ABC has announced the following summer premiere dates for new series and returning favorites (all times ET). Outside of The Hot Zone, a M*A*S*H-inspired series that takes place in Southern Afghanistan, and returning series Rookie Blue, it looks like there’s a lot of reality and game shows on tap.
Monday, May 23
9:00-11:00 pm The Bachelorette (season premiere – moves to its regular time slot – 8:00-10:01 pm – Monday, May 30)
Thursday, June 16:
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Wipeout” (sneak-peek episode)*
9:00-10:00 p.m. “101 Ways to Leave a Game Show” (series premiere)*
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Rookie Blue” (second season premiere)*
*If there is a Game 7 of the NBA Finals, these programs will move to Thursday, June 23
Tuesday, June 21:
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Wipeout” (regular time premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Expedition Impossible” (series premiere)
10:00-11:00 p.m. “The Hot Zone” (series premiere)
Thursday, July 28:
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Take the Money and Run” (series premiere)**
**If there is a Game 7 of the NBA Finals, “Take the Money and Run” will premiere Thursday, August 4
Monday, August 8
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Bachelor Pad” (second season premiere)
10:00-11:00 p.m. “America’s Karaoke Challenge” (series premiere)
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