Not sure what you should watch right now? The week of June 17 has a little something for everyone. Sports fans will love watching big-name athletes compete in Olympic trials, while documentary lovers have a couple of buzzy new films to stream. Plus, we’re at or nearing the end of the seasons for major shows including Doctor Who, Interview with the Vampire, and When Calls the Heart.
Here are our top picks for what to watch this week of June 17!
Week of June 17: US Olympics Trials
Ready for the Summer Olympics this year? Several marquee sports are hosting their Olympic trials this month, and you won’t want to miss out! This week, catch the action from swimming, diving, and track and field. You’ll get a glimpse of superstars like Katie Ledecky, plus up-and-comers who might make unexpected headlines in Paris.
Airing on NBC & USA Network; streaming on Peacock — check local listings.
Tuesday, June 18: Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
This Pride Month, this documentary traces the entwined histories of comedy and the LGBTQ+ community. Archival footage, legendary performances, and interviews with comedy legends examine the communities that have formed, the struggles that have been fought, and how queer comedy (and comics) has been part of the fabric of the comedy world from the very start.
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Wednesday, June 19: Black Barbie
Did you get into 2023’s “Barbie-core” trends? You absolutely can’t miss this documentary. Produced by Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers under the Shondaland banner (and released on Juneteenth), the movie traces the true origins of the first Black Barbie. Along with insights on the role of Barbie in culture, the documentary features the stories of three Black women at Mattel who were key to the trailblazing: Beulah Mae Mitchell, Kitty Black and Stacey McBride Irby.
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Friday, June 21: Doctor Who “Empire of Death”
This season of Doctor Who has genuinely been firing on all cylinders, and now, it’s almost over. The week of June 17 gives us one last adventure with Fifteen and Ruby this season. To quote a previous Doctor, we don’t want to go! Fortunately, we don’t have to go for long — Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson will be back for the annual Christmas special, and Season 15 is already greenlit.
Streaming on Disney+, 7 pm ET/4 pm PT
Sunday, June 23: Interview with the Vampire “I Could Not Prevent It”
AMC’s sizzling, shocking adaptation of Anne Rice’s iconic vampires has gone next-level this season. From taunting ghosts to bloody memories revealed and more, it’s been a wild ride that has only built all season long. With its penultimate episode of the season, the stakes (heh) have never been higher. It might not be on a trendy network, but it’s worth expanding your horizons for.
Airing on AMC, 9 pm ET (check local listings) or streaming on AMC+
Sunday, June 23: When Calls the Heart Season 11 Finale
Hallmark‘s long-running period drama took some turns this year, including ones that have divided fans. As the season wraps up, the future of Hope Valley is (once again) on the line. But it’s not all far-reaching stakes: the other big question is when Elizabeth and Nathan will turn their romantic connection into an official relationship.
Airing on Hallmark Channel, 9 pm ET/8 pm CT
Sunday, June 23: Orphan Black: Echoes
The original Orphan Black earned a cult following and introduced us to the talent that is Tatiana Maslany. Now, there’s a new spinoff in town, starring Krysten Ritter as Lucy, another heroine with “artificial” origins. Set in 2052, it’s not a direct sequel to Orphan Black, but rather a new spin on these questions of identity, science, and humanity.
Airing on AMC & BBC America, 10 pm ET/9 pm CT
