TNT rolls out three of its biggest summer hits: "Rizzoli & Isles" and "Perception" on Tuesday and "Falling Skies" on Sunday. It's highly anticipated "The Last Ship" (executive producer: Michael Bay) leads into "Falling Skies."
Georgia's 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" arrives for a fourth season Thursday on TLC. Another Georgia-based show on Sundance "Rectify" debuts the same night for a second season.
And I am feeling nostalgic because the first scripted series to sign on with Georgia after the 2008 tax credits - Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva" - ends a six-season run on Sunday. The show had shot in Peachtree City since 2009.
This week's best bets covers Monday, June 16 through Sunday, June 22.
MONDAY
"The Bachelorette " 8 p.m. ABC — Andi takes her first trip overseas to France.
"Love & Hip Hop Atlanta " 9 p.m. VH1 — Did Nikko leak that sex tape?
"Masterchef " 8 p.m. Fox — The remaining 18 chefs compete in a seafood challenge.
"24 " 9 p.m. Fox — President Heller tries to stop Margot from any more attacks.
" The Fosters" 9 p.m. ABC Family (second season debut)— Callie's future is uncertain after the revelation about her dad.
"Hit the Floor " 9 p.m. VH1 — Ahsha's position with the Devil Girls is put in jeopardy.
"Major Crimes " 9 p.m. TNT — A man recently released from prison is found murdered.
"Longmire " 10 p.m. A&E — Walt is asked to judge a pageant during an ongoing murder investigation.
"Murder in the First " 10 p.m. TNT — Terry and Hildy launch an investigation into the death of Erich Blunt's flight attendant.
"Mistresses " 10:01 p.m. ABC — April must host a party for the parents at Lucy's school.
TUESDAY
"Special: Fox News Interview with Hillary Clinton " 6:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Fox News — Bret Baier and Greta Van Susteran interview Hillary Clinton.
"America's Got Talent " 8 p.m. NBC — Auditions keep on comin'.
"I Love the 2000s" 8 p.m. VH1 (new special) — Ten specials over five days with each hour, one year.
"Pretty Little Liars" 8 p.m. ABC Family — Alison distrusts her family, but she must reside with them.
"Chasing Life " 9 p.m. ABC Family —April hides her diagnosis and focuses on work.
"The Haves and the Have Nots " 9 p.m. OWN — Benny finally awakens from his coma.
"Rizzoli & Isles " 9 p.m. TNT (fifth season debut) — Jane tries to hide her pregnancy from her nosy mother.
"Royal Pains " 9 p.m. USA — Hank worries over the health of a rising tennis star.
"Fargo " 10 p.m. FX (first season finale) — Malvo eyes a new target.
"Perception " 10 p.m. TNT (third season debut) — Pierce's new life in Paris is upended when he's enlisted to probe a risky international case.
"The Night Shift " 10:01 p.m. NBC — Injuries at an Alamo reenactment test the staff.
WEDNESDAY
"So You Think You Can Dance" 8 p.m. Fox — Atlanta auditions at the Fox Theatre.
"Melissa & Joey" 8 p.m. ABC Family (third season finale) — Joe asks his family to move in before running this idea by Mel.
"Suits" 9 p.m. USA — A takeover battle pits Harvey and Mike against one another.
"Duck Dynasty" 10 p.m. A&E— Jase takes Reed frog hunting.
"Graceland " 10 p.m. USA — Briggs reconnects with his sordid past to help Mike find information regarding a deadly cartel
"Hot in Cleveland" 10 p.m. TV Land — Joy and Bob go undercover as a couple.
"Motive" 10 p.m. ABC — Flynn and Vega butt heads over their approach to solving a case involving a high-school student's death.
THURSDAY
"Black Box " 8 p.m. ABC — Dr. Bickman and Dr. Black work to remove a bullet from a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist without help from modern technology.
"Critic's Choice Television Awards " 8 p.m. the CW — Cedric the Entertainer hosts.
"Defiance " 8 p.m. Syfy (second season debut) — Nolan's search for Irisa leads him to "New Chicago" and "Angel Arc' Los Angeles.
"Hell's Kitchen " 8 p.m. Fox — The seven remaining chefs are challenged to produce a high-quality meal on a small budget.
"Dominion" 9 p.m. Syfy (new series) — A soldier learns he is the "chosen one," destined to lead humanity and end the devastating war with the angels once and for all.
"Gang Related" 9 p.m. Fox — Carlos' plan backfires when he tries to sabotage another gang's meth shipment to increase business for Los Angelicos.
"Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" 9 p.m. TLC (fourth season debut) — June's birthday isn't very happy when Anna decides to move out.
"Rectify" 9 p.m. Sundance (second season debut) — Daniel's family fears the worst after learning about his beating.
"Rookie Blue" 9 p.m. ABC (fifth season debut) — Andy and Dov get caught in a holdup.
"Kate Plus 8: Sextuplets Turn 10 " 10 p.m. TLC — Because Kate Gosselin can't leave it alone.
"Last Comic Standing " 10 p.m. NBC — Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor.
FRIDAY
"Monumental Mysteries " 9 p.m. Travel — The legend of Saint Urho is examined.
"Cold Justice " 9 p.m. TNT (second season summer debut) — Kelly and Yolanda journey to small-town Texas to dig up new clues in the 1988 death of a single mother.
"The Pool Master " 9 p.m. Animal Planet (new series) — Water garden and pool designer Anthony Archer-Wills creates backyard oases for homes and businesses.
"Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta " 9 p.m. TLC — A bride clashes with her dad over how much skin her dress should show.
"Chrome Underground " 10 p.m. Discovery — The guys visit Buenos Aires, where an expensive car's authenticity is questioned.
"Continuum " 10 p.m. Syfy — Kiera and John Doe work together to put an end to the Freelancers.
"Funniest Wins " 10 p.m. TBS (new series) — Aspiring comedians learn various comedic styles and face off in challenges in this reality-competition show hosted by Marlon Wayans.
"Crossbones " 10:01 p.m. NBC — Kate is captured on a trading voyage, prompting Blackbeard and Lowe to join forces to rescue her.
WEEKEND
"Stolen From the Womb" 8 p.m. Saturday Lifetime — A pregnant woman is kidnapped and given a labor-inducing drug by a desperate woman unable to have a baby.
"Orphan Black" 9 p.m. Saturday BBCA (second season finale) — Sarah is forced to concede when Rachel launches her latest ploy.
"Power" 9 p.m. Saturday Starz — The future of the club is jeopardized as the rift between Ghost and Tasha intensifies.
"Enlisted" 7 p.m. Sunday Fox (series finale) — The Hill brothers commemorate the first anniversary of Pete almost dying in Afghanistan with an "Alive Day" celebration.
"Kandi's Wedding" 8 p.m. Sunday Bravo — Kandi's wedding draws closer but will a pre-nup be signed?
"Drop Dead Diva" 9 p.m. Sunday Lifetime (series finale) — Owen and Kim try to talk some sense into Jane about her relationship with Ian.
"Food Network Star" 9 p.m. Sunday Food — The finalists set out to prove their social-media savvy when they create behind-the-scenes selfies.
"The Last Ship" 9 p.m. Sunday TNT (series debut) — A virus is wiping out most of the human population. An uninfected naval ship may have the cure.
"Rising Star" 9 p.m. Sunday ABC (new series) — Why in the world is ABC introducing a singing competition show now?
"True Blood" 9 p.m. Sunday HBO (seventh season debut) — The vampire-human mixer at Bellefleur's is in full swing.
"Devious Maids" 10 p.m. Sunday Lifetime — Marisol is shocked by a secret that Nicholas reveals.
"Falling Skies" 10 p.m. Sunday TNT ( fourth season debut) — The Masons and the 2nd Mass are under brutal attack by a new Espheni war machine.
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