PTR's Summer TV Showcase

Well, the long, strange season that was Fall 2007 is behind us and in its place -- another fabulous Summer Season to look forward to! And while I will mourn the loss of The 4400 every frickin' Sunday this Summer, I will also celebrate the return of some of my other favorites. Honestly, I can't even imagine Summer TV without Diana, Tom, Maia and all the rest of the gang, but I suppose the TV world goes on minus Joan of Arcadia, Everwood, Veronica Mars and now The 4400. Enough with the glass half empty and on to the exciting! Here's a rundown of what to expect this summer:

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (PTR Returning Fave)
Season 4 underway on Fox

My favorite dance competition is back with a new crop of dancers. And unlike its more popular sibling, this talent competition tends to get it right week after week, meaning less frustration for us. Some of these kids can really mesmerize with their elegant moves. Things heat up once the final contestants pair up and hit the live stage with a different routine each week. And don't forget to vote for your favorite! For more on Dance, click on over to Fox.com. Next episode: Tonight at 8 p.m. EST

IN PLAIN SIGHT (NEW!)
Premieres June 1st @ 10 p.m. on USA

The West Wing's Mary McCormack stars as a U.S. Marshall working with the Federal Witness Protection Program. The show takes place somewhere different for a change: the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. According to USA's official site, Mary "protects and manages relocated Federal Witnesses who come from all over the country. The witnesses under her care can be anything from career criminals, congenital liars, thieves and murderers to those who have had the misfortune of witnessing or falling victim to a crime. For the innocents, testifying means leaving behind everything and everyone they know, cutting off all contact, changing identities and relocating to the unfamiliar southwest to build a new life as the reward for their good deed. But no matter what walk of life—or what side of the law—these people come from, they all have one thing in common: Someone wants them dead." Check out the preview:

For more on In Plain Sight, visit USANetwork.com.

MY BOYS (PTR Returning Fave)
Returns June 12th on TBS

PJ and the gang are back for more laughs and to answer that burning season one finale cliffhanger -- who called her into first class on the plane to Italy? Jordanna Spiro returns as PJ, a sports writer who spends her free time hanging with her best buds playing poker, going to bars, and discussing dating. Look for Nia Vardolos to make a 3-episode arc as Andy's (Jim Gaffigan) co-worker and more obstacles on the path to finding PJ's Mr. Right. Check out previous episodes for free at TBS.com.

THE CLOSER (PTR Returning Fave)
Returns sometime in July on TNT

Kyra Sedgwick returns as Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson, whose seemingly sweet Southern charm masks her tough-talking, confession-getting side. The quirky detective with an insatiable sweet tooth is back on the case after a hilarious cross-country RV trip complete with Mom and Dad. And then there's her recent engagement to FBI Special Agent Fritz. Click over to TNT.com for exclusive clips and all of the hilarious TV ads now airing on the network.


PSYCH (PTR Returning Fave)
Returns July 18th on USA

TV's second best buddy comedy (Scrubs' JD and Turk will always be #1) are back in business this July. Look for Shawn's wayward mother to make an appearance (and she might look an awful lot like Cybill Shepherd) and a former flame (guest star Rachael Leigh Cook) to pop up at a high school reunion. As always, expect more crazy cases and the always-silly Shawn using his pretend psychic powers (read insane attention to detail) to solve them. Good thing Gus is there to keep him in line! Click on over to USANetwork.com for more on this hilarious series.

ALSO COMING THIS SUMMER...
Reno 911 (Premiered May 22nd): Thursday nights on Comedy Central
Last Comic Standing (Premiered May 22nd): Thursday nights on NBC
MTV Movie Awards: Sunday, June 1st on MTV

So, there you have it -- a look at just some of this summer's offerings. Be sure to check local listings for time and channel in your area. Long live TV's Second Season!