The 10 best and worst TV shows this summer

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Netflix's "Stranger Things."

Summer TV used to be a barren wasteland. Those days are long gone, but the season is still trying to prove itself.

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Fans have showed that they'll tune in to great content no matter what time of year it is. And in the face of declining ratings and more competition from online and streaming video providers, TV programmers are looking for viewers whenever and wherever they can find them.

From the resurgence of game shows to the return of last year's big drama hits, which shows stayed on top and which ones sunk?

Here's a look at what worked and what didn't from TV this summer: