This summer brings new TV shows starring everything from aliens to werewolves and ghosts to surprise makeovers and new game shows and comedies. What will you watch?
Dates and times subject to change.
SUNDAYS
Same Name (CBS)
9:00pm, Series Premiere July 24, 2011
Select celebrities will trade places with people for one week who just happen to have the same name as they do; each will experience how the other lives their day-to-day life. In the pilot episode, David Hasselhoff the actor/singer will trade places with David Hasselhoff the Electrical Technician/Landscaper who lives in Lake Jackson, Texas.
The Glee Project (OXYGEN)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 12, 2011
Follow performers as they try out for guest starring roles on the hit TV show “Glee.”
In the Flow with Affion Crockett (FOX)
9:30pm, Series Premiere August 14, 2011
In this new comedy series starring Affion Crockett he will spoof celebrities, commercials, movie trailers, music videos and TV shows.
Amsale Girls (WE)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 12, 2011
I learned today that I cannot afford an Amsale gown. According to the synopsis on their website, Amsale wedding gowns go for as much as $75,000. I don’t know many people who could afford that, but if you like to pretend to rub elbows with the rich and famous, then this is a show for you.
Falling Skies (TNT)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 19, 2011
It’s finally happened. The alien race humans have dubbed Skitters and Mechs have attacked Earth and left most of it incapacitated. Human survivors have bonded to form a resistance group known as 2nd Mass in Boston led by history professor Tom Mason (Noah Wyle). Mason’s wife was killed in the first wave attack and one of his 3 sons has been captured by the aliens. “Falling Skies” is executive-produced by Steven Spielberg.
Mancations (TRAVEL)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 5, 2011
Best friend comedians Evan Mann and Gareth Reynolds are given free rein to find the best American getaways for the guys.
The Protector (LIFETIME)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 12, 2011
Gloria Sheppard (Ally Walker) is an LAPD homicide detective and divorced mother of two boys, Leo (Thomas Robinson) and Nick (Sage Ryan) who must juggle her professional and personal life.
Ice Loves Coco (E!)
10:30pm, Series Premiere June 12, 2011
If your into this kind of thing, you can follow the now-married lives of Rapper Ice-T and his glamour and fitness model wife Coco.
Mondays
My Yard Goes Disney (HGTV)
8:00pm, Series Premiere June 6, 2011
Lucky homeowners get surprise yard makeovers inspired by Disney Park ideas.
House Hunters on Vacation (HGTV)
8:30pm, Series Premiere June 6, 2011
Lucky families are given their choice of which fabulous vacation home they would like to stay in for a week.
HGTV’d (HGTV)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 6, 2011
HGTV surprises lucky viewers who have wished they would stop by their home to do some work.
Switched at Birth (ABC FAMILY)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 6, 2011
Two teenage girls, Bay Kennish (Vanessa Marano) and Daphne Vasquez (Katie Leclerc) learn they were switched at birth. One lives with a wealthy family with a brother and 2 parents while the other is deaf with a working-class single mother. Once the switch is discovered, the families have to learn how to get along with each other.
The Lying Game (ABC FAMILY)
9:00pm, Series Premiere August 15, 2011
Emma (Alexandra Chando) is a foster child who learns she has an identical twin sister, Sutton (also played by Alexandra Chando) who was adopted by a wealthy family. Curious as to who their birth mother is and why they were separated Sutton convinces Emily to stand in for her while she pursues a lead. But when Sutton doesn’t return at the designated time and place Emily is torn between asking for help and therefore revealing her true identity and possibly her safety.
Alphas (SYFY)
10:00pm, Series Premiere July 11, 2011
Five ordinary people become extraordinary people when they discover they have superhuman physical and mental abilities. The Alphas team is led by psychiatrist Dr. Lee Rosen (David Strathairn), an expert in the Alpha phenomena. “Alphas” also stars Malik Yoba, Warren Christie, Laura Mennell, Ryan Cartwright, and Azita Ghanizada.
Karaoke Battle USA (ABC)
10:00pm, Series Premiere August 8, 2011
The title says it all. “Singers” will take the stage in a karaoke singing challenge. Someone pass the beer.
Teen Wolf (MTV)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 13, 2011; Preview June 5 @ 11pm
Scott (Tyler Posey), the teenage werewolf, is back in this classic story reboot from the 70s. Is he more human or wolf?
TUESDAYS
101 Ways to Leave a Game Show (ABC)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 21, 2011
The loser of the each multiple choice question round will be eliminated in spectacular fashions such as being shot out of a canon or strapped to the wing of a biplane. The winner receives $50,000.
The Nine Lives of Chloe King (ABC FAMILY)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 14, 2011
Chloe (Skyler Samuels) is mysteriously beginning to develop heightened abilities and soon finds out she is also being followed by a shadowy figure. She learns that she is a part of an ancient race that has been hunted by humans for a long, long time.
Staten Island Cakes (WE)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 21, 2011
If you live on Staten Island and need a cake for a special occasion, then Vinny Buzzetta is your go-to guy.
Combat Hospital (ABC)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 1, 2011
Following in the footsteps of the famous M*A*S*H TV show, “Combat Hospital” is based in the war zone of Southern
Afghanistan and modeled after the real Canadian-led NATO Role 3 Hospital at the Kandahar Airfield. Colonel Xavier Marks (Elias Koteas) heads the Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit. He is supported by Major Rebecca Gordon (Michelle Borth), Captain Bobby Trang (Terry Chen), non-military staffer neurosurgeon Dr. Simon Hill (Luke Mably), psychiatrist Major Grace Pedersen (Deborah Kara Unger), and Chief of Nursing Commander Will Royal (Arnold Pinnock).
Hook Line and Dinner (COOK)
10:30pm, Series Premiere June 7, 2011
Follow expert fisherman and seafood guru Ben Sargent along America’s coastal waterways as he explores local fishing cultures and follows his supper from the sea to the dinner table. Ben also hangs out with the locals exchanging big fishing stories and where to find the best seafood eatery in town.
WEDNESDAYS
Run my Makeover (HGTV)
8:00pm, Series Premiere July 20, 2011
Viewers get to vote and choose what these select homeowners get for their room makeovers.
State of Georgia (ABC FAMILY)
8:30pm, Series Premiere June 29, 2011
Georgia (Raven-Symone) is an aspiring actress in New York City. Loretta Devine and Majandra Delfino also star.
Franklin & Bash (TNT)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 1, 2011
With a flair for the dramatic in the courtroom, ambulance chasing lawyers Jared Franklin (Breckin Meyer) and Peter Bash (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) have caught the eye of Stanton Infield (Malcolm McDowell) the patriarch of one of the top law firms in Los Angeles, Infield Daniels. They are welcomed to the firm with open arms by everyone except Infield’s nephew, Damien Karp (Reed Diamond) who has his own ideas for the business. “Franklin & Bash” also stars Dana Davis as Carmen, Kumail Nanjiani as Pindar, and Garcelle Beauvais as Hanna Linden.
Haunted Collector (SYFY)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 1, 2011
Did you know that spirits and ghosts can inhabit objects such as paintings, dolls, jewelry and even guns? The Zaffis family is paranormal investigators who track down these spooky objects and store them in the family museum.
Man v. Food Nation (TRAVEL)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 1, 2011
Now that he has mostly conquered America’s food challenges, Adam Richman sets out on this quest again. Only this time local people will be standing in for him. Will they be up to the challenge?
Legend Quest (SYFY)
10:00pm, Series Premiere July 13, 2011
Follow the real life Indiana Jones, symbologist Ashley Crowe, who searches for some of history’s greatest elusive artifacts such as King Arthur’s sword and the Lost Ark of the Covenant.
Love in the Wild (NBC)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 1, 2011
If you combine the Bachelor/Bachlorette and Survivor what do you get? “Love in the Wild,” that’s what. 10 single men and 10 single women are thrown together in the Costa Rican jungle where they will try to find that special someone while paddling through crocodile infested waters, battling bats, and zipping through the forest canopy. Sounds real romantic.
Necessary Roughness (USA)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 29, 2011
Callie Thorne plays a divorcee who becomes a therapist for a professional football team. She soon becomes the most sought after therapist in Long Island. Now this single mom of 2 teenagers she must balance her personal and professional life.
Rocco’s Dinner Party (BRAVO)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 22, 2011; Preview June 15 @ 11pm)
Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito gives chefs a chance to impress him with their dishes, menus, and party d©cor for a $20,000 prize.
Sand Masters (TRAVEL)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 1, 2011
Join sand sculpture experts Rusty Croft and Kirk Rademaker and their sand sculpting team which includes Matt Long, Andy Gertler, Sue McGrew and Morgan Rudluff, as they travel the world creating huge sand sculptures for clients.
The Franchise: A Season with the San Francisco Giants (SHO)
10:00pm, Series Premiere July 13, 2011
Follow the 2010 World Champions, on a personal and professional level, as they defend their title in 2011.
The World According to Paris (OXYGEN)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 1, 2011
Get a behind the scenes look at the real Paris Hilton.
Happily Divorced (TV LAND)
10:30pm, Series Premiere June 15, 2011
Los Angeles florist Fran (Fran Drescher) has just found out her husband of 18 years (John Michael Higgins) is gay. Joining the cast is Fran’s best friend Judi (Tichina Arnold), her parents Dori & Glen (Rita Morenoand Robert Walden), and her flower delivery boy Cesar (Valente Rodriguez).
Jon Benjamin Has a Van (COMEDY)
10:30pm, Series Premiere June 15, 2011
In this fake news magazine narrative show, Jon Benjamin brings you unique stories from across America.
THURSDAYS
Expedition Impossible (ABC)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 23, 2011
Mark Burnett, the Executive Producer of hit reality shows Survivor, The Apprentice and Shark Tank, takes contestants on another wild adventure in “Expedition Impossible: the Kingdom of Morocco.” 13 three-person teams will race across deserts, raging rivers, and snow-capped mountains in a 10-leg competition for $50,000 each and a new Ford Explorer.
Love Bites (NBC)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 2, 2011
“Love Bites” displays a modern spin on love, sex, marriage and dating. Regulars will include Annie Matopoulos (Becki Newton), a single NY C girl and Colleen & Judd Rouscher (Constance Zimmer & Greg Grunberg) as a happily married Venice Beach couple.
NY Ink (TLC)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 2, 2011
Ami Brash became famous when “Miami Ink” aired in 2005. Now he is opening a new parlor in the heart of SoHo in an attempt to become the tattoo king of NY.
Suits (USA)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 23, 2011
A top Manhattan corporate lawyer (Gabriel Macht) needs a hotshot sidekick. Instead of an eager young lawyer, he hires a genius college dropout (Patrick J. Adams) who has a hustlers street smarts and the book smarts of a Harvard law grad.
The First 48: Missing Persons (A & E)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 2, 2011
It’s said that if a person is missing and they are not found in the first 48 hours then chances of finding them are cut in half. Follow the investigators of the Chicago missing persons unit as they respond to more than the 17,000 calls they receive a year.
Wilfred (FX)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 23, 2011
Ryan (Elijah Wood) forms an unusual relationship with his neighbor’s dog, Wilfred (Jason Gann). Everyone around Ryan sees Wilfred as what he is ‘” a dog. But Ryan sees Wilfred as an Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit. (Which brings to thought ‘” just what kind of meds is Ryan on?)
SATURDAYS
Outcasts (BBC AMERICA)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 18, 2011
Outcasts Eric Mabius, Liam Cunningham, and Hermione Norris explore the human drive for power, politics and sex in a post-Earth new world.
Other shows scheduled to premiere this summer, but are unconfirmed at the individual network websites at this writing, include:
Sundays
Swamp Wars (ANIMAL PLANET)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 12, 2011
Famous Food (VH1)
10:00pm, Series Premiere July 10, 2011
Mondays
Crave (FOOD)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 20, 2011
Surprise Homecoming (TLC)
10:00pm, Series Premiere July 11, 2011; Preview May 30
Sugar High (FOOD)
10:30pm, Series Premiere August 8, 2011
Tuesdays
Take the Money and Run (ABC)
9:00pm, Series Premiere August 2, 2011
Family Restaurant (WE)
10:00pm, Series Premiere August 16, 2011
The Hot Zone (ABC)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 21, 2011
Thursdays
Ridiculousness (MTV)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 9, 2011
Fridays
Flea Man (NATGEO)
8:00pm, Series Premiere June 10, 2011
Paranormal Challenge (TRAVEL)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 17, 2011
My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding (TLC)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 3, 2011; preview May 29 @ 9pm
Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids (TLC)
10:00pm, Series Premiere July 8, 2011
Saturdays
Shane Untamed (NATGEOWILD)
9:00pm, Series Premiere June 11, 2011
Celebrity Close Calls (BIO)
10:00pm, Series Premiere June 18, 2011
Home by Novogratz (HGTV)
10:00pm, Series Premiere July 16, 2011
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Resources:
Individual program links are embedded in the show titles. Other resources are listed below.
CBS
http://www.cbs.com
FOX
http://www.fox.com/
E!
http://www.eonline.com/
LIFETIME
http://www.mylifetime.com/
OXYGEN
http://oxygen.com/
TNT
http://www.tnt.tv/
TRAVEL
http://www.travelchannel.com/
WE
http://www.wetv.com/
ABC
http://abc.go.com/
ABC FAMILY
http://abcfamily.go.com/
HGTV
http://www.hgtv.com/
MTV
http://www.mtv.com/
SYFY
http://www.syfy.com/
COOK
http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/
TRAVEL
http://www.travelchannel.com/
BRAVO
http://www.bravotv.com/
COMEDY CENTRAL
http://www.comedycentral.com/
NBC
http://www.nbc.com/
SHO
http://sports.sho.com/
TNT
http://www.tnt.tv/
TV LAND
http://www.tvland.com/
USA
http://www.usanetwork.com/
A & E
http://www.aetv.com/
FX
http://www.fxnetworks.com/
TLC
http://tlc.com/
BBC AMERICA
http://www.bbcamerica.com/
