Thursday, May 22
“Last Comic Standing” (NBC) at 9/8c
This revival of the standup competition finds comedians honing their jokes with the help of mentors for a prize worth $250,000 — which includes a TV show development deal.
Thursday, May 22
“Gang Related” (Fox) at 9/8c
An action-drama about a Gang Task Force member who, long before he was a cop, pledged allegiance to a different band of brothers.
Sunday, May 25
“The Normal Heart” (HBO) at 9/8c
HBO’s film adaptation of Larry Kramer’s play about the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, and the fight for medical research.
Monday, May 26
“Masterchef” (Fox) at 8/7c
Gordon Ramsay and company yell at a new group of amateur chefs, as they compete for the title of “Masterchef,” along with a cookbook deal, and $250,000 grand prize.
Monday, May 26
“Petals on the Wind” (Lifetime) at 8/7c
The sequel to Lifetime’s adaptation of V.C. Andrews’ “Flowers in the Attic” and the second in the book series.
Monday, May 26
“Hit The Floor” (VH1) at 9/8c
Everyone has a secret to protect, until a big mystery threatens to expose them all.
Monday, May 26
“American Ninja Warrior” (NBC) at 9/8c
Competitors in this rigorous obstacle course competition series vie for a chance to win a cash prize of $500,000 and the title “American Ninja Warrior.”
Tuesday, May 27
“America’s Got Talent” (NBC) at 8/7c
The show kicks off its ninth season with the hottest (or at least strangest) acts from across the country. They compete for a $1 million prize.
Tuesday, May 27
“Extreme Weight Loss” (ABC) at 8/7c
An unique, non-competitive show about weight-loss transformations that documents the unprecedented 365-day journey of courageous, “super-obese” participants. This year’s contestant include a baseball player who weighs nearly 480 pounds.
Tuesday, May 27
“The Night Shift” (NBC) at 10/9c
A medical drama that follows the staff on a late-night ER shift at San Antonio Medical Center.
Tuesday, May 27
“The Wil Wheaton Project” (Syfy) at 10/9c
A weekly pop sci-fi roundup, like “The Soup” for all things nerdy.
Wednesday, May 28
“So You Think You Can Dance” (Fox) at 8/7c
Dancers compete to be named “America’s Favorite Dancer,” along with a cash prize.
Thursday, May 29
“Undateable” (NBC) at 9/8c
Super standup Chris D’Elia leads a herd of undateables to maybe, possibly some day becoming semidateables.
Friday, May 30
“Derek” (Netflix)
Ricky Gervais returns as innocent man who loves his job at a retirement home in this gentle UK comedy.
Friday, May 30
“Crossbones” (NBC) at 10/9c
John Malkovich stars as famed pirate Blackbeard. ‘Nuff said.
Saturday, May 31
“Bet On Your Baby” (ABC) at 8/7c
Parents try to predict their toddler’s next move in an effort to win money for their child’s future education.
Saturday, May 31
“Sing Your Face Off” (ABC) at 9/8c
Reality singing competition that transforms celebrities into pop stars.
Sunday, June 1
“Halt and Catch Fire” (AMC) at 10/9c
Explores the early days of the PC era, a time when no one could imagine a portable computer weighing less than 15 pounds, let alone one that was a few ounces and doubled as a phone.
Monday, June 2
“Mistresses” (ABC) at 10/9c
The provocative and thrilling drama will continue to focus on the scandalous lives of a sexy and sassy group of four girlfriends on its second season.
Monday, June 2
“Beauty And The Beast” (CW) at 9/8c
Catherine Chandler (Kristin Kreuk) and Vincent Keller (Jay Ryan) think they’re now free to focus on their love. However, that love will be tested as new and more dangerous threats await.
Tuesday, June 3
“Famous in 12” (CW) at 8/7c
Reality show that follows a family for 12 weeks as they try to become celebrities in Los Angeles, backed by TMZ.
Wednesday, June 4
“Jennifer Falls” (TV Land) at 10:30/9:30c
Jaime Pressly stars as Jennifer Doyle, a former high-powered executive who has fallen and hit every bump on the way down to rock bottom.
Friday, June 6
“Orange Is the New Black” (Netflix)
Dramedy set in women’s correctional facility continues the story of Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), incarcerated for transporting drugs for her one-time girlfriend Alex Vause (Laura Prepon), as well as the wild and varied stories of her fellow inmates.
Saturday, June 7
“Power” (Starz) at 9/8c
A crime drama following two worlds — the glamorous New York club scene and the brutal drug trade.
Tuesday, June 10
“Pretty Little Liars” (ABC Family) at 8/7c
No longer in hiding, Alison (Sasha Pieterse) returns to school. And the search for “A” takes on more urgency.
Tuesday, June 10
“Chasing Life” (ABC Family) at 9/8c
An aspiring journalist learns she has cancer while juggling the demands of her new job and family crises.
Tuesday, June 10
“Covert Affairs” (USA) at 10/9c
Season 5 of the hit series picks up with CIA operative Annie (Piper Perabo) returning to the Agency after having faked her death. The new season will examine the price Annie will have to pay and the implications it will have on her relationships.
Monday, June 16
“Switched At Birth” (ABC Family) at 8/7c
Bay (Vanessa Marano) struggles with her feelings about Emmett (Sean Berdy) and Tank (Max Adler) while Daphne (Katie Leclerc) risks her safety to protect Regina (Constance Marie).
Monday, June 16
“The Fosters” (ABC Family) at 9/8c
One-hour drama about a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids being raised by two moms.
Thursday, June 19
“Defiance” (Syfy) at 8/7c
As the story resumes, the lives of the townspeople are in drastic turmoil. The Earth Republic has assumed control of the town, with far-reaching consequences, including a new mayor.
Thursday, June 19
“Dominion” (Syfy) at 9/8c
An epic supernatural action drama set 25 years after the events of the movie and picking up in the aftermath of a catastrophic war between an army of angels and mankind that has transformed the world.
Sunday, June 22
“Wipeout” (ABC) at 7/6c (2-hour premiere)
Daring contestants of all shapes and sizes compete in the world’s largest extreme obstacle course. For the first time ever, winners will be brought together at the end of the season for a “Tournament of Champions.”
Sunday, June 22
“Rising Star” (ABC) at 9/8c
A new take on the singing-competition genre in which the audience has the final say in real time.
Sunday, June 22
“The Last Ship” (TNT) at 9/8c
New drama opens with a global catastrophe that nearly decimates the world’s population. Because of its positioning, the Navy destroyer U.S.S. Nathan James avoids falling victim to the devastating tragedy. But now, Captain Tom Chandler (Eric Dane) and his crew must confront the reality of their new existence in a world where they may be among the few remaining survivors.
Sunday, June 22
“True Blood” (HBO) at 9/8c Final Season
Bloody southern vampire saga promises more crazy twists as the Hepatitis-V virus that’s decimating the vampire population rampages, and we prepare to say goodbye to Bon Temps and all the crazy vampires, werewolves, fairies, and more that live there.
Sunday, June 22
“Falling Skies” (TNT) at 10/9c
Earth is the scene of an intergalactic war as humans find themselves facing multiple alien forces in Season 4.
Monday, June 23
“Teen Wolf” (MTV) at 10/9c
After a surprising loss last season, the emergence of a new threat called The Benefactor.
Tuesday, June 24
“NY Med” (ABC) at 10/9c
This fast-paced series toggles between the orderly operating rooms of Manhattan’s New York-Presbyterian Hospital and the sometimes hectic trauma wards of Newark’s University Hospital.
Tuesday, June 24
“Tyrant” (FX) at 10/9c
This drama centers on an unassuming American family drawn by family ties into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation.
Wednesday, June 25
“Young & Hungry” (ABC Family) at 8/7c
Two worlds collide when a wealthy young tech entrepreneur, meets a feisty young food blogger, looking to be his personal chef.
Wednesday, June 25
“Big Brother” (CBS) at 8/7c
Another group of housemates will be thrown together for more drama, competition and, if recent seasons are any indication, scandal.
Wednesday, June 25
“Mystery Girls” (ABC Family) at 8:30/7:30c
Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth star as two former detective TV show starlets brought back together by a real-life mystery.
Wednesday, June 25
“Taxi Brooklyn” (NBC) at 10/9c
A New York cop (Chyler Leigh) who gets busted down to foot patrol enlists the help of a charming taxi driver with a secret (Jacky Ido). Together they solve crimes.
Wednesday, June 25
“Wilfred” (FXX) at 10/9c Final Season
Elijah Wood returns for one more round of hijinks with his anthropomorphic dog pal.
Sunday, June 29
“Reckless” (CBS) at 9/8c
A sultry legal drama set in Charleston, S.C., where a gorgeous Yankee litigator and a charming Southern attorney must hide their intense mutual attraction as a police sex scandal threatens to tear the city apart.
Sunday, June 29
“The Leftovers” (HBO) at 10/9c
This adaptation of “Little Children” author Tom Perrotta’s book “The Leftovers” tells the story of life after the Rapture — though it’s unclear whether the Rapture actually happened.
Sunday, June 29
“Unforgettable” (CBS) at 10/9c
The canceled-but revived Poppy Montgomery drama about a woman with an unstoppable memory returns for a third run. Hopefully it will prove memorable.
Monday, June 30
“Under The Dome” (CBS) at 10/9c
For its second run, the Stephen King adaptation is shaking things up, delivering a kinder, gentler Big Jim (played by “Breaking Bad” alum Dean Norris) and a clash between science and faith.
Wednesday, July 9
“Extant” (CBS) at 9/8c
Halle Berry stars as an astronaut who mysteriously returns to Earth pregnant after a 13-month solo space mission.
Wednesday, July 9
“The Bridge” (FX) at 10/9c
Demian Bichir and Diane Kruger return as a pair of detectives fighting border crime amid a swamp of corruption and drug business-driven violence.
Thursday, July 10
“Welcome To Sweden” (NBC) at 9/8c
A successful money-manager-to-the-stars moves from New York to Stockholm to remain with his girlfriend. Amy Poehler executive produces with her brother Greg, whose life provided the inspiration.
Thursday, July 10
“Working The Engels” (NBC) at 9:30/8:30c
Centers on a family who must band together to keep their heads above water when their father and breadwinner passes away, leaving them a mountain of debt.
Friday, July 11
“Hemlock Grove” (Netflix)
Eli Roth’s supernatural werewolf murder mystery returns for a second run, picking up events after a shocking massacre rocks the small Pennsylvania town.
Sunday, July 13
“Ray Donovan” (Showtime) at 9/8c
Liev Schreiber returns as the titular Hollywood fixer, joined this year by new cast members including Ann-Margret, Hank Azaria, Wendell Pierce, Sherilyn Fenn, Vinessa Shaw and Kip Pardue.
Sunday, July 13
“Masters of Sex” (Showtime) at 10/9c
The story of pioneering sex researchers William Masters and Virginia Johnson continues, with a host of new cast members including Sarah Silverman, Christian Borle and Keke Palmer.
Sunday, July 13
“The Strain” (FX) at 10/9c
“House of Cards” veteran Corey Stoll plays the head of the Centers for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. But they don’t fight canaries: They must investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient strain of vampirism.
Monday, July 14
“Backpackers” (CW) at 8:30/7:30c
Two friends embark on a backpacking trip across Europe after one of them experiences cold feet over his pending engagement.
Monday, July 14
“Seed” (CW) at 9:30/8:30c
An underachieving bachelor/sperm donor embarks on relationships with three separate recipient families
Thursday, July 17
“Dating Naked” (VH1) at 9/8c
Pretty much exactly what it sounds like: a dating competition series with nothing to hide, featuring new contestants each episode.
Thursday, July 17
“Rush” (USA) at 9/8c
Medical drama about a “fixer” to the stars — who have less than legal health concerns.
Thursday, July 17
“#CandidlyNicole” (VH1) at 10/9c
Reality series about fashion designer/celebutante Nicole Richie, based on her AOL web series.
Thursday, July 17
“Rookie Blue” (ABC) at 10/9c
Now five years into the game, it’s time for the rookies to look back and ask themselves if they’ve gotten what they wanted.
Thursday, July 17
“Satisfaction” (USA) at 10/9c
A provocative drama that explores modern marriage at its midpoint.
Thursday, July 17
“Married” (FXX) at 10/9c
Russ (Nat Faxon) and Lina Bowman (Judy Greer) can barely remember what life was like before kids, debt, and suburbia rained on their romance — but every once in a while, in between the arguments about their declining sex life and who’s driving carpool, they are reminded what drew them together in the first place — they’re best friends.
Thursday, July 17
“You’re The Worst” (FXX) at 10:30/9:30c
A comedic love story about what happens when two toxic, self-destructive people (Cash and Geere) fall in love despite themselves and attempt the impossible—a relationship.
Thursday, July 17
“LeAnn & Eddie” (VH1) at 10:30/9:30c
Reality show follows the lives of singer LeAnn Rimes and her husband, actor Eddie Cibrian.
Monday, July 21
“Hotel Hell” (Fox) at 9/8c
Gordon Ramsay visits struggling hotels and attempts to help the owners turn things around, similar to what he does for restaurants on “Kitchen Nightmares.”
Tuesday, July 22
“Food Fighters” (NBC) at 8/7c
Amateur cooks take on professional chefs in this game show-style cooking competition series hosted by Adam Richman.
Wednesday, July 30
“Penn & Teller: Fool Us” (CW) at 8/7c
Aspiring magicians try to pull off magic tricks on masters Penn & Teller. Those who succeed earn a chance to perform in Las Vegas.
Thursday, July 31
“The Quest” (ABC) at 8/7c
What do you get when the “Amazing Race” and “Lord of the Rings” movie franchise producers team up? “The Quest” is a reality/fantasy competition that could be a crazy mess or a very thrilling ride. We can’t wait to see which one it is.
Friday, Aug. 1
“Masters of Illusion” (CW) at 8/7c
A literal magic show where some of the best illusionists baffle viewers.
Monday, Aug. 4
“Bachelor In Paradise” (ABC) at 8/7c
In the tradition of “Bachelor Pad,” ABC finds a new way to round up former “Bachelor” and “Bachelorette” competitors, get them in their swimsuits, and get them feuding. (Oh, and maybe fall in love. Sure.)
Saturday, Aug. 9
“Outlander” (Starz) at 9/8c
Adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books about a WWII combat nurse who is transported back in time to 18th Century Scotland.
Monday, Aug. 18
“T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle” (VH1) at 9/8c
T.I. is back in Atlanta with his entrepreneur wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, and they are ready to focus on family.
Monday, Aug. 18
“Atlanta Exes” (VH1) at 9:30/8:30c
Spinoff of “Hollywood Exes,” spotlighting a group of women who are all ex-wives of big-name stars.