If you still haven't caught on that summer is no longer the repeat Hell it used to be, then you're in for a surprise. This week sees many premieres.
Firstly, a premiere snuck in on me since last week, so I'm going to start with tonight:
Sunday, 6/1
The Venture Brothers; Cartoon Network/[adult swim]. 11 pm CST. 3rd series premiere.
I haven't been this excited for a premiere all year. It's been too long since this show last aired a new ep (I believe in the Fall of 2006). It's always hard to recommend a [swim] show, but this is a pretty straightforward series that's not "out there". It's a take-off of Johnny Quest, but this series has two naive teens (Hank and Dean) who have a super-genius (yet completely inept) father (Dr. Venture) who get into trouble. Add a badass bodyguard (Brock Samson) to the mix as well as a nemesis (The Monarch) who just can't seem to close the deal when it comes to killing Dr. Venture, and you've got it all: action, humor, and completely strange situations. Recommended.
Monday, 6/2
New episodes of Spongebob Squarepants debut on Nick at 4 pm CST every day this week.
Instant Star; The N. 7 pm CST. 4th season premiere.
The Mole; ABC. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
After a four year hiatus (and two years of Celebrity editions before that-- ugh), my favorite reality competition returns. This is gonna be good...
And the Sci Fi Channel is now airing Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes. Looks like they'll be doing 4 hour blocks on Mondays, starting at 6 pm. This is great stuff. And I fell in love with the series after watching the DVDs-- 3-4 episodes at a time-- so this should be perfect.
Tuesday, 6/3
30 Days; FX. 9 pm. 3rd season premiere.
After way too long (almost two years) Morgan Spurlock's show about taking someone out of their element and putting them somewhere else for 30 days is back. Tonight, Morgan himself spends a month as a coal miner. I honestly believe this series should be mandatory viewing for people. It will open your eyes to other ideas, beliefs, and concepts, and it never goes for the cheap moment other reality shows throw out where someone goes off (such as the "Oh no, you di'n't" moment). This is a grown-up show that just wants us to walk a mile in someone else's shoes. Highest possible recommendation.
Lawrence of America; Travel. 10 & 10:30 pm. Series Premiere.
Englishman Lawrence Beldon-Smythe pokes fun at American culture. The pilot episode has him passing up Vegas casinos, so he can visit strip clubs instead.
Season finale:
Deion & Pilar: Prime Time Love (Oxygen; 9:30). Are we sure it's just the season premiere?
Wednesday, 6/4
Making News: Savannah Style; TV Guide Network. 7 pm. 2nd season premiere.
On the Road in America; Sundance. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Twelve-part documentary about four young Arabs who travel around America to learn about our culture.
She's Got the Look; TV Land. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Yet another modeling competition-- but this one features "real women" over 35.
Thursday, 6/5
Fear Itself; NBC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
Twelve-part anthology series that features a one-hour "horror movie" every week.
Swingtown; CBS. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
This show had some buzz as a mid-season replacement last season, but now it's premiering in the summer. Not a good sign. This drama, set in the '70s, follows three married couples as they traverse the drugs, horrible fashion, and swinger-style sex of that decade.
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack; Cartoon Network. 7:30. Series Premiere.
A boy who lives in a whale goes on adventures with his dog.
Step It Up and Dance (Bravo, 9 pm). Season finale.
Friday, 6/6
Meerkat Manor; Animal Planet. 8 pm. 4th season premiere.
I've never caught this show, but I have heard many good things about it.
Live at Gotham; Comedy Central. 9 pm. Season premiere
Naked Brothers Band (Nick; 6:30). Season finale
Saturday, 6/7
Housecat Housecall; Animal Planet. 8 am. Series Premiere.
A veterinarian helps cat owners having problems with their pets.
It's Easy Being Green; Fine Living. 11:30 am. Series Premiere.
Celebs explain how average Joes (and Janes) can live more green.
Sunday, 6/8
Your Place or Mine; TLC. 7 pm. Series Premiere.
Something about a dude giving away furniture...
When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions; Discovery. 8 & 9 pm. Mini-series
This six-part series looks at the history of NASA. I've read Discovery had total access to archive NASA footage, so that should just add to what looks to be a great series. Recommended
Law and Order: Criminal Intent; USA. 8 pm. 7th season premiere
HGTV Design Star; HGTV. 8 pm. Season premiere
Design Star; HGTV. 8 pm. 3rd season premiere
Ice Road Truckers; History. 8 pm. 2nd season premiere
Ax Men (History; 9 pm). Season finale
The American Life (Showtime; 9 pm). Season finale. Damn! I was just starting to get into this show.
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