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As we all know, the pickings for good summertime TV are slim.  For me, TV during the summertime is about relaxing after a long work day.  This summer TV season I have mixed feelings.  While some shows are already meeting my entertainment needs, others I just wonder how they made the cut.  Let me tell you what I am watching so far.

Hell’s Kitchen (Fox) - I have been a huge fan of Chef Gordon Ramsey’s since the first season.  I love how he doesn’t mess around or mince words.  I find it funny that after six seasons, contestants still have issues with cooking Risotto, Scallops and some of the other staple products he is known for.  Will Chef Ramsey find success with his upcoming show MasterChefs?

So You Think You Can Dance (Fox) – Another show I have been a fan of since the first season is SYTYCD.  I love watching dancing shows and this show is no exception.  Last year it was overkill with the show not only in the summer but also the fall.  However, this year, they mixed it up with a new format that added some much needed zest to the show.  They brought back some of our favorite past contestants to team up with the top 11.  I am really loving the show this season!

Next Food Network Star (Food Network)- The Next Food Network Star was a late addition to my summertime viewing.  I started watching the show last season and was hooked from the start.  These chefs are actually competing for their very own show on Food Network which has some of the biggest stars in the industry such as Rachel Ray, Bobby Flay and Paula Dean.  I really like the challenges because they force the competitors to think outside of their box and really push to discover who they are as a potential food star.  If you love cooking, this is a great show to watch.

Design Star (HGTV) – For all aspiring interior designers, this is the show for you.  The format of the show is similar to the Next Food Network Star which puts together professional designers into an intense competition to win their own TV show on HGTV.  I love watching Design Star because of the great ideas that come out of the challenges and just to see how you can create something with very little.  Last year’s winner Antonio really set the bar high for this year’s contestants.

Well, there you have it, my must watch summer TV list.  I would love to hear what’s on yours.