FX today unveiled its summer line-up of original shows, mixing comedies with dramas. The network also announced a new Louis C.K. standup special, which will air in May.
Louis C.K.: Live from the Comedy Store will make its debut on Thursday, May 28 at 11 p.m., right after the season five finale of the comedian’s Louie. That series returns this Thursday at 10:30 p.m., following the premiere of Billy Crystal and Josh Gad’s The Comedians.
Denis Leary makes a return to FX, four years after the end of Rescue Me. The comedian stars in Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, a half-hour sitcom, as a former rock star who has to put his ego aside to work with a young singer, played by Elizabeth Gillies. The series kicks off on Thursday, July 31 at 10 p.m.
After Leary’s show, Married will start its second season at 10:30 p.m. The series stars Nat Faxon and Judy Greer as a married couple who had to change in order to raise their child.
The drama series Tyrant will be back for a second season on Tuesday, June 16 at 10 p.m. Adam Rayner stars as a dictator’s younger son who finally returns to his home country.
Lastly, Guillermo Del Toro and Carlton Cuse’s Strain series will be back for its second season this summer, but a premiere date hasn’t been set yet.
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