Bar Exam Season 7 Episode 2 of 8: Lorenzo’s Contract

What’s Trending on Streaming - July 26 - August 1: A Furious Debut on Hulu, House of the Dragon Continues to Hold Off Stuart, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Has Little to be Proud About

It was another busy week on streaming, filled with premieres and finales. Keep reading to see which new shows dazzled in their debuts, and which ongoing hits remained rock solid on Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video, and Netflix.

Sunday TV Ratings 7/26/26: Shark Week Opens Far Above 2025 Start, Big Brother Up from Last Sunday, House of the Dragon Down Slightly

Analysis to come.

Wednesday TV Ratings 7/29/26: Shark Week Continues Hot Streak, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Big Brother and Nation’s Dumbest Strengthen, MasterChef Down

Analysis to come.

Bake Your Heart Out Season 8 Episode 5 - Country Strong

Bake Your Heart Out Season 8 Episode 5

Country Strong

Tuesday TV Ratings 7/28/26: Shark Week Stays Strong, Beat Shazam Returns a Bit Higher, Fever/Storm WNBA Game on ESPN Takes Second for the Night

Analysis to come.

Monday TV Ratings 7/27/26: Shark Week Up Significantly from Monday 2025, American Ninja Warrior Rises Again, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro Declines Further

Analysis to come.

EMMY RACE: Supporting Actor & Actress in a Comedy Series

I'm taking a look each week at some of the major categories for the Emmy Awards. Here's a look at the races for Supporting Actor & Actress in a Comedy Series!

Saturday TV Ratings 7/25/26: WNBA All-Star Game Hits All-Time High Amid 100% Year-to-Year Growth, Love Under the Mistletoe Solid on Hallmark, King of the Hill Respectable in FXX Debut

Analysis to come.

Friday TV Ratings 7/24/26: WNBA Three-Point Contest Slightly Down from 2025 but Still Among Night’s Top Offerings, Big Brother: Unlocked Collapses, Celebrity Jeopardy! Encore Leads

Analysis to come.

PILOT REVISITED: Traffic Light

Each week, I take a look back at a pilot from the 2010-11 season, first reviewed on my blog during that season. This week, I am looking at FOX's short-lived sitcom Traffic Light!

Bake Your Heart Out Season 8 Episode 4 - French Quartered

Bake Your Heart Out Season 8 Episode 4

French Quartered

Thursday TV Ratings 7/23/36: Press Your Luck and Celebrity Family Feud Soar, Big Brother Also Rises, Impractical Jokers Remains Solid in Return

Analysis to come.

Summer Renew/Cancel Week 6: Kitchen Nightmares is a Dream for Fox

The summer premieres keep on coming, as Fox, NBC, and ABC all brought back returning favorites in the past week. Keep reading to see the outlook for all three series, plus another update on American Ninja Warrior!

ABC Announces Fall 2026 Premiere Dates, Pushes Celebrity Jeopardy! to Midseason

ABC has announced their fall 2026 premiere dates, which includes an announcement that Celebrity Jeopardy! will no longer premiere in the fall. Its replacement will be Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

CBS Announces Fall 2026 Premiere Dates

CBS has announced their fall 2026 premiere dates, as well as the airing dates of several specials.

First Week Peak: Performance Predictions for Furious, Lioness, Batman, and More

 

Bar Exam Season 7 Episode 1 of 8: Lorenzo’s Santa Fe Kitchen

What’s Trending on Streaming - July 19 - July 25: King of the Hill Isn’t Quite the King of Hulu, The Hawk Flies High, Stuart Fails to Hit #1 on HBO Max

It's been another busy week of summer TV, with several premieres and finales of top streaming performers. Keep reading to see the Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video, and Netflix charts for the last week!

Wednesday TV Ratings 7/22/26: Strong Return for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Big Brother Down from Last Wednesday, Nation’s Dumbest Builds on MasterChef

Analysis to come.

Tuesday TV Ratings 7/21/26: Kitchen Nightmares Solid in Return, America’s Got Talent Rebounds Again, Real Housewives of London Low in US Debut

Analysis to come.

Monday TV Ratings 7/20/26: American Ninja Warrior Jumps in Earlier Slot, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro Slides, Tepid Return for The Wall

Analysis to come.

EMMY RACE: Supporting Actor & Actress in a Drama Series

I'm taking a look each week at some of the major categories for the Emmy Awards. Here's a look at the races for Supporting Actor & Actress in a Drama Series!

What If TV Networks Could Trade Shows?

Sunday TV Ratings 7/19/26: Big Brother Steady with Last Sunday, The Vampire Lestat Finale and House of the Dragon Also Steady, World Cup Final Draws Record-Setting Audience

Analysis to come.

Saturday TV Ratings 7/18/26: Fever/Liberty Game Draws Second-Largest WNBA Audience Since 2000, MLB Leads the Night, Snowbound for the Holidays Strong for Hallmark

Analysis to come.

Friday TV Ratings 7/17/26: WWE SmackDown Declines, 20/20 Leads, Celebrity Jeopardy! Repeat Also Solid

Analysis to come.

PILOT REVISITED: Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior

 

Each week, I take a look back at a pilot from the 2010-11 season, first reviewed on my blog during that season. This week, I am looking at CBS's first attempt at franchising Criminal Minds with Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior

The Princess Royal Season 6 Episode 4 - Raydon Love

The Princess Royal Season 6 Episode 6

Raydon Love

Summer Renew/Cancel Week 5: Nation’s Dumbest Would be a Smart Renewal

It's been a busy week in the world of summer TV, with several new series debuting, as well as time slot changes and several shows hitting season highs. Keep reading for initial predictions for three series, plus an update on another.