Detective Kate Beckett is left wondering the fate of her fiancé Richard Castle as she arrives at the scene of his car crash on their wedding day. Sheldon Cooper has left his friends to go off on an adventure after his roommate and best friend Leonard Hofstadter announced his engagement to their neighbor, Penny. We’ll have to wait until fall to find out their fate and the fate of our other favorite TV characters, but in the meantime, here’s some other TV shows to check out this summer.
New TV Series
“Almost Royal”
Premieres June 21 at 10 p.m. on BBC America
In the network’s first original comedy-reality series, the cameras follow British aristocrats and siblings Georgie and Poppy Carlton. The mockumentry chronicles the siblings as they tour America, learning about the sport Americans are so in love with: baseball.
“Chasing Life”
Premieres June 10 at 9 p.m. on ABC Family
Based on the Mexican series “Terminales,” the drama stars Italia Ricci as April, an aspiring Boston journalist who struggles to balance a flourishing career and a tremulous home life that includes a widowed mother, a rebellious sister, and a grandmother. Her world is turned upside-down when she learns she has cancer.
“Girl Meets World”
Premieres June 27 at 9:45 p.m. before returning to its regular time slot of 8:30 p.m. on July 11 on Disney
“Boy Meets World” fans have reason to rejoice. The series focuses on Riley, the 12-year-old daughter of Corey and Topanga as she navigates adolescence like her parents back in the 90s. “Boy Meets World” alumni Rider Strong, William Daniels, William Russ, Betsy Randle, and Lee Norris will all make appearances in this highly anticipated sequel.
“Backpackers”
Premieres July 14 at 8:30 p.m. on CW
This comedy originally developed as a web series for CW Seed follows two best friends played by Noah Reid and Dillon Casey. The pals question what to do with their lives as they race across Europe searching for a missing bride-to-be and a stolen journal.
Returning TV Series
“Orange is the New Black” Season 2
Full season available on Netflix on June 6
The Netflix original series returns for a second season focusing on Piper Chapman, a woman sentenced to 15 months in jail for a crime she committed 10 years earlier. After losing her fiancé, Larry, and ex-girlfriend, Alex, Piper took out her anger by assaulting her biggest enemy, Pennsatucky. Find out what happens next when the full season hits Netflix on June 6.
“Royal Pains” Season 6
Premieres June 10 at 9 p.m. on USA
Dr. Hank Lawson surprised fans everywhere when he decided he needed time away from his life and practice at the Hamptons, and accepted an offer to become Boris Kuester von Jurgens-Ratenicz’s personal physician. Find out how this change will affect life at HankMed and the rest of the cast when the series returns June 10.
“Rizzoli & Isles” Season 5
Premieres June 16 at 9 p.m. on TNT
The fourth season ends with solving the mystery of a high-profile murder of a senator’s daughter. Meanwhile, after Casey agrees to retire from the military Jane accepts his proposal, but she later changes her mind after he takes a job in the Balkans. After an almost-kiss with Frankie, Jane reveals to Maura that she might be pregnant.
“Suits” Season 4
Premieres June 11 at 9 p.m. on USA
When Mike is taken in for questioning by U.S. Attorney Eric Woodwall, it’s made clear that Woodwall is more interested in Harvey than Mike, but Mike won’t turn in his mentor, even if he’s offered a deal. While Mike and Harvey scramble to cover their bases, Mike and Harold are arrested. Harold beings to crack under pressure and even help from a surprise source might not be enough to save Mike from paying the ultimate price for his loyalty to Harvey.
