3  9 p.m., Channel 4

The small script under the headline for this new dating show is “love is no competition.” Instead of fighting for a partner like on so many other reality shows, the three women thrown together here — (above) 34-year-old pharmaceutical sales rep Rachel Harley, 29-year-old entrepreneur April Francis, and 24-year-old model Libby Lopez — are meant to advise one another as they wade through the 100 or so suitors that are collectively put in their paths over the course of the series.

2012 Summer Olympics
7 p.m., Channel 7

Now that the pomp and circumstance of the opening ceremonies is over and we’ve gotten to know a few faces up close and personal it’s time for some serious competition. Men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and women’s gymnastics are all on the docket for the primetime portion of NBC’s coverage of the London Games, including several gold medal finals.

Strange Sex  10 p.m., TLC

When more does not equal
better.

The Newsroom  10 p.m., HBO

Will McAvoy’s “mission to civilize” continues. Too bad he’s in a rude mood.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey  10 p.m., Bravo

Don’t tell Will McAvoy that they’re on at the same time.