Your Guide to Summer's Hottest New and Returning TV Shows
Summer is coming (hear that, Game of Thrones?), and with it come new seasons of your favorite shows! Episodes of your favorite Netflix shows are about to be dumped online, along with tons of new shows. There are dozens of new and returning shows about to hit the small screen, but we've hand-plucked 45 that we're looking forward to the most. Take a look!
Anne With an E
Netflix's Anne of Green Gables adaptation (previously just known as Anne) stars Amybeth McNulty as the titular peppy heroine.
When it premiered: May 12
Master of None
It's been FAR too long since we've seen Dev (Aziz Ansari). Season two kicks off in Italy, so you'd better believe some sexy Vespas will be involved.
When it returned: May 12
Downward Dog
Fargo breakout Allison Tolman shares the spotlight with a bored, sassy canine in this ABC sitcom about an owner's relationship with her dog.
When it premiered: May 17
The Keepers
Netflix's new docuseries is every bit as captivating as Making a Murderer. This one centers on the unsolved 1969 murder of a Catholic nun.
When it premiered: May 19
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Kimmy, Titus, and their crew are back in new episodes of Netflix's hit comedy. In addition to Tina Fey, there are loads of guest stars headed to season three: Laura Dern, Daveed Diggs, Rachel Dratch, Ray Liotta, and Maya Rudolph.
When it returned: May 19
Twin Peaks
Technically, this isn't a new show. David Lynch's bizarre masterpiece is returning to Showtime with a ton of new cast members (in addition to the faces you know and love).
When it premiered: May 21
The Bachelorette
If your life is lacking in helicopter trips and rose ceremonies, don't panic! Rachel Lindsay is this season's Bachelorette, and she might be the best one yet.
When it returned: May 22
Casual
Season three of Hulu's comedy is bringing a new addition to the cast: Jamie Chung, who is playing Valerie's new roommate.
When it returned: May 23
Bloodline
The tension is never not at a fever pitch on Bloodline, so can you imagine what the final season is going to be like? Invest in a stress ball.
When it returned: May 26
Still Star-Crossed
This ABC drama is produced by Shonda Rhimes, but don't expect it to be anything like Grey's Anatomy or Scandal. The sexy series picks up after the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, telling the story of those left behind.
When it premieres: May 29
House of Cards
Sick of following real politics? At least we're not living in Frank Underwood's America; season five is about to get gnarly.
When it returns: May 30
America's Got Talent
If you have literally any kind of talent, you should obviously apply for season 12.
When it returns: May 30
Nashville
The second half of Nashville's fifth season will focus on the group dealing with Rayna's death. Can we just see Juliette be happy for once?
When it returns: June 1
Fear the Walking Dead
Things are getting worse and worse for the Fear the Walking Dead crew in season three. Then again, at least they don't have to deal with Negan.
When it returns: June 4
I'm Dying Up Here
Jim Carrey is an executive producer on this Showtime series inspired by Mitzi Shore, the famous owner of LA's Comedy Store. Set in the '70s, the show stars Melissa Leo as Goldie Herschlag and costars Ari Graynor, Clark Duke, Michael Angarano, and Al Madrigal.
When it premieres: June 4
Stitchers
Now would be a good time to catch up on seasons one and two of Freeform's science fiction drama!
When it returns: June 5
Shadowhunters
Ditto goes for Shadowhunters; you only need to watch one season to prep for season two!
When it returns: June 5
Orange Is the New Black
We already know a ton about season five, but given the way the stars are talking about it, there's no way to prepare ourselves.
When it returns: June 9
Orphan Black
It's the end of the line for Orphan Black! The sci-fi show will conclude with this fifth season.
When it returns: June 10
Claws
Niecy Nash's new show on TNT may be set in a Florida salon, but it's about much more than just nails. The five women who work in the shop are into some shady sh*t, and I'm 100 percent here for it.
When it premieres: June 11
So You Think You Can Dance
Can you believe So You Think You Can Dance is already on season 14?! The panel will return to judge a whole new crop of talented hopefuls.
When it returns: June 12
TURN: Washington's Spies
Jamie Bell will be back in season four of this revolutionary thriller about some of America's first spies.
When it returns: June 17
Queen Sugar
Haven't started watching this Louisiana-set family drama yet? Get to it; the show has a 92 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, and you only need to watch one season to be fully caught up.
When it returns: June 20
The Mist
Spike's televised take on the classic Stephen King tale has already put us into a traumatized state. If you've seen the movie, you know things don't end well.
When it premieres: June 22
GLOW
Netflix's newest potential hit stars Alison Brie as Ruth, a newcomer to the world of women's wrestling. Created by Orange Is the New Black's Jenji Kohan and set in 1980s Los Angeles, you know this is going to be a good time.
When it premieres: June 23
Preacher
Season one of Preacher introduced us to Jesse, Tulip, and Cassidy. Season two will take us even further into their strange and dangerous world.
When it returns: June 25
Big Brother
Ah, nothing like a fresh, new season of Big Brother.
When it returns: June 28
Younger
Season four of the TVLand series brings back Sutton Foster as Liza Miller, NYC's oldest 20-something.
When it returns: June 28
Zoo
Yes, Zoo is still on! And it's returning with a third season on CBS.
When it returns: June 29
Snowfall
FX's new drama tells the story of how the crack epidemic began. Get ready for some scathing social commentary.
When it premieres: July 5
The Bold Type
Ever dreamed of living in NYC and working for Cosmopolitan? This Freeform series is inspired by the magazine's editor in chief, Joanna Coles. The glamorous series just might fill the Pretty Little Liars-shaped hole in your heart.
When it premieres: July 11
The Fosters
We've been watching the Foster family grow up since 2013 — would your Summer even be complete without them?
When it returns: July 11
Salvation
An asteroid is six months from hitting Earth and our only hope is a scientist and a tech genius. This new CBS show, starring Santiago Cabrera (Big Little Lies), is already stressing me out.
When it premieres: July 12
Suits
Say your goodbyes to Harvey and Mike; Suits is ending after season seven!
When it returns: July 12
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones was delayed this year (since they had to film in actual Winter and all that), which means we've been going through some intense withdrawal periods. It's a good thing we have trailers to watch repeatedly.
When it returns: July 16
Insecure
Now that Girls is gone forever, it's time to fully embrace HBO's new leading millennial: Issa Rae. Season two is about to be lit.
When it returns: July 16
Midnight, Texas
NBC's new supernatural series is giving me serious True Blood vibes. It's set in a small Texas town and features a cast of, shall we say, abnormal characters.
When it premieres: July 24
Somewhere Between
If you're sad that The CW has canceled Frequency, this new show might be the replacement you're looking for. Paula Patton plays a mother who travels back in time to save her daughter's life in this ABC drama.
When it premieres: July 24
The Sinner
Jessica Biel returns to TV with this eight-episode miniseries on USA about a mother who randomly murders someone at the beach. Bill Pullman plays an investigator tasked with figuring out the reason for her violent act, but even she doesn't understand why she did it.
When it premieres: Aug. 2
Ray Donovan
We can only imagine what Ray (Liev Schreiber) will get into in the fifth season of this Showtime series.
When it returns: Aug. 6
Bachelor in Paradise
The only problem I have with Bachelor in Paradise is that it's not on soon enough.
When it returns: Aug. 8
Difficult People
Can't get enough of Julie Klausner and Billy Epstein's Hulu comedy? It'll be back with season three soon.
When it returns: Aug. 8
The Defenders
All of Netflix's Marvel heroes will come together in this superseries. If you think Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist are badass on their own, wait until you see them together.
When it premieres: Aug. 18
Episodes
Finally! The fifth and final season of Showtime's comedy will hopefully be a good sendoff.
When it returns: Aug. 20
Disjointed
Netflix is capping off a Summer full of new original shows with the comedy Disjointed, starring Kathy Bates as an advocate for legalizing marijuana.
When it premieres: Aug. 25