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Humans
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Zoo
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“UnREAL”
Mondays
10 on Lifetime
Delectably cruel fictional drama is a near-perfect send-up of life behind the scenes of a “Bachelor”-type reality show. Premiered June 1.
“The Whispers”
Mondays
10 on ABC
This mediocre drama starts off with the usual spooky children of the leafy D.C. suburbs talking to “imaginary” friends with malevolent plans. Lily Rabe (“American Horror Story”) plays the federal agent who realizes that an unseen power is trying to get through our national security system through these kids. It never gets above a ho-hum level. Premiered June 1.
“Secrets and Wives”
Tuesdays
10 on Bravo
Reality show hangs out with perfectly awful Long Island women who’ve known one another since fuh-evuh. Premiered June 2.
“Stitchers”
Tuesdays
9 on ABC Family
Drama series. A young woman is recruited into a secret government program that “stitches” her into the minds of the recently deceased as a way to solve crime. Premiered June 2.
“Sense8”
on Netflix streaming
Tedious but stylish sci-fi series from the Wachowskis (“The Matrix”) about eight strangers who discover that their minds are linked. Premiered June 5.
“100 Things to Do Before High School”
Saturdays
8:30 on Nickelodeon
Hipped by her big brother to the many bummers of high school, a 12-year-old girl decides to make the most of life with her BFFs before they have to face freshman year. Premiered June 6.
“Mummies Alive”
Sundays
9 on Smithsonian Channel
Docuseries travels to many continents to look at ancient mummies and mummification rituals. Hosted by non-yet-mummified actor Jason Priestley. Premiered June 7.
“Odd Mom Out”
Mondays
10 on Bravo
Scripted comedy series from writer/star Jill Kargman about wealthy mommies on the Upper East Side. Abby Elliott and Joanna Cassidy co-star. Premiered June 8.
“Becoming Us”
Mondays
9 on ABC Family
Drama series about a teenager named Ben whose father is becoming a woman. Premiered June 8.
“Dark Matter”
Fridays
10 on Syfy
Drama series based on the Dark Horse comic book about six people who wake up and have no idea how they all wound up on the same spaceship. Premiered June 12.
“Dare to Wear”
Fridays
10 on TLC
Fashion disasters from opposite sides of the wardrobe spectrum have to switch closets and wear the other person’s clothes and shoes. Premiered June 12.
“Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell”
Saturdays
on BBC America
Based on the best-selling novel by Susanna Clarke, seven-part miniseries stars Eddie Marsan and Bertie Carvel as 18th-century magicians who join England’s war against Napoleon. Premiered June 13.
“The Making of the Mob”
Mondays
10 on AMC
For viewers who never tire of the mafia, Ray Liotta narrates this eight-part documentary series about the history of organized crime in New York in the early 20th century — material you should be somewhat familiar with if you watched “Boardwalk Empire.” Premiered June 15.
“Over My Dead Body”
Mondays
10 on Investigation Discovery
Actress Linda Hamilton (of the early “Terminator” movies) hosts docuseries that tells true stories of women who fought off attackers. Premiered June 15.
“Proof”
Tuesdays
10 on TNT
Drama series about a tech guru with cancer (Matthew Modine) who persuades a grieving surgeon (Jennifer Beals) to investigate cases of near-death and afterlife experiences. Premiered June 16.
“Clipped”
Tuesdays
10 on TBS
Sitcom from “Will & Grace” creators about a hipster barbershop in Massachusetts staffed by people who all went to high school together. Premiered June 16.
“Deutschland 83”
Wednesdays
11 on Sundance TV
This German-subtitled drama makes a nice companion piece to FX’s “The Americans,” as a 24-year-old East German man (Jonas Nay) is chosen to spy for the Stasi as a West German soldier during the 1980s. Premiered June 17.
“Complications”
Thursdays
9 on USA
Drama/thriller series from “Burn Notice” creator Matt Nix stars Jason O’Mara (“Terra Nova”) as a suburban doctor who saves the victim of a drive-by shooting that turns out to be a much more significant incident than it first seemed. Premiered June 18.
“The Astronaut Wives Club”
Thursdays
8 on ABC
Drama series based on Lily Koppel’s book about the women behind NASA’s pioneering astronauts. Sort of a fizzier twist on “The Right Stuff.” Premiered June 18.
“Alone”
Thursdays
10 on History
Ten survivalists (all guys) are dropped off in the Vancouver Island wilderness, separated from one another and left on their own, without even a camera crew or producers. Premiered June 18.
“Killjoys”
Fridays
9 on Syfy
Ten-episode series about bounty hunters in space, but not in the Boba Fett mold. Premiered June 19.
“Celebrity Family Feud”
Sunday, June 21
8 on ABC
Perhaps the only thing left for idle celebs to do — game shows. This one features the families of Dr. Phil, Mario Lopez, “Glee’s” Kevin McHale and more.
“Battle Bots”
Sunday, June 21
9 on ABC
Six-episode revival of the robot-combat competition series from the early 2000s.
“Big Crazy Family Adventure”
Sunday, June 21
on Travel
Follow Bruce Kirby and Christine Pitkanen and their young sons (ages 7 and 3) as they go on an extremely challenging family trip to a Himalayan monastery, covering 13,000 miles and taking no airplanes to get there. (Probably no iPads, either.)
“Anne Frank’s Holocaust”
Sunday, June 21
9 on National Geographic
Two-hour special traces what probably happened to Anne Frank (and so many others) in a Nazi concentration camp after her famous diary comes to an abrupt end on Aug. 4, 1944.
“Requiem for the Dead: American Spring 2014”
Monday, June 22
9 on HBO
Documentary artfully assembled from social network postings and police files tells the stories of some of the 8,000 or so Americans who died from gunfire in the spring of last year, including accidents, domestic violence, suicides, murders and other incidents.
“POV: Out in the Night”
Monday, June 22
check listings on PBS
Follows the roles that sexual identity and gender played in the case of a group of African American lesbians who were charged with the attempted murder of a man who threatened them on a New York street.
“Forged in Fire”
Monday, June 22
10 on History
Master bladesmiths compete against one another to craft the perfect weapon, using raw steel.
“Love Can’t Weight”
Tuesday, June 23
9 on ABC
Three-episode companion series to “Extreme Weight Loss.”
“Another Period”
Tuesday, June 23
10:30 on Comedy Central
Creators Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome’s clever mash-up of a Kardashian-style reality show and a “Downton Abbey”-esque drama, about the travails of the Bellacourt family (and their servants) in uppercrust Newport, R.I., at the turn of the 20th century.
“First Peoples”
Wednesday, June 24
check listings on PBS
Five-part docuseries depicts human evolution on each continent, focusing in on the daily struggles and triumphs of our long-ago ancestors.
“Boom!”
Thursday, June 25
8 on Fox
Based on a popular Israeli game show, contestants have to answer trivia questions to help them defuse a “bomb” before it goes off.
“What Happened, Miss Simone?”
Friday, June 26
on Netflix streaming
Liz Garbus’s documentary about the singer and activist Nina Simone.
“Teen Beach 2”
Friday, June 26
8 on Disney Channel
A sequel to the goofy/retro beach-themed musical.
“The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House”
Friday, June 26
9 on WETA
Performance taped in April at the White House saluting gospel’s profound influence on American music.
“Dennis Rodman’s Big Bang in Pyongyang”
Friday, June 26
9 on Showtime
Documentary follows the former NBA star, who has an unlikely friendship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, as he tries to stage a friendly basketball game in the country to promote peace between to the two nations.
“Glen Campbell ... I’ll Be Me”
Sunday, June 28
9 on CNN
TV premiere of the acclaimed documentary about the country singer’s struggle with Alzheimer’s. In her review last November, Post film critic Ann Hornaday said it “may make for a tough movie, but it’s an important and triumphant one, as well.”
“Larry Kramer in Love & Anger”
Monday, June 29
9 on HBO
Intimate documentary portrait of the gay rights and AIDS activist, a playwright and author who found his loudest voice as a political firebrand.
“POV: The Overnighters”
Monday, June 29
check listings on PBS
Documentary about a church pastor in a booming North Dakota town who decides to open his church to house oil workers with few options and some sketchy backgrounds.
“Scream”
Tuesday, June 30
10 on MTV
Drama/horror series updates the giddy, tongue-in-cheek murder spree of the 1996 movie and its many sequels, adding modern touches (viral videos instead of creepy landline calls) and a new take on the Ghostface mask worn by the killer.
“1913: Seeds of Conflict”
Tuesday, June 30
check listings on PBS
Documentary film explores the origins of the Middle East conflict in pre-World War I Ottoman Palestine.
“Watt’s World”
Tuesday, June 30
10 on Travel
Award-winning journalist and producer Nick Watt takes a “full immersion” approach on his worldwide trek to uncover strange, wild and wondrous destinations.
“Monster in My Family”
Wednesday, July 1
9 on LMN
Docuseries introduces the relatives of serial killers to members of the victims’ families. (Trigger alert? Or just an uncomfortable shudder?)
“Food Paradise International”
Wednesday, July 1
9 on Travel
Another show about incredibly good food (or food that at least looks good) discovered (or re-discovered) in faraway places.
“Epic Attractions”
Wednesday, July 1
10 on Travel
Learn some of the secrets to building and maintaining some of the world’s most thrilling theme-park rides. Perhaps download this show to help pass the hours spent waiting in epically long lines at theme parks.
“A Capitol Fourth”
Saturday, July 4
8 on PBS
The 35th anniversary of the holiday broadcast from the Mall.
“39th Annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular”
Saturday, July 4
8 on NBC
For people who are absolutely certain that everything is better in New York, a live fireworks display from two spots on the East River.
“POV: Tough Love”
Monday, July 6
check listings on PBS
Documentary film follows parents who are seeking a second chance to parent their children, who’ve been entrusted to the care of the foster system.
“Running of the Bulls 2015”
Tuesday, July 7
beginning at 2 a.m. on Esquire
Live coverage of the annual event in Pamplona, Spain, hosted by the “Men in Blazers” comedy duo Michael Davies and Roger Bennett.
“The Seven Year Switch”
Tuesday, July 7
9 on FYI
Four couples who’ve hit a wall in their relationships get a chance to spend two weeks in an “experimental” marriage with a different mate, to see if a different perspective addresses some of their issues.
“Hollywood Cycle”
Tuesday, July 7
10 on E!
Reality series about the cycle workout culture in L.A., as everyone pedals furiously toward hell.
“Million Dollar Listing San Francisco”
Wednesday, July 8
10 on Bravo
More real-estate sadomasochism, in what is arguably the nation’s most competitive market.
“Why? With Hannibal Buress”
Wednesday, July 8
10:30 on Comedy Central
Topical comedy series (it’s taped within a week of airdate, to keep it newsy) features comedian Buress’s stand-up, taped segments (that may well be the next “smart comedian take” videos filling up your Twitter feed) and interviews. Premieres after the season return of “Key and Peele.”
“The Spoils Before Dying”
Wednesday, July 8
9 on IFC
Prolonging a very windy joke that started with “The Spoils of Babylon,” this miniseries adapts the first epic novel of faux-best-selling author Eric Jonrosh (Will Ferrell).
“Dates”
Thursday, July 9
9 on CW
A British dramedy series in which each episode tells the story of a first date between two people who met online. Cast changes from week to week.
“One Bad Choice”
Thursday, July 9
11 on MTV
Ten-episode docuseries talks to teens who each made a single terrible decision that wound up affecting their lives and the lives of others.
“Chris Tucker Live”
Friday, July 10
on Netflix streaming
Stand-up comedy special from someone we haven’t seen onstage in a while.
“Sex With Brody”
Friday, July 10
10:30 on E!
Talk show derived from gossip-mag hottie and “sex enthusiast” Brody Jenner’s podcast about all things relationships, hookups, etc. It’s only four episodes. (Seems a little quick, Brody.)
“7 Days in Hell”
Saturday, July 11
10 on HBO
Mockumentary looks back at a legendary, record-breaking tennis match between two rivals, played by “Game of Thrones’” Kit Harington and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s” Andy Samberg.
“Livin’ Lozada”
Saturday, July 11
9 on OWN
Reality series follows “Basketball Wives” star Evelyn Lozada as her life takes some new directions.
“Morgan Spurlock Presents Freedom! The Movie”
Saturday, July 11
9 on CMT
Documentary film from the “Super Size Me” producer explores the idea of independence and whether we’re all still truly liberated in today’s America.
“Fan Fest featuring MTV2 Fandom Awards”
Sunday, July 12
9 on MTV2
Don’t let the convoluted title confuse you — it’s a Comic-Con thing.
“2015 Miss USA Pageant”
Sunday, July 12
8 on NBC
Love your hair, hope you win!
“My Depression: The Up and Down of It”
Monday, July 13
9 on HBO
Short, animated documentary follows theater director/composer Elizabeth Swados’s decades-long struggle with depression.
“POV: Web Junkie”
Monday, July 13
check listings on PBS
Documentary about how China treats teenagers diagnosed with Internet addiction, which the government has declared a national health crisis.
“American Experience: Blackout”
Tuesday, July 14
check listings on PBS
Revisits New York’s big power outage in the summer 1977 , which caused mayhem but also inspired acts of surprising generosity.
“Impastor”
Wednesday, July 15
10:30 on TV Land
Dramedy stars Michael Rosenbaum as a man running from gambling debt who takes an opportunity to assume the identity of a gay pastor at a church in a small town.
“I Am Jazz”
Wednesday, July 15
10 on TLC
Docuseries about a 14-year-old transgender girl who’s getting ready to start high school.
“The Jim Gaffigan Show”
Wednesday, July 15
10 on TV Land
Lighter than “Louie” (but sort of like it), this comedy is based on the career and home life of Jim Gaffigan, a married comedian with many children.
“2015 ESPYS”
Wednesday, July 15
8 on ABC
Awards show for the best in sports programming, otherwise known as the night that sports-obsessed viewers are more likely to recognize the stars on the red carpet. All eyes this year on Caitlyn Jenner, who is scheduled to receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
“Twinning”
Wednesday, July 15
10 on VH1
Reality/competition. Sets of twins test their intuition theory to compete against one another for a cash prize of $222,222.22.
“Nova: Chasing Pluto”
Wednesday, July 15
check listings on PBS
This special will feature what we all hope are some really nifty close-up shots from the New Horizon probe of the faraway planet-that’s-not-a-planet. (All eyes on Caitlyn Jenner, still.)
“Geeks Who Drink”
Thursday, July 16
11:30 on Syfy
Game show based on pop-culture trivia contests in pubs.
“Reactor”
Thursday, July 16
11:30 on Syfy
Comedy/talk show hosted by David Huntsberger with a focus on pop culture and science-fiction.
“Tut”
Sunday, July 19
9 on Spike
Limited original series (three nights; six hours) about the young Egyptian king Tutankhamun (Avan Jogia) and the palace politics occurring around him. Ben Kingsley co-stars as Tut’s closest adviser.
“Packed in a Trunk”
Monday, July 20
9 on HBO
Documentary traces the story of Provincetown, Mass., painter Edith Lake Wilkinson, who was committed to an asylum by her family in the early 20th century. A great-niece discovers Wilkinson’s belongings in an attic and wants to know more.
“POV: Return to Homs”
Monday, July 20
check listings on PBS
Documentary about a 19-year-old man trying to survive in the besieged Syrian city of Homs.
“Humanity From Space”
Tuesday, July 21
check listings on PBS
A survey, from an orbiting perspective, of the many ways humans have left their mark on the planet and transformed it.
“Knock Knock Live”
Tuesday, July 21
9 on Fox
Reality show hosted by Ryan Seacrest, who sends teams, which include some celebs and pro athletes, out across the country to knock on people’s doors and give them the opportunity to win cash in a series of inventive games and quizzes, “taking an ordinary day and making it unforgettable.”
“The Agent”
Tuesday, July 21
10 on Esquire
Docuseries about the high-stakes world of being an NFL agent.
“Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!”
Wednesday, July 22
9 on Syfy
The destructive annual weather event strikes Washington this time.
“Home Free”
Wednesday, July 22
9 on Fox
Competition series from the producers of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” features nine couples who have to renovate run-down homes.
“Life on the Reef”
Wednesday, July 22
check listings on PBS
Three-week series explores the wonders and complexity of the Great Barrier Reef.
“The Next Great Burger”
Wednesday, July 22
10 on Esquire
Same as the last great burger, don’t you think?
“Runaway Island”
Saturday, July 25
8 on TV One
Movie about a group of vacationing strangers who share a common bond while visiting an island teeming with African American history and culture. Stars Lorraine Toussaint, Thomas Q. Jones and Aisha Hinds.
“I Am Cait”
Sunday, July 26
9 on E!
Phase 2 (or maybe Phase 3?) of the massive publicity campaign related to the transition of Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce.
“Stewarts & Hamiltons”
Sunday, July 26
10 on E!
Reality series nests in the branches of a complicated family tree that involves Alana Stewart, Rod Stewart and George Hamilton.
“POV: Tea Time”
Monday, July 27
check listings on PBS
Documentary about the monthly tea parties of five well-heeled women in Chile who’ve witnessed quite a bit over the years.
“The Bomb”
Tuesday, July 28
check listings on PBS
On the 70th anniversary of the dawn of the nuclear age, this documentary explores the most powerful and destructive weapon in human history. Includes new, declassified footage of test detonations and their aftermath.
“Uranium: Twisting the Dragon’s Tail”
Tuesday, July 28
check listings on PBS
Hosted by Derek Muller, this documentary examines the secrets of one of the Earth’s most controversial elements.
“Nova: Nuclear Meltdown Disaster”
Wednesday, July 29
on PBS
Special report on the brave workers who stayed behind as an earthquake and tsunami damaged the Fukushima power plant in Japan and caused one of the world’s worst nuclear incidents.
“Cold Justice: Sex Crimes”
Friday, July 31
on TNT
Spinoff of reality series in which two Texas prosecutors go to small towns and help local law enforcement solve long-dormant cases. (Premieres after the season return of the original “Cold Justice” at 8.)
“Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp”
Friday, July 31
on Netflix streaming
Eight-episode comedy series based on the 2001 cult hit film features original cast members (Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, Janeane Garofolo, Ken Marino, Michael Ian Black) and adds some new cast, including Kristen Wiig, Chris Pine, Jason Schwartzman and how about a side of Jon Hamm?
“Close Up With the Hollywood Reporter”
Sunday, Aug. 2
11 a.m. on Sundance TV
A new panel show that interviews actors and producers of the critically acclaimed TV shows and movies.
“America’s Secret Swimming Holes”
Sunday, Aug. 2
7 on Travel
This sounds like a good way to agitate people who would prefer not to tell the world the location of their favorite swimming holes.
“Significant Mother”
Monday, Aug. 3
9:30 on CW
Sitcom about a Portland restaurateur (Josh Zuckerman) who discovers that his roommate is dating his mother (Krista Allen).
“Toe Tag Parole: To Live and Die On Yard”
Monday, Aug. 3
on HBO
Documentary about “life without possibility of parole” and some California inmates who are serving such sentences. In exchange for their commitment to contrition, an experimental program helps them find small freedoms within their confines of their permanent incarcerations.
“POV: Beats of the Antonov”
Monday, Aug. 3
check listings on PBS
Documentary about how music binds a community in the war-torn Sudan region.
“JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness”
Tuesday, Aug. 4
check listings on PBS
Documentary provides a fresh take on the two presidents, vis a vis the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act.
“Difficult People”
Wednesday, Aug. 5
on Hulu streaming
Original comedy, executive produced by Amy Poehler, stars Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner as best friends living together in New York.
“Mr. Robinson”
Wednesday, Aug. 5
9 on NBC
Comedy stars Craig Robinson (“The Office”) as an underemployed musician who takes a job as a high school music teacher.
“The Carmichael Show”
Wednesday, Aug. 5
9:30 on NBC
Six-episode sitcom stars Jerrod Carmichael as a man who introduces his girlfriend (Amber West) to his zany parents (David Alan Grier and Loretta Devine).
“A Wicked Offer”
Wednesday, Aug. 5
9 on CW
Reality show dangles cash prizes to people who are willing to play cruel pranks on friends, families and co-workers.
“Job or No Job”
Wednesday, Aug. 5
9 on ABC Family
Reality series from the producers of “Undercover Boss” follows a young adult who is trying to land his or her first job.
“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”
Thursday, Aug. 6
11 on Comedy Central
( at ). The day his devoted fans have dreaded is here — Stewart’s final show.
“The Comment Section”
Friday, Aug. 7
10:30 on E!
Michael Kosta hosts this new comedy/pop-culture show (executive produced by “The Soup’s” Joel McHale), which rounds up the most outrageous social media comments on the week’s trending celebrity/entertainment news.
“I Am Chris Farley”
Monday, Aug. 10
10 on Spike
Documentary about the late comedian and SNL alum.
“Next Step Realty: NYC”
Tuesday, Aug. 11
9 on ABC Family
Docuseries about a real-estate firm that specializes in helping recent college grads find their first apartments in the big city.
“Kevin From Work”
Wednesday, Aug. 12
8:30 on ABC Family
Comedy about a young man who pours his heart into a mash note to a female colleague as he’s leaving for a new job overseas. When that job falls through and he returns to his old job, what will happen with his unrequited love?
“Show Me a Hero”
Sunday, Aug. 16
9 on HBO
Six-episode miniseries from creator David Simon and director Paul Haggis, about a young mayor (Oscar Isaac) of Yonkers, N.Y., struggling to meet a federal court order mandating low-income housing in white neighborhoods.
“Food to Get You Laid”
Sunday, Aug. 16
8:30 on Logo
Expert chef Ronnie Woo guides couples who want to take things to the next level in the kitchen.
“Monica the Medium”
Monday, Aug. 17
9 on ABC Family
Reality series about a Penn State junior who says she communes with the dead.
“POV: Neuland”
Monday, Aug. 17
check listings on PBS
Documentary about a Swiss immersion class for recent immigrants.
“Startup U”
Tuesday, Aug. 18
8 on ABC Family
Docuseries follows a group of millennials as they take a seven-week course from billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper’s school in Silicon Valley. Where they no doubt learn how to become perfectly lovely and generous people.
“WAGS”
Tuesday, Aug. 18
on E!
Reality series about the “Women and Girlfriends of Sports,” who do whatever it takes to support their professional athletes.
“Documentary Now!”
Thursday, Aug. 20
10 on IFC
Fred Armisen and Bill Hader (with production help from Seth Meyers) star in this six-episode spoof of documentary films, including a send-up of “Grey Gardens.”
“National Gallery”
Friday, Aug. 21
check listings on PBS
Two-night documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of the London institution.
“The Unauthorized Full House Story”
Saturday, Aug. 22
8 on Lifetime
Recommended only for late-’80s/early-’90s nostalgia masochists, this movie is about what it was (maybe) like behind the scenes of the beloved sitcom. Supply your own “Have mercy!” joke.
“Blunt Talk”
Saturday, Aug. 22
9 on Starz
From Seth McFarlane (“Ted”), a half-hour comedy about exuberantly inept British newsman Walter Blunt (Patrick Stewart), who is hired by an American cable news channel for a new show (Piers Morgan, anyone?) and runs into immediate problems. Jacki Weaver (“Silver Linings Playbook”) co-stars.
“Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted”
Saturday, Aug. 22
10 on HBO
Stand-up special taped in Boston in May. Yes, it’s true, she did just have a special on Showtime. Why, yes indeed, she does have a special on Netflix, too. Somebody really likes her.
“Public Morals”
Tuesday, Aug. 25
10 on TNT
This crime drama goes back in time to the 1960s to offer viewers a peek at what working in a dramatized NYPD Vice Division would have been like. Stars Edward Burns, Michael Rapaport and Elizabeth Masucci.
“MTV Video Music Awards”
Sunday, Aug. 30
9 on MTV
Always the potential for fresh horrors.
“Todrick”
Monday, Aug. 31
10 on MTV
Reality series about Todrick Hall and his collaborators, who write, choreograph and produce full-scale productions, with or without Hollywood’s help.
“Big Blue Live”
Monday, Aug. 31
check listings on PBS
Live TV and multimedia event from Monterey Bay, Calif., examines and celebrates the return of blue whales.
“POV: Point and Shoot”
Monday, Aug. 31
check listings on PBS
Documentary follows a shy 26-year-old from Baltimore who left on a worldwide trip and wound up joining the Libyan revolution.
“American Masters: Althea”
Friday, Sept. 4
check listings on PBS
Biography of Althea Gibson, who rose from poverty to prominence in the highly segregated world of pro tennis in the 1950s.
“Late Show With Stephen Colbert”
Tuesday, Sept. 8
11:35 on CBS
From New York, Colbert’s debut in David Letterman’s vacated slot, with new bandleader Jonathan Batiste.
“The 2016 Miss America Competition”
Sunday, Sept. 13
9 on ABC
Therrrre she is. . . . From Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall, the 95th anniversary of the annual scholarship competition.
Returning this season
Still worth a look
“America’s Next Top Model”
Wednesday, Aug. 5
8 on CW
“Aqua Teen Hunger Force”
Sunday, June 21
11:59 on Adult Swim
“Awkward”
Monday, Aug. 31
9 on MTV
“Baby Daddy”
Wednesday, June 3
8:30 on ABC Family
“Bachelor in Paradise”
Sunday, Aug. 2
8 on ABC
“Beauty and the Beast”
Thursdays, June 11
8 on CW
“Big Brother”
Wednesday, June 24
8 on CBS
“Bojack Horseman”
Friday, July 17
on Netflix streaming
“Candidly Nicole”
Wednesday, July 22
11 on VH1
“Catfish”
Wednesday, July 8
10 on MTV
“Chrisley Knows Best”
Tuesdays, June 2
9 on USA
“Dating Naked”
Wednesday, July 15
9 on VH1
“Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove”
Saturday, July 18
8 on Hallmark
“Defiance”
Fridays, June 12
8 on Syfy
“Devious Maids”
Mondays, June 1
9 on Lifetime
“Dominion”
Thursday, July 9
10 on Syfy
“Drunk History”
Tuesday, Sept. 1
10:30 on Comedy Central
“Extant”
Wednesday, July 1
10 on CBS
“Faking It”
Monday, Aug. 31
9:30 on MTV
“Falling Skies”
Sunday, June 28
10 on TNT
“Flipping Out”
Wednesday, July 1
10 on Bravo
“Food Fights”
Thursday, July 2
8 on NBC
“The Fosters”
Mondays, June 8
8 on ABC Family
“Graceland”
Thursday, June 25
10 on USA
“Hannibal”
Thursdays, June 4
10 on NBC
“Halt and Catch Fire”
Sundays, May 31
10 on AMC
“Hard Knocks: Houston Texans”
Tuesday, Aug. 11
10 on HBO
“Hell on Wheels”
Saturday, July 18
9 on AMC
“Hit Record”
Fridays, June 12
10 on Pivot
“Hollywood Game Night”
Tuesday, July 7
10 on NBC
“Human Resources”
Friday, Aug. 7
10 on Pivot
“Key & Peele”
Wednesday, July 8
10 on Comedy Central
“Last Comic Standing”
Wednesday, July 22
9 on NBC
“The Last Ship”
Sunday, June 21
9 on TNT
“Last Tango in Halifax”
Sunday, June 28
check listings on PBS
“Legends”
Tuesday, Aug. 25
10 on TNT
“The Leftovers,”
expected in early fall
on HBO
“Major Crimes”
Mondays, June 8
9 on TNT
“Married”
Thursday, July 16
10:30 on FX
“Masters of Illusion”
Friday, July 10
8 on CW
“Masters of Sex”
Sunday, July 12
10 on Showtime
“Melissa & Joey”
Wednesdays, June 2
8 on ABC Family
“Mistresses”
Thursdays, June 18
9 on ABC
“Murder in the First”
Mondays, June 8
10 on TNT
“Orange Is the New Black”
June 12
on Netflix streaming
“Penn & Teller: Fool Us”
Monday, July 6
8 on CW
“Playing House”
Tuesday, Aug. 4
10 on USA
“Power”
Saturdays, June 6
9 on Starz
“Pretty Little Liars”
Mondays, June 2
8 on ABC Family
“Ray Donovan”
Sunday, July 12
9 on Showtime
“The Real Housewives of Orange County”
Mondays, June 8
9 on Bravo
“Rectify”
Thursday, July 9
10 on Sundance TV
“Review”
Thursday, July 30
10 on Comedy Central
“Rizzoli & Isles”
Tuesdays, June 16
9 on TNT
“Rogue”
Wednesday, June 24
9 on Audience/DirecTV
“Rookie Blue,”
Thursday, June 25
10 on ABC
“Royal Pains”
Tuesdays, June 2
10 on USA
“Running Wild With Bear Grylls”
Monday, July 13
10 on NBC
“So You Think You Can Dance”
Mondays, June 1
8 on Fox
“Star Wars Rebels”
Saturdays, June 20
9 on Disney XD
“The Strain”
Sunday, July 12
10 on FX
“Strike Back,”
Friday, July 31
10 on Cinemax
“Suits”
Wednesday, June 24
9 on USA
“Survivor’s Remorse”
Saturday, Aug. 22
9:30 on Starz
“Teen Mom 2”
Thursday, July 9
10 on MTV
“Teen Wolf”
Monday, June 29
10 on MTV
“Total Divas”
Tuesday, July 7
9 on E!
“Tosh.0”
Tuesday, Aug. 25
10 on Comedy Central
“True Detective”
Sunday, June 21
9 on HBO
“Tyrant”
Tuesdays, June 16
10 on FX
“Under the Dome”
Thursday, June 25
9 on CBS
“Vicious”
Sunday, June 28
check listings on PBS
“Welcome to Sweden”
Sunday, July 19
8 on NBC
“Whose Line Is It Anyway?”
Monday, July 6
9 on CW
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