Programming Highlights

The Real Housewives of New York City

Network: Bravo

Date: June 4, 2012

Time: 9:00 PM EST

Bravo returns to the Big Apple when a fifth season of The Real Housewives of New York City debuts June 4 at 9p with a 90-minute super-sized episode. Three new housewives, Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill and Heather Thomson join the cast for season five that will already include Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

Network: E!

Date: May 20, 2012

Time: 9:00 PM EST

In the next new season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians on E!, the show is expanding into 18 one-hour episodes, slated to premiere May 20 at 9p. The next edition of the series will catch viewers up on what each Kardashian family member is doing, including the revelation that patriarch Bruce feels he is taken for granted. The series, which moves to the new timeslot of Sundays at 9p, is produced by Ryan Seacrest Productions and Bunim/Murray Productions. Also on May 20, E! debuts its newest series Mrs. Eastwood & Company at 10p.

William & Kate: One Year Later

Network: TLC

Date: April 28, 2012

Time: 9:00 PM EST

TLC will celebrate the one-year anniversary of William and Kate with two programs on Saturday, April 28: William & Kate: One Year Later at 9PM and My Mother Diana, looking at how Princess Diana shaped the life of her eldest son, at 10PM.

Turbine Cowboys

Network: The Weather Channel

Date: April 17, 2012

Time: 9:00 PM EST

Gearing up for Earth Week, April 15-22, The Weather Channel Companies (TWCC) launches the Green is Universal campaign that is part of NBCU's company-wide environmental initiative, as well as its newest original series Turbine Cowboys on TWC April 17 at 9p. Turbine Cowboys features men and women who must endure extreme heights and weather conditions to build, maintain and repair the giant turbines used to generate electricity from wind.

American Guns

Network: Discovery Channel

Date: April 25, 2012

Time: 9:00 PM EST

A new season of American Guns debuts on Discovery Channel April 25 at 9p. The new season revisits the Wyatt family and their Denver-based Gunsmoke gunsmith enterprise that is as busy as ever with custom orders and walk-in clients involving historic to outrageous weapons.

VH1's Storytellers

Network: VH1

Date: June 1, 2012

Time: TBD

VH1’s acclaimed series VH1 Storytellers, in which musicians and song writers explain their creative process, returns with four new specials this spring. On May 21, the show features Jill Scott. Multi-platinum selling musician Jason Mraz appears on June 1, Norah Jones guests on the show on June 8 and roots rockers Grace Potter and the Nocturals are features on June 15.

American Ninja Warrior

Network: G4

Date: May 20, 2012

Time: 9:00 PM EST

The competition series American Ninja Warrior, dually airing on NBC and G4 kicks off next month. The two networks are teaming to search for the one athlete to be crowned the first American Ninja Warrior at the national finals in Las Vegas and also capturing the $500,000 cash prize. The series premieres on G4 with a two-hour episode May 20 at 9p and on NBC May 21 at 9p. Comedian Matt Iseman is back as host and he is joined this new season by Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley. Angela Sun is the show's sideline reporter. Following the premieres, new episodes will air on G4 Sundays at 9p

Adam Richman's Best Sandwich

Network: Travel Channel

Date: June 6, 2012

Time: 9:00 PM EST

Travel Channel personality Adam Richman stars in the 11-episode series Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America when it bows June 6 at 9p. The weekly series with 10 half-hour episodes and a one-hour finale, journeys with Richman as he visits various locales in search of the most delicious sandwich ever using his own BITE SCALE (B=Bread, I=Interior, T=Taste, E=Eating Experience).

Rob Dyrdek’s Ridiculousness

Network: MTV

Date: April 30, 2012

Time: 10:30 PM EST

MTV brings back Rob Dyrdek’s Ridiculousness on Monday, April 30 with a special guest appearance by Justin Bieber. The premiere of new hidden camera show Money From Strangers follows at 10:30PM. In that show, comedian Jeff Dye snares unwitting contestants off the street to perform interactive impromptu pranks on a variety of unsuspecting victims.

My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding

Network: TLC

Date: April 29, 2012

Time: 10:00 PM EST

TLC has scheduled the premiere of My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding for Sunday, April 29, 10PM. Each of the series’ 8 episodes will explore the tight-knit Gypsy community.

NFL Draft

Network: NFL Network

Date: April 26, 2012

Time: 11:00 AM EST

NFL Network is planning wall-to-wall coverage of the NFL Draft which takes place from Thursday, April 26 through Saturday, April 28. Live draft day coverage on Thursday and Friday begins at 11:00 AM with two-hour editions of Path to the Draft, followed by the 2012 NFL Draft Kickoff pre-draft show. Saturday’s live coverage kicks off at 10:00 AM ET. The draft itself starts at 8PM on Thursday, 7PM on Friday and 12 Noon on Saturday. Draft-related programming begins on Monday and includes Mayock’s 2012 Mock Draft Presented by Fiat on Wednesday, April 25 at 8:00 PM hosted by Mike Mayock

World's Wildest Police Videos

Network: Spike TV

Date: May 7, 2012

Time: 8:00 PM EST

Spike TV will debut new episodes of World's Wildest Police Videos on Monday, May 7, 8PM. The next night, Tuesday, May 8, 10:30PM, the net premieres new series Undercover Stings, from the creators of Cops.

65 Red Roses

Network: OWN

Date: May 3, 2012

Time: TBD

OWN premieres documentary 65 Red Roses on Thursday, May 3rd. It’s about a 23 year-old woman with cystic fibrosis who needs a double lung transplant to survive.

Coast Guard Alaska

Network: The Weather Channel

Date: April 18, 2012

Time: 9:00 PM EST

The Weather Channel brings back a second season of Coast Guard Alaska beginning next Wednesday, April 18 at 9p. Produced by Al Roker Entertainment, the series' new season opens by following Air Station Kodiak swimmers and rescue pilots on two dangerous rescue missions.

Royal Pains

Network: USA Network

Date: June 6, 2012

Time: 9:00 PM EST

USA Network announced summer premiere dates for 7 of their original series, beginning with Royal Pains and Necessary Roughness, June 6 at 9:00 and 10:00 pm. On Thursday June 14 Burn Notice and Suits return at 9:00 and 10:00, and new season of White Collar and Covert Affairs on Tuesday July 10 at 9:00 and 10:00. And Political Animals, starring Sigourney Weaver premieres in July.

Tia and Tamera

Network: Style Network

Date: June 11, 2012

Time: TBD

Style Network has announced that Tia and Tamera will be returning for a second season on June 11, 2012. Glam Fairy is also returning for another season.

THE DEVILS RIDE

Network: Discovery Channel

Date: May 8, 2012

Time: 10:00 PM EST

It's a bike club. It's a brotherhood. It's THE DEVILS RIDE premiering Tuesday, May 8 after DEADLIEST CATCH at 10pm e/p on Discovery. For the first time Discovery goes inside the world of motorcycle clubs with the members of San Diego's Laffing Devils. THE DEVILS RIDE sports a diverse crew but one bonded by a commitment to each other and the club. Meet Laffing Devils president Gipsy, who must balance the club's growing ranks with pressure from older members to maintain the status quo. An ex-Marine who served in Iraq, Gipsy credits the club for helping him deal with the emotional scars of war. Then there's club VP, Billy the Kid, who waits in the wings wondering if he'll have the chance to lead the Laffing Devils. And younger member Snubz breaks all the biker stereotypes with his degree in finance and a full time corporate job.

Trip Flip

Network: Travel Channel

Date: June 2012

Time: TBD

TRAVEL CHANNEL will air new show, TRIP FLIP, sometime in June. The 13 half-hour episodes follow Bert Kreischer as he surprises unsuspecting American vacationers by throwing away their guidebook and taking them off-the-beaten-path. It's the vacation they never saw coming. Then in July we see the return of BIZARRE FOODS AMERICA, which premieres Monday, July 9 at 9pm ET/PT. This season chef, writer, and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern continues ditching his passport because he's discovered that some of the strangest foods and most colorful characters in the world are right here in the good old USA. As always, Andrew explores what the locals eat and this season he'll get a taste of the unique foods and local traditions that can be found in our own backyard. So whether it's pig uterus hot dish in the Twin Cities or muskrat pate in the Motor City, Andrew's advice remains the same; "If it looks good, eat it!"

Breaking Bad

Network: AMC

Date: July 2012

Time: TBD

The fifth and final season of the critically acclaimed original drama series "Breaking Bad" premieres this July on AMC. From acclaimed writer/producer/director Vince Gilligan, the series follows the story of a Walter White, a milquetoast high school chemistry teacher who lives in New Mexico with his wife and teenage son who has cerebral palsy. White is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and with a new sense of fearlessness based on his medical prognosis, and a desire to gain financial security for his family, chooses to enter a dangerous world of drugs and crime and ascends to power in this world. The series stars Bryan Cranston who won three consecutive Emmy(R) Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor for his portrayal of Walter White and Aaron Paul, who won the 2010 Emmy(R) winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Jesse Pinkman.

Bunheads

Network: ABC Family

Date: June 11, 2012

Time: 9:00 PM EST

ABC Family has begun production on the new drama series, "Bunheads," filming in Los Angeles. Set to premiere on Monday, June 11th at 9:00pm ET/PT, "Bunheads" is the tale of a Las Vegas showgirl who impulsively marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes an uneasy role at her new mother-in-law's dance school.

Hollywood Treasure

Network:  Syfy

Date: May 22, 2012

Time: 10:00 PM EST

Season two of Hollywood Treasure joins Syfy's schedule starting May 22 at 10p. The series delves into the world of show business and pop culture memorabilia featuring collectibles expert Joe Maddalena owner of Profiles in History. The first two episodes in season two will highlight a costume Whitney Houston wore in The Bodyguard film; items from the TV series Lost; the General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard and more.

Flipped Off

Network: A&E Network

Date: April 28, 2012

Time: 10:00 PM EST

A&E Network will now debut the real-life series Flipped Off on April 28 at 10p. The series stars Survivor's Russell Hantz as he steps into the real estate house flipping market of Houston.