) - A woman's Kentucky home and silo in Ohio are visited in the Season 2 premiere.

Picked Off (10pm, History) - The premiere of a new series that features teams competing to collect valuable items with only $100 to spend. A flea market and a warehouse in Louisiana are visited in the opener.

Hit & Miss (10pm, DirecTV 239) - Chloe Sevigny ("Big Love") plays a transgendered assassin in this new British drama series available only on DirecTV.

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