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TV GORD’S WHAT’S ON FOR THE WEEK OF July 3-9, 2016

A bunch of summer series return with a handful of new ones thrown into this week’s mix. Also, The ESPYs! Happy viewing! (This week’s listings are a little late because I’m just back from vacation. Since there was nothing new on Sunday, I took a chance that this hopefully won’t be an inconvenience to you. My apologies.)

Monday

Another Period – 10pm on Much – 2nd Season Premiere

The Spoils Before Dying – 10:30pm on Much – Miniseries Premiere

This follow-up crime-drama-parody to The Spoils of Babylon stars Will Ferrell, Michael Kenneth Williams and Kristen Wiig and follows a 1950s jazz musician who becomes a private eye to solve a murder. Several familiar SNL faces also pop up from time to time, including Maya Rudolph, Tim Meadows, Chris Parnell and others.

Tuesday

Wrecked – 10:30pm on Comedy – Series Premiere

This is essentially a comedy version of Lost, where a plane crashes on a deserted island, and the survivors have to fend for themselves without all of the comforts of 21st century living.

Wednesday

The 2016 ESPYs – 8 to 11pm on ABC/CTV Two

John Cena hosts this awards show that celebrates the best moments of the year in sports.

Penn & Teller: Fool Us – 8pm on The CW – 3rd Season Premiere

Suits – 9pm on Bravo – 6th Season Premiere

Mr. Robot Behind The Scenes Special – 10pm on Showcase

A week before the second-season premiere, the cast and creators of this hit cyber drama discuss the authenticity and societal impact of the series.

Tyrant – 10pm on FX Canada – 3rd Season Premiere

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell – 10 to 11:15pm on Space – Series Premiere

Set in 19th-century England during the Napoleonic wars, two men skilled in the magical arts battle to become England’s greatest magician. Based on the best-selling novel by Susanna Clarke.

Black and White – 10:32-11:03pm on A&E – Series Premiere

This talk-variety-comedy series aims to take a look at the main racial divide in America with comedians Sherrod Small and Christian Finnegan.

Thursday

Royal Pains – 10pm on Showcase – 7th Season Premiere

Angie Tribeca – 10:30pm on Comedy – 2nd Season Premiere

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TV Series News

NETWORK

Alert: Missing Persons Unit (FOX / CTV) has been cancelled after 3 seasons.

The Cleaning Lady (FOX / CTV) has been cancelled after 4 seasons.

All American (The CW / Showcase) has beeen renewed for an 8th and Final Season.

Scrabble & Trivial Pursuit (The CW) have been renewed for a Second season.

SPECIALTY

The Chi (Showtime / Crave) has been renewed for an Eighth season.

Yellowjackets (Showtime / Crave) has been renewed for a Fourth season.

Dexter: Resurrection (Showtime / Paramount+ Canada) Premieres July 11, 2025.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FXX / FXX Canada) Season 17 Premieres July 9, 2025.

The Gilded Age (HBO / HBO Canada) Season 3 Premieres June 22, 2025.

STREAMING

Bad Thoughts (Netflix) has been renewed for a Second season.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+) has been renewed for a Fifth and Final season.

The Diplomat (Netflix) Season 3 Premieres Fall 2025.

SkyMed (Paramount+ / CBC) has been renewed for a Fourth season; it will air exclusively on Paramount+.

Slow Horses (Apple TV+) Season 5 Premieres September 24, 2025.

Harry Wild (Acorn TV) has been renewed for a Fifth season.

Laid (Peacock / W Network) has been cancelled after 1 season.

The Morning Show (Apple TV+) Season 4 Premieres September 17, 2025.

The Terminal List (Amazon Prime Video) Season 2 Premieres August 27, 2025.

Hacks (Max / Crave) has been renewed for a Fifth season.

The Wheel of Time (Amazon Prime Video) has been cancelled after 3 seasons.

Women in Blue (Apple TV+) has been renewed for a Second season.

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The Bondsman (Amazon Prime Video) has been cancelled after 1 season.

Lupin (Netflix) has been renewed for a Fourth Season.

My Life with the Walter Boys (Netflix) has been renewed for a Third season.

Survival of the Thickest (Netflix) has been renewed for a Third and Final season.

The Diplomat (Netflix) has been renewed for a Fourth season.

Forever (Netflix) has been renewed for a Second season.

The Four Seasons (Netflix) has been renewed for a Second season.

Bridgerton (Netflix) has been renewed for 5th & 6th seasons.

The Bear (FX on Hulu / Disney+ Canada) Season 4 Premieres June 25, 2025.

Peacemaker (Max / Crave) Season 2 Premieres August 21, 2025.

Foundation (Apple TV+) Season 3 Premieres July 11, 2025.

Acapulco (Apple TV+) 4th and Final Season Premieres July 23, 2025.

The Summer I Turned Pretty (Amazon Prime Video) 3rd and Final season Premieres July 16, 2025.

Wednesday (Netflix) Season 2, Part 1 Premieres August 6, 2025; Part 2 Premieres September 3, 2025.

The Sandman (Netflix) Season 2, Part 1 Premieres July 3, 2025; Season 2, Part 2 Premieres July 24, 2025.

The Buccaneers (Apple TV+) Season 2 Premieres June 18, 2025.

What's On?

What’s On? June 15 - 28:

SERIES PREMIERE
Countdown
Hell Motel
Inside
Ironheart
Long Bright River
Smoke
We Were Liars
The Veil
The Waterfront

SEASON PREMIERE
The Bear
The Buccaneers
The Chosen
The Gilded Age

SEASON FINALE
Adults
Leverage: Redemption
Scrublands
Sullivan's Crossing
The Walking Dead: Dead City

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