‘Bronx’ completes eventful run

The eight-part miniseries “The Bronx Is Burning” (7 p.m., ESPN) concludes with a bit of an anticlimax.

The series, which had done such a good job of weaving together stories about baseball, politics and crime, seems to have run out of other subjects several episodes ago, so the sole focus remains on the turmoil plaguing the contentious New York Yankees.

And since anybody who cares about baseball already knows how the 1977 World Series turns out, you get the sense that the “Bronx” may have been burning a week or two too long. That said, “Bronx” has been one of the better shows of a summer crowded with ambitious cable efforts.

As I’ve stated before, if John Turturro is not nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of tortured Yankees manager Billy Martin, then the awards have no meaning at all.

Now that most summer talent shows have run their course, NBC will repeat the excellent 2005 documentary “Live From New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live” (8 p.m., NBC). Expect classic clips and many new anecdotes from those present at the creation.

A rookie English teacher faces a tough urban classroom on the documentary series “The Education of Ms. Groves” (8 p.m., Sundance, nightly through Friday).

Other highlights

A serial killer strikes close to home on “Bones” (8 p.m., Fox).

Tennis coverage of the opening round of the U.S. Open (4 p.m., USA).

Foreman wants out on “House” (9 p.m., Fox).

Internet images explained on “i-Caught” (9 p.m., ABC).

Mike wrangles wild geese in Alaska on “Dirty Jobs” (9 p.m., Discovery).

An unpopular genius takes charge on “Eureka” (9 p.m. Sci Fi).

Scheduled on “Primetime” (10 p.m., ABC): crime.