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NBC has renewed Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU. Law & Order will return for a 25th season while Law & Order: SVU will return for a 27th season. 

Adults premieres May 28 on FX. The ensemble comedy series is about a group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither “good” nor “people” yet. Samir, Billie, Paul Baker, Issa and Anton share their meals, anxieties and, occasionally, toothbrushes. Over the eight-episode season, the housemates tackle capital-R Responsibility to varying degrees of success.

Sports comedy Stick premieres June 4 on Apple TV+. Owen Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After the collapse of his marriage and getting fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store, Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi. It is a heartfelt, feel-good sports comedy about a found family and their relationships set within the world of golf as it has never been shown before. 

Season three of Ginny & Georgia premieres June 5 on Netflix. Georgia has just been arrested for murder during her wedding – ruining her fairy tale ending and putting the spotlight on the Millers like never before. It’s always been Ginny and Georgia against the world, but the world has never come for them quite like this. Now, Ginny needs to see where she stands when push comes to shove – Is the two of them against the world something Ginny really wants to sign up for?

Season two of The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy premieres May 27 on Prime Video. The series follows daring surgeons (and inseparable best friends) Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak, where they frequently risk everything to take on the most dangerous cases in the universe. In Season Two of The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy, doctors Sleech and Klak relish the fame of their recent success until a cyborg journalist starts digging a little too deep into Sleech’s past. 

LeAnn Rimes and Kimberly Williams-Paisley have joined the cast of 9-1-1: Nashville. They join Chris O’Donnell and Jessica Capshaw in the ABC spinoff of 9-1-1. 

Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Annie Murphy have joined the cast of tubi’s Breaking Bear. They join Elizabeth Hurley and Josh Gad in the adult animated series. The series follows the escapades of three bear siblings who decide they have to start selling drugs in order to raise money and save their home after gas companies start fracking next to their cave. The bears soon enlist other forest animals in a scheme that will pit them against oil companies, The Russian Mafia, local Hell’s Angels and polar bears who hate anything that isn’t white. 

Super Mega Cakes premieres June 16 on Food Network. Legendary chef and artist Duff Goldman has been battling top-tier opponents his whole career, but the new series pushes his skill and talent to the next level. In the six-episode series, Team Duff goes up against six teams of the country’s best cake artists over the course of four days – all at once. With themes from Superman and Architectural Wonders to Classic Cartoons, the results are mind-blowingly realistic pieces of edible art with intricate details and interactive elements. Each episode focuses on one head-to-head build to impress judges Sherry Yard and Amaury Guichon who will determine each week’s most successful cake – while Duff must juggle all six projects at the same time. Special guests joining the judging panel include Eric Bauza, Beck Bennett, Paul de Gelder, Jack Osbourne, Drew Scott and Jacques Torres. In the end, the finalist cakes are presented and tasted by a 50-person audience who will name the grand champion.

The Mega-Brands That Built America premieres June 1 on The History Channel. Season three highlights the origin stories of some of the most successful businesses and business titans in history. Each one-hour episode is jampacked with nostalgic products, surprising historical connections, gripping dramatic tales, incredible technological breakthroughs, and unexpected facts told through the eyes of the visionaries and entrepreneurs behind the brands, coupled with expert interviews, archival visuals, and dramatic recreations. It is everything you didn’t know about the colossal brands that revolutionized the way we live. Topics explored this season include: Rise of the Internet Store, Office Superstars, Hardware Heroes, Denim Dynasties, Czars of the Selfie, Handheld Brains, and more. 

Docuseries Secrets of the Bunny Ranch premieres June 12 on A&E. The series pulls back the curtain on the inner workings of the Moonlite Bunny Ranch, exploring the impact the infamous brothel had on the women who worked there. At the center of the Bunny Ranch was owner Dennis Hof, viewed by his supporters as a prostitution liberator who worked to destigmatize the profession. Featuring interviews with former Bunny Ranch workers – many speaking for the first time – the documentary reveals how women drawn in by the promise of a better life through the glamourous world portrayed on Cathouse instead allege they faced a hidden reality marked by bullying, humiliation, manipulation, sexual assault and even murder. Other episodes explore topics including a detailed account of former professional basketball player Lamar Odom’s near-death experience from those who were there and Dennis Hof’s political ambitions vying for a seat in the state assembly. With never-before-seen footage, personal photos, and unprecedented access to ex-employees and Cathouse crew members, the series exposes a far more complicated legacy of Dennis Hof and the Bunny Ranch than the carefree image portrayed on television. 

Comedy special Jerrod Carmichael: Don’t Be Gay premieres May 24 on HBO. Jerrod Carmichael returns to the stage for his fourth HBO stand-up special. 

Season two of Criminal Code premieres June 4 on Netflix. After helping Embaixador break out of prison, Isaac and his Phantom Gang become the Federal Police’s main targets. With even more daring robberies, they become a legend among thugs. Chasing a criminal mind like that will demand everything from the agents. During this hard investigation, Suellen will have to prove her leadership skills, while Benício goes into a crisis after losing another friend and learning that Sem Alma has escaped prison. 

1000-Lb Roomies premieres June 10 on TLC. Join Jasmine aka “Jaz” and Nesha, two vibrant personalities who went from online strangers to inseparable friends and roommates, as they embark on a mission to reclaim their health. Self-proclaimed ‘extra’ in every way, Jaz and Nesha are each other’s ride-or-die and co-conspirators in laughter, snacks and survival. But when Jaz’ doctor gives her the shocking news that her life is at risk if she doesn’t lose weight soon, the duo realizes that it’s time to turn over a new leaf and kickstart their wellness journey. Jaz doesn’t want to leave her daughter without a mother, so she commits to losing almost 200 lbs. Nesha, still not sold on surgery, isn’t quite ready to jump on board. As roles shift and tensions rise, the pair must navigate new boundaries, old habits and the weight of what’s at stake. The decision to change their lives and embark on this endeavor will test their commitment, willpower and unbreakable bond in unimaginable ways, but through it all, they will always have each other’s backs. 

The Survivors premieres June 6 on Netflix. When a young woman is killed in Evelyn Bay, the seaside town’s tight-knit community begins to unravel as the investigation of her death exposes long-held secrets and past wounds. The series is based on the novel by Jane Harper. 

Limited true crime series The Killer Clown: Murder on the Doorstep premieres June 5 on SundanceTV, Sundance Now and AMC+. The series chronicles the jaw dropping true story behind the murder of Florida resident Marlene Warren, a young wife and mother, who was brutally gunned down on her own doorstep by a person dressed as a clown. With rumors of infidelity and an unhappy marriage, Marlene’s husband Michael Warren emerges as the prime suspect, but with a solid alibi detectives can’t prove his involvement, and the case goes cold. Three decades later there’s a shocking twist – Michael’s alleged mistress Sheila Keen is arrested for Marlene’s murder accused of donning the clown disguise. In May 2023 Sheila pleaded guilty just before trial. Case closed? Or does this guilty plea raise as many questions as it answers? The three-part series re-examines the case uncovering a complex web of love, betrayal, and deceit. Through interviews with investigators, attorneys for both the defense and prosecution, Marlene’s son Joe and others close to Michael and Marlene, the series unravels the chilling motives behind the murder and the quest for justice that spanned nearly 30 years.

Season three of Kings of Jo’Burg premieres June 13 on Netflix. Veronica Masire now bears the responsibility of the family curse, as she picks up where her brother left off – ruling Jo’Burg with legacy and power.

Season four of Clarkson’s Farm premieres May 23 on Prime Video. Jeremy Clarkson is back at Diddly Squat Farm with his biggest idea yet, a pub! Join Kaleb, Lisa, Gerald, Charlie, and a new member of the crew for the new season. 

Season two of Barracuda Queens premieres June 5 on Netflix. It’s been five years, but it only takes the girls a few hours to start scheming again when Lollo returns from Paris. Now, art theft, champagne and an eight-room apartment on Östermalm are on top of the wish list. What could go wrong? 

Season two of Mermicorno: Starfall premieres May 15 on Max. Following the emotional aftermath of the Lunar Eclipse, Astra and the Mermi-Crew are faced with new challenges as they search for the legendary Mermicorno Kingdom. Along the way, they uncover long-buried secrets, forge new friendships, and confront powerful enemies – including the rise of Dark Pearl. As friendships are tested and hidden powers awaken, the fate of their world hangs in the balance. In the new season, Astra struggles to master her evolving powers while navigating a growing conflict that threatens everything she loves. Joined by Gwen, Kameko, Squishella, and the rest of the crew, Astra must face hard truths, unlock ancient mysteries, and lead a risky mission to save their world. With unexpected revelations, magical mayhem, and heart-pounding battles ahead, the Mermicornos will discover that true strength comes from believing in themselves – and in each other. 

Lee Arvoy
Lee Arvoy joined the TV Source team in the summer of 2020 as a TV Writer.

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