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1. Tough as Nails The Amazing Race’s Phil Keoghan hosts this new 10-episode competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. Competitors have their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness tested in challenges that take place in real-world work environments. One by one, they will be eliminated until the Tough as Nails winner is named. But even after they “punch out” of the individual competition, they will have the opportunity to win additional prizes in the team competitions that continue. Premieres on CBS Wednesday, July 8

2. American Masters: “Unladylike2020”

Explore the stories of pioneering women in American politics who advocated for suffrage and civil rights over 100 years ago, including the fi rst women in the U.S. Congress and state Senate, and a cofounder of the NAACP. Premieres on PBS Friday, July 10

Mary Church Terrell (1863- 1954) — pioneering civil rights activist, writer and educator

3. World’s Biggest Tiger Shark? Kick off Sharkfest 2020 by following Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Andy Casagrande and marine biologist Kori Garza as they journey to a remote lagoon in French Polynesia to dive with the “tigers of Tahiti” in search of the world’s largest living tiger shark, Kamakai. While there, they capture cooperative hunting tactics between two juvenile tiger sharks for the fi rst time ever on fi lm! Sharkfest 2020 includes fi ve weeks of action-packed shark programming with 17 original premieres and the best shark programming from National Geographic/Nat Geo Wild’s massive library as part of its biggest ever shark spectacular. Premieres on Nat Geo Sunday, July 12

5. Lost Resort

Deep in the jungle of Costa Rica is a mystical wellness retreat where nine strangers from all walks of life gather for what they believe will be a healing, life-changing experience. Part provocative social experiment and part fi sh-out-of-water comedy, the series shows that anything can happen when you let go of your past, embrace the unknown and take part in some bizarre therapies that range from rage rituals to orgasmic dance. Premieres on TBS Thursday, July 23

4. Cannonball

Hosted by Rocsi Diaz and WWE Superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, this Superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, this new 10-episode competition series new 10-episode competition series features contestants from all across features contestants from all across America facing off in one of the America facing off in one of the biggest, wettest, slippery-est water biggest, wettest, slippery-est water sports competition ever created. sports competition ever created. From sliding off a 100-foot waterslide From sliding off a 100-foot waterslide to rocketing off one of the world’s to rocketing off one of the world’s fastest drop towers, contestants will fastest drop towers, contestants will battle a variety of water obstacles to battle a variety of water obstacles to win a $10,000 cash prize. win a $10,000 cash prize. Premieres on USA Network Thursday, July 9 Thursday, July 9

6. I’ll Be Gone in the Dark

This six-part documentary series is based on Michelle McNamara’s 2018 bestselling book in which she investigates the violent predator who became known as the Golden State Killer. Premieres on HBO Sunday, June 28

7. My Cat From Hell: Cat Sh#t Crazy!

Jackson Galaxy must navigate a new normal and help families with their cats that have gone out of control during quarantine … without entering their homes. Bring on the surveillance cameras! Premieres on Animal Planet Saturday, July 18

8. 30 Rock Upfront Reunion Special

It’s the reunion show you’ve always wanted to see! Beloved characters from NBC’s 30 Rock — including Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan), Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski), Kenneth Parcell (Jack McBrayer) and more — will return for this one-time event and celebrate the stories and talent featured in NBCUniversal’s 2020-21 television season. Premieres on NBC Thursday, July 16

9. Color Splash: Hot or Not

David Bromstad looks back on some of his favorite Color Splash episodes and designs, walking viewers through his choice of colors, materials and textures. He’ll talk about some of his favorite moments, critique some older designs that haven’t exactly stood the test of time and, of course, dish out some hot design tips. Premieres on HGTV Friday, July 3

10. Outcry

In a controversial case, Texas high school football star Greg Kelley was convicted of child molestation. This fi ve-episode series explores the quest for truth and justice that followed in the wake of his sentencing. Outcry follows a raw and divided community over the course of three years as both sides of the appeal process worked in pursuit of opposing truths. Premieres on Showtime Sunday, July 5

11. P-Valley

In this eight-episode series based on the play by Katori Hall, the lives of the dancers at a Southern strip club are revealed in all of their glittery and gritty glory. The series is exclusively directed by women and stars, among others, Brandee Evans (The Bobby Brown Story), Nicco Annan (This Is Us) and Shannon Thornton (Power). Premieres on Starz Sunday, July 12

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