30 Summer TV Shows to Watch in 2018
11. Nashville
In only eight episodes, Nashville comes to a screeching halt. Although it hasn’t been your typical final season, it will be interesting to see where the end of the road takes us.
Whatever happens, I’m sure that not every story will have a happy ending and the final song will bring tears to the eyes of all the long-time viewers.
Nashville returns June 7th at 9/8c on CMT.
– Charles Henning
12. Sense8 finale
Sense8 might not be getting a third season, but our favorite cluster will be back for the highly-anticipated conclusion to the series in a two hour Netflix special.
The special will focus on the cluster’s lives as they push aside their differences one last time to band together for a rescue mission and BPO take-down that will decide the fate of all Sensates.
The promise of unlikely allies and sidekicks alike teaming up is sure to make for an exciting conclusion to a story with so much heart and comradery we can’t help but feel connected to these characters.
The Sense8 special is set to start streaming on Netflix Friday, June 8th.
– Alicia Gilstorf
13. Claws
The women of the Nail Artisan in Manatee County salon are back and ready to take over the world. The only issue is that the Russian mob has taken over the business, but I have a feeling that it won’t be long before Desna puts them in their place. As the Season 2 tagline says, Desna and her girls are “here to slay.”
Claws premieres on Sunday, June 10th at 9/8c on TNT.
– Allison Nichols
14. The Bold Type
Grab the champagne, your sleekest designer dress, and your box of tissues because The Bold Type crew is back for another season of feminist friendship.
Kat and Adena shippers can look forward to checking in with Kat’s decision to prioritize relationship and commitment. The Bold Type is a shipfest, but it also will bring us more stories that we need to see about women making their way forward in workplaces that may not quite be ready for them.
The Bold Type returns to Freeform on June 12th.
— Janelle McCammack
15. 12 Monkeys
Cole enters Cassie’s life when he travels to the past and neither of their lives have been simple or the same since. This summer the fourth, and final, chapter of 12 Monkeys will bring the timeline-crossing, high octane thrill ride to an end. There are still many, many questions left to answer before the Army of the 12 Monkeys is defeated.
The final season of 12 Monkeys begins June 15 at 8/7c on SYFY.
– Alamin Yohannes
16. The Affair
Returning for a fourth season, this Showtime drama will pick up where it left off with Alison, Noah, Helen, and Cole, whose lives were fragmented after the events and revelations of last season.
It looks like each of our main characters is now embarking on new relationships this year, perhaps trying to put the scarring past behind them. Will they succeed, or will their lives intertwine, collide, and crash into each other once more?
The Affair returns on Sunday, June 17th on Showtime.
— Shabnaj Chowdhury
17. Shades of Blue
This one is a can’t miss. The suspenseful cop drama starring Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta begins its third and final season this summer. After a shocking Shades of Blue Season 2 finale cliffhanger, we’ll get the chance to see how Harlee’s journey ends.
Shades of Blue Season 3 premieres Sunday, June 17th at 10/9c on NBC.
– Ashley Bissette Sumerel
18. Young and Hungry
Freeform’s hit show Young & Hungry returns for its final season this summer! The final season will see Gabi (Emily Osment) and Josh (Jonathan Sadowski) embrace their love as they become an official couple.
Everyone around the two must get accustomed to their newfound status, and Gabi now being the woman of the house. Meanwhile, Sofia (Aimee Carrero) sets out on her own path for love.
Young & Hungry returns Wednesday, June 20th at 8/7c to Freeform.
– Cade Taylor
19. Take Two
Take Two is your summer choice for a fun procedural. It follows Sam Swift (Rachel Bilson) as she tries to revive her career by following around a private investigator, Eddie.
The series has amazing banter and instantly lovable characters. You’ll be dying to see more of Sam and Eddie working together by the end of the premiere. If you still need more convincing, Take Two is brought to you by the creators and executive producers of Castle, so you know we’re in for a fun ride.
Take-Two premieres on Thursday, June 21 at 10/9c on ABC.
-Allison Nichols
20. Queen of the South
Teresa Mendoza is getting closer to a future as a drug lord on Queen of the South, but now she’s going to have to go up against former ally Camilla Vargas. This season begins without a common enemy for the two woman or hidden agendas. It’s all-out war.
Queen of the South Season 3 premieres June 21st at 9/8c on USA.
– Alamin Yohannes
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