IMDb Picks: August TV Premieres

Many TV networks take a break from original programming during the Summer Games. That's why there is a relatively small number of series premiering this month. However, there are still enough scripted and reality series debuts to satisfy viewers looking for an alternative to sports. — Sara Bibel

33 titles

1. Running Wild with Bear Grylls (2014– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

7.6

"Running Wild With Bear Grylls" premieres Monday, Aug. 1, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

2. Fameless (2015– )

TV-14 | 30 min | Reality-TV

4.9

"Fameless" premieres Monday, Aug. 1, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on truTV.

3. Comedy Knockout (2016–2018)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show

2.8

"Comedy Knockout" premieres Monday, Aug. 1, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on truTV.

4. Bachelor in Paradise (2011– )

TV-14 | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV, Romance

5.4

"Bachelor in Paradise" premieres Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on truTV.

5. Beat Bugs (2016–2018)

TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

7.6

"Beat Bugs" premieres Wednesday, Aug. 3, on Netflix. The entire first season will be available to stream.

6. Wild 'N Out (2005– )

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

6.5

"Wild 'N Out" premieres Thursday, Aug. 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.

7. The Eric Andre Show (2012– )

TV-MA | 11 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

8.6

"The Eric Andre Show" premieres Friday, Aug. 5, at 12 a.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim.

8. Inspector Lewis (2006–2015)

TV-PG | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

8.2

"Inspector Lewis" premieres Sunday, Aug. 7, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on PBS.

9. Bar Rescue (2011– )

TV-PG | 41 min | Reality-TV

7.4

"Bar Rescue" premieres Sunday, Aug. 7, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Spike.

10. Hollywood Medium (2016– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Reality-TV

5.7

"Hollywood Medium" premieres Sunday, Aug. 7, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on E!

11. Hard Knocks (2001– )

TV-MA | 55 min | Documentary, Reality-TV, Sport

8.4

"Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Los Angeles Rams" premieres Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.

12. The Get Down (2016–2017)

TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Music, Musical

8.2

"The Get Down" premieres Friday, Aug. 12, on Netflix. The entire first season will be available to stream.

13. Chesapeake Shores (2016–2022)

TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, Family

7.5

"Chesapeake Shores" premieres Sunday, Aug. 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark.

14. 60 Days In (2016– )

TV-14 | 42 min | Reality-TV

7.6

"60 Days In" premieres Thursday, Aug. 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on A&E.

15. Superstore (2015–2021)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

7.9

"Superstore" premieres Friday, Aug. 19, at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. After this post-Olympics special telecast, the show will return on Sept. 22.

16. Fear the Walking Dead (2015–2023)

TV-MA | 44 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

6.8

"Fear the Walking Dead" premieres Sunday, Aug. 21, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC.

17. The Voice (2011– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Music, Reality-TV

6.5

"The Voice" premieres Sunday, Aug. 21, at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. After this special post-Olympics episode, the show will return on September 19.

18. Food Network Star (2005– )

TV-G | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

6.4

"Food Network Star Kids" premieres Monday, Aug. 22, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network.

19. Too Close to Home (2016–2017)

60 min | Drama

4.9

"Too Close to Home" premieres Monday, Aug. 22, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.

20. Cake Boss (2009– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Reality-TV

6.6

"Cake Boss" premieres Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.

21. Adam Ruins Everything (2015–2019)

TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

8.1

"Adam Ruins Everything" premieres Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on TruTV.

22. Halt and Catch Fire (2014–2017)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

8.4

"Halt and Catch Fire" premieres Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC.

23. Forged in Fire (2015– )

TV-PG | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

8.2

"Forged in Fire" premieres Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on History.

24. Better Late Than Never (2016–2018)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy

8.6

"Better Late Than Never" premieres Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

25. Ink Master (2012– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

7.4

"Ink Master" premieres Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Spike.

26. Toddlers & Tiaras (2009–2016)

TV-PG | 45 min | Reality-TV

1.7

"Toddlers and Tiaras" premieres Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.

27. Gomorrah (2014–2021)

TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

8.6

"Gomorrah" premieres Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Sundance.

28. RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

8.6

"RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars" premieres Thursday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Logo.

29. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (2006– )

30 min | Reality-TV, Sport

6.9

"Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team" premieres Thursday, Aug. 25, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CMT.

30. I Love Kellie Pickler (2015– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy

5.6

"I Love Kellie Pickler" premieres Thursday, Aug. 25, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CMT.

31. The Strain (2014–2017)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

7.3

"The Strain" premieres Sunday, Aug. 28, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX.

32. House Crashers (2009– )

TV-G | 30 min | Reality-TV

7.5

"House Crashers" premieres Monday, Aug. 29, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on DIY.

33. You're the Worst (2014–2019)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

8.1

"You're the Worst" premieres Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FXX.