What to Watch in July 2025: The Sandman, Star Trek, Twisted Metal, and More

Episode Summary

In this quick-hit episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, Frank breaks down the top TV shows arriving in July 2025. From long-awaited finales to nostalgic comebacks, this month is packed. We cover The Sandman’s two-part final season, the return of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the buzz around Foundation season 3, the beloved Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the comeback of South Park, and Frank's second shot at Twisted Metal. Whether you're a sci-fi fan, animation junkie, or comedy nerd, there's something here for you.

• 00:00 July’s TV preview kickoff

• 00:03 The Sandman (Netflix) final season starts July 3

• 00:15 It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia returns July 9 (FX and Hulu)

• 00:25 Foundation season 3 premieres July 11 (Apple TV Plus)

• 00:34 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns July 17 (Paramount Plus)

• 00:52 South Park comes back July 23 (Comedy Central)

• 01:04 Twisted Metal season 2 premieres July 31 (Peacock)

• 01:18 Final thoughts and open call for any shows we missed

• The Sandman is back with a two-part final season—first drop hits July 3

• It’s Always Sunny continues to be a must-watch after all these years

• Foundation season 3 is gaining buzz even among newcomers

• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a perfect entry point for Trek newcomers

• South Park returns after a long gap for many viewers

• Twisted Metal gets another shot with Anthony Mackie leading the way

• Frank is open to more recommendations and will be covering movie releases next

“Neil Gaiman really put a bad taste in our mouth, but I gotta finish the story.”
“If you’re new to Star Trek... Strange New Worlds is beautiful. Good story. Great cast.”
“Not a huge fan of [Twisted Metal], but I played the hell out of that as a kid... I gotta get back in.”

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