9 TV Shows and Movies to Watch This Week When You're Bored of Summer
Of all the TV shows debuting this week, the one you need to earmark the most is Sharp Objects. Amy Adams is the star; it's from the director of Big Little Lies; and it looks creepy AF. You're not going to want to miss it, because it's all anyone will be talking about this summer.
But when you're done watching that, be sure to make time for other new things debuting this week, like Very Cavallari, Kristin Cavallari's reality TV return, and the new, excellent film Eighth Grade. These nine titles, below, are the ones to watch. Literally.
Sunday, July 8
Very Cavallari: Kristin Cavallari returns to reality TV with a Vanderpump Rules-esque show about the happenings behind the scenes of her company, Uncommon James. 10 P.M. ET on E!
Sharp Objects: Polish off Amy Adams' Emmy: This miniseries, from Big Little Lies director Jean-Marc Vallée, centers on a crime journalist (Adams) who's recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital and returns home to investigate the murder of two young girls. 9 P.M. ET on HBO
Monday, July 9
Floribama Shore: Three words, my friends: Puke and rally. Don't know what that means? Watch the clip, below, and tune into the season two premiere of this Jersey Shore incarnation tonight. 10 P.M. ET on MTV
Tuesday, July 10
The Outpost: Jessica Green stars in this sci-fi series from The CW about a young woman who seeks revenge on the creepy group who killed her family. 9 P.M. ET on The CW
Wednesday, July 11
Dr. Pimple Popper: Yes, Dr. Sandra Lee has her own TV show. 10 P.M. ET on TLC
Harlots: This is the best show on Hulu that you're not watching. What's better than a costume drama, am I right? Streaming on Hulu
Friday, July 13
Sugar Rush: Netflix's answer to The Great British Baking Show is here, and it looks...delicious. Streaming on Netflix
Eighth Grade: From first-time director Bo Burnham comes this film about a teenager's eighth-grade year that's so true to life, you'll find yourself in middle school all over again. In theaters
Saturday July 14
Changeling: Angelina Jolie was nominated for an Oscar in 2008 for this drama, which centers on a woman whose son goes missing and is returned to her...but he's not her son. It's leaving Netflix next week, so watch it now while you can. Streaming on Netflix
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