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In the second installment of CW’s sudsy teen drama, Hidden Palms, we learn a little more about our cast of characters — and it isn’t all pretty.

While network television will inundate you this summer with reruns (with a few exceptions) and more cheaply produced reality shows, cable stations are answering viewers demand for better choices with summer fare that rival some prime season offerings. So after a day of frolicking in the great outdoors enjoying the summer sun, cool off with these summer shows.