It used to be that summer was a wasteland for the TV fans, with re-runs and bad movies filling up prime-time hours from June until September. But now that basic and premium cable provide as much of our entertainment as the broadcast networks, all three sectors have upped their game. So, while we’ve had to bid farewell to Parks and Recreation until the fall and Friday Night Lights forever, it’s not like we won’t have anything to watch during the warmer months. After the jump, peruse trailers and commit to memory the premiere dates for your best summer TV bets.
Million Dollar Decorators (Bravo) Premiere date: May 31
Franklin & Bash (TNT) Premiere date: June 1
The Glee Project (Oxygen) Premiere date: June 12
Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family) Premiere date: June 14
Burn Notice (USA) Premiere date: June 23
True Blood (HBO) Premiere date: June 26
Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO) Premiere date: July 10
Alphas (SyFy) Premiere date: July 11
Breaking Bad (AMC) Premiere date: July 17
Hell’s Kitchen (Fox) Premiere date: July 19