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Summer 2018 TV Preview: Your Complete Guide to the Season's Premieres
TV doesn't die when the temperatures rise.
While late spring is usually reserved for season finales—and, therefore, must-see-TV Emmy ploys—that doesn’t mean there isn’t something new to watch in May and June.
In addition to the second season of Netflix’s Luke Cage (how chivalrous to let Jessica Jones return first) and a revamping of the motorcycle-obsessed American Chopper on Discovery, these months also bring us new shows like Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger on Freeform and Condor, the new Audience Network spy thriller that stars Max Irons, Brendan Fraser and Mira Sorvino.
We’ll be updating this list as more premiere dates are announced. But hey, if you don’t see something you’d like to watch here, you can probably find it on our list of March and April premieres.
MAY
May 1
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City (Netflix) This new special is the the first in a multi-special pact between Netflix and the comic.
Nazi Treasure Hunters (AHC) Inflection is key here. This new documentary series is about Monuments Men founder Robert Edsel and others who seek to uncover art and artifacts that “went missing” during World War II—not about actual Nazis on a scavenger hunt.
The Haves and Have Nots (OWN) The tension is on for the sixth season of creator Tyler Perry’s family soap.
Sometimes (Netflix) This film, an Indian drama told in the Tamil language, follows strangers waiting to get their HIV test results.
Welcome to Sweetie Pie's (OWN) It’s the ninth and final season of this popular docuseries that follows former singer Miss Robbie Montgomery and the goings on at her soul food restaurant.
May 2
Being Serena (HBO) Go behind the scenes and find out why Serena Williams is more than just a tennis player.
Cobra Kai (YouTube Red) This new drama series is considered a prequel to the Karate Kid franchise.
Colony (USA) The third season picks up six months after Will (Josh Holloway) and Katie (Sarah Wayne Callies) Bowman escaped their predicament and finds them struggling to rebuild their family and discovering the horrifying truth about the planet’s mysterious occupiers.
Comedy Knockout (truTV) Damien Lemon hosts this competition series where comedians vie for audiences’ approval.
Misfit Garage (Discovery) A spinoff of Fast ‘N Loud, this reality shows follows hot rod shop owners who decided to open a rivalry to that show’s Richard Rawling and his Gas Monkey Garage.
May 4
End Game (Netflix) The digital channel moves from food to medical docs with this vérité style short piece about practitioners who, according to its logline “work on the cutting edge of life and death.”
Manhunt (Netflix) This John Woo-directed thriller stars Masaharu Fukuyama, Zhang Hanyu, Qi Wei, and Ha Ji-won and tells the story of a man wanted for a crime he did not commit—and the sinister conspiracy behind his persecution.
The Rain (Netflix) Another post-apocalyptic young-adult thriller (and the streaming channel’s first original Danish series), this one follows siblings who emerge from the safety of their bunker six years after a brutal virus carried by the rain wipes out almost all humans in Scandinavia.
America Divided (Epix) The docuseries that taps celebrities and public figures to lead explorations of turmoil in our country dedicates its second season premiere to Gretchen Carlson and her investigation into sexual harassment in Congress.
Busted! I Know Who You Are (Netflix) The channel’s first Korean variety show will feature personalities like Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Kwang-soo, and Kim Jong-min.
The Jazz Ambassadors (PBS) Leslie Odom, Jr. narrates this documentary that explains how the U.S. State Department’s decision to send legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Dave Brubeck around the world as cultural ambassadors unwittingly gave the Civil Rights movement that was growing at home a larger voice.
Dear White People (Netflix) Now, let’s dive in. The second season of creator Justin Simien’s side eye of a TV show covers everything from cultural appropriation and social injustice to fake news and salty grits.
Anon (Netflix) Clive Owen and Amanda Seyfried star in this new sci-fi series that deals with the all-too-relevant topics of privacy and anonymity.
Forgive Us Our Debts (Netflix) Claudio Santamaria, Marco Giallini, and Jerzy Stuhr star in this Italian film about a newly unemployed man who is forced to work off his debts—and who soon finds it’s not as easy as he thought it was going to be.
Kong: King of Apes (Netflix) It’s the second season of this animated series based on the King Kong story.
A Little Help with Carol Burnett (Netflix) The comedy legend and a panel of kids advise stars like Taraji P. Henson, Billy Eichner, Mark Cuban, Julie Bowen, and DJ Khaled.
The Tesla Files (History) This new series promises to delve deep into now-declassified CIA documents to explore the work of Nikola Tesla and, according to its logline, uncover the “secret history of bitter rivalries, government conspiracies, Cold War and WWII spycraft, extra-terrestrial communication and amazing achievements of a truly gifted man.”
Warren Buffett: Investor. Teacher. Icon. (CNBC) Reporter Becky Quick researches what makes the business leader so successful.
May 5
2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (HBO) Watch 2018 inductees Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits, The Moody Blues, Nina Simone, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe cement their places in history.
Diablo Guardian (Amazon) This new series is based on Xavier Velasco's novel about a young woman named Violetta (Paulina Gaitan) who flees her native Mexico to start anew in New York City. But when money runs out, she rushes into the arms of the villainous Nefastófeles (Andrés Almeida).
Mountain Life (HGTV) This house hunting series promises to help “families as they search for their oases in the clouds.”
May 6
I’m Dying Up Here (Showtime) Brad Garrett is among the cast additions for the second season of this dramedy about struggling comics in 1970s Los Angeles.
Sweetbitter (Starz) A new drama based on Stephanie Danier’s best-seller about behind-the-scenes life in a fancy New York restaurant.
Vida (Starz) Mishel Prada and Melissa Barrera star as Mexican-American sisters who return to East L.A. upon their mom’s death—and learn she was much more than they imagined.
Naked and Afraid XL (Discovery) The fourth season of this adventure show was filmed in South Africa.
Darrow & Darrow: In the Key of Murder (HMM) Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Wendie Malick, and Tom Cavanagh star in this TV movie about a woman’s legal career that becomes more complicated once family is involved.
The Wrong Daughter (Lifetime) April Bowlby, Sydney Sweeney, and Cindy Busby star in this movie about a young woman pretends to be someone she’s not to take advantage of a couple who wants kids.
May 7
SuperMansion (Crackle) Mikey Day and Jordan Peele guest star for the third season of this beloved stop-motion animated series.
Best Baker in America (Food Network) Marcela Valladolid and Food Network Star Season 13 winner Jason Smith return as judges for the second season of this cooking competition show.
Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms (VH1) The third annual tribute to motherhood returns, again with host Anthony Anderson.
Keeping Faith (Acorn TV) Torchwood and Broadchurch’s Eve Myles stars in this new drama about a woman’s search for her missing husband.
A Dangerous Son (HBO) Director Liz Garbus’s documentary about children with mental illness and their families.
Love It or List It (HGTV) Interior designer Hilary Farr and real estate agent David Visentin are back to help you decided if your property is worth salvaging.
The Real Princess Diaries: From Diana to Meghan (E!) Royal fever continues.
Rivers With Jeremy Paxman (Acorn TV) This reality show follows fisherman Jeremy Paxman as he heads to those who live close to oceans around the world to learn more about who they are.
Smithsonian Time Capsule: 1968 (Smithsonian) In conjunction with the museum’s upcoming exhibit, "One Year: 1968, An American Odyssey,” this special looks back at the events that made 1968 the year that changed history.
Teen Mom 2 (MTV) The young women struggling with teen parenting and so much more are back for another season.
X Company (Ovation) It’s the second season of the Canadian period drama based on Camp X, a top-secret Allied spy training facility in Lake Ontario. Évelyne Brochu (Orphan Black), Jack Laskey (Endeavour), Hugh Dillon (Flashpoint, Continuum), Warren Brown (Luther, Strike Back), Dustin Milligan (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, Schitt’s Creek), Connor Price (Being Human), and Lara Jean Chorostecki (Designated Survivor, Hannibal) star.
Running Wild with Bear Gryllis (NBC) Among the celebrity guests following the famed adventurist into the abyss this season are Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lena Headey, and Roger Federer.
May 8
Chrisley Knows Best (USA) It’s the sixth season premiere of the series that follows Todd Chrisley and his eccentric Southern family.
The Chromarties (USA) Time for new episodes of the reality series that follows Antonio Cromartie after he’s retired from the NFL and attempts to become a full-time dad.
Hari Kondabolu: Warn Your Relatives (Netflix) The comedian and documentarian (The Problem with Apu) gets his first Netflix stand-up special. He also has a new TV show premiering later this month.
The Housleys (HGTV) This new show focuses on The Real’s Tamera Mowry-Housley and her family.
May 9
Botched (E!) It’s the fifth season of this reality series that will scare straight anyone considering plastic surgery.
Wood Work (DIY) It’s back to the wood shop for carpenter Clint Harp and his wife Kelly when this spinoff of Fixer Upper returns.
May 10
Motherland (Sundance Now) This British comedy from Catastrophe’s Sharon Horgan as well as Holly Walsh and Graham and Helen Linehan stars Anna Maxwell Martin as Julia, a woman struggling with the sink-or-swim world of parenting.
Safe (Netflix) Michael C. Hall’s new TV show is based on the Harlan Coben novel. He stars as a surgeon who discovers dark secrets about the people closest to him after his daughter goes missing.
May 11
Meghan Markle: An American Princess (Fox) This documentary is just one of many ways you can’t escape the Meghan and Harry love parade in the days leading up to their nuptials.
Kevin Smith: Silent But Deadly (Showtime) The comedian filmed this stand-up special a few hours before suffering a near-fatal heart attack.
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (Amazon) New episodes of moose and squirrel.
All Night (Hulu) This comedy follows a group of high-schoolers during an overnight lock-in.
BattleBots (Discovery) The beloved robot battle series makes a pit-stop here before moving to its permanent new home on Science Channel.
Bill Nye Saves the World (Netflix) Topics for the third season include how climate change will impact foods of the future and what our pets can teach us about being people.
Evil Genius (Netflix) Your latest true crime obsession delves into the mysterious “pizza bomber” case from Erie, Penn. that captivated news in the early aughts.
The Kissing Booth (Netflix) A comedy based on Beth Reekles's novel about a teenager forced to confront her high school crush in a...kissing booth.
Mommy Be Mine (Lifetime Movie Network) Part of the Wendy Williams-hosted Don’t Mess with Mommy Week, this film follows Lianne (Arianne Zucker, Web Cam Girls) who discovers nothing is what it seems after her daughter goes missing.
Undercover Boss: Celebrity Edition (CBS) Olympian Gabby Douglas, Broadway star Idina Menzel, YouTube personality Bethany Mota, and NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders all want to know what their underlings really think of them.
The Who Was? Show (Netflix) A family-friendly sketch series based on the popular children’s book series—Who Was Ben Franklin?; Who Was Helen Keller?—is like Drunk History for kids as actors like Ellie Kemper, Jane Krakowski, Andy Daly, and H. Jon Benjamin help create important moments in history.
May 12
Patrick Melrose (Showtime) Benedict Cumberbatch stars in this miniseries based on the Edward St. Aubyn novels about a man who is coming to terms with the fact that he grew up rich, privileged, and abused. Cast members also include Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hugo Weaving, Anna Madeley, Blythe Danner, and Allison Williams.
Abuse of Power (Oxygen) TV journalist Lauren Sivan hosts this new #MeToo friendly show that promises to get into the “twisted and true stories where people in positions of power and prominence took advantage of their authority to commit heinous acts of crime, all stemming from their control and unyielding power.”
Black Love (OWN) Among the famous faces appearing in the second season of this series that explores real couples’ relationships are Sterling K. Brown and his wife Ryan Michelle Bathe and Niecy Nash and her husband Jay Tucker.
A Daughter’s Revenge (Lifetime Movie Network) Ellie (Jessica Sipos) gets more than she bargained for when she takes in a good friend after she’s released from prison.
Did I Kill My Mother? (Lifetime Movie Network) Police think Natalie (Megan Park) killed her mother. But did she? With the help of friends, she’s determined to prove her innocence.
Eurovision Song Contest Final (Logo) Ross Mathews and Shangela host the final round of this international competition show to find the best new song.
House Hunters Renovation (HGTV) Another season; another batch of homes to renovate.
Lawn & Order (DIY) The person who came up with the name for this show needs, at the very least, a free mower.
May 13
Little Women (PBS) A three-part miniseries based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of girl power in Civil War-era America.
Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance (Lifetime) See above. Except this one isn’t a documentary.
Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife (Netflix) After the success of 2016’s Baby Cobra, comedian Ali Wong is (again) pregnant and (again) doing a Netflix special. It’s kind of her thing.
Harry & Meghan: Royal Rebels (Lifetime) In case the Lifetime movie version of this couple isn’t enough, the network also offers this documentary special.
Salvage Dawgs (DIY) Robert Kulp and Mike Whiteside come with the goal of seeing what items in condemned or demolished buildings can be revitalized through upcycling.
May 14
Basketball Wives (VH1) So much fighting ...
May 15
Below Deck Mediterranean (Bravo) Captain Sandy Yawn and crew set sail for Italy in Season Three.
Hidden Potential (HGTV) California renovator Jasmine Roth returns to her quest of making suburban homes unique.
Unearthed (Science) The archaeology series returns to excavate forgotten secrets of the world's most well-known ancient monuments and civilizations.
May 16
SciJinks (Science Channel) The Big Bang Theory’s Johnny Galecki hosts this new science-themed prank show.
Inside the Royal Wedding: Harry and Meghan (NBC) Gonna go out on a limb and expect amazing hats will be involved.
May 17
Citizen Rose (E!) A three-part conclusion to the docu-drama about assault survivor and activist Rose McGowan.
Impossible Engineering: Extreme Railroads (Science) A new series that looks atsome of the world’s most fascinating rail systems, including New York’s Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge, Japan’s Bullet Train, and California’s Central Pacific Railroad.
May 18
Cargo (Netflix) Martin Freeman stars in this thriller from the producers of The Babadook, playing a father with only a short time to live who is desperate to find a home for his baby daughter.
13 Reasons Why (Netflix) After successfully infiltrating the zeitgeist last year, this series returns for another season of this anything-but-stereotypical teen drama.
Catching Feelings (Netflix) This South African romantic comedy follows a young couple whose lives are in for a jolt when they welcome a celebrated and hedonistic older writer into their Johannesburg home.
Inspector Gadget (Netflix) Go, go Gadget! It’s the fourth season of this rebooted cartoon series.
You Are Wanted (Amazon) Matthias Schweighöfer stars as an innocent guy who gets hacked and then accused of eco-terrorism in this German cyber drama that serves as a reminder to change your passwords regularly.
You Are Wanted (Amazon) The second season of the German series finds both secret service agencies and international criminals on the hunt for Matthias Schweighöfer’s Lukas Franke.
May 19
Fahrenheit 451 (HBO) Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon star in this retelling of the Ray Bradbury classic.
The Case of: Caylee Anthony (Oxygen) From the producers of The Case of: JonBenet Ramsey, this new miniseries explores the tragic death of Caylee Anthony.
E! Royal Wedding Rundown (E!) Lots of talk about lots of fashion.
Royal Romance: The Marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (CBS) In case there’s anything left of this couple’s relationship that hasn’t been dissected.
The Royal Wedding Live With Cord and Tish (HBO) Obviously the most importantcommentary on the subject.
Royally Ever After (Hallmark) We’re sensing a theme to this day…
May 20
2018 Billboard Music Awards (NBC) The award show has moved to NBC, which will air it live coast-to-coast during a three-hour telecast.
Total Bellas (E!) It’s the third season for WWE Superstars Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, John Cena, and Daniel Bryan to show their lives outside of the ring.
Joe Pera Talks With You (Adult Swim) Notoriously nervous-sounding and awkward comedian Pera stars as a teacher in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula who takes on important issues like (according to the press release) “pancakes, blueberries, eggs, toast, sausage, bacon, English muffins, coffee, orange juice, maple syrup, waffles, cornbread, and strawberries.”
90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? (TLC) Checking in with the couples who said “I do” after knowing each other for only three months.
Lost in Transition (TLC) This new series follows real couples who are dealing with the challenges that arise when one undergoes gender reassignment surgery.
Unsung (TV One) It’s a new season of this music biography series that looks at some of the most influential (but sometimes forgotten) names in R&B.
Iron Chef America (Food) Alton Brown returns to host Season 13 of this cooking competition show.
May 21
2018 Miss USA (Fox) Vanessa and Nick Lachey return as hosts for this long-running pageant.
The Final Years (HBO) Documentarian Greg Barker’s behind-the-scenes look at President Obama’s final years in office.
Sando (Acorn TV) This Australian comedy stars Sacha Horler as the titular charismatic loose-cannon who attempts to reconnect with her family in order to hold onto her discount furniture store.
Who Do You Think You Are? (TLC) Among the celebrities tracing their roots this season are Hilary Duff, Jean Smart, Jon Cryer, and Laverne Cox.
May 22
The Great American Read (PBS) An eight-part somewhat counterintuitive series that attempts to get us to turn off the TV and read a book.
Mob Psycho 100 (Netflix) A live-action series based on the popular Japanese manga about a guy named Mob who happens to be a psychic and doesn’t want any trouble (but, of course, trouble finds him).
Terrace House: Opening New Doors (Netflix) This reality show, part of the popular Japanese franchise Terrace House, makes its U.S. debut on the digital channel.
Tig Notaro: Happy to Be Here (Netflix) The comedian’s first stand-up special since rival Amazon made the catastrophic mistake of canceling her TV show, One Mississippi, promises to have Notaro talking about everything from “the comedic sides of marriage, parenting and being invited to an Ellen DeGeneres party, then closes the set with a tease that will leave you on the edge of your seat.”
Our Wild Life (TLC) A new series that follows the Abrams—a couple with 84 kids, but only three of them are human.
May 23
The Split (Sundance) Nicola Walker, Deborah Findlay, and Annabel Scholey star in this new drama that discusses the concepts of modern marriage and divorce as seen through the eyes of a family of female lawyers.
Brother vs. Brother: Jonathan vs. Drew (HGTV) This season sees the siblings and home renovation experts heading to San Francisco to “compete to renovate and sell a home in the Bay Area’s hot real estate market.”
Explained (Netflix) Comedian Hari Kondabolu tackles subjects like cryptocurrency, diet failure, and K-pop music.
May 24
Red Nose Day (NBC) The channel’s annual telethon partnership with Comic Relief USA that unleashes star power to raise money to end child poverty.
Terrence Howard’s Fright Club (Fox) The Empire star hosts this hidden-camera reality show that sets out to scare fans with the likes of “swamp monsters” and “voodoo spells.”
Fauda (Netflix) It’s the new season of the fan-favorite Israeli political thriller.
Growing Up Hip Hop (WE) It’s the fourth season of this reality show about the next generation of hip-hop royalty.
May 25
Picnic at Hanging Rock (Amazon) Natalie Dormer stars in this period-set mystery series based on the Joan Lindsay novel about three schoolgirls and one teacher who vanish on Valentine’s Day in 1900.
Phenoms (Fox Sports) The soccer-themed miniseries follows famous players who have the (ahem) goal to represent their countries at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Bipolar Rock 'N Roller (Showtime) As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this documentary focuses on MMA, boxing, and WWE announcer Mauro Ranallo discussing his everyday battles with his condition.
Ibiza (Netflix) Gillian Jacobs, Vanessa Bayer, Phoebe Robinson, and Richard Madden star in this rom-com about a trip to Barcelona that’s much more than anyone anticipated.
My Last Days (The CW) Jane the Virgin’s Justin Baldoni returns to host this docuseries about people with terminal illnesses.
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
(Netflix) The venerable comedians’ special will include musical sketches and conversations about their lives.
The Toys That Made Us (Netflix) The second half of creator Brian Volk-Weiss’s docuseries about influential toys will include subjects like LEGO, Star Trek, and Hello Kitty.
Trollhunters (Netflix) This is the third and final season of Guillermo del Toro’s animated series about a teenage boy who discovers a world of trolls.
May 26
The Tale (HBO) Laura Dern stars in film that's based on the true story of a woman who re-evaluated her first sexual relationship after reading a short story she wrote when she was 13. Other stars include Isabelle Nélisse, Elizabeth Debicki, Jason Ritter, Frances Conroy, John Heard, Common, and Ellen Burstyn.
Sara's Notebook (El cuaderno de Sara) (Netflix) A woman searching for her missing sister ends up deep in the Congo when no authorities agree to help.
May 27
The Fourth Estate (Showtime) Documentarian Liz Garbus followed The New York Times journalists while they, in turn, followed the first year of the Trump administration.
The Break with Michelle Wolf (Netflix) The Daily Show and Late Night with Seth Meyers alum (and this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner host) now has her own weekly variety/sketch show.
1968: The Year That Changed America (CNN) The four-part miniseries looks back on how the events of this important year impact life today.
Beach Hunters (HGTV) For those who dream of a permanent beach vacation.
Phil Hartman: Behind Closed Doors (Reelz) A new special delves into the tragic end of one of the 20th century’s most gifted comedians.
May 28
American Chopper (Discovery) The motorcycle-loving father and son Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr. return after a five-year hiatus.
Six (History) Fittingly, the second season of this story about Navy SEALs premieres on Memorial Day.
Elizabeth Shoaf: The Girl in a Bunker (Lifetime) This TV movie is based on the story of a girl who was abducted and held captive in a hidden underground bunker.
The Bachelorette (ABC) Becca Kufrin is back after that heartbreaking The Bachelor finale and we’re guessing she’s wised up after her breakup with Arie Luyendyk Jr. (although, clearly she didn’t learn to not to go on reality dating shows).
Cults and Extreme Belief (A&E) Journalist Elizabeth Vargas joins former members of controversial organizations to uncover how these sects use their influence to prey upon people’s desperation.
The Lost Kingdom of The Yeti (Animal Planet) This special follows scientist and yeti hunter Mark Evans who ventures into the Himalayas in search for the creature.
Dead North (ID) It’s like Killing Eve, but real. This docu-series follows a female detective’s hunt through Michigan's Upper Peninsula for a female serial killer.
John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls (HBO) Premiering on Memorial Day, this documentary from Peter Kunhardt, George Kunhardt, and Teddy Kunhardt looks at the complicated legacy of the war hero, senator, and former presidential candidate.
Man v. Food (Travel) Casey Webb’s destinations for his third season start with those in his own backyard: the Jersey Shore.
May 29
100 Code (WGN America) A Swedish crime drama about a pair of cops investigating murders in New York and Stockholm.
America’s Got Talent (NBC) Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel return as judges for Season 13. In other words, no actual American is currently on that panel for this long-running competition series.
World of Dance (NBC) It’s the second season of this dance competition series, which counts Jennifer Lopez as an executive producer (she also judges along with Derek Hough and Ne-Yo).
Animal Kingdom (TNT) Denis Leary joins the cast for the third season of this family crime drama.
Queen Sugar (OWN) Showrunner Kat Candler told the audience at PaleyFest that the third season of this fan favorite will cover the “journey of fatherhood.”
Beat Shazam (Fox) Host Jamie Foxx’s daughter, Corinne, joins as the deejay for the second season of this Name That Tune-style game show where celebrity guests like Demi Lovato, Shaquille O’Neal, Smokey Robinson, and Michael Bolton see who is the fastest at identifying hit songs.
Love Connection (Fox) Host Andy Cohen returns for another season to, as the press release promises, bring “his personal brand of audacious fun” to this dating game show.
Mary Kay Letourneau: Autobiography (A&E) The disgraced teacher talks openly about her affair with a former student.
Monsters of The Abyss (Animal Planet) Deep ocean technical divers and marine investigators Richie Kohler and Evan Kovacs are searching for sea monsters in the British Isles.
Arrested Development (Netflix) Y’all, what if this season shows an Avenger in the background of Tobias’s scenes?
PBS American Experience – The Chinese Exclusion Act (PBS) Documentarians Ric Burns and Li-Shin Yu offer a deep dive into what caused this 61-year act of racism—and how its ramifications are still felt today.
May 30
American Ninja Warrior (NBC) The hugely popular summer hit is back with more elaborate obstacle courses.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix) Forcing us to pace ourselves, Netflix is only releasing the first six episodes of the fourth season of this addictive now—the others will be out later this year.
MasterChef (Fox) The ninth season of Gordon Ramsay, et al.’s cooking competition show comes with a supersized two-hour premiere and another two-hour episode the following week.
Man Fire Food (Cooking) A man named Roger Mooking returns to show us all the ways you can use fire to cook food.
Reverie (NBC) This new summer series stars Sarah Shahi and Dennis Haysbert as agents who rescue people from VR worlds.
Black Ink Crew: Chicago (VH1) The team at tattoo parlor 9MAG are sharpening their needles for a fourth season.
JUNE
June 1
C.B. Strike (Cinemax) Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger star in this series adaptation of the Cormoran Strike crime novels that J.K. Rowling wrote under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
Rachel Dratch's Late Night Snack (truTV) Because it’s never too late at night for some sketch comedy.
800 Words (Acorn TV) It’s the third season of this family drama about an Australian journalist and widower who quits his gig as a newspaper columnist to buy a home in New Zealand.
June 2
FLCL: Progressive (Adult Swim) New episodes of this explosive anime series, which premiered 15 years ago in Japan, promise to “bring together members of the original animation team with a whole new generation of creators.”
George Michael's Lonely Life (Reelz) This new documentary promises to look at the tragedies that befell the singer, from his “mother dying to losing his lover Anselmo Feleppa and also his numerous brushes with the law resulting from an addiction to drugs.”
Renovation Realities: Dale Jr. & Amy (DIY) This new home renovation show stars Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife, Amy.
June 3
Wrong Man (Starz) The new documentary series from Joe Berlinger (Brother’s Keeper; Paradise Lost) examines the cases of three inmates who maintain their innocence despite being incarcerated for decades.
Pose (FX) Ryan Murphy’s dance musical about 1980s ball culture stars James Van Der Beek, Kate Mara, and Evan Peters. It’s also revolutionary for having the largest out LGBTQ cast ever for scripted TV—including the largest number of transgender talent in series regular roles.
Succession (HBO) Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong star in this new family drama about heirs to a media conglomerate.
Fear Island (Animal Planet) Part of the channel’s Monster Week, this special focuses on wildlife conservationist Bradley Trevor Grieve. He and his team are heading to uncharted Alaskan wilderness in search of Grandfather, a bear locals believe is the largest to ever roam the earth.
iHeartRadio Wango Tango (Freeform) See some of the best moments of the festival, which celebrated acts like Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, and Meghan Trainor.
June 4
Dietland (AMC) Joy Nash and Julianna Margulies star in this new satire based on Sarai Walker’s 2015 best-seller about a woman’s self-awakening after trudging through patriarchy, misogyny, rape culture and unrealistic beauty standards. You know, your basic Tuesday.
Escaping Polygamy (Lifetime) This new series follows three sisters, each of whom were able to break free from Salt Lake City’s The Kingston Clan, as they help others who want out of that way of life.
Evidence of Innocence (TV One) This reality series follows the wrongly incarcerated who manage to keep their faith no matter what the odds.
The Fosters (Freeform) The influential series gets an appropropriate ending in the form of a three-episode finale.
Live PD Presents: Women on Patrol (Lifetime) This new series promises to shine a spotlight on women who wear the badge.
So You Think You Can Dance (Fox) It’s the 15th season of the Cat Deeley-hosted competition show where judges Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and Vanessa Hudgens separate those who simply think they can dance from those who know they can.
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (The CW) No matter whose line it actually is, it’s good to have this long-running improv comedy series back on the air.
Unapologetic With Aisha Tyler (AMC) Move over, Chris Hardwick. It’s Tyler who is hosting this AMC companion series (this one pairs with Dietland).
June 5
Humans (AMC) It’s the third season of this drama that explores what happens when the lines between humans and machines are blurred.
Younger (TV Land) Charles Michael Davis is now a series regular for the fifth season of this beloved comedy starring Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff.
Teachers (TV Land) A little ironic that these ladies are going back to the classroom just as everyone else starts summer vacation...
June 6
Condor (AT&T AUDIENCE Network) Max Irons stars in this drama based on the similarly named book and Sydney Pollack movie about a young CIA analyst fearing for his life as he investigates why his colleagues have all been assassinated. Brendan Fraser, Mira Sorvino, William Hurt, and Bob Balaban also appear.
June 7
American Woman (Paramount Network) Alicia Silverstone stars in this period dramedy based on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards’s childhood.
Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger (Freeform) Because every network gets a Marvel series. This one stars Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph as teens linked by their newfound superpowers.
Nashville (CMT) One last encore! It’s the second half of the sixth and final season of the Hayden Panettiere-starring musical drama.
Beach Bites with Katie Lee (Cooking) This season’s destinations include the Bahamas, California, the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, and South Carolina.
The Four: Battle for Stardom (Fox) It’s the second season of this Fergie-hosted singing competition series.
Swamp Mysteries with Troy Landry (History) With the wild alligator industry on the decline, the so-called King of the Swamp has taken up a new profession: hunting water monsters in America’s Southern states for this new series.
June 8
Just Another Immigrant (Showtime) Billed as a “docu-comedy,” this 10-episode series follows U.K. comedian Romesh Ranganathan as he uproots his family and attempts to make it in America.
Sense8 (Netflix) The popular sci-fi series gets a proper send-off with a two-hour series finale.
June 9
Big Hero 6: The Series (Disney) It’s the official premiere of the series based on the animated film.
Gotti: Godfather & Son (A&E) This two-hour special promises to be the “complete and definitive father and son story of two men who were raised in the mob and became the reigning king and heir apparent.”
June 10
72nd Annual Tony Awards (CBS) Curtain up! Light the lights! Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles host Broadway's annual awards show.
Celebrity Family Feud (ABC) The feuding family and “family” pairs for the fourth season of Steve Harvey’s game show include the Kardashians versus the Wests and the Grey’s Anatomy versus the Station 19 casts.
Claws (TNT) Sharpen your talons. The Niecy Nash-starring satirical Southern crime dramedy is back.
The $100,000 Pyramid (ABC) Michael Strahan returns to host this revamped game show where celebrities help commoners earn major paydays.
To Tell the Truth (ABC) No lie: Anthony Anderson and his mother, Doris, return as host and commentator for this game show.
Breaking the Band (Reelz) A new series that explores what made certain bands break up.
Food Network Star (Food) Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis return as mentors-judges for the show’s 13th season.
Your Husband Is Cheating on Us (Bravo) No, this isn’t a Jerry Springer special. It’s a documentary series about the making of producer/director/actor JD Lawrence's stage play, which happens to have this name.
June 11
Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings (Freeform) Allison Holker and Stephen "tWitch" Boss host this new show about what goes into planning a dream wedding at the Magic Kingdom or its related properties.
June 12
The Bold Type (Freeform) The popular series about the New York City publishing world starts its second season with a new showrunner.
The Last Defense (ABC) Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon’s new documentary series uses the death row cases of Darlie Routier and Julius Jones to explore the flaws of the American justice system.
Million Dollar Listing New York (Bravo) Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson makes an appearance in the new season of this real estate-themed reality show.
The Profit (CNBC) Serial entrepreneur and investor Marcus Lemonis is back for a fifth season and still willing to use his own funds to help save and grow struggling businesses.
June 13
Caribbean Pirate Treasure (Travel) Philippe Cousteau, aka the grandson of Jacques, and his wife Ashlan are ready to dive into a second season of more adventures at, well, sea.
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours To Hell & Back (Fox) Because someone thought Ramsay needed another show, here’s a new one. Now we have the cantankerous celebrity chef driving a mobile kitchen to struggling restaurants around the country—where he’s got just a small window of time to save them from collapse.
The Deed (CNBC) It’s the second season of this reality show that follows multi-millionaire Sidney Torres as he brings his fortune and expertise to the aid of struggling property investors.
June 14
Strange Angel (CBS All Access) This new period drama stars Jack Reynor as Jack Parsons, the janitor-turned-rocket engineer who became a disciple of occultist Aleister Crowley. Black Swan’s Mark Heyman created the series based on George Pendle’s book.
Marlon (NBC) It’s the second season of Marlon Wayans’s family comedy about a divorced couple who try to stay friends for the sake of their kids.
Alone (History) Fan favorites from the first four seasons return as this survival-themed reality series sends them to tough it out in Mongolia.
Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce (Bravo) It’s the fifth and final season of creator Marti Noxon’s dramedy about mid-life rebound romances.
June 15
Goliath (Amazon) Mark Duplass, Morris Chestnut, and Ana De La Reguera join Billy Bob Thorton for the second season of this drama about a lawyer who sticks up for the good against seemingly giant adversaries.
12 Monkeys (Syfy) Aaron Stanford’s James Cole and Amanda Schull’s Dr. Cassandra Railly return for one more epic quest in the fourth and final season of this drama based on the 1995 movie.
June 16
Grease: Behind Closed Doors (Reelz) A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the John Travolta and Olivia Newton John classic, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
June 17
The Affair (Showtime) Sanaa Lathan joins the cast of this dreary relationship drama. Fingers crossed she will be the one woman on the show immune to Noah (Dominic West’s) charms.
Deep State (Epix) Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’s Mark Strong and Game of Thrones’ Joe Dempsie star in this gritty espionage drama about an agent who comes out of retirement to avenge the death of his estranged son.
Shades of Blue (NBC) It’s the third and final season for Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta’s cop drama.
June 18
2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards (MTV) Tiffany Haddish is hosting this year. Will she wear her white Alexander McQueen dress again?
June 19
Drunk History (Comedy Central) Because there are still plenty more stories that need to be told while inebriated …
June 20
Yellowstone (Paramount Network) Kevin Costner stars as a rancher defending his turf in this drama from Sicario writer Taylor Sheridan.
Young & Hungry (Freeform) Stick a fork in it … It’s the fifth and final season of this comedy about the world of food blogging.
June 21
Queen of the South (USA) The third season finds Teresa Mendoza (Alice Braga) seeking refuge in the U.S. while she builds her own drug empire.
Shooter (USA) As more details emerge about his father’s death, Bob Lee Swagger (Ryan Phillippe) stumbles upon a conspiracy that hits too close to home.
Detroiters (Comedy Central) Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson’s quirky comedy about Motor City ad execs returns for a second season.
The Gong Show (ABC) Weird that no one gonged off the Mike Myers (sorry—Tommy Maitland) reboot of this game show last year.
June 22
Marvel’s Luke Cage (Netflix) Mike Colter returns as the tank-top loving crime fighter. He’s cleared his name and is a hero of Harlem—until a new threat arrives.
June 24
Preacher (AMC) Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper) is still on a hunt for God. But this season, his journey takes him back to the place he’s been avoiding: home.
June 25
Penn & Teller: Fool Us (The CW) No, we’re not showing you our empty palm. We’re saying this is cycle five of this reality competition show where magicians vie for a spot in Penn and Teller’s act.
June 29
Glow (Netflix) The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are body slamming their way into Season Two.
Masters of Illusion (The CW) Better watch the new season of host Dean Cain’s series about illusionists and magicians and more before they disappear before your eyes.
June 30
Sex, Lies & Murder (Reelz) This new true-crime series explores crimes of passion.
The Shocking Truth (Reelz) Scream, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and Close Encounters are just some of the films to explore in this season of the docuseries that looks at the real cases that inspired some of our favorite Hollywood stories.
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