Combat the summer doldrums by catching some entertaining television this June, July and August. There’s a little something for everyone – fluffy reality shows, dark and haunting dramas, buddy cop stories, and quirky animated families. Summer is definitely no longer a television wasteland. Let’s take a look at what’s going to be on your flatscreen this summer.
The Bachelorette just returned May 24th. This time around Ali Fedotowsky is handing out roses and looking for love. Twenty-five eligible bachelors will compete for her attention. Although not deep, this show is consistently entertaining. Will Ali find true love?
If true love isn’t on the horizon, maybe True Beauty will suffice. The twist behind True Beauty is that contestants think that they are competing to become “the face of Las Vegas.” In reality, they are being judged on their inner beauty.
The Good Guys look like a promising show. This action comedy features two mismatched cops – one is a former big-shot detective, the other one is young and ambitious. This fun but charming show could be perfect summer fare.
Scoundrels combines comedy with drama in a new Sunday-night series. It focuses on a family of small-time criminals who try their best to go change their ways after the father is sent to prison.
Fresh off her highly successful SNL hosting gig, Betty White stars in the new show Hot in Cleveland. The ensemble cast also features many other memorable players in a classic “fish out of water” story. Of course, White’s comedic timing is still incredible.
The Gates has been called “Desperate Housewives meets Buffy.” A family from Chicago moves to a private gated subdivision, only to find that things are not quite like they seem. Sarah Monahan suspects that her husband has a dark, twisty secret.
If the characters in The Gates aren’t spooky enough, you can always check out Neighbors from Hell. Neighbors from Hell is a horror-themed animated series from TBS. This series follows the Hellman family, who are, quite literally, from Hell. The show was created by Pam Brady, who has worked on South Park in the past.
So, there you go. Escape the summer heat and give some of these shows a try – you’re sure to find something entertaining.
