Franklin & Bash - Series premiere Wednesday, June 1, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) - Season 1: 10 episodes

Mark-Paul Gosselaar (NYPD Blue) and Breckin Meyer (Road Trip) star in this light-hearted legal drama as two fly-by-the seat-of-their-pants lawyers working for a button-down law firm. Malcom McDowell (Heroes, Entourage) also stars as the head of their firm.

Men of a Certain Age – Premiere: Wednesday, June 1, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) – Season 2 continues: Six summer episodes

Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond), Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap) and Andre Braugher (Homicide: Life on the Street) star in this acclaimed drama series about three men facing the challenges of midlife.

Surviving D-Day - Premieres on Discovery Channel, Saturday June 4, at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT)

The special spotlights interesting and unusual tactics deployed during the battle at Omaha Beach -- told in some cases by veterans themselves. For example, the difference between life and death for some American soldiers hung on what they ate for breakfast, the interpretation of a weather forecast, or the design of a buckle strap.

Food Network Star - 7th Season Premieres June 5 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on The Food Network

Food Network’s hit series will put 15 finalists through intense tests of talent, charisma and culinary prowess en route to the ultimate dream job: hosting their own Food Network show. Of course, before claiming the ultimate prize, finalists must impress the ultimate host and judge of the show, Bobby Flay, as well as the newest addition to the judge’s panel, Giada de Laurentiis. Not only will finalists have to compete in various restaurants throughout LA in this Sunday’s premiere, but throughout the season contestants will face challenges such as food trucks, fireworks, and impromptu dinner parties.

Switched at Birth - Premieres June 6 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on ABCFamily

The series tells the story of two teenage girls who discover they were accidentally switched as newborns in the hospital. Bay Kennish grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and a brother, while Daphne Vasquez, who lost her hearing at an early age due to a case of meningitis, grew up with a single mother in a working class neighborhood. Things come to a dramatic head when both families meet and struggle to learn how to live together for the sake of the girls.

Behind Mansion Walls - Premieres June 6 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on Investigation Discovery

The series shares stories of murder and mystery on a grand scale, where the victims and suspects range from oil tycoons to real estate moguls, self-made billionaires to heiresses of family dynasties.Despite the lengths people may take to secure more money and power, their greed eventually leads them to what they deserve - a wealth of time behind bars.

Bobby Fischer Against the World - Premiers June 6 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO

In 1958, 14-year-old Robert James “Bobby” Fischer stunned the chess world by becoming the youngest grandmaster in history, launching a career that would make him a legend. Over the next decade and a half, his breathtaking rise to the top of the game riveted the world and inspired an international chess phenomenon. Then, at the apex of his success, Fischer disappeared from the public eye. This documentary chronicles the chess master’s meteoric rise, culminating in the historic 1972 match against Boris Spassky in Iceland, as well as his shocking withdrawal from competition and the paranoia that derailed his life.

Deadliest Catch - Premieres June 7 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Discovery Channel

The temperature drops as the pressure mounts on the dramatic second half of DEADLIEST CATCH's seventh season, airing Tuesdays at 9 PM ET on Discovery Channel. The captains and crew begin the 'Opilio' or snow crab winter fishing season and grow weary of the violent sea. As spirits continue to fall with the arrival of a historic arctic storm, all fishing is put on hold. Facing injuries, illnesses and flaring tempers, the success of their catch season will come down to an intense battle of man vs. nature.

2011 CMT MUSIC AWARDS - Premieres LIVE on June 8 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on CMT

Hosted for a second year by Kid Rock, the awards also includes performers, Big & Rich, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Luke Bryan, Sheryl Crow, Toby Keith and the Incognito Banditos and Zac Brown Band.

OPERATION REPO – Summer Premiere June 8 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on TruTV

Television’s top repo team is back for more crazy adventures as OPERATION REPO returns to kick off its summer season. On the premiere episode, Lou, Matt, Sonia, Froy and Lyndah may be back together again, but a secret meeting suggests trouble in paradise. The team confronts a shady import/export warehouse filled with unpaid-for cars, a pair of reckless rodeo gals and a cunning team of alleged car thieves who don’t even think twice before running off with the team’s truck.

Guys Choice - Premieres June 10 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Spike TV

Spike TV will assemble together Hollywood’s hottest leading ladies, premier action stars, standout comedians and most unstoppable jocks to honor the year’s most man-tastic achievements. From Golden Globe nominees Mark Wahlberg and Jeremy Renner to the uber sexy duo of Mila Kunis and Cameron Diaz, luminaries from all over the entertainment landscape will gather for this one night only event.

Keeping Up With the Kardashians - Premieres June 12 at 10 p.m. on E!

In the sixth season, he Kardashians put family first in order to spend more quality time together, igniting a whole new adventure when secretes they’ve been keeping from each other are revealed.

The 65th Annual Tony Awards - Live June 12 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on CBS

Stars of stage, film, TV and music celebrate Broadway’s best live from the Beacon Theatre, . Alec Baldwin, Christie Brinkley, Matthew Broderick, Harry Connick, Jr., Viola Davis, Joel Grey, Whoopi Goldberg, Kelsey Grammer, Marg Helgenberger, Samuel L. Jackson, James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, Robert Morse, Jim Parsons, David Hyde Pierce, Daniel Radcliffe, Vanessa Redgrave, Chris Rock, Patrick Wilson and Catherine Zeta-Jones are set to present. As previously announced, Neil Patrick Harris will host the awards show, which honors theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway.

Ice Loves Coco - Series Premiere June 12 at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on E!

A Matter of Taste: Serving Up Paul Liebrandt - Premieres June 13 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO

In 2001, Paul Liebrandt was a young chef making food that put a daring new spin on traditional techniques. In the vanguard of what would become known as “molecular gastronomy,” he bounced from restaurant to restaurant in New York City, struggling to find the right outlet for his creative vision. The documentary follows the cutting-edge chef over the course of nine and a half years, documenting the highs and lows of an artist striving to find his place in New York’s cutthroat world of haute cuisine.

Nora Roberts' Carnal Innocence - Premieres June 13 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime

This Lifetime Television's Original Movie follows the story of the town of Innocence, Mississippi, where a serial killer threatens the serenity of the sleepy town and its people. The movie stars Gabrielle Anwar (Burn Notice, The Tudors), Colin Egglesfield (Something Borrowed), and Academy Award winner Shirley Jones (Hidden Places).

Memphis Beat – Premiere: Tuesday, June 14, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) – Season 2: 10 episodes

Jason Lee (My Name Is Earl) stars as a Memphis police detective with an intimate connection to the city, a passion for its music and a very demanding boss. Alfre Woodard (True Blood) and DJ Qualls (Hustle & Flow) also star.

HawthoRNe – Premiere: Tuesday, June 14, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) – Season 3: 10 episodes
This powerful drama series stars Jada Pinkett Smith (The Matrix trilogy) as Christina Hawthorne, the impassioned Chief Nursing Officer at James River Hospital, with Michael Vartan (Alias) and new cast member Marc Anthony (El Cantate) also starring.

Jon Benjamin Has A Van - Premieres June 14 at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT)
All other episodes will air on Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m., including on June 15

Step inside the van and get whisked away by H. Jon Benjamin and his investigative news team in COMEDY CENTRAL’s new half-hour scripted series, “Jon Benjamin Has a Van,” as they journey to the heart of America, the streets of New York, foreign lands, even the depths of space, delivering reports in an innovative style unique to the show. Emmy®-nominated Benjamin (“Archer,” “Bob’s Burgers”) takes viewers on the ride of their lives in this inventive, irreverent fake news magazine/narrative show.

The Nine Lives of Chloe King - Premieres June 14 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on ABCFamily

Chloe King is looking forward to celebrating her 16th birthday with her friends and single mother -- just like every other year - that is until she starts developing heightened abilities and discovers she's being pursued by a mysterious figure. Chloe soon learns she's part of an ancient race called the Mai, which has been hunted by human assassins for millennia - and that she may ultimately be their only hope for survival.

Cupcake Wars - Premieres June 14th at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Food Network

It will be a real horse race when four talented cupcake bakers vie for the chance to have their delicious displays featured at the red carpet celebration for the famed Kentucky Derby.

 

 

101 Gadgets That Changed the World - Premieres June 15 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on HISTORY

The editors of Popular Mechanics and a panel of experts join forces with HISTORY to rank the most influential inventions of the past 200 years and tell the surprising stories behind them.

Hot In Cleveland - Premieres June 15 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on TV Land

2010’s #1 cable sitcom returns with all-new episodes, picking up right where the show left off in March: Elka (Betty White) had just been convicted of being in possession of stolen goods and is now on the run, while Melanie (Valerie Bertinelli), Victoria (Wendie Malick) and Joy (Jane Leeves) are left wondering where she is. Now, the women must scramble to find Elka and get her back in time for her sentencing, and they find her in the last place anyone would expect…Amish country.

Happily Divorced - Series Premiere June 15 at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on TV Land

Co-written by Fran Drescher (“The Nanny”) and ex-husband Peter Marc Jacobson, “Happily Divorced” is inspired by Drescher’s real life experience and follows Los Angeles florist Fran (Drescher), whose 18-year marriage ends suddenly when her husband (John Michael Higgins) announces he’s gay. And if that weren’t enough, he can’t afford to move out. Now, Fran must navigate the dating world while her ex-husband lives under the same roof with the help her best friend Judi (Tichina Arnold), her parents Dori and Glen (Rita Moreno and Robert Walden) and her flower delivery employee Cesar (Valente Rodriguez).

Toddlers and Tiaras - 4th Season Premieres June 15 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on TLC

With two of the fiercest competitors in the show's history, the season premiere promises to be the most intense one yet. It’s the fan-favorite Universal Royalty Pageant, and this time it’s a Totally 80’s theme. This Texas pageant is going to be the Ultimate Showdown between the two most famous pageant girls - MaKenzie and Eden - as they compete for the coveted Ultimate Grand Supreme crown. At stake, a grand prize of a big princess pink canopy bed and $1000 in cash prizing. Five-year-old pageant personality MaKenzie and her mom Juana are back for more high glitz meltdowns, while MaKenzie is still as entertaining and unpredictable as ever. Meanwhile, six-year-old self-proclaimed “pageant superstar” Eden, along with her passionate pageant mom Mickie, talk about Eden's most recent accomplishments: a book, TV appearances, a mall tour and even a new album.

Falling Skies – Two-hour series premiere Sunday, June 19, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT); regular timeslot Sundays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) – Season 1: 10 episodes

Noah Wyle (ER) stars in this gripping drama series from DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg about the aftermath of an alien invasion and the resistance movement formed by the survivors.

TV Land Presents: The AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Morgan Freeman - Premieres June 19 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT)

Tune in as TV Land, in association with the American Film Institute, presents AFI’s annual Life Achievement Award celebration. This year, the 39th AFI Life Achievement award will be presented to actor Morgan Freeman whose unforgettable performances in films such as “Driving Miss Daisy,” “Lean on Me,” “Glory,” “Unforgiven,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” ‘Amistad,” “Million Dollar Baby” and “Invictus” brought life to characters that have become cinematic touchstones and imbued Mr. Freeman with iconic status both within and outside of the film community.

Drop Dead Diva - Third Season Premieres June 19 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime

The season opener will once again be a celebrity-packed celebration as entertainer Paula Abdul, reprises her role as Jane's voice of reason to give her some sage advice about her relationship with Grayson. LeAnn Rimes also guest stars as the estranged soon-to-be ex-wife of a hard-partying celebrity Nick Zano, who is on trial for a hit-and-run case that Jane takes on. Additionally, the premiere episode will feature talk-show host Wendy Williams as a judge and Extra's Mario Lopez as himself, and a musical dream sequence with the cast of Drop Dead Diva, choreographed by So You Think You Can Dance's Keith "Tyce" Diorio.

Sex Crimes Unit - Premieres June 20 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO

Directed by Lisa F. Jackson, the documentary takes a look inside this division of the New York District Attorney’s office, which was the first of its kind in the nation. Enjoying unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, the film follows attorneys as they evaluate cases, track down evidence and witnesses, and argue cases in court before a jury. The film also chronicles the resolution of a 16-year-old rape case.

I Didn't Know I was Pregnant - Premieres on June 22 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on TLC

An intense series that reveals the astonishing stories of women who conceive and carry their babies all the way to labor and delivery while never even knowing they were pregnant. Shocking stories this season include a woman who doesn't know she is pregnant with twins after she takes the morning after pill and months later finds out in the ER that she is in labor with both babies breeched. Also featured is a woman who gives birth at a rest stop, a woman who is only 115 pounds when she goes into labor and gives birth, and a woman who gives birth not only in her sweat pants but also in the back of her car.

Life On A Wire - Premieres June 22 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on Discovery Channel

Nik Wallenda doesn’t want to die. It just looks that way sometimes. He’s seventh generation of the legendary acrobatic family The Flying Wallendas, and is on a mission to bring his famous family’s skill, passion and showmanship to a new 21st Century audience. The series shows how, through the help of his entire family, Nik creates spectacular acts that cheat death through science, skill and discipline.

Louie - Second Season Premieres June 23 at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on FX

Futurama - Premieres June 23 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on Comedy Central
Special back-to-back episode premiere.

Drunken robots! Lobster people! A very old man! Watch in terror if you dare as Matt Groening and David X. Cohen's brilliantly subversive animated sci-fi comedy returns. The show focuses on the life of Philip Fry, a 25-year-old pizza delivery boy who accidentally freezes himself on December 31, 1999 and wakes up 1,000 years later with a fresh start at life at Planet Express, an intergalactic delivery company. There he meets love interest Leela, a sexy cyclops with anger management issues, and best friend Bender, a beer-powered kleptomaniac robot.

Leverage – Premiere: Sunday, June 26, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) – Season 4: 10 summer episodes

The fourth seasonopens in epic fashion with “The Long Way Down Job” as the team heads to the rugged mountains of Alaska to help a woman whose husband has disappeared, possibly as a victim of foul play. More than any previous job, this one will push the LEVERAGE team to the edge of endurance in one of the world’s harshest terrains, where a single wrong step could send them plunging into an almost certain death.

True Blood - Premieres June 26 at 9 p.m. on HBO

At the conclusion of season three, vampire king Russell Edgington was buried alive in a pit of concrete, apparently ending his plans for world domination. But what happened to Sookie, who disappeared into a flash of light? Will Bill be able to make things right after breaking Sookie’s heart? And what awaits Eric, who nearly joined Russell in limbo?

Weeds - Premieres June 27 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO

Last season’s cliffhanger had our favorite quick-change artist surrendering to the FBI for the murder of Pilar Zuazo. We pick up the new season as she has just completed a three-year stint in Federal prison. She’s now in New York, but no free bird - she must complete her probation in a strictly monitored halfway house, which means she’ll have to deal before curfew. A now bolder Nancy has to re-start the business from scratch. Meanwhile, the boys - Andy (Justin Kirk), Silas (Hunter Parrish) and Shane (Alexander Gould) - who were camped out in Copenhagen - are now Big Apple-bound with Doug (Kevin Nealon) in tow, of course and will be stirring up major trouble.

Hot Coffee - Documentary Premieres June 27 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO

Seinfeld mocked it. Letterman put it on one of his Top Ten lists. More than 15 years later, the McDonald’s coffee case continues to be cited as a prime example of how citizens use “frivolous” lawsuits to take unfair advantage of America’s legal system. But is that an accurate portrayal of the facts? First-time filmmaker and former public interest lawyer Susan Saladoff uses the infamous legal battle that began with a spilled cup of coffee to investigate what’s behind America’s zeal for tort reform.

Gone - Premieres June 27 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime

Molly Parker stars as Amy Kettering, a nurse whose nine year old daughter Emily is kidnapped and used as blackmail to force her to kill a patient under police protective custody. Haunted by a past assault that has emotionally scarred her, broken up her marriage, and now threatens the custody and safety of her daughter, Amy decides to disregard the kidnappers' demands and find Emily on her own. On the run from the police, she begins to uncover a shocking trail of corruption that leads to top city officials who will stop at nothing to see that she and her family are destroyed

Are You Fitter than a Senior? - Series Premiere Monday, June 27, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Discovery Fit & Health

Every week on the show, four young adults are forced to quit their usual sedimentary lifestyles to see if how physically fit they really are. Swapping out fast food for healthy eating, the young adults are pushed to their physical and emotional limits. At the end of the life-changing week, the participants do a head-to-head battle against four golden oldies in a physical challenge out if they really are fitter than a senior.

I Kid With Brad Garrett - Series Premiere Tuesday, June 28, at 8/7c

Emmy winner Brad Garrett takes an entertaining and insightful look into the minds of kids and gets their perspective on the world around them. The adventures, predicaments and interactions provide laughs the whole family can enjoy!

The Supernaturalist - Premieres June 29 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on Discovery Channel

Dan White performs mind-blowing magic: manipulating physical objects, performing surprising card tricks and making items appear from seemingly thin air. All of this, he admits, is merely an illusion. White has a mission: to find REAL magic. On the show, White travels to a remote corner of the planet and finds himself in a place where magic isn't just tricks. It is believed to be very real… and even dangerous.

Locals in the Himalayan country of Nepal believe there are monks within its borders who use their powers to harm anyone who crosses their path. White relies on his talents as an illusionist to open doors normally closed to outsiders in an attempt to find one of these feared monks and – hopefully – witness his true magic. White’s mission will introduce him to many people, each getting him one step closer to the men in the mountains.

Melissa & Joey - June 29 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on ABC Family

State of Georgia - Series Premiere June 29 at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on ABC Family

Extreme Chef - Premieres June 30th at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on Food Network

Whether extracting ingredients from a block of ice or using a Swiss Army knife as a lone cooking utensil, three chefs are pushed to their physical and mental limits in each episode of Extreme Chef. The series takes chefs out of their kitchen comfort zone to test their wits, adaptability and artistry as they must adapt to extreme conditions and unpredictable factors including swimming across a lake for ingredients and constructing a makeshift stove in only 30 minutes. In a series of arduous challenges, the competitors must impress judges and various guest critics with their out-of-box culinary masterpieces to earn the title Extreme Chef.

Ugly Americans - Premieres June 30 at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Comedy Central

Take New York City, add every horrifying beast, science-fiction freak and fantasy faerie, shake thoroughly, and you've got "Ugly Americans," an animated series that follows Mark Lilly, a social worker at the Department of Integration, as he helps new citizens both human and "other" adapt to hectic life in the Big Apple. There are easier tasks than soothing a vengeful mummy, being a slave in Satan’s dark army and trying to circumcise wizards, but Mark proves he’s up to the challenge, even if his co-workers are as incompetent as ever.