PREMIERE DATES
Want more? Here’s a quick look at some of the new TV shows debuting this summer:
DRAMAS
“Persons Unknown” — Strangers awaken in a strange town and try to figure out how they got there. (10 p.m. Monday, NBC)
“Unnatural History” — Teen anthropology expert (Kevin G. Schmidt) and pals solve mysteries in Washington, D.C. (8 p.m. June 13, Cartoon Network)
“Scoundrels” — A family of small-time criminals try to go straight after dad lands in prison. (9 p.m. June 20, ABC)
“The Gates” — Picturesque, upscale mountain community isn’t what is seems. (10 p.m. June 20, ABC)
“Memphis Beat” — Quirky, blues-loving Memphis detective (Jason Lee) tracks down bad guys. (10 p.m. June 22, TNT)
“Rookie Blue” — Five young cops right out of the Academy are thrown into the fire. (9 p.m. June 24, ABC)
“Huge” — Teens at a weight-loss camp go on journey of self-discovery. (9 p.m. June 28, ABC Family)
“Haven” — An FBI agent (Emily Rose) investigates supernatural occurrences in Maine. (10 p.m. July 9, Syfy)
“The Bridge” — Dedicated police officer (Aaron Douglas) fights corruption in the ranks. (8 p.m. July 10, CBS)
“Rizzoli & Isles” — Detective (Angie Harmon) and medical examiner (Sasha Alexander) solve mysteries in Boston. (10 p.m. July 12, TNT)
“The Glades” — Police procedural set in sleepy, yet deadly, Florida town. (10 p.m. July 13, A&E)
“Pillars of the Earth” — Ian McShane, Donald Sutherland star in Ken Follet’s epic saga set in 12th-century England. (10 p.m. July 23, Starz)
COMEDIES
“Neighbors From Hell” — Animated series whips up devilish behavior in the suburbs. (10 p.m. Monday, TBS)
“Warren the Ape” — D-list celebrity puppet struggles to get back in the spotlight. (10:30 p.m. June 14, MTV)
“Louie” — Stand-up comedian (Louis C.K.) balances career with single-dad duties. (11 p.m. June 29, FX)
“Melissa & Joey” — Politician (Melissa Joan Hart) hires a “manny” (Joey Lawrence) to care for her niece and nephew. (8 p.m. Aug. 17, ABC Family)
REALITY PROGRAMS
“Top Shot” — Some of the nation’s best marksmen take aim at $100,000. (10 p.m. today, History)
“Work of Art: The Next Great Artist” — Aspiring artists get the “Project Runway” treatment. (11 p.m. Wednesday, Bravo)
“Bethenny Getting Married?” — Bethenny Frankel (”Real Housewives of New York City”) gets her own show. (10 p.m. Thursday, Bravo)
“You’re Cut Off!” — Pampered princesses are forced to downsize their lives. (9 p.m. June 14, VH1)
“Cupcake Wars” — Top bakers compete to see who takes the cake. (9 p.m. June 15, Food Network)
“The Real L Word” — A real-life version of the pay-cable Sapphic drama. (10 p.m. June 20, Showtime)
“Boston Med” — Documentary series goes behind the scenes at three Boston hospitals. (10 p.m. June 24, ABC)
“Downfall” — High-stakes game show is set atop a towering sky scraper. (9 p.m. June 29, ABC)
“Las Vegas Jailhouse” — Life behind the walls of Las Vegas jails. (10 p.m. July 11, truTV).
“Paranormal Investigators” — Specialists attempt to uncover supernatural and paranormal occurrences. (10 p.m. July 15, Syfy)
“Masterchef” — Culinary competition has ordinary cooks trying to become extraordinary. (9 p.m. July 27, Fox)
“Bachelor Pad” — Twenty “all-stars” from “The Bachelor” franchise reunite to live — and compete — under one roof. (8 p.m. Aug. 9, ABC)
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