Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Buy 'Law & Order: SVU' Season 7 DVD
Released July 29
This intense spin-off of the stalwart series "Law & Order" focuses on Detectives Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) and Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) of New York City's elite Special Victims Unit as they work with their team to investigate cases “ripped from the headlines.” During Season 7’s 22 episodes the unit dealt with child predators, white supremacists, and a lawyer who lives a double-life as a stripper. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as this cracker jack team of sleuths crack the case time and time again on this 5-disc set. more
Beverly Hills 90210
Buy 'Beverly Hills 90210' Season 5 DVD
Released July 29
This quintessential ‘90s teen soap followed a group of rich and attractive young people as they grew from teens into adults in sunny Southern California. The fifth season was the first without dear-old Brenda Walsh (thanks to actress Shannen Doherty’s troublemaking) but the gang welcomed a new member, the wild-child Walsh family friend Valerie (played by Tiffani-Amber Thiessen) who ended up dating Dylan and accompanying him to Mexico to infiltrate a smuggling ring. Steve, Kelly, Brandon, David and Donna had their share of challenges and excitement too, including heartbreaking romances, tangles with the law, and troubling stalkers. Who said life in Beverly Hills was a walk in the park? Don’t miss all 31 soapy episodes on this 8-disc collection. more
The Hills
Buy 'The Hills' Season 3 DVD
Released July 29
Get a dose of high Hollywood drama on "The Hills," this spin-off of MTV's hit reality show "Laguna Beach" which follows a group of gorgeous rich girls as they navigate the L.A. social scene, their budding careers, and a web of current and ex-boyfriends. By the time Season 3 arrived, Whitney had graduated college and must deal with the stress of her first real job and the drama of being newly single. Audrina is attempting to handle her first real boyfriend, but hitting the town every night with her single roommate Lauren won't make it easy. Heidi's trying to play house with Spencer and deal with the separation from her best friend Lauren. Lauren's had enough of being single and is looking for Mr. Right, but with new responsibilities at "Teen Vogue", a new roommate, and a boyfriend from her past back in her life will she be able to do it? This 4-disc set contains all 28 of the season’s drama-filled episodes along with featurettes including interviews, previews, Season 3’s press photo shoot and “The Hills Guide to Hollywood.” more
30 Days
Buy '30 Days' Season 2 DVD
Released July 1
Created by the man behind the alarming hit documentary "Supersize Me," "30 Days" follows a diverse group of participants as they each spend 30 days in someone else's shoes. The second season features an anti-immigration activist who moves in with a group of illegal immigrants and works as a day laborer, an atheist who tries living amongst devout Christians and attends Bible study; as well as the riveting season finale which tracks Spurlock as he spends 30 days in a Virginia prison where he’s treated like any ordinary inmate and must be locked up in solitary confinement for 72 grueling hours. In addition to the season’s six episodes, the 2-disc set features commentary by Esther Reyes, producer of the "Immigration" episode, as well as commentary from Spurlock himself on how it felt to be locked up in the “Jail” episode. more
Mad Men
Buy 'Mad Men' Season 1 DVD
Released July 1
If you haven’t seen the buzzed-about drama “Mad Men,” well what are you waiting for? (Watch a clip.) Catch up with Season One of this acclaimed series before the second season premieres later this month. Set in the glamorous world of New York’s advertising industry in the 1960s, the show follows the driven Don Draper — who’s as equally ambitious in the bedroom and in the boardroom — as he navigates his way up the ladder of the ruthlessly competitive (and smoke-filled) firm Sterling Cooper Advertising. Both the 4-disc DVD set and the 3-disc Blu-Ray set include all 13 episodes from the first season along with commentaries and featurettes that explore the “Mad Men” world, all packaged in a limited-edition, metal "lighter"— a true sign of the times. more
The Closer
Buy 'The Closer' Season 3 DVD
Released July 1
Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, the southern belle with a special talent for coaxing confessions out of criminals quickly gathered a fan base thanks to her tough-as-nails attitude and Georgia twang. (Watch a clip.) “The Closer” follows the homicide investigator (a role nailed by Kyra Sedgwick) after she moves from Atlanta to Los Angeles, tries to adjust to a new culture and works to balance her professional and personal life. The third season finds Brenda investigating the deaths of a famous divorce attorney, gang members, and senior citizens at a retirement at home. On the personal front, Brenda’s parents accidentally leak news of her engagement to her colleagues and Brenda and Fritz try to sell their home. The 4-disc set includes all 14 of the third season’s episodes along with unaired scenes, a fun-filled gag reel, and a fascinating featurette entitled “The Art of Interrogation” which includes explanations from real-life law enforcement professionals and criminal psychologists about the art of interrogation and the skills necessary to be a "closer." more
Stargate: Atlantis
Buy 'Stargate Atlantis' Season 4 DVD
Released July 8
This ever-popular SciFi series follows a team of intrepid explorers from Atlantis, a city built thousands of years ago by the highly evolved and mysterious Ancients, as they explore the distant Pegasus Galaxy. (Watch a clip.) Season 5 promises another dose of excitement and adventure as a new and powerful race is introduced and new alliances are forged — all while the team continues to explore the mysteries of the unknown galaxy. The 20-episode fourth season picked up in the wake of a Replicator attack on the city as Weir undergoes surgery and it becomes clear the city is slowly draining power. Bonus features on the 5-disc set include commentaries on every episode, deleted scenes, a photo gallery, and out-of-this-world bloopers. The season also includes the series’ 100th episode and marks the return of fan favorite Paul McGillion, who reprises his role as the beloved Dr. Carson Beckett for five episodes. more
I Dream of Jeannie
Buy 'I Dream of Jeannie' Season 5 DVD
Released July 8
Catch the last magical season of this 1960s series about Jeannie, a beautiful and crafty genie (played by Barbara Eden) who falls in love with her “Master,” an astronaut named Tony Nelson (played by Larry Hagman). (Watch a clip.) Season 5 found Jeannie faced with a big decision: Should she finally marry Tony or become queen of the country? Hmmm. Jeannie finally chooses Tony, but then must deal with the tricky of issue of wedding photos since genies don’t show up in photos! Get your front seat for the wedding and all 26 of the final season’s episodes on this 4-disc boxed set. more
Monk
Buy 'Monk' Season 6 DVD
Released July 8
The sixth season of this off-beat series which follows an obsessive-compulsive San Francisco detective named Monk, finds the wacky Mr. Monk investigating a slew of wild cases including a rapper’s murder, a killing at a nude beach, and a cult murder. He also finds himself at the center of attention when he’s accused of shooting the beloved Santa Claus. Guest stars include Sarah Silverman, Howie Mandel and Snoop Dogg. With Season 7 just around the corner, you won’t want to miss all of Season 6’s 16 episodes on this 4-disc set, which includes audio and video commentary by Tony Shaloub and several of the episodes’ writers. more
Psych
Buy 'Psych' Season 2 DVD
Available July 8
This quirky comedy series goes inside the interesting life of young police consultant Shawn Spencer who solves crimes with powers of observation so acute he’s tricked the detectives he works with into thinking he’s psychic. Shawn is often surrounded by his best friend and sidekick, Gus, and his disapproving father, Henry, who happens to be the person who helped hone Shawn’s special skills in the first place. The 4-disc Season Two box set contains 16 episodes as well as a slew of bonus features including deleted scenes, a gag reel, Lil Shawn and Gus webisodes and audio commentary from the show’s creators and executive producers. Now that’s something to be “psyched” about! more
Dallas
Buy 'Dallas' Season 9 DVD
Released July 15
Everything’s bigger in Texas — and in the ‘80s that included the hair, shoulder pads, and cowboy hats, especially on the iconic primetime soap “Dallas.” (Watch a clip.) Season 9 began after the infamous return of Bobby Ewing. (He didn’t really die; everything that happened during Season 8 was just a dream, silly viewers!) Season 9 also brought Barbara Bel Geddes back as "Miss Ellie," saw the return of those scheming Ewing cousins, and ended with a fiery cliffhanger. The 4-disc set includes all of the season’s 31 over-the top episodes and a documentary called ”Seasons of Change,” an in-depth look at television’s most talked-about dream sequence of all time, and its impact on the storylines, the fans, and stars. more
Eureka
Buy 'Eureka' Season 2 DVD
Released July 15
“Eurkea” isn’t your average American small town. It’s actually a top-secret residential development created by people like Albert Einstein and President Truman to protect and nurture America’s most valuable “intellectual resources.” In other words, it’s secretly a town full of geniuses! When U.S. marshal Jack Carter accidentally finds himself in Eureka along with his rebellious teenage daughter, he ends up staying and becoming Sheriff of an unusual town with a lot to hide. The 3-disc DVD set includes all 13 episodes from Season 2 as Jack and Zoe discover more town mysteries and quirky characters. Fans will also love the more than 10 hours of bonus features including deleted scenes, a gag reel, “Live Smart Eureka” PSAs, and a podcast commentary with the show’s co-creator, executive producers and writers. more
Reno 911!
Buy 'Reno 911' Season 5 DVD
Released July 15
When the deputies of “Reno 911!” returned for their fifth and most ridiculous season yet, the gang ended up working as fast food employees, raising money by becoming door-to-door salesmen and building a section of the wall to keep Mexicans from the crossing the U.S. border. With their failed stings and constant drinking problems, they’ll prove to you that they have exactly what it takes to be cops ... badges. And keep your eyes peeled for guest stars throughout the 16 episodes including Christina Applegate, Seth Green, Lisa Lampanelli and George Lopez. The three-disc set also contains bonus material including "Cop Psychology: Inside the Minds of Reno’s Deputies," extended scenes, and audio commentary with many of the oh-so-comedic cast members. more
Saving Grace
Buy 'Saving Grace' Season 1 DVD
Released July 15
“Saving Grace” follows Grace Hanadarko (wonderfully portrayed by Holly Hunter), a spitfire of an Oklahoma City police detective with a wild personal life which helps give her a no-holds-barred approach to her detective work — especially when it comes to cases involving the victimization of women or children. She’s been known to use a tornado to her advantage, let a witness sleep over, and even skirt the law to get her job done ... without ever looking back. As becomes very clear over the course of the first season, Grace’s personal life isn’t quite as straightforward. She hasn’t been all that lucky in love and has multiple affairs, sometimes with her colleagues. Luckily Grace has found a real angel (yes, the heavenly kind) who’s showing her how to get her life back on track. In addition to the first season’s 13 episodes, the 4-disc set includes commentary on the pilot, an overview of the show, a season recap, a “Saving Grace” music video and a behind-the-scenes look with Holly Hunter and co-star Leon Rippy. more
Spaced
Buy 'Spaced' Complete Series DVD
Released July 22
After nearly a decade, this hilarious British series finally becomes available on DVD in the U.S. The 3-disc set featuring all 14 surreal episodes of the series described by its co-creator and star, Simon Pegg, as “a cross between ‘The Simpsons,' ‘The X-Files’ and ‘Northern Exposure.’” The star-studded bonus material includes deleted scenes, outtakes, trailers, and all-new commentary from Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, Matt Stone, Bill Hader (“Saturday Night Live”), Patton Oswalt (“King of Queens”) and Diablo Cody (the Oscar-winning writer of “Juno”). more
Las Vegas
Buy 'Las Vegas' Season 5 DVD
Released July 22
The fifth and final season in his Sin City-inspired drama which follows the exciting world inside the glamorous Montecito Hotel & Casino, saw some notable cast changes, including the departure of James Caan, who played the hotel’s head of security, and the arrival of Tom Selleck as the Montecito’s new owner A.J. Cooper. The 19 episodes on this 4-disc set found the eclectic group of hotel staffers dealing with robbery, romance, pregnancy, and plenty of big-money gamblers, culminating in a blow-out wedding on the season finale. The set also includes a gag reel, NBC.com webcasts and other bonus materials. more