July 3 (UPI) -- Viewers can tune in Friday to watch Fourth of July fireworks, musical performances and more on NBC, PBS and CNN. Various TV specials are set to air in honor of Independence Day In 2025, H&I Network and Syfy are again celebrating the Fourth of July with classic episodes of 'The Twilight Zone,' both from Rod Serling's original 1959-64 series and the 1985-89 revival. Heroes & Icons Network’s THE TWILIGHT ZONE marathon is officially returning, with “Rod, White & Blue: A Twilight Zone Celebration” kicking off on Thursday, July 3 at 6 AM and running through Monday, July 7 at 6 AM. Check out the full lineup of episodes, which includes 174 back-to-back installments of the iconic franchise Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and on top of the slew of outdoor activities to partake in are a swath of TV and movie marathons to enjoy as background noise as you prepare your barbecues or as To hot outside? Here's a list of some 4th of July movies you can stream to help you get through the day. Whether you prefer to spend July Fourth outside with friends and fireworks, or inside with your favorite shows, there is no shortage of specials to watch. Whether you're looking for the perfect show to accompany your Independence Day celebration or you'd prefer a more laid-back activity for July 4th, enjoying a movie or TV marathon is a great way to spend your holiday. We've compiled a list of the best marathons set to air this Fourth of July, and there's something for everyone. Celebrate with marathons of 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Rocky' and more, plus 'A Capitol Fourth' on PBS and the 'Macy’s 4th of July Spectacular' on NBC. This July 4, anyone reclining on their couch and hitting the power button on their remote will get to enjoy a number of marathons, including a slew of Marvel and X-Men films, The Walking Dead, and several more. The July 4th weekend is peak marathon season. Networks and streaming platforms know this, and they’ve lined up a full slate of nostalgic reruns, fan-favorite franchises, and finales. Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and on top of the slew of outdoor activities to partake in are a swath of TV and movie marathons to enjoy as background noise as you prepare your barbecues or as If you want a little sci-fi with your Fourth of July plans, the Heroes & Icons network has got you covered. The network’s annual “Rod, White & Blue: A Twilight Zone Celebration” marathon returns for a third year, kicking off on Thursday, July 3, at 6am ET/PT and rolling straight through to Monday, July 7, at the same hour. It spent five summers charming viewers on DECADES before finding July 4 TV Viewing Guide: 29 of the Weekend’s Best Marathons, Movies and Specials Americans don’t have to leave their houses to get patriotic. Skip the barbecues, escape the heat, crowded 'Rod, White & Blue: A Twilight Zone Celebration' will include over 174 episodes on Heroes & Icons Network. H&I’s marathan will run from July 3 through July 7, while SyFy’s marathon will air from 5 a.m. on July 4 through the early morning of July 5. If you need something to watch while you beat the heat on July 4th this year, you can check out the Annual Twilight Zone Marathon called Rod, White & Blue: A Twilight Zone Celebration on the Heroes & Icons Network. The marathon will last all weekend if you’re too busy celebrating the holiday outdoors with some fun in the sun. Where to watch annual 'The Twilight Zone' marathon, local firework shows, and more. In a July 4th weekend edition of Screen Gab, the film and TV experts at The Times share what they're going to curl up with when the fireworks stop. Find out everything you need to know about SYFY's annual Fourth of July marathon showing of Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone. Fourth of July watch guide: What our staff is streaming this weekend, from live sports to movies By Steven Louis Goldstein and more July 3, 2025 2:05 pm EDT
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