Summer seen as wasteland on broadcast TV for some critics and viewers . They often air repeats and launch reality shows during summertime . Some channels offer free viewing for new , hot shows . Blogger says ` ` you are really at the bottom of the barrel '' for shows .
Summer seen as wasteland on broadcast TV for some critics and bloggers . Networks often run repeats and launch reality shows during summertime . Cable stations offer destination viewing for new , hot shows . Blogger says `` you are really scraping the bottom of the barrel '' for shows .