HBO Has Set the Summer Sked for 2007

In a period of cable-dominated time, it's not surprising to see a expansion in cable's original series line-up. HBO has take the initiative to commit three hours on Sunday to air their awarding-winning and buzz-gererating original programs. On June 10 at 9:00/8:00c, "The Sopranos" will be finishing up the second half of its sixth season. Following the mob season finale, comes the series premiere of David Milch's "John From Cincinnati" at 10:00/9:00c. The second season of "Big Love" will return to lead into "John" at 8:00/7:00c. To follow through the next hour, HBO packs up two comedies to finish the night: the return of "Entourage", which will be in its fourth season, and a new comedy titled "Flight of the Conchords," revolving around the fictionalized life of the New Zealand folk parody duo of the same name.

The serialized comedy "In Treatment" -- based on an Israeli comedy with the same title, and the relationship dramedy "Tell Me You Love Me" will debut in fall. The star packed newcomer "12 Miles of Bad Road" and the highly anticipated new drama "True Blood" are due in 2008. ("Blood," which is currently casting its pilot, has yet to officially be ordered to series.)

And finally, the final season of "The Wire" and the return of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" will show up sometime in 2008.