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Bitch and Rich [new to US] (Netflix, June 28)
After witnessing a murder at a prestigious high school, a girl from a low-income family is given the chance to attend the school to keep her
quiet. 2023 Korean series; 10 episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81683734
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27664007/
[rating 6.7]
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Monday, June 29
Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness (special)
(8-10 pm, ABC)
A two-hour primetime special hosted by "20/20" co-anchor Deborah Roberts
from Walt Disney World Resort and ABC News national correspondent Will
Reeve from Disneyland. From Main Street U.S.A.'s turn-of-the-century
nostalgia to Cars Land's homage to the great American road trip and what
it says about our love for the open road, each stop will play host to
true tales of American innovations and triumphs. In this coast-to-coast
event, Disney Parks and attractions are the portal through which
America's greatest stories, triumphs and traditions are celebrated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNRTbazlCvE
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Tuesday, June 30
Streaming:
Louis C.K.: Ridiculous (comedy special) (3:01 am, Netflix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaLBYs9l8Vs
https://www.netflix.com/title/82639316
Tyler Perry's Ruthless (season 6 premiere) (3:01 am,
Paramount+)
The series moves from BET+ to Paramount+ for its sixth season. 20
episodes; the first 10 stream weekly through August 25. The second half
will stream later.
Broadcast and cable:
Presidential 1776 Award: Who Knows America Best (special)
(8 to 9:30 pm, CBS)
High school students compete for scholarships.
https://www.presidential1776award.org/
https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/presidential-1776-award-special-be-broadcast-tuesday-june-30-cbs
Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story (documentary) (9 pm, HBO)
Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story traces the rise of a boundary-pushing, sex-positive, cable-access pioneer who became an accidental AIDS-era
lifeline and First Amendment fighter. Now at 70, with 600 shows behind
her, she considers her place in the history she created. 1h 19m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWl_IE5eN4I
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt41702551/
ComicView: Rooftop Series [new; revival] (9:30 pm, BET)
"ComicView: Rooftop Series" is a 10-episode revival of the landmark
stand-up franchise, hosted by comedian Chris "CP" Powell . Each episode spotlights three of the funniest comics delivering sharp, unfiltered
takes on culture, family, and real life -- from a Hollywood rooftop.
Runs through Sept. 1.
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/comicview-reboot-bet-rooftop-series-1236783212/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt43595620/
Lot Patrol [new] (10 pm, BET)
"LOT PATROL" follows a mismatched squad of eccentric security guards as
they patrol the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, wrangling unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives. Shot in a sharp-witted mockumentary style, the series
blends absurd encounters, razor-sharp humor, and unexpectedly heartfelt moments, as it pulls back the curtain on the entertainment industry
through the eyes of the people barely holding it together.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15321014/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkN3uZfKa_c
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Wednesday, July 1
Streaming:
Abandoned [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Hulu)
A case that went unnoticed in 1984 but will have a major impact 40 years later. On April 22 of that year, three children aged 2, 4, and 6 were
found abandoned at a train station in the city of Barcelona. They were
unable to explain who they were, who their parents were, or why they
were there. No one ever came forward to claim them. They were adopted by
two educators from Barcelona, who raised them with love and provided
them with stability. But 40 years later, those children - now adults -
want to find out who their parents are and why they were abandoned. Six episodes.
Elle [new] (3:01 am, Prime Video)
Relative newcomer Lexi Minetree stars as a teenage Elle Woods in
Amazon's series prequel to the 2001 Reese Witherspoon comedy Legally
Blonde that follows Elle's high school years. June Diane Raphael, Tom
Everett Scott, James Van Der Beek, and Chandler Kinney also star in the series, which comes from Laura Kittrell (Insecure) and has already been renewed for a second season. 8 episodes?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KsT3K5ynrU
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32020831/
Enola Holmes 3 (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
It will take a Holmes, to save a Holmes. The critically-acclaimed rCyEnola HolmesrCO franchise has returned, taking Enola far from London, where
personal and professional dreams collide on a case more tangled and treacherous than any she has faced before. The film stars Millie Bobby
Brown, Louis Partridge, Henry Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter. 1h 45m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_pEJjq-9xQ
https://www.netflix.com/title/81605886
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32278481/
Summer '36 [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Nice, 1936. As workers enjoy their first paid holidays, four very
different women become entangled in the murder of a prosecutor at the
Riviera hotel. French series; 6 episodes?
https://www.netflix.com/title/82049215
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38776795/
Worst Neighbor Ever [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
This intense documentary series details true stories of neighbors gone
bad, from heinous fraud schemes to senseless acts of violent
retribution. Four episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W20YAjAtDnc
https://www.netflix.com/title/82016571
X-Men '97 (season 2 premiere) (3:01 am, Disney+)
9 episodes; three stream today, followed by weekly single-episode
releases through August 12. Renewed for seasons 3 and 4.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfUtseK27pc
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/x-men-97/season-2/
[score 88]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16026746/
[rating 8.7]
Broadcast and cable:
Brilliant Minds (season 2 and series finale) (8 pm, NBC)
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Thursday, July 2
Streaming:
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (movie; streaming premiere)
(12:01 am, Hulu)
After surviving one deadly game, Grace and her sister Faith must now
outrun four rival families competing for a powerful throne -- winner
takes all. Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton star; Sarah Michelle Gellar
and David Cronenberg also appear. 1h 48m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33978029/
[rating 6.5]
Undead Unluck (winter special?) (12:01 am, Hulu)
Andy, a Negator with the ability "Undead," has been long in search for
someone with the ability to give him a 'real death.' Fuko Izumo brings misfortune to those around her due to her ability "Unluck." The two
decide to join the Union, an organization which aims to control and
protect the world from unidentified phenomena. The two uncover the
mystery of the world as they search for the "greatest death ever."
Animated; season one concluded in March 2024. [Per The Futon Critic;
Hulu divides it into two seasons.]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MdKfKjiAjU
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21927720/
[rating 7.4]
Isakapatnam [new] (3:01 am, Prime Video)
In 1990s Isakapatnam, a brutal port town's most powerful man faces three threats: a woman seeking justice, a conflicted henchman, and a vengeful
common man all determined to dismantle his empire. Indian series; 7
episodes?
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40857820/
Human Vapor [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Kenji Okamoto, a detective on suspension, is recruited to hunt down the criminal behind a series of unprecedented murders. It all starts when a college professor suddenly swells and explodes on live television.
Before anyone can process this bizarre event, a man calling himself the
Human Vapor announces that he will perform a series of murders, sending society into a great panic. Kenji and reporter Kyoko devote themselves
to uncovering the truth and catching the culprit, who seems to be
mocking the authorities as they struggle to close in on him. A legendary
Toho film is rebooted with an entirely original story. Japanese series;
8 episodes. [IMDB: "Follows a man who gains the ability to transform
into a gaseous state and uses his powers for bank robberies."]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xe6dRKVAb8
https://www.netflix.com/title/81714240
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33083249/
Super Subbu [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Subbu, a young man with a streak of bad luck and his life changes when
he secretly becomes an adult sex-ed teacher in a rural village of
Makhipur, balancing his strict father's expectations while pursuing his
dreams and romance. Indian series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgWHvUjtDJ
https://www.netflix.com/title/81660220
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31989291/
Survival of the Thickest (complete final season 3)
(3:01 am, Netflix)
Black, plus-size, and newly single, Mavis unexpectedly finds herself rebuilding her life after putting all her eggs in one man's basket, but
she's determined to not only survive but thrive with support from her
chosen family. 8 episodes?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzVDJjVbjMo
https://www.netflix.com/title/81354524
Chainsmoker Cat [new] (3:01 am, Netfix)
Anime.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39551330/
Broadcast and cable:
The Americas: A Wild 250th (special) (8-9 pm, NBC)
According to the official synopsis, The Americas: A Wild 250th is the
perfect way to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday -! with a decidedly Americas touch, of course. It describes the special as "showcasing
iconic American species whose deep connection to the land and the
nationrCOs history have left an indelible mark on the country. From the majestic bald eagle to fearless bison and clever sea lions, each animal reflects a brave American spirit worth honoring."
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Friday, July 3
Streaming:
Silo (season 3 premiere) (12:01 am, Apple TV)
Ten episodes released weekly through Sept. 4. Renewed for final season 4.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLBvbMtjyAQ
This Is America, Charlie Brown (classic series) (12:01
am, Apple TV)
8-episode series that originally aired on CBS in 1988 and 1989 and was
most recently shown by Nickelodeon through 2003, according to Wikipedia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_America,_Charlie_Brown
https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/05/its-a-snoopy-summer-apple-tv-announces-an-all-new-slate-of-beloved-peanuts-programming/
The Loyalty Game [new] (3:01 am, Prime Video)
Inspired by the viral rCLloyalty testrCY trend on social media, The Loyalty Game stars Janine Gutierrez, Jericho Rosales, and Sofia Andres in a psychological thriller where a simple test of fidelity spirals into
danger after two women uncover a disturbing secret about the man they
both love. Filipino series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKQUugb56gQ
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt41793322/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Loyalty_Game
The Simpsons: "Simpsley" (special) (3:01 am, Disney+)
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01
am, HBO Max)
The young daughter [Natalie Grace] of a journalist disappears into the
desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked
when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns
into a living nightmare. Also stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May
Calamawy, and Ver||nica Falc||n. 2h 14m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32612507/
[rating 6.2]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Cronin%27s_The_Mummy
Deep Revenge (complete season 1) (3:01 am, HBO Max)
Nozomi thought she had been living a happy life with her husband,
Ryoichi, until she got involved in an accident during a trip while
pregnant. Upon waking, Nozomi finds out that four years have passed and
she had a stillbirth. Not only that, her husband, Ryoichi, has already divorced her and is currently married to Mido Erika, the heiress of a
major corporation. While Nozomi tries to accept the reality, she
discovers that the accident was a plan by Ryoichi and Erika to kill her. Determined to get her revenge, Nozomi changes her name and appearance
and infiltrates their home as the "most terrifying housekeeper."
Japanese series; 11 episodes? Apparently not on IMDb.
https://wiki.d-addicts.com/Deep_Revenge
Touch Me (movie) (3:01 am, Shudder/AMC+)
Two codependent best friends become addicted to the heroin-like touch of
an alien narcissist who may or may not be trying to take over the world.
Stars Olivia Taylor Dudley, Jordan Gavaris, Lou Taylor Pucci, and Paget Brewster; 1h 40m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34967068/
[rating 4.7]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touch_Me_(2025_film)
Summer's Last Resort (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)
Determined to save her mom from another bad relationship, a teen
accidentally turns a luxury vacation into total chaos. Stars Sofia Bush,
Jerry O'Connell, Violet McGraw, Tim Rozon, Clara Alexandrova, Dawian van
der Westhuizen, and Max Botha.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emN2GUALYbE
https://tubitv.com/movies/100059630/summer-s-last-resort
Broadcast and cable:
Independence Eve Live with Anderson & Andy: Celebrating 250 (live
event) (8 pm to 12:30 am, CNN)
https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2026/05/28/cnn-to-air-expansive-the-fourth-in-america-celebrating-250-programming-including-independence-eve-live-with-anderson-andy/
Dutton Ranch (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2) (8
pm, Paramount Network)
Disney Celebrates America: America the Beautiful (special)
(10-11 pm, ABC)
Note: There are no LMN or Lifetime Channel originals this weekend.
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Saturday, July 4
Christmas Under Construction (movie; US linear premiere) (8
pm, Hallmark Channel)
While doing a Christmas renovation for a cozy New Hampshire cabin,
Chelsea, the star of a hit reality show, Renovation Romance, finds an unexpected connection with the cabin's owner, Cooper. Stars Jessica
Lowndes and Daniel Lissing. Canadian film originally released in
November 2024 on CTV and Hulu.
https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas-under-construction
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35676488/
[as "Renovation Romance"; rating 5.6]
Disney Celebrates America: Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash (live
event) (8-11 pm, ABC)
https://abc.com/news/debe86cf-385c-4648-874e-65aec8cb10af/category/1138628
The Great American Block Party 250 (live event) (8-11
pm, CBS)
https://www.cbs.com/shows/the-great-american-block-party-250/
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks (live event) (8-10 pm, NBC)
https://www.macys.com/s/fireworks/
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Sunday, July 5
One Piece (season 19 premiere) (1:03 am, Adult Swim)
Sparks of Tomorrow [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Anime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5m_SuiaLOQ
https://www.netflix.com/title/81698957
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