Stream a new season of ‘Star Trek’ and more this week
Stream a new season of ‘Star Trek’ and more this week
Amazon’s coming-of-age drama ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ and marquee live sports events are also lighting up this week’s schedule.
Summer can be a uniquely excellent time on the calendar for new streaming content — or uniquely dull. There are still some marquee scripted TV shows that debut throughout the summer months, but much of the most ballyhooed titles come from the unscripted world, and sports fans are hard-pressed to find something to watch that isn’t baseball, golf, or tennis at this time of year.
Are you loving the warmth of the summer and the programming that comes along with it? Or do you yearn for fall and the return of more scripted TV and big-name sports? Let us know in the comments below, and in the meantime, check out our list of great TV shows and movies premiering on top streamers this week.
Monday, July 14
MLB Home Run Derby 2025 | ESPN or ESPN2, watch with a three-day free trial of Hulu + Live TV
The pageantry of baseball isn’t what it used to be, according to many fans, but there’s still something uniquely joyous about the Home Run Derby. It’s a wonderful way to put aside the stuffy feeling that baseball can engender in favor of pure fun — not to mention fireworks.
Hulu Live TV
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The Home Run Derby epitomizes fun, allowing some of the best rakers in the game to show what they can do when all they have to worry about is hitting dingers. Families get in on the action, and this year, ESPN2 will offer a stat-based alternate broadcast of the derby to allow fans an even more immersive experience.
Tuesday, July 15
‘Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit | Hulu
In 1995, rising TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit disappeared from her Iowa apartment just before dawn, leaving behind signs of a violent abduction. Her case quickly became one of the nation’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. Now, 30 years later, “Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit” follows a major break that reenergized the case.
Hulu
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This revival of the case was sparked by a 2022 “20/20” episode, which led to a tip from one of Jodi’s close friends. In this three-part docuseries, cameras exclusively embed with the case’s law enforcement and follow along as the lead detective chases the truth, resulting in the identification of new persons of interest in Jodi’s disappearance.
Wednesday, July 16
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 premiere | Prime Video
Last season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” was focused on the efforts of Isabel “Belly” Conklin and her friends to stop the sale of the Fisher family’s summer house, a place of intense meaning to all of them. In the midst of those efforts, Belly seemingly made her choice between the two Fisher brothers who yearn for her affections.
This season, the fallout of Belly’s decision will come home to roost. Conrad is devastated by her decision to move forward with Jeremiah, but considering their past, he’s unlikely to simply walk away from that decision and leave the pair to live happily ever after…
Thursday, July 17
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 3 premiere | Paramount+
This one is an unabashed favorite of mine, but it also happens to be a fantastic TV show. “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” follows the adventures of the U.S.S. Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike as it attempts to seek out new worlds and new civilizations.
This season, the crew of the Enterprise will have to grapple with the Gorn, face fearsome Klingons, and continue to advance the mission of exploration whenever they get a chance. All the while, fellow Starfleet officer James Kirk will become more and more familiar with the Enterprise crew, as each member marches toward a destiny that has already been determined.
Friday, July 18
‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’ premiere | HBO Max
This two-part documentary film series is an expansive portrait of Billy Joel, the six-time GRAMMY®-winning, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer from Long Island, New York. With unprecedented access to never-before-seen performances, home movies, and personal photographs, along with intimate one-on-one interviews, the documentary explores the life and work of the singer/songwriter whose music has not only endured but soared across generations.
It has been crafted around in-depth, exclusive interviews with Joel, illuminating the key moments that forged his character and the events and muses that inspired his music for more than six decades. Viewers will be able to hear about the life of Joel from start to present from those who knew him best — including Joel himself.
Saturday, July 19
WNBA All-Star Game | ABC, watch with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM
The WNBA is leaning into Caitlin Clark’s star power at the 2025 league All-Star game. Despite being in just her second pro season, Clark has been elected by fans as captain of one of the two teams that will participate, while Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has been selected as the other captain.
DIRECTV
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Stars like Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, and rookie Paige Bueckers will be on hand to show off their best alongside other WNBA superstars, but only one team can come out on top. Watch the game live and see for yourself who the best of the best are!
Sunday, July 20
‘The Wife Who Knew Too Much’ original movie premiere | Lifetime, watch with a seven-day free trial of Philo
Lisa Clarkson’s picture-perfect life as a high school football coach’s wife begins to unravel when one of her daughter’s best friends is killed in a hit-and-run after the pep rally to kick off the new season. The accident shakes the entire community to its core, and it reverberates through her family, tied to the team as it is.
Philo
Philo is a live TV streaming service designed for entertainment lovers, offering flexible ways to watch without the high price of traditional TV bundles. The service now features two paid plans — Essential and Bundle+ — alongside its existing free streaming offering, giving customers a range of options depending on how much live and premium content they want.
Lisa is torn between supporting her husband and the school while trying to uncover the truth of the accident, which could implicate the school’s principal, the star quarterback, and even her husband in wrongdoing. Will she bring the horrific facts of the case to light, or will she take part in a cover-up that could deny justice to the victim and their family?