There isn't a moment to breathe between the ending of the spring television season and the beginning of the summer one. We've never asked for year-round programming, but here it is.
Summer used to be a time when fans could catch up on shows they missed via reruns, but we have streaming-TV services and On Demand for that.
It also used to be a time when networks aired shows that wouldn't have a chance during the proper fall/spring schedules, but now summer shows are getting big ratings and netting awards (see: "Mr. Robot," which has actually graduated to the fall season).
From "Marvel's The Defenders" to "South Park," these are the coolest picks for the hot months.
Here are the 34 new and returning summer shows we're most excited about:
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"House of Cards" season five (NBC), currently streaming.
The extreme lengths to which Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) will go to hold on to the White House always made for riveting television. But now the show has to contend with President Donald Trump. It will be interesting to see how its drama stands up to reality.
"The Carmichael Show" season three (NBC), airing Wednesdays at 9 p.m.
A critical darling, "The Carmichael Show" has been slow to catch on with viewers. It's a must-see for the frank comedy and some real focus on tough issues.
"Long Strange Trip" (Amazon), premieres Friday, June 2
This six-part documentary series will be the trip every Grateful Dead fan will want to take. Executive produced by Martin Scorsese, the series takes a deep look into what drove the band to great musical heights and how they held on to that for more than three decades.
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