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These 15 Summer-Themed TV Episodes Are Worth Binging
Sex and the City - "Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women" (Season 2, Episode 17)
The women in Sex and the City head to the Hamptons as Samantha Jones hosts an A-list summer party. However, the weekend is bumpy as the women compare themselves to women in their twenties. In the episode, Charlotte York lies about her age to a younger guy (who ends up giving her crabs).
Modern Family - "I Love a Parade" (Season 10, Episode 1)
Watch the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker crew celebrate the Fourth of July in "I Love a Parade." Gloria Delgado-Pritchett deals with her first Fourth of July celebration without her son, Manny Delgado.
New Girl - "Heat Wave" (Season 5, Episode 9)
The group at the loft (Nick Miller, Schmidt, Winston Bishop, Cece Parekh, and Reagan) suffer a heat wave in Los Angeles. Nick comes up with a strange, creative way to stay cool in the apartment. Reagan finds an easier way by just buying an AC.
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - "Will Goes a Courtin'" (Season 4, Episode 6)
Another heat wave episode for the summer vibes. While being tenants of the pool house, Will and Carlton fight Phil Banks in court over unpaid rent and no air conditioning. The night before court, Will and Carlton throw a pool party with friends to cool off, while Hillary wears a short dress at her job as a weather woman to get through the heat.
Full House - "You Pet It, You Bought It" (Season 8, Episode 6)
The heat in San Francisco causes the Tanners to figure out ways to stay cool. Michelle Tanner runs a lemonade stand and raises over $200, leading her to make an impulsive purchase.
Parks and Recreation - "Summer Catalog" (Season 2, Episode 20)
In "Summer Catalog," Leslie Knope prepares for Pawnee's summer catalog to promote seasonal events. She takes Ron Swanson and the rest of the leaders of the Parks Department out for a picnic.
Friends - "The One Where Rachel is Late" (Season 8, Episode 22)
Rachel Green is ready to have her baby, but feels like it will never happen. Rachel rocking summer fits while being pregnant is such a fabulous thing to watch during the season.
Survival of the Thickest - "When in Rome, B****!" (Season 2, Episode 1)
Mavis Beaumont wakes up in Rome, Italy, for a season of romance. This episode is a reminder that Rome trips and romance are a must during the summer.
Everybody Hates Chris - "Everybody Hates the G.E.D." (Season 4, Episode 22)
In this episode, Chris has summer anxiety as he thinks he's going to repeat the 10th grade.
Hacks - "Primm" (Season 1, Episode 2)
Ava Daniels needs to get to know her boss, so she and Deborah Vance take a road trip until unexpected car troubles occur. Deborah ends up leaving Ava to figure out the solution in the scorching heat of Las Vegas, NV.
Forever - "The Vineyard" (Season 1, Episode 5)
Watching this episode of Forever definitely gets you in the summer mood. Keisha Clark and Chloe head to Martha's Vineyard to find Justin Edwards.
The Summer I Turned Pretty - "Summer House" (Episode 1, Season 1)
Of course, the entire series of The Summer I Turned Pretty gets you in the summer feels, but especially the first episode. Belly, her brother, Steven, and their mom, Laurel, make their way to Cousins Beach to stay with close friends, Susannah, Conrad, and Jeremiah. This episode not only introduces a new dynamic in the relationship between the characters, but it also sets the tone for the season.
Sister, Sister - "Summer Bummer" (Season 3, Episode 19)
Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell switch places frequently on Sister, Sister, but this time they do it for weeks. In "Summer Bummer," Tia goes to summer school for Tamera, and Tamera goes to summer camp for Tia. Inevitably, the two get themselves into a mess.
Broad City - "In Heat" (Season 2, Episode 1)
In this episode of Broad City, Abbi and Ilana struggle in the New York City heat. Ilana searches for a last-minute gift for her close friend, Lincoln, while Abbi tries to buy an AC for a more comfortable room. Abbi and Illana walking around the park with ice packs truly represents summer.
Gossip Girl - "Summer, Kind of Wonderful" (Season 2, Episode 1)
The group heads to the Hamptons, NY. In "Summer, Kind of Wonderful," the summer is almost ending, but the drama continues. The all-white, elegant outfits and day parties make this episode a must-watch for the summer.
