ABC Sets Summer Premiere Dates

ABC has announced its summer lineup, including the premiere of The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, Mistresses, and new shows Rising Star and The Quest.

With a heavy reality TV lineup, ABC plans to launch The Quest, an adventure series from the Lord of the Rings producers, on Thursday, June 19. Singing competition show Rising Star will bow on Sunday, June 22. As previously announced, The Bachelorette returns on May 19 with the series' latest spin-off, Bachelor in Paradise, debuting Monday, August 4.

ABC announces season finale dates

Summer soap Mistresses, starring Alyssa Milano, returns for its sophomore season on Monday, June 2. Rookie Blue, now in its fifth season, will be back the following month on Thursday, July 17.

Check out the full list of summer premiere dates below. Which shows will you be watching?

Thursday, April 24
10/9c: Black Box

Sunday, May 18
8/7c: Billboard Music Awards

Monday, May 19
9:30/8:30c: The Bachelorette (regular time slot is 8/7c)

Wednesday, May 21
10/9c: Motive

Tuesday, May 27
8/7c: Extreme Weight Loss

Saturday, May 31
8/7c: Bet on Your Baby

Monday, June 2
10/9c: Mistresses

Thursday, June 19
8/7c: The Quest

Sunday, June 22
7/6c: Wipeout (regular time slot is 8/7c)
9/8c: Rising Star

Tuesday, June 24
10/9c: NY Med

Thursday, July 17
10/9c: Rookie Blue

Thursday, July 24
9/8c: The Astronaut Wives Club

Monday, August 4
8/7c: Bachelor in Paradise