On TV: Summer Premieres
Find out what's new to TV during the warmest months, or when your favorite series will be back for its summer run! Check back often as premiere dates are still being announced.
1.
Penny Dreadful
(2014 TV Series)
Explorer Sir Malcolm Murray, American gunslinger Ethan Chandler, and others unite to combat supernatural threats in Victorian London. (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Sunday, May 3, on Showtime. ” - IMDb-Editors
2.
Inside Comedy
(2012 TV Series)
Comedy series hosted by David Steinberg featuring interviews with some of the best comedic minds of the last five decades. (30 mins.)
Stars: David Steinberg
“ Premieres: 11pm Tuesday, May 5, on Showtime. ” - IMDb-Editors
3.
Grace and Frankie
(2015 TV Series)
A pair of rivals find out their husbands want to run off with each other.
“ Premieres: Friday, May 8 on Netflix. ” - IMDb-Editors
4.
Wayward Pines
(2015 Mini-Series)
A Secret Service agent goes to Wayward Pines, Idaho, in search of two federal agents who have gone missing in the bucolic town. He soon learns that he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive. (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 9pm Thursday, May 14 on Fox. ” - IMDb-Editors
5.
Maron
(2013 TV Series)
Marc Maron has been a comedian for 25 years. He's had his problems. He was an angry, drunk, self involved... (22 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Thursday, May 14 on IFC. ” - IMDb-Editors
6.
Bessie
(2015 TV Movie)
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Director: Dee Rees
“ Premieres: 9pm Saturday, May 16 on HBO. ” - IMDb-Editors
7.
The Bachelorette
(2003 TV Series)
Desiree Hartsock thought she would happily end up with Bachelor Sean Lowe. Their relationship started off incredibly strong... (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 9pm Monday, May 18 on ABC. ” - IMDb-Editors
8.
Masterchef
(2010 TV Series)
A nationwide search for the best home cooks in America. One of 50 hopefuls will become a culinary star and America's first-ever "Masterchef."
“ Premieres: 8pm Wednesday, May 20 on Fox. ” - IMDb-Editors
9.
Celebrity Wife Swap
(2012 TV Series)
In each episode, two mothers with very different types of households swap lifestyles and children in a week-long challenge... (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Wednesday, May 20 on ABC. ” - IMDb-Editors
10.
Beauty and the Beast
(2012 TV Series)
A beautiful detective falls in love with an ex-soldier who goes into hiding from the secret government organization that turned him into a mechanically charged beast. (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 8pm Thursday, May 21 on The CW. ” - IMDb-Editors
11.
Texas Rising
(2015 Mini-Series)
The story of how the Texas Rangers were created.
Director: Roland Joffé
“ Premieres: Monday, May 25 on History; timeslot TBD. ” - IMDb-Editors
12.
American Ninja Warrior
(2009 TV Series)
Contestants run, jump, crawl, climb, hang, and swing through crazy obstacles as they compete to become the next American Ninja champion.
“ Premieres: 8pm Monday, May 25 on NBC. ” - IMDb-Editors
13.
America's Got Talent
(2006 TV Series)
A weekly talent competition where an array of performers -- from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts -- vie for a $1 million cash prize. (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 8pm Tuesday, May 26 on NBC. ” - IMDb-Editors
14.
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
(2007 TV Series)
A quiz show that features adult contestants and questions directly from the textbooks of first through fifth graders. (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 8pm Tuesday, May 26 on Fox. ” - IMDb-Editors
15.
Extreme Weight Loss
(2011 TV Series)
ABC's Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition is a new weight loss show for anyone who has 200 pounds or more to shed...
“ Premieres: 9pm Tuesday, May 26 on ABC. ” - IMDb-Editors
16.
“ Premieres: 9pm Wednesday, May 27 on Fox. ” - IMDb-Editors
17.
Aquarius
(2015 TV Series)
A gritty 1960s cop drama about a cop who goes undercover to track Charles Manson and the Manson Family before their infamous murder spree. (42 mins.)
“ Premieres: 9pm Friday, May 28 on NBC. (Two-hour premiere.) ” - IMDb-Editors
18.
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe
(2015 Mini-Series)
Explores the late star's family life and how she succeeded in hiding from an all-too-invasive world.
Director: Laurie Collyer
“ Premieres: 9pm Saturday, May 30 on Lifetime. ” - IMDb-Editors
19.
So You Think You Can Dance
(2005 TV Series)
Dancers skilled in everything from ballroom and ballet to salsa, jive, hip-hop and krumping, all compete to be named the best... (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 8pm Monday, June 1 on Fox. ” - IMDb-Editors
20.
Devious Maids
(2013 TV Series)
Four Latina maids with ambition and dreams of their own work for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills. (60 mins.)
Director: Tara Nicole Weyr
“ Premieres: 9pm Monday, June 1 on Lifetime. ” - IMDb-Editors
21.
The Whispers
(2015 TV Series)
An unseen force is manipulating society's most innocent-our children-to act in favor of its cause. As the kids unwittingly help this unknown enemy, the clock counts down in this suspenseful race to save humanity. (60 mins.)
Director: Holly Dale, Mark Romanek
“ Premieres: 10pm Monday, June 1 on ABC. ” - IMDb-Editors
22.
UnReal
(2015 TV Series)
A behind-the-scenes look at the chaos surrounding the production of a dating competition program.
“ Premieres: 10pm Monday, June 1 on Lifetime. ” - IMDb-Editors
23.
Chrisley Knows Best
(2014 TV Series)
Follows Atlanta-based self-made multimillionaire Todd Chrisley, his devoted wife Julie and their five children who live a seemingly picture-perfect Southern life with everything money can buy. (22 mins.)
“ Premieres: 9pm Tuesday, June 2 on USA. ” - IMDb-Editors
24.
Royal Pains
(2009 TV Series)
An unfairly discredited but brilliant diagnostic surgeon winds up working with his cheesy brother in the Hamptons as a concierge doctor to the uber-rich and ultra-elite. (42 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Tuesday, June 2 on USA. ” - IMDb-Editors
25.
Hannibal
(2013 TV Series)
Explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers. (44 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Thursday, June 4 on NBC. ” - IMDb-Editors
26.
Sense8
(2015 TV Series)
A group of people around the world are suddenly linked mentally, and must find a way to survive being hunted by those who see them as a threat to the world's order.
Director: James McTeigue, Tom Tykwer
“ Premieres: Friday, June 5 on Netflix. ” - IMDb-Editors
27.
Power
(2014 TV Series)
James "Ghost" St. Patrick, a wealthy New York night club owner who has it all, catering for the city's elite and dreaming big, lives a double life as a drug kingpin. (50 mins.)
“ Premieres: 9pm Saturday, June 6 on Starz. ” - IMDb-Editors
28.
Major Crimes
(2012 TV Series)
'The Closer' spin-off series which follows Capt. Raydor of the Los Angeles Police Department. (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 9pm Monday, June 8 on TNT. ” - IMDb-Editors
29.
“ Premieres: 10pm Monday, June 8 on Bravo. ” - IMDb-Editors
30.
Murder in the First
(2014 TV Series)
A single murder case is dissected from the committing of the crime through to the investigation, arrest and trial. (42 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Monday, June 8 on TNT. ” - IMDb-Editors
31.
Orange Is the New Black
(2013 TV Series)
The story of Piper Chapman, a woman in her thirties who is sentenced to fifteen months in prison after being convicted of a decade-old crime of transporting money for her drug-dealing girlfriend. (55 mins.)
“ Premieres: Friday, June 12 on Netflix. ” - IMDb-Editors
32.
Defiance
(2013 TV Series)
In the year 2046, it's a new Earth - with new rules. Over thirty years after various alien races arrived on Earth... (43 mins.)
“ Premieres: 8pm Friday, June 12 on Syfy. ” - IMDb-Editors
33.
Dark Matter
(2015 TV Series)
The six-person crew of a derelict spaceship awakens from stasis in the farthest reaches of space. Their memories wiped clean...
“ Premieres: 10pm Friday, June 12 on Syfy. ” - IMDb-Editors
34.
“ Premieres: 10pm Monday, June 15 on AMC. ” - IMDb-Editors
35.
Rizzoli & Isles
(2010 TV Series)
Detective Jane Rizzoli and Medical Examiner Dr. Maura Isles team up to solve crimes in Boston. (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 9pm Tuesday, June 16 on TNT. ” - IMDb-Editors
36.
Tyrant
(2014 TV Series)
Series tells the story of an unassuming American family drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation. (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Tuesday, June 16 on FX. ” - IMDb-Editors
37.
“ Premieres: 10pm Tuesday, June 16 on TNT. ” - IMDb-Editors
38.
Complications
(2014 TV Series)
John Ellis, a disillusioned suburban ER doctor, who finds his existence transformed when he intervenes in a drive-by shooting...
Director: Matt Nix
“ Premieres: 9pm Thursday, June 18 on USA. ” - IMDb-Editors
39.
Mistresses
(2013 TV Series)
A drama about the scandalous lives of a group of four girlfriends - each on her own path to self-discovery... (43 mins.)
Director: John Scott
“ Premieres: 9pm Thursday, June 18 on ABC. ” - IMDb-Editors
40.
Celebrity Family Feud
(2008 TV Series)
Celebrity families face-off to win money. (60 mins.)
Stars: Burton Richardson, Al Roker
“ Premieres: 8pm Sunday, June 21 on ABC. ” - IMDb-Editors
41.
The Last Ship
(2014 TV Series)
The crew of a naval destroyer is forced to confront the reality of a new existence when a pandemic kills off most of the earth's population. (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 9pm Sunday, June 21 on TNT. ” - IMDb-Editors
42.
True Detective
(2014 TV Series)
An anthology police detective series in which investigations seem to unearth both personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law. (55 mins.)
“ Premieres: 9pm Sunday, June 21 on HBO. ” - IMDb-Editors
43.
Ballers
(2015 TV Series)
A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends, and handlers. (30 mins.)
Director: Peter Berg
“ Premieres: 10pm Sunday, June 21 on HBO. ” - IMDb-Editors
44.
The Brink
(2015 TV Series)
Top U.S. government and military scramble to prevent World War 3 from happening amidst the chaos of a geopolitical crisis.
Director: Jay Roach
“ Premieres: 10:30pm Sunday, June 21 on HBO. ” - IMDb-Editors
45.
Big Brother
(2000 TV Series)
Contestants must compete against each other for a chance to win $500,000 in a house wired with cameras and microphones, capturing their every move for a TV and Internet audience. (44 mins.)
“ Premieres: 8pm Wednesday, June 24 on CBS. ” - IMDb-Editors
46.
Suits
(2011 TV Series)
On the run from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant college-dropout, finds himself a job working with Harvey Specter, one of New York City's best lawyers. (44 mins.)
“ Premieres: 9pm Wednesday, June 24 on USA. ” - IMDb-Editors
47.
Mr. Robot
(2015 TV Movie)
Follows a mysterious anarchist who recruits a young computer programmer (Malek) who suffers from an anti-social disorder and connects to people by hacking them.
“ Premieres: 10pm Wednesday, June 24 on USA. ” - IMDb-Editors
48.
Under the Dome
(2013 TV Series)
An invisible and mysterious force field descends upon a small fictional town in the United States, trapping residents inside, cut off from the rest of civilization. The trapped townsfolk must discover the secrets and purpose of the "dome" and its origins, while coming to learn more than they ever knew about each other. (43 mins.)
“ Premieres: 9pm Thursday, June 25 on CBS. Timeslot premiere 10pm Thursday, July 2. ” - IMDb-Editors
49.
Rookie Blue
(2010 TV Series)
The stakes are high for five young cops fresh out of the Academy and ready for their first day with one of the most elite units in the city... (60 mins.)
Director: T.W. Peacocke
“ Premieres: 10pm Thursday, June 25 on ABC. ” - IMDb-Editors
50.
Graceland
(2013 TV Series)
Somewhere in Southern California, in a drug raid run by the US government, a beachfront property was... (42 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Thursday, June 25 on USA. ” - IMDb-Editors
51.
Falling Skies
(2011 TV Series)
Survivors of an alien attack on earth gather together to fight for their lives and fight back. (42 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Sunday, June 28 on TNT. ” - IMDb-Editors
52.
Zoo
(2015 TV Series)
A young scientist searches to find out what's causing a rash of violent animal attacks.
Director: Brad Anderson, Michael Katleman
“ Premieres: 9pm Tuesday, June 30 on CBS. ” - IMDb-Editors
53.
Extant
(2014 TV Series)
An astronaut struggles to learn how she became pregnant while on a 13-month-long solo space mission. (42 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Wednesday, July 1 on CBS. ” - IMDb-Editors
54.
Food Fighters
(2013 TV Series)
In this hybrid of reality cooking show and game show, home-based amateur cooks come on to put their...
Director: Ivan Dudynsky
Stars: Manouschka Guerrier, Adam Richman
“ Premieres: 8pm Thursday, July 2 on NBC. ” - IMDb-Editors
55.
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
(2010 TV Series)
Penn & Teller go to the U.K to find a magician who can "fool them" If Penn & Teller can figure out the... (90 mins.)
“ Premieres: 8pm Monday, July 6 on The CW. ” - IMDb-Editors
56.
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
(2013 TV Series)
In every episode Aisha Tyler hosts a skit comedy show where the actors on the show, usually Wayne Brady...
“ New Timeslot Premiere: 9pm Monday, July 6 on The CW. ” - IMDb-Editors
57.
Hollywood Game Night
(2013 TV Series)
Jane Lynch hosts the show in which various celebrities compete in competitions to win money for their select charities.
“ Premieres: 10pm Tuesday, July 7 on NBC. ” - IMDb-Editors
58.
“ Premieres: 9pm Thursday, July 9 on The CW. ” - IMDb-Editors
59.
Masters of Illusion
(2014 TV Series)
“ Premieres: 8pm Friday, July 10 on The CW. ” - IMDb-Editors
60.
Ray Donovan
(2013 TV Series)
Ray Donovan, a professional "fixer" for the rich and famous in LA, can make anyone's problems disappear except those created by his own family. (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 9pm Sunday, July 12 on Showtime. ” - IMDb-Editors
61.
Masters of Sex
(2013 TV Series)
Drama about the pioneers of the science of human sexuality whose research touched off the sexual revolution. (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Sunday, July 12 on Showtime. ” - IMDb-Editors
62.
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
(2014 TV Series)
Bear Grylls, British adventurer, takes A-list celebrities on wild outdoor adventures, pushing them beyond their comfort zone. (60 mins.)
Stars: Bear Grylls
“ Premieres:10pm Monday, July 13 on NBC. ” - IMDb-Editors
63.
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll
(2015 TV Series)
A middle-aged rock 'n roller who desperately wanted to be rich and famous but so far, he's 0 for 2.
“ Premieres: 10pm Thursday, July 16 on FX ” - IMDb-Editors
64.
Married
(2014 TV Series)
Revolves around the lengths to which two best friends are willing to go in order to salvage their marriage. (24 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10:30pm Thursday, July 16 on FX ” - IMDb-Editors
65.
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
(2015 TV Series)
The misadventures of campers and counselors at Camp Firewood. (30 mins.)
Director: David Wain
“ Premieres: Friday, July 17 on Netflix. ” - IMDb-Editors
66.
Welcome to Sweden
(2014 TV Series)
New York accountant Bruce moves to Sweden after falling in love with a Swedish girl. (30 mins.)
“ Premieres: 8pm and 8:30pm Sunday, July 19 on NBC. ” - IMDb-Editors
67.
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
(2015 TV Movie)
The sharks take bite out of the East Coast when the sharknado hits Washington, D.C. and Orlando, Florida.
Director: Anthony C. Ferrante
“ Premieres: 9pm Wednesday, July 22 on Syfy. ” - IMDb-Editors
68.
Last Comic Standing
(2003 TV Series)
The comics from season one face off against the comics from season two. (60 mins.)
Director: Rob Fox, Kenny Hull
“ Premieres: 9pm Wednesday, July 22. Timeslot premiere 10pm Wednesday, July 29 on NBC. ” - IMDb-Editors
69.
Cold Justice
(2013 TV Series)
Follows former prosecutor Kelly Siegler and crime scene investigator Yolanda McClary as they crack cold cases. (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 8pm Friday, July 31 on TNT. ” - IMDb-Editors
70.
Bachelor in Paradise
(2014 TV Series)
“ Premieres: 8pm Sunday, August 2. Timeslot premiere 8pm Monday, August 3 on ABC. ” - IMDb-Editors
71.
“ Premieres: 9:30pm Monday, August 3 on The CW. ” - IMDb-Editors
72.
Playing House
(2014 TV Series)
Childhood best friends Maggie Caruso and Emma Crawford have shared countless adventures growing up together. Now, Maggie and Emma are in store for one of their biggest adventures - raising a baby. (30 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Tuesday, August 4 on USA. ” - IMDb-Editors
73.
America's Next Top Model
(2003 TV Series)
A cyclical competition where women from all over the U.S. compete for the honor of being America's next "it girl" in the modeling world. (42 mins.)
Director: Luis Barreto
“ Premieres: 8pm Wednesday, August 5 on The CW. ” - IMDb-Editors
74.
Mr. Robinson
(2015 TV Series)
Centers on a rough-edged musician Craig, who's adjusting to his new life as a music teacher in a big-city middle school where he encounters teacher politics and the temptations of single moms. (30 mins.)
Director: Steve Pink
“ Premieres: 9pm Wednesday, August 5 on NBC. ” - IMDb-Editors
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“ Premieres: 9:30pm Wednesday, August 5 on NBC. ” - IMDb-Editors
76.
Public Morals
(2015 TV Series)
Set in 1967 in New York City's Public Morals Division, where cops walk the line between morality and criminality as the temptations that comes from dealing with all kinds of vice can get the better of them.
Director: Edward Burns
“ Premieres: 9pm Monday, August 17 on TNT. ” - IMDb-Editors
77.
Legends
(2014 TV Series)
Follows a deep-cover operative named Martin Odum, who has an uncanny ability to transform himself into a different person for each job... (60 mins.)
“ Premieres: 10pm Tuesday, August 25 on TNT. ” - IMDb-Editors
78.
Dominion
(2014 TV Series)
Follows the perilous journey of a rebellious young soldier who discovers he's the unlikely savior of humanity. (90 mins.)
“ Premieres: Summer, TBD on Syfy. ” - IMDb-Editors
79.
Untitled X-Files Revival
(2016 TV Series)
A pair of FBI agents investigate the strange and unexplained.
“ Premieres: Summer, TBD on Fox. ” - IMDb-Editors
80.
The Strain
(2014 TV Series)
A thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City... (43 mins.)
“ Premieres: Summer, TBD on FX. ” - IMDb-Editors
81.
Drunk History
(2013 TV Series)
Historical reenactments by A-list talent are presented by inebriated storytellers. (22 mins.)
“ Premieres: Summer, TBD on Comedy Central. ” - IMDb-Editors