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Dirty Jobs Down Under 10 p.m., Discovery

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It’s that dead moment before fall TV kicks in. Are you desperate enough, or grossness-loving enough, or man or woman enough, to tune in for an episode in which Mike catches crocodiles for a group of scientists who study animal vomit, knowing full well that the odds are in favor of you seeing an HD image of crocodile puke?

Luther 9 p.m., BBC America

Wait, don’t get excited “Luther” and Idris Elba fans. I’m mentioning the show here because BBC America is reairing season 1, and I want to nod to the show for viewers who haven’t seen it but who like twisty and twisted thrillers. By the way, there will be a third season of “Luther,” but not until next year at the earliest. Also, those involved in the show are talking about following up season three with a feature film.

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo 10 p.m., TLC

There goes standards andards.

The Big Sleep 10 p.m. TCM

Fun fact: William Faulkner co-wrote.

The Real World: St. Thomas 10 p.m., MTV

Marie and LaToya get lost. True story.