But it’s awfully hot out. And watching TV in the air-conditioning sounds like a pretty good idea. And, fortunately, August is not a TV wasteland. There are some good shows and a few great ones.
1. “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party” (Wednesday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m., VH1) • TV’s oddest couple — Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg — return for Season 2 of their bizarre party/talk show featuring celebrities, mixed drinks and general weirdness.
2. “The Sinner” (Wednesday, Aug. 1, 11 p.m., USA) • Season 2 of this show is about an entirely new case — an 11-year-old who murders his parents.