Press release - Shows
June 16, 2023
Freeform Releases Its TV Offerings for July 2023
The Series Premiere of Animated Comedy ‘Praise Petey’ Debuts July 21, Starring Annie Murphy, John Cho and Christine Baranski
The Thrilling Second Half of Season Two’s ‘Cruel Summer’ Unfolds, and the Final Season of ‘grown-ish’ Continues With All-New Episodes
“CRUEL SUMMER” SEASON TWO
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July 3 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) – Episode #2006 – “The Plunge”
In summer 1999, sparks fly at Luke’s birthday party. In winter 1999, relationships are tested as Megan becomes more distant from Luke. In summer 2000, Megan obsesses over an interesting letter she received.
July 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) – Episode #2007– “It’s the End of the World”
In winter 1999, tensions are high on Y2K. At the New Year’s Eve party, a not-so-secret conversation changes the lives of the trio forever. In summer 2000, suspicion falls on Ned after some new evidence from summer 1999 comes to light.
July 17 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) – Episode #2008 – “Confess Your Sins”
In summer 1999, new friendships are formed and secrets are kept as the crew approaches senior year at the annual school car wash. In winter 1999, Megan and Isabella push for answers. In summer 2000, Debbie wants to protect her daughter.
July 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) – Episode #2009 – “The Miseducation of Luke Chambers”
Luke examines all his relationships and worries that the pressures of being a “Chambers man” have changed him.
July 31 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) – Episode #2010 – “Endgame” – SEASON TWO FINALE
As timelines collide, friendships implode, new evidence emerges and the shocking truth is revealed … in more ways than one.
“GROWN-ISH” SEASON SIX
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July 5 (10:00-10:30 p.m. EDT) – Episode #6002 – “Reachin’ 2 Much
Andre and Annika have big expectations for their first time. After three months of living together, Zoey and Aaron have to make decisions about their future. Doug hosts a party featuring Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals.
July 12 (10:00-10:30 p.m. EDT) – Episode #6003 – “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing”
Zaara grows frustrated when Andre starts treating her like a therapist instead of a friend. Kiela and Annika are surprised by how much they enjoy game night at the sober dorms. Doug urges Aaron to sit with his feelings.
July 19 (10:00-10:30 p.m. EDT) – Episode #6004 – “Pretty Mess
Annika invites the crew to her “Influencer Island” reunion taping. Andre starts to second-guess whether Annika is being fully honest with him. Meanwhile, Doug helps Aaron plus-up his dating profile.
July 26 (10:00-10:30 p.m. EDT) – Episode #6005 – “Right My Wrongs
Andre campaigns to be the president of the Gamma fraternity, but is he willing to sacrifice his morals to win? Doug has a date with Sloane. Zaara is hung up on Drea.
“PRAISE PETEY” SEASON ONE
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July 21 (10:00-10:30 p.m. EDT) – Episode #1001 – “Taxi to the South!” – SERIES PREMIERE
When her perfect life falls apart, “It Girl” Petey St. Barts is thrown a lifeline in the form of a mysterious gift from her deceased father: he’s left her in charge of his small-town cult.
July 21 (10:30-11:00 p.m. EDT) – Episode #1002 – “Unemployment Crisis
In her first act as cult leader, Petey liberates her new followers from their demeaning jobs and tries to come up with a vision statement. Mae Mae struggles with the sudden unemployment crisis.
July 28 (10:00-10:30 p.m. EDT) – Episode #1003 – “We Need $30”
Petey and Eliza team up to get to the bottom of New Utopia’s finances and raise enough money to get medicine for a sick Mae Mae ― without resorting to recruiting new cult members. How hard could it be for an educated city girl to make $30?
July 28 (10:30-11:00 p.m. EDT) – Episode #1004 – “Father’s Knee”
Petey discovers that her father used to have his own local magazine, inspiring Petey to revive it and make it her own. She chooses Bandit for her cover story to prove she’s open to dissent.
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Syd Jean
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