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'The Goodwin Games' Premiere: Beau Bridges Forces Kids To Play Elaborate Game For Inheritance (VIDEO)

'The Goodwin Games': Competing For Inheritance
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Overnight Editor, HuffPost TV

"The Goodwin Games" features Beau Bridges as a father who wasn't much of a father to his kids. When he knew he was dying, he devised a complex game that would hopefully bring them together. More specifically, perhaps, it would award one of them his $23 million fortune.

The new Fox comedy premiere introduced the three siblings who would be reluctantly playing the game. First up was a customized version of Trivial Pursuit. All the questions were about the siblings. They revealed that they'd never been able to finish a game, and that proved the case again. As always, it ended in a huge fight.

After thinking they'd lost everything, the brothers were ready to go home. But daughter Chloe picked up on the morse code their father used in his final video to continue the game. And they agreed to play, and finish, the game. Doing so triggered the next step in the titular "Games."

They were lured into a photo booth, where their father's image appeared and told them how the game would progress. "Before you get a penny of your inheritance, you’re going to transform your selves into the very best Goodwins you can be. And the only way you can ever truly do that is together," he said. "Here’s step one: you’re all moving back home! Smile.”

“FOX ordered this show a year ago, planned to rotate it in with its Tuesday comedies at midseason, then gave up on it when ‘Ben and Kate’ failed out of the gate and the entire night imploded," wrote HitFix of "The Goodwin Games." "Seven episodes were shot, then shelved, and that was it. Scott Foley went on to do an arc on ‘Scandal,’ Beau Bridges did a CBS pilot ('The Millers') that got picked up, etc. Everyone has moved on. It's as pure a case of Summer Burn-Off Theatre as you can find.”

In other words, if you're a fan, don't get your hopes up that you'll ever see this again. The LA Times seems okay with the show's short-lived fate, saying that the show is "stupid yet sweet."

The burn-off of "The Goodwin Games" continues on Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET on Fox.

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Summer TV Guide
"Family Tools" (ABC)(01 of83)
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"MythBusters" (Discovery Channel)(02 of83)
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Season 10 premieres Wed., May 1 at 9 p.m. ET.What To Know: This season there will be a "Breaking Bad" themed episode and the crew will tackle myths such as "Are women better than men at multitasking?" and "Which is more sanitary: drying your hands with a hand dryer or a hand towel?" (credit:Discovery)
"The Big Brain Theory" (DSC)(03 of83)
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Series premieres Wed., May 1 at 10 p.m. ET.What To Know: Hosted by Kal Penn, this reality competition show will give contestants 30 minutes to solve a daunting engineering challenge. (credit:DSC)
"Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous" (MTV)(04 of83)
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Series premieres Thurs., May 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET.What To Know: The series follows Zach (Bo Burnham), who hires a camera crew to film him throughout his daily life as a part of his quest to become an overnight celebrity – even though he possesses no real talent. From Zach’s attempts to become a celebrity chef or a ring-tone recording artist to purposefully going missing, he’ll try any avenue to get noticed and stop at nothing until he reaches fame. (credit:MTV)
"The Show With Vinny" (MTV)(05 of83)
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"Newlyweds: The First Year" (Bravo)(06 of83)
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Series premieres Mon., May 6 at 10 p.m. ET.What To Know: Bravo's new eight-episode docu-series follows four newlywed couples and their most personal moments, from their wedding day to their first anniversary. There's bi-coastal Christian couple Kimberly and Alaska; domestic partners Jeff and Blair, who are 16 years apart; Indian pop star Tina and her modeled-turned-tech-geek husband Tarz; and suburbanites Kathryn and John. (credit:Bravo)
"Million Dollar Listing: New York" (Bravo)(07 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Wed., May 8 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Because we're all so fascinated by real estate that we could never realistically afford, this show is returning for a second season. C'mon, it's fun to live vicariously. (credit:Bravo)
"Wipeout" (ABC)(08 of83)
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Season 6 premieres Thurs., May 9 at 8 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: With Season 5 episodes titled "Hillbilly Wipeout," "Gorillas In Our Midst" and "Hotties vs. Nerds 2.0," there can only be more magic in store for Season 6. Viewers of all stripes love watching people hurt themselves in new and remarkable ways. (credit:ABC)
"Family Tree" (HBO)(09 of83)
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Series premieres Sun., May 12 at 10:30 p.m. ET.What To Know: "Bridesmaids" funnyman Chris O'Dowd stars in Christopher Guest's ("Best in Show") new documentary-style series about a hapless thirtysomething trying to find meaning in his life by tracing his heritage. (credit:HBO)
"Long Island Medium" (TLC)(10 of83)
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Season 4 premieres Sun., May 12 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: We were hoping that those nails and that hair would be around for another season -- and our wish came true! Theresa Caputo is back, communicating with the dead, for at least another 30 episodes. (credit:TLC)
“Breaking Amish: Brave New World” (TLC)(11 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Sun., May 12 at10 p.m. ET .Where We Left Off: Speculation and accusations about the show’s “reality” aside, “Breaking Amish” was a hit for TLC. Now, the five Amish and Mennonite rebels, who moved to New York City in the show’s first season, are headed south to Florida ... but trouble seems to follow them wherever they go. (credit:Getty Images)
"Small Town Security" (AMC)(12 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Thurs., May 9 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: In Season 1, we met the owners and employees of JJK Security in small-town Ringgold, Georgia, and Season 2 will offer more insight into the unscripted lives of this unusual group, including Dennis' ongoing journey in his gender transition from female to male. (credit:AMC)
"So You Think You Can Dance" (Fox)(13 of83)
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Season 10 premieres Tues., May 14 at 8 p.m. ET. Where We Left Off: After a season of intense competition, Eliana Girard and Chehon Wespi-Tschopp took home first place wins, both for ballet, while Tiffany Maher was the female runner-up for jazz and Cyrus Spencer was the male runner-up for popping/animation. (credit:Fox)
"Motive" (ABC)(14 of83)
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Series premieres Thurs., May 23 at 9 p.m. ET.What To Know: Billed as a unique, original approach to the typical cop drama, "Motive" operates backwards. Each episode starts off showing the victim, and then works its way towards finding the perpetrator and his/her motivations by the end of the episode. (credit:ABC)
"The Goodwin Games" (Fox) (15 of83)
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Series premieres Mon., May 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET.What To Know: The Fox comedy centers on estranged siblings Henry (Scott Foley), Chloe (Becki Newton) and Jimmy (T.J. Miller) as they attempt to "rediscover their lives" with the money their father left them. (credit:Fox)
"MasterChef" (Fox)(16 of83)
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Season 4 premieres Wed., May 22 at 8 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: The home cook competition crowned its third consecutive female winner last season, Christine Ha. Cool fact: She is legally blind. No telling what twists they'll have this season. (credit:Fox)
"Rookie Blue" (ABC)(17 of83)
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Season 4 premieres Thurs., May 23 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: The last time we saw the cops at 15 Division, they were all in the midst of making some serious decisions about their lives -- including career calls, a possible transfer and, for Andy, a major emotional choice. (credit:ABC)
"Save Me" (NBC)(18 of83)
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Series premieres Thurs., May 23 at 8 p.m. ET.What To Know: After a near-death experience, Beth (Anne Heche) is revived only to realize she now has a direct line to God. Of course, her husband Tom (Michael Landes) is skeptical and dismissive -- but when inexplicable things begin to happen, everyone’s beliefs are tested. (credit:NBC)
"The Bachelorette" (ABC)(19 of83)
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Season 9 premieres Mon., May 20 at 9 p.m ET.Where We Left Off: Emily Maynard of North Carolina thought she'd finally found love in Jef Holm, but after only being engaged for a short time, they broke up. Here's to hoping "Bachelor" contestant Desiree Hartsock has better luck! (credit:ABC)
"Arrested Development" (Netflix)(20 of83)
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Season 4 premieres Mon., May 26 at 12:01 a.m. PT.Where We Left Off: The Bluths are finally back, but there's no telling where and how we'll actually find them. One thing we do know: Each of the nine main characters will have their own episode in this season's 15-episode order, chronicling what they've been up to the last seven years. Some may cross over, but they'll all be complementary -- and they're all meant to set up an eventual "AD" movie. Considering the season will all be available the day it premieres, it sounds pretty perfect for a marathon viewing. (credit:Netflix)
"The Glades" (A&E)(21 of83)
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Season 4 premieres Mon., May 27 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: In the Season 3 finale, Jim (Matt Passmore) proposed to Callie (Kiele Sanchez), even though she passed her board exam and may move to Atlanta. But she didn't respond yet ... (credit:A&E)
"Longmire" (A&E)(22 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Mon., May 27 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Did Walt Longmire murder his wife's killer? Season 1 saw flashbacks of the Sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming, that would support the theory, but when the FBI asked him in the Season 1 finale, he simply said, "No." (credit:A&E)
"Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" (ABC)(23 of83)
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Season 3 premieres Tues., May 28 at 8 p.m. ET.What To Know: As in the seasons before it, "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" will center on a group of people losing large amounts of weight over the course of a year through diet and exercise. (credit:ABC)
"Brooklyn DA" (CBS)(24 of83)
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Series premieres Tues., May 28 at 10 p.m. ET.What To Know: The six-part series takes viewers behind the scenes of the Brooklyn District Attorney's office. ADA Kathleen Collins (pictured) is just one of the profiled attorneys. "When you’re on trial, there’s never a day that you really go home and don’t feel stressed," she said. (credit:CBS)
"The American Baking Competition" (CBS)(25 of83)
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Series premieres Wed., May 29 at 8 p.m. ET.What To Know: Based on a popular British reality competition, this new Jeff Foxworthy-hosted show features 10 home cooks vying for the title of best amateur baker in America, as well as a contract to publish their own cookbook and a $250,000 grand prize. Not bad for a couple of pies work, huh? (credit:CBS)
"Melissa & Joey" (ABC Family)(26 of83)
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Season 3 premieres Wed., May 29 at 8 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Joe married Russian businesswoman Elena, but then she received a call that prompted her to fly back to Russia to testify for one of her innocent colleagues. The Season 2 finale ended with Mel -- who officiated the wedding -- and Joe toasting to the next "Mrs. Longo," wherever she may be. (credit:ABC Family)
"Baby Daddy" (ABC Family)(27 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Wed., March 29 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Where We Left Off: Ben and Riley's friend Katie faced some major drama when they found themselves in bed together after a night of partying. The only problem with their little tryst was that Katie was supposed to get married (to someone else) the next day. Luckily, they soon find out that nothing happened, and Riley and Ben share a romantic dance. (credit:ABC Family )
"Dancing Fools" (ABC Family)(28 of83)
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Series premieres Wed., May 29 at 9 p.m. ET.What To Know: The half-hour comedy clip show, hosted by "Baby Daddy" star Melissa Peterman, features the funniest, most outrageous and memorable dances caught on camera. The dancers from the top two clips of the week compete on stage for a chance to win $10,000. (credit:ABC Family)
"The Killing" (AMC)(29 of83)
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Season 3 premieres Sun., June 2 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Season 2 ended with Rosie Larsen's Aunt Terry being arrested for her murder. Detectives Linden (Mireille Enos) and Holder (Joel Kinnaman) got a call about a new case, but Linden wanted no part of it. Season 3 picks up a year later, with Holder searching for a runaway girl and discovering a string of murders connected to one of Linden's old cases. Though Linden is no longer a detective, she inevitably gets pulled back in. (credit:AMC)
"The Real Housewives of New Jersey" (Bravo)(30 of83)
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Season 5 premieres Sun., June 2 at 8 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: The "Housewives" were fractured -- to say the least -- but the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy brings new beginnings for the first ladies of the Garden State. Of course things could certainly go sour yet again. (credit:Bravo)
"Princesses: Long Island" (Bravo)(31 of83)
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Series premieres Sun., June 2 at 9 p.m. ET.What To Know: The reality series follows six college-educated women from affluent areas of Long Island who are still living with their families. (credit:Bravo)
“Keeping Up With the Kardashians” (E!)(32 of83)
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Season 8 premieres Sun., May 20 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Kim and Kanye’s relationship was just breaking the Internet, and now we’ll see it all on screen -- including their baby drama. Khloe’s fertility issues continue, but new “castmember” Brody Jenner -- Bruce’s son from a previous marriage who is no stranger to reality TV -- looks to be this season’s biggest diva. (credit:E!)
"Mistresses" (ABC)(33 of83)
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Series premieres Mon., June 3 at 10 p.m. ET.What To Know: Soapy drama "Mistresses" stars Alyssa Milano, Yunjin Kim, Rochelle Aytes and Jes Macallan as four friends all struggling with different issues in their love lives, with men (including Jason George) and other women complicating matters. And as the title suggests, some of them are flirting with disaster and becoming mistresses themselves. (credit:ABC)
“The Fosters” (ABC Family)(34 of83)
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Series premieres Mon., June 3 at 9 p.m. ET. What To Know: This new one-hour drama from executive producer Jennifer Lopez follows a multi-ethnic, blended family, being raised by two working moms, as they welcome another troubled child into their home. (credit:ABC Family)
"Teen Wolf" (MTV)(35 of83)
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Season 3 premieres Mon., June 3 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: At the end of last season, Allison broke up with Scott, Peter warned Isaac and Derek that a new pack made up entirely of Alpha werewolves was coming, and said Alphas trapped Boyd and Erica in the woods, leaving viewers uncertain of their fate. Season 3 will pick up four months later, and focus on the introduction of the Alpha pack and the havoc they wreak. (credit:MTV)
"Push Girls" (Sundance Channel) (36 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Mon., June 3 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Throughout Sesaon 1 we got to know Auti, Mia, Tiphany and Chelsie, four women living in Hollywood who also happen to all be in wheelchairs. Season 2 will follow the foursome's new loves and new adventures, including 21-year-old Chelsie's decision to move out of her parents' home. (credit:Sundance Channel)
"America's Got Talent" (NBC)(37 of83)
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Season 8 premieres Tues., June 4 at 9 p.m. ETWhere We Left Off: Last season, traveling dog act Olate Dogs was crowned the winner. This year, a new crop of performers will compete for the $1 million prize. Spice Girl Mel B. and Heidi Klum join the judging panel with Howie Mandel and Howard Stern. (credit:NBC)
"Burn Notice" (USA)(38 of83)
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Season 7 premieres Thursday, June 6 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: In an effort to get more information on Riley, Michael sent Bly to tail her to a meeting with the cartel kingpin, but a cartel member disguised as security blew up Bly's car, killing him and destroying the evidence they collected on Riley. Michael later incapacitated Riley and got her to agree to confess. Then, Fiona, Madeline, Sam and Jesse were released from their prison cells. Michael explained he "did what [he] had to do," but Fiona corrected him, saying, "You did what you wanted to do." (credit:USA)
“Graceland” (USA)(39 of83)
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"Graceland" premieres Thurs., June 6 at 10 p.m. ET.What To Know: This cop drama, starring Daniel Sunjata and Aaron Tveit, follows a special group of law enforcement agents from the FBI, the DEA and U.S. Customs who all live under the same roof in sunny Southern California. Like frat guys (and girls), but with badges. (credit:USA)
"The Hero" (TNT)(40 of83)
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Series premieres Thurs., June 6 at 8 p.m. ET.What To Know: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is producing this competition series to test the strength, courage and integrity of a diverse group of nine individuals. Each week, the contestants will be challenged physically, mentally and morally as they try to prove that they truly deserve the title of "The Hero" and the life-changing grand prize that goes with it. (credit:TNT)
"72 Hours" (TNT)(41 of83)
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Series premieres Thurs., June 6 at 9 p.m. ET.What To Know: Contestants on this "Survivor"-esque reality show are dropped into the wilderness with only a bottle of water and a GPS device on a mission to find a briefcase filled with $100,000. (credit:TNT)
"Continuum" (Syfy)(42 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Fri., June 7 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: According to series lead Rachel Nichols, Season 2 is all about responsibility. Kiera, Alec and even the terrorists at Liber8 all have to make intense choices that could change the very fabric of their worlds. (credit:Syfy)
"Dexter" (Showtime)(43 of83)
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Season 8 premieres Sun., June 30 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Deb finally learned the truth about Dexter's dark secret, and took a page out of her step-brother's book in the shocking season finale. Can she live with what she did? And can Dexter escape the series without being brought to justice in this final season? (credit:Showtime)
"Being Human" (BBC America)(44 of83)
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Season 5 premieres Sat., June 8 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Our favorite supernatural threesome is back from across the pond for their fifth and final season where they'll finally confront the Devil, once and for all. No biggie. (credit:BBC America)
"Sinbad" (Syfy)(45 of83)
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Series premiere Sat., June 8 at 9 p.m. ET.What To Know: The 12-episode British series follows the epic sea journey of the flawed hero Sinbad (Elliot Knight), who embarks on a quest to rid himself of a curse and embrace his destiny. Look for "Lost" alum Naveen Andrews as Lord Akbari. (credit:Syfy)
"Primeval: New World" (Syfy)(46 of83)
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Series premieres Sat., June 8 at 10 p.m. ET.What To Know: The 13-episode first season follows a team of animal experts and scientists that investigate paranormal events. (credit:Syfy)
"Falling Skies" (TNT)(47 of83)
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Season 3 premieres Sun., June 9 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Last season ended with the arrival of a new species of alien, and Anne became pregnant with Tom's child. Season 3 will explore whether the new alien is on the side of the humans or has another dark purpose in mind. We'll also learn what happened to Hal while he was unconscious, and what that might mean for the rebellion. (credit:TNT)
"Switched At Birth" (ABC Family)(48 of83)
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Season 2 summer premiere Mon., June 10 at 8 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: "Switched At Birth" left on a big cliffhanger: Daphne struggled to keep the Carlton School for the Deaf open, John's campaign for office came to a startling halt and Emmett told Bay about Daphne and Noah's kiss. (credit:ABC Family)
"Major Crimes" (TNT)(49 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Mon., June 10 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Rusty became a ward of the state to the delight of everybody, and Captain Raydor continued to gain the trust and respect of the Major Crimes unit. (credit:TNT)
“King & Maxwell” (TNT)(50 of83)
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Series premieres Mon., June 10 at 10 p.m. ET.What To Know: Based on author David Baldacci’s bestselling private eye series, Rebecca Romijn and Jon Tenney star as the titular former Secret Service agents now working as private investigators who aren’t always by-the-books. (credit:TNT)
"Pretty Little Liars" (ABC Family)(51 of83)
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Season 4 premieres Tues., June 11 at 8 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Red Coat, who looked a whole lot like Ali, saved Emily, Aria, Hanna and Mona from a fire, while Spencer looked on in shock. The first episode of Season 4 is titled "A Is For A-L-I-V-E" and E! News reports that viewers will meet Marion, Toby's mother, who was revealed to be dead in Season 3, Episode 18, "Dead To Me." "All of the questions fans have will be answered," star Sasha Pieterse told Wetpaint Entertainment recently of Season 4. (credit:ABC Family)
"Twisted" (ABC Family)(52 of83)
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Series premieres Tues., June 11 at 9 p.m. ET.What To Know: 16-year-old Danny Desai (Avan Jogia) returns to his hometown after killing his aunt five years prior. While trying to rekindle old relationships (Denise Richards plays Danny's mother) and fit in with his judgmental peers, Danny becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a fellow classmate. Though the pilot already aired after the "Pretty Little Liars" Season 3 finale, ABC Family is re-airing it to kick off the season. (credit:ABC Family)
"Royal Pains" (USA)(53 of83)
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Season 5 premieres Wed., June 12 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Evan and Paige's bachelor and bachelorette parties both ended up being in Vegas, making for a comical Season 4 finale. Now, after recuperating from brain surgery all winter, Hank is ready to get back to work this summer, but HankMed is busier than ever. "Go On" star Laura Benanti recurs. (credit:USA)
"Necessary Roughness" (USA)(54 of83)
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Season 3 premieres Wed., June 12 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: In the dramatic Season 2 finale, Rex came out as gay. When the Hawks found out, it stirred up a huge amount of controversy, but Rex eventually gave an inspiring speech that led the team to victory. (credit:USA)
"Sullivan & Son" (TBS)(55 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Thurs., June 13 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Season 1 wrapped up with Susan and her mom spending time "working on their relationship," while Hank hired Steve to help him with a complaint filed against him. (credit:TBS)
"Magic City" (Starz)(56 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Fri., June 14 at 9 p.m. ETWhere We Left Off: The dangerous Ben Diamond discovered Lily and Stevie's affair, while Ike was left in jail after being implicated in the murder of Jimmy Shoes. Ike’s dangerous plan to defeat Ben in Season 2 takes him from Havana’s glamorous casinos to dealings with a new devil – Ben’s boss in the Chicago Outfit, played by James Caan. (credit:Starz)
"True Blood" (HBO) (57 of83)
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Season 6 premieres Sun., June 16 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Season 5 ended with Sookie's fight against Steve Newlin and Russell Edgington, Eric's attempt to escape with Nora and the end of TruBlood and mainstreaming vampires. In Season 6, the war between humans and vampires rages on and, yes, even more blood will be shed. (credit:HBO)
"Franklin & Bash" (TNT)(58 of83)
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Season 3 two-hour premiere airs Wed., June 19 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: The boys fended off an attempt by Jared's dad to buy out the firm, Peter got disbarred and Jared got himself a new love interest, played by Shiri Appleby. (credit:TNT)
"Hot In Cleveland" (TV Land)(59 of83)
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Season 5 premieres Wed., June 19 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: The ladies of "Cleveland" really do keep things hot. This season, expect more big guest stars like George Hamilton, "Modern Family's" Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Craig Ferguson who'll play Joy’s first love (and the father of Owen, whom she gave up for adoption). (credit:TV Land)
"The Exes" (TV Land)(60 of83)
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Season 3 premieres Wed., June 19 at 10:30 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Season 2 ended with the gang crashing a party on Phil's boss' yacht, where Eden went into labor. Season 3 guest stars are already lining up: "She's All That" star Jodi Lyn O'Keefe will play a sex shop employee; "Will & Grace's" Leslie Jordan will play the president of the condo board; Faison's "Clueless" girlfriend Stacey Dash will play Dana, a recommitted virgin who begins dating Phil; and Lisa Ann Walter will play Margo, Haskell's ex-wife. (credit:TV Land)
"Copper" (BBC America)(61 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Sun., June 23 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Last we saw, the Confederates were making a second attempt to burn New York City to the ground, Maguire was shot and Corky looks to be addicted to morphine. Season 2 will address all of this and more. (credit:BBC America)
“Devious Maids” (Lifetime)(62 of83)
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Series premieres Sun., June 23 at 10 p.m. ET.What To Know: From Marc Cherry, the creator of “Desperate Housewives,” comes a show about a group of women who are so scandalously close to the secrets, lies, betrayals and infidelities of the rich and famous in Beverly Hills -- because they’re the ones cleaning it all up. Ana Ortiz, Judy Reyes, Dania Ramirez and Roselyn Sanchez star as the titular maids with agendas of their own. (credit:Lifetime)
"Under The Dome" (CBS)(63 of83)
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Series premieres Mon., June 24 at 10 p.m. ETWhat To Know: Based on the Stephen King novel, this high-concept drama explores what happens when an impenetrable dome inexplicably traps the inhabitants of a small town. Some will rise to the occasion, while others will fall to their base instincts. The 13-episode first season stars Mike Vogel, Rachelle Lefevre and "Breaking Bad's" Dean Norris. (credit:CBS)
"Rizzoli & Isles" (TNT)(64 of83)
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Season 4 premieres Tues., June 25 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Maura and Jane made a daring rescue into an underground tunnel below a building that was collapsing and Maura made up with her estranged mother Hope. (credit:TNT)
"Perception" (TNT)(65 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Tues., June 25 at 10 p.m. ET. Where We Left Off: Eric McCormack's schizophrenic neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Pierce checked himself into a mental institution, believing that he hallucinated the murder of a young boy, but it turned out the murder was real. (credit:TNT)
"Big Brother" (CBS)(66 of83)
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Season 15 premieres Wed., June 26 at 9 p.m. ET.What To Know: "Big Brother" is back for another season of backstabbing, sneaky side deals and challenges to be the last houseguest standing. (credit:CBS)
"Ray Donovan" (Showtime)(67 of83)
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Series premieres Sun., June 30 at 10 p.m. ET.What To Know: Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top power players. The one-hour drama series stars Liev Schreiber as the go-to guy who makes the problems of the city's elite disappear, like a male Olivia Pope for the Hollywood set. (credit:Showtime)
"American Ninja Warrior" (NBC)(68 of83)
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Season 5 premieres Mon., July 1 at 8 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: No American has completed the final course so far, and only three people in the world have succeeded. The action-packed series follows competitors as they tackle the world’s most difficult obstacle courses in qualifying and finals rounds across the country. Those that successfully complete a course in each city move on to the national finals round in Las Vegas, where they face a stunning four-stage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama in Japan. (credit:NBC)
"Get Out Alive" (NBC)(69 of83)
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Series premieres Mon., July 8 at 9 p.m. ET.What To Know: NBC's new adventure-reality series follows "Man vs. Wild's" Bear Grylls as he leads a non-stop extreme survival journey that tests 10 teams of two beyond their wildest imaginations on New Zealand’s South Island. (credit:NBC)
“Interior Therapy With Jeff Lewis” (Bravo)(70 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Tues., July 9 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Jeff and Jenni (and, yes, everyone’s favorite housekeeper Zoila) are back for more house-design hijinks, moving in with their more difficult clients to get to the root of their design issues. But what about their legal issues with each other? Should keep things extra interesting … (credit:Bravo)
"Camp" (NBC)(71 of83)
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Series premieres Wed., July 10 at 10 p.m. ET.What To Know: NBC’s 10-episode summer series follows the antics of teens at a lakeside summer camp run by director Mackenzie Greenfield (Rachel Griffiths). (credit:NBC)
"The Newsroom" (HBO)(72 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Sun., July 14 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Everyone in the "News Night" newsroom was involved in some kind of romantic web as they reported on the biggest stories from very recent history; the corporate bosses finally backed off Will McAvoy; and the college student with the optimistic question that kicked off McAvoy's season-long trajectory into noble news anchoring will now be an intern. That won't complicate things at all. (credit:HBO)
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (The CW) (73 of83)
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Series premieres Tues., July 16 at 8 p.m. ET.What To Know: The revamped CW version of the early 2000s improv comedy favorite will feature the return of Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie and will be hosted by Aisha Tyler. (credit:ABC)
"Perfect Score" (The CW)(74 of83)
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Series premieres Tues., July 16 at 9 p.m. ET.What To Know: "Vampire Diaries" star Arielle Kebbel will host the half-hour dating game series, which features two friends competing to see who can pick their ideal mate from a group of 12 singles. Everyone takes a compatibility test beforehand, and each possible match is assigned a cash value. So the player who selects the most compatible single -- and who also has the highest dollar amount -- nabs both the date and the money. (credit:The CW)
"Covert Affairs" (USA)(75 of83)
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Season 4 premieres Tues., July 16 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: The CIA agents are back for more international drama. This season, there's a multi-episode arc with a Colombian rebel leader; a new chief also comes on board, but his motives raise the team's eyebrows.CORRECTION: This slide has been edited to accurately note the time of the "Covert Affairs" Season 4 premiere. (credit:USA)
“Suits” (USA)(76 of83)
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Season 3 premieres Tues., July 16 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Mike finally told Rachel his big secret … and then they did it. Like really did it. Seriously, it might be one of the steamiest sex scenes ever to air on basic cable. Meanwhile, Harvey and Jessica are still trying to figure out their new dynamic as the firm’s merger plans continue. (credit:USA)
"The Vineyard" (ABC Family)(77 of83)
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Series premieres Wed., July 24 at 9 p.m. ET.What To Know: This dramatic coming of age docu-soap follows a handful of 20-somethings in Martha’s Vineyard for the summer. New friends and new rivals are all living, working and playing together, which makes the picturesque locale ripe for mischief and romance. (credit:ABC Family)
"Unforgettable" (CBS)(78 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Sun., July 28 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Well, the show was canceled. But it's back! When we last saw Carrie Wells, the detective with the photographic memory returned to Syracuse, was kidnapped and then received a box with information about her sister's murder. (credit:CBS)
"Breaking Pointe" (The CW)(79 of83)
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Season 2 premieres Mon., July 29 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: This critically-acclaimed docuseries rips back the curtain on the inner workings of the elite Salt Lake City ballet company, Ballet West. In this close-knit community, the dancers' lives intertwine both inside and outside of the studio, often putting intense pressure on friendships and romance. (credit:The CW)
"The Hunt" (The CW)(80 of83)
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Series premieres Wed., July 31 at 9 p.m. ET.What To Know: Move over, Katniss Everdeen. In this intense new wilderness competition, 12 teams of two will enter "The Arena," a fenced-in enclosure in the middle of the wild, where they must live for one month and compete against each other for scarce resources. With $250,000 on the line, it's a winner-take-all battle in which the teams must hunt each other down to survive. (credit:Getty)
"Hell On Wheels" (AMC)(81 of83)
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Season 3 premieres Sat., August 3 at 9 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannan abandoned his revenge mission and planted his red flag on the Union Pacific Railroad. (credit:AMC)
"In The Flesh" (BBC America)(82 of83)
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Series premieres Sat., August 3 at 10 p.m. ET.What To Know: The three-part series takes place after a zombie outbreak and follows undead teenager Kieren Walker as he reintegrates back into society. (credit:BBC America)
"Breaking Bad" (AMC)(83 of83)
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The final half-season premieres Sun., Aug. 11 at 10 p.m. ET.Where We Left Off: Walter White's meth empire is bigger than ever, but the walls are closing in after Hank's toilet seat discovery. Walt has been able to evade the DEA and rival dealers through five-and-a-half seasons so far, but the series' final episodes could depict his downfall. (credit:AMC)
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