The broadcast networks still run something called a season, which runs from September through May. This gives them an opportunity to brag about who was No. 1 among 18-49 and No. 1 among all viewers, etc.
But who really cares anymore? Cable is now regularly beating broadcast TV in ratings. And TV shows debut all year around on all networks, broadcast and cable.
What do we have this week? Reality shows such as Fox's "Masterchef" Monday, NBC's "America's Got Talent" Tuesday, Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" Wednesday and "Food Network Star" on Sunday return.
Don Rickles is given a tribute on SpikeTV on Wednesday, the same night that Brian Williams interviews Edward Snowden on NBC.
For folks following shows that are shot in Atlanta, AMC's "Halt and Catch Fire" debuts Sunday, the same night as the "Real Housewives of Atlanta spinoff "Kandi's Wedding" on Bravo.
And several scripted shows debut including NBC's "Undateable" and "Crossbones" Thursday.
These highlights cover Monday, May 26 through Sunday, June 1.
MONDAY
"The Bachelorette " 8 p.m. ABC — Atlantan Andi Dorfman seems taken by Aaron Murray's brother Josh. She cuts the 19 to 16.
"Love & Hip Hop Atlanta " 9 p.m. VH1 — Karlie Redd attacks Yung Joc's lady on the side. And Scrappy's two women duke it out as well.
"Masterchef " 9 p.m. Fox (fifth season debut) — Thirty chefs vie for $250,000.
"24 " 9 p.m. Fox — An impending attack brings two unlikely people together to stop it.
"American Ninja Warrior " 9 p.m. NBC (sixth season debut) — Obstacles include the Slack Ladder and the Jumping Bars Into Cargo.
"Hit the Floor " 9 p.m. VH1 (second season debut) — The return of a basketball team's female dance squad.
"Petals on the Wind " 9 p.m. Lifetime — The Dollanganger siblings seek revenge against their abusive mother in this sequel to "Flowers in the Attic."
"The World Wars " 9 p.m. History (new series) — A series examining World War I and World War II
TUESDAY
"America's Got Talent " 8 p.m. NBC (ninth season debut) — Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Mel B return as judges.
"Extreme Weight Loss" 8 p.m. ABC (fourth season debut) — A 310-pound hairstylist and 480-pound baseball player try to lose weight.
"Riot " 8 p.m. Fox— Performers include Jason Alexander and Cheryl Hines.
"The Haves and the Have Nots " 9 p.m. OWN (first season summer debut)— Wyatt gets arrested.
"Heroes of Cosplay " 9 p.m. Syfy (first season summer debut) — The cosplayers compete at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo in Los Angeles.
"Little Women " 9 p.m. Lifetime (new series) — A group of little people living in L.A.
"Celebrity Wife Swap "10 p.m. ABC — The wives of Larry Birkhead and Helio Castroneves swap places.
"Wil Wheaton Project " 10 p.m. Syfy (new series) — A weekly round-up in the world of sci-fi and fantasy.
"Fargo " 10 p.m. FX — Malvo seeks answers.
"The Night Shift " 10:01 p.m. NBC (new series)— The lives of men and women who work the night shift at a hospital.
WEDNESDAY
"World Music Awards" 8 p.m. NBC — Performers include Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus and Flo Rida.
"Rogue" 8 p.m. DirecTV (second season debut) — Grace tries to provide a stable life for her daughter but her estranged mom show sup.
"So You Think You Can Dance" 8 p.m. Fox (11th season debut) — Chicago and New Orleans auditions.
"Rake" 9 p.m. DirecTV (third season debut) — Rake focuses on the chaotic world of a criminal defense barrister, Cleaver Greene.
"An All-Star Tribute to Don Rickles" 9 p.m. Spike TV — Jerry Seinfeld, David Letterman, Jon Stewart and Robert De Niro provide kind (and mean) words to the legendary comic.
"Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse" 9 p.m. OWN — Marcus and Dominique's visit is cut short.
" The World Wars" 10 p.m. History (first season finale) — World War II breaks out.
"Motive" 10 p.m. ABC — A seemingly simple case of self defense turns out to be more complicated.
"Inside the Mind of Edward Snowden " 10 p.m. NBC — Brian Williams interviews former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
THURSDAY
"Hell's Kitchen " 8 p.m. Fox— The teams are reorganized and challenged to create dishes using ingredients they blindly chose.
"Hollywood Game Night" 8 p.m. NBC — Nake Berkus, Arsenio Hall and Bradley Whitford are among the players.
"Gang Related" 9 p.m. Fox — Ryan tries to find the rival gang members who shot Carlos to stop a feud.
"Undateable" 9 p.m. NBC (new series) — A confident man tries to instill dating skills to a group of romantically challenged friends.
"Last Comic Standing " 10 p.m. NBC — More auditions are one the way.
"Black Box " 10 p.m. ABC — Catherine and Joshua reflect on their past.
"Our America With Lisa Ling " 10 p.m. OWN (third season debut) — The host explores the belief in the Devil.
FRIDAY
"No Limits " 8 p.m. Animal Planet (new series) — Pro wrestler "Showtime" Eric Young pursues risky adventures.
"Betty White's Off Their Rockers " 8:30 p.m. Lifetime — Betty gives advice to her younger self and teaches the cast how to lose weight.
"Say Yes to the Dress: The Big Day " 9 p.m. TLC — A look at Sheena's wedding.
"Chrome Underground " 10 p.m. Discovery — A security threat jeopardizes a deal in San Paulo, Brazil.
"Continuum " 10 p.m. Syfy — Kiera pursues a group of brilliant students using technology to commit crimes.
"Crossbones " 10:01 p.m. NBC (new series) — John Malkovich stars as a pirate ruling over a rogue nation in the Bahamas.
WEEKEND
"2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" 8 tonight HBO — Kiss, Peter Gabriel, Cat Stevens and Hall and Oates are among those honored.
"Orphan Black" 9 tonight BBCA — A rehab confidante betrays Alison.
"Sing Your Face Off" 9 p.m. tonight NBC (new series) — Celebrities dress up as famous singers.
"The Bachelor" 8 p.m. Sunday ABC (special night) — Andi heads to Santa Barbara with her 16 remaining suitors.
"Kandi's Wedding: Say Yes to Distress" 9 p.m. Sunday Bravo (new series) — Kandi Burruss spins off about her nuptials.
"Cosmos" 9 p.m. Sunday Fox — A look at Venus and what may have happened as a result of the greenhouse effect.
"Drop Dead Diva" 9 p.m. Sunday Lifetime — Jane takes a case involving a drunk-driving accident.
"Food Network Star" 9 p.m. Sunday Food (10th season debut) — Twelve new contestants compete for their own Food Network show.
"Devious Maids" 10 p.m. Sunday Lifetime — Marisol convinces Nicholas to get rid of Opal for good.
"Halt and Catch Fire " 10 p.m. Sunday AMC (new series) — The PC wars set in Texas in 1983.
"Silicon Valley" 10 p.m. Sunday HBO (first season finale) — Jared plots a new direction for the company.
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